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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., April 18, 2002, page 5

MARIE KEECH

     Marie Keech, 85, of Goldendale, the died April 9, 2002 in Goldendale.
     She was born Oct. 14, 1916 in Benton County on the Horse Heaven Hills to James and Marie Pointer. She attended a country school there and was united in marriage to Henry Keech on Oct. 24, 1933 in Toppenish. The family moved to Goldendale in 1943.
     Marie was very family-oriented and loved being a homemaker and having family gatherings at her home. She also enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
     Her husband and 12 brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
     Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Eyvonne) Wolf of Zillah and Mrs. Ed (Loretta) Cuff of Goldendale; one son, George and wife Janet Keech of Goldendale; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
     Graveside services were held April 11 at Spring Creek Cemetery with Pastor Vernon Chase officiating. Erdmann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.