IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Keith Charlie

Keith Charlie Washburn Profile Photo

Washburn

May 31, 1957 — Oct 3, 2025

Colville

Obituary

Keith Charlie Washburn, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, husband and friend passed away on October 3rd, 2025 in Seattle, WA due to Leukemia.  He was born on May 31st, 1957 in Colville, WA the son of Robert Dale and Charleen Frances (Hawkins) Washburn.

Keith was known for his funny personality, his gift of gab and his kind heart.  In his younger years, Keith enjoyed playing and watching sports, mostly wrestling and playing golf.  Very rarely would he miss watching a football game.  He was a big Raider fan his entire life.  Keith also loved hunting, fishing, boating, camping, snow skiing and snowmobiling.  He made many fun memories with his friends that will last a lifetime.

Keith was raised in Colville where he attended school and graduated in 1975 as a 12 years senior from Colville High School.  Keith married his high school sweetheart, Kimberley Jutila on September 30, 1978 and together they welcomed two boys, Brandon and Troy.  Throughout Keith's life, his family was at the heart of everything.  He especially loved watching the boys at all there sporting events.  He was a proud father.

Keith worked at his parent's business, Valet Cleaners and Laundry Mat in high school.  He then worked locally for several businesses including Dodson's Paint and Glass, Colmac, and Pratts Panorama Distributing before purchasing a supply service and renaming it Keith Service and Supply.  Keith was in a horrible 4-wheeler accident in June of 1989 which changed his life, but he fought hard through his issues and continued to run his business for years.  Keith and Kim divorced in 1997 and he never remarried.

In 2000 he lost his son Brandon in a car accident.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, numerous aunts, uncles and a few of his close friends.

Keith is survived by his son, Troy Washburn (Ashley); his 3 granddaughters, Bailey Syverson Taylor (Keon) and Brooklynn; one great-grandson, Brixton Syverson, as well as countless friends who will remember him for his kindness and great sense of humor.

A memorial service for Keith Charlie Washburn, will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025 at The Hub Senior Center in Colville, WA.  Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com.  Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

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