James Rouna Keith, born Dec. 16, 1950, passed at his home in McCleary, Washington on June 23, 2021. James is survived by his wife Pam, of 45 years and three sons who he was very proud of, Joseph, Jeremy and his wife Whitney, and Justin and his wife Erin, and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death by one son, James Jr, who passed in 1996 and 10 brothers and sisters.

James’ family was everything to him and if you ask his grandkids, he was the best Papa in the world and each of their best friends. James would share his contagious laughter with anyone, and was always happy and would drop everything to help others. When not with family, he enjoyed spending time with his good friend, Larry of Elma, who was always there for him. James will be missed by many every day and will be loved forever.

A graveside memorial service is tentatively planned for summer of 2022.

Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.