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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 27, 1937, page 8

BEN KEEL PASSES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Pioneer Stockman's Remains Buried In Spring Creek Cemetery Tuesday Afternoon

The last rites which paid tribute to the memory of Benjamin B. Keel, 63, were held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock from the Chapman Funeral chapel with Rev. Robert H. Allen of the Methodist Church officiating.
Ben Keel came to Klickitat county August 4, 1884, and has since resided here, having been closely identified with a sheep raising industry almost since his arrival in the Crofton Prairie district.
Following the funeral services Tuesday, the remains were taken to the Spring Creek Cemetery where the graveside services were conducted. Interment was in the plot there.

OBITUARY

Benjamin Benile Keel was born in Anderson, Indiana, October 5, 1873. He was the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. William Keel. The Keel family moved from its Indiana home when Benjamin was seven years old and settled in Klickitat county, coming directly here from the former mid-western home.
The young man was raised in agriculture and during his entire life span was closely identified in the stock raising industry of this county. He had chosen the sheep raising phase of the stock production and during his life found responsible positions with large operators.
He was one of the pioneers of the county, having resided here since August 4, 1884. The family resided in the Crofton Prairie district, the deceased having worked out of that district.
Having ailed for several months, his condition became serious about three weeks ago when family members moved him to the Ed Thompson ranch at Crofton Prairie. Gradually ebbing, life departed Sunday afternoon, May 23, at 5 p.m.
He leaves a host of friends in Klickitat and Yakima counties to mourn his passing. Immediate members of the family are three brothers, John of Glenwood, Milton of Toppenish, and Charles of Montana; and three sisters, Mrs. Sig Thompson of Granger, Mrs. Laura Cox of California, and Mrs. Luella Childers of California. A number of nephews and nieces survive.