Crystophyr Jones Keck

CRYSTOPHYR KECK Click here to view a video of Crystophyr's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Crystophyr Michael Jones Keck, 19, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 29, 2008, at his home. He was born April 4, 1989, in Idaho Falls. His loving parents are David E. Keck and ZoAnn Randall Keck (his birth parents are Rose Birch and Ben Jones). He grew up in the area and attended Templeview Elementary, Eagle Rock Junior High, Rocky Mountain Middle School, and The Learning Center. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Crystophyr enjoyed action movies, shopping, the outdoors, driving his wheelchair, and Spiderman. He especially loved his family and being with them. The family would like to give a special thanks to those who helped make Crystophyr's life better: the Idaho Falls Fire Department, Doctors and Therapists, Health & Welfare, The Learning Center Associates, the people who donated time and money to remodel his bedroom, and to anyone who blessed his life. Survivors include: Parents: Dave and ZoAnn Keck, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Danyl Jones, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Crystyna Black, Rigby, ID Brother: Joesph Stone, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Tyrell Keck, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Jake Keck, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Kalin Keck, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Kiffin Keck, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Kenedi Keck, Idaho Falls, ID Grandfather: Frank Randall, Idaho Falls, ID Grandparents: Vearle and Diane Frandsen, Firth, ID Grandparents: Doug and Kaylene Keck, Provo, UT Great Grandmother: Althera Crofts, Firth, ID He was preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Jones Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS Coltman 2nd Ward, 12448 North 5th East, with Bishop Al Arave officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Bryan Brown I know that he is in our Heavenly Father's hands and that he no longer suffers. His life was cut short. His smile and the memories of him will live with us always. May God watch over and take care of him til we all see him and Sam. Again, my deepest condolences. Kelli Bowen Aders kellie@ida.net ZoAnn, Just to let you know that you and your sweet family are in our prayers. Thinking of you, Kelli Bowen Aders Ruby & Brad Snarr Dear Dave & ZoAnn We read of the passing of your son in the paper and just wanted to let you know how sorry we are & that our thoughts are with you Ruby & Brad Snarr The Learning Center 2 and 5 jenglistlc2@hotmail.com Cyrs was a huge blessing to each of our lives and he will be missed a great deal, but we know he is now without pain and with our Heavenly Father. Thank you for allowing him to be part of our lives, he has changed them for the better. Our prayers and love go out to each of his family members at this time. Crys will remain in our hearts forever. With Love and Condolences, Jennifer and all of the Staff of TLC 2 and 5 - We love you Crys!! Wayne Harding Dear ZoAnn and Dave, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I appreciate your friendship. Sincerely, Wayne Harding JoAnn Densley densleyjojo@cableone.net Just sending a note to let you know I am thinking about you at this time. Crystophyr was special to a lot of people. I enjoyed being his teacher at Eagle Rock. Thanks for making his last few years great. Sincerely, JoAnn Densley Russ Wood pizzatheface@gmail.com Crystophyr Keck When Orson Scott Card's palsied son passed away, some of the most touching things were written and posted in his biography. I just wanted to share them with you: Farewell, thou child of my right hand, and joy; My sin was too much hope of thee, loved boy . . . . Rest in soft peace, and, asked, say here doth lie Ben Jonson, his best piece of poetry . . . . -- Ben Jonson, 1573-1637 * * * In a dream, I saw you running, son, Though in life you've never stepped. As you raced, your joy was stunning, son. How you laughed, and how I wept. Then you fell into my open arms, and pulled my hand And on and on we ran! Run on, with me, toward the dream, Where faith and hope are all they seem. Run on, run on, beyond the wall, To catch the love that heals us all. And if I fall, run on my son, run free! But always remember me. Gentle Charlie Ben, here just a while, Then your tender spirit fled, Now we grieve and we adjust a while, While you sweetly go ahead. As we suffer over circumstance, the most we know Is how we love you so. Sleep on, my child, inside the dream, Where faith and hope are all they seem. Sleep on, sleep on, beyond the wall, Where perfect love can heal us all. And in the gall of night a parent's plea: Please, always remember me. -- Robert Stoddard, a song written for Charlie Ben * * * Man's spirit will be flesh-bound when found at best, But uncumberèd: meadow-down is not distressed For a rainbow footing it nor he for his bones risen. -- Gerard Manley Hopkins, "The Caged Skylark" * * * BETH If God wants me with him, there is none who will stop him. I don't mind. I was never like the rest of you -- making plans about the great things I'd do . . . . Why does everyone want to go away? I love being home. But I don't like being left behind. Now I am the one going ahead! I am not afraid. I can be brave, like you. But I know I shall be homesick for you, even in heaven. -- Robin Swicord, screenplay of "Little Women" * * * For Christ plays in ten thousand places, Lovely in limbs, and lovely in eyes not his To the Father through the features of men's faces. -- Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) * * * O God who knows the utter soul, See my son whole, And, knowing all men's sons are thine, Love deeply mine. O God who trusted him to me, See what I see: My boy, by Christ found, To thee bound; My son, heart full of hope, and clean, By thee seen. -- Orson Scott Card God bless you. Loretta Jenson jensonl@d93.k12,id,us Dave, ZoAnn and family, I was sorry to hear of Crys's passing. It always made my day when I had a chance to visit with him when I was working at Rocky Mountain. His beautiful smile will be in my heart forever. I pray that you will be blessed with comfort in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of friends. Becki Jackson & TRPTA staff rbjhj@aol.com Chrys was such a joy to transport. I worked with Sam at Eagle Rock, then transported Chrys, so I know what a blessing they both were in your lives. I am so sorry for your double loss. Becki Jackson, & other TRPTA employees Denise Crofts Jones Dave and ZoAnn My deepest condolences of the passing of your son, Crystophyr. My prayers are for you and your family. Love, Denise Kaycee Keele I worked with Crys sometimes at The Learning Center. I just wanted to tell you how missed Crys will be. He always made me smile. You are all in my thoughts and take care. Flora Pedersen I am saddened to hear about the passing of Crystophyr. He was a sweet and gentle person, fighting a difficult battle with his health. May you be comforted in this time of sorrow. Christin Jensen kikiandjake@comcast.net ZoAnn, I wish I was getting in touch with you under better circumstances. My Dad let me know of your loss. Please know my prayers are with you and your family. Please call me or email me. 801-628-8081