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Phillip Paul (Corky) Keizur was born on Dec. 5, 1927, in Hood River, Ore., to Onie (Butch) and Mary (Horn) Keizur. He laid down his earthly body on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, surrounded by those he loved and went to his Heavenly Home.
Services are planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Idlewilde Cemetery, 980 Tucker Road, Hood River, followed by a luncheon at Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, with viewing hours prior on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As a young man, Phillip worked in the sawmill for a few months and then started driving log truck at the age of 18. He drove until his retirement on his 70th birthday. He owned his own truck, which he maintained meticulously and earned the handle “Ditch-Cleaner” by going in the ditch with his truck. He was affectionately known as Corky by friends and acquaintances. Phillip also was a volunteer firefighter.
He married Esther Helms May 4, 1946, at the Assembly of God in Hood River. They had four sons: Rodney, Leo, Clyde and Daniel. He was a longtime member of the Assembly of God.
Phillip loved camping in his travel trailer with his family and friends and he liked to go drink coffee and swap stories with what he called “The Liars Club”; although his wife insists he never told a lie.
The family describes Phillip as a very helpful, loving and generous man.
Phillip is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 67 years, Esther Irene; sons Rodney and his wife, Sheryl, of Hood River, Leo and his wife, Sharon, of Stanfield, Clyde and his wife, Mary, of The Dalles, and Daniel, of The Dalles; his nine grandchildren: Randy Keizur, Jill Szeremi, Amie Anderson, Adam Keizur, Aaron Keizur, Teresa Dodson, Jacob Keizur, Christopher Keizur and Phillip Keizur; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Onie and Mary; his twin brother, Paul Phillip; brother Victor (Buster); and his three sisters, Marie Slaughter, Daisy Barrett and Jean Prinzing.
Memorials are encouraged to be made in Phillip’s name to Grace House Ministries, 624 E. 12th St., The Dalles, OR 97058.
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center (Funerals, Receptions, Cremations), 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031; 541-386-1000. Please visit andersonstributecenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.
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