John Keaton passed away suddenly in the early morning of Thursday February 24th, 2022. He was 51 years old. John was a father of three and the son of Ted and Sandy Keaton of Marysville.
His younger years were filled with family, friends, fishing, hunting and many adventures in the amazing neighborhood of Parkside Manor where he was always under the watchful eyes of his 3 adoring big sisters. He graduated from MPHS in 1988 and went on to receive his Bachelors from Eastern.
After graduation, John moved to Alaska. First living in Juneau where he met his wife, Tracey, and then on to Anchorage where they lived and raised their 3 beautiful children whom he adored. John taught elementary school in Juneau at Riverbend and in Anchorage at Kasuun. His life continued to be filled with hunting and fishing and grew to include a great love of hockey in which both of his sons excelled.
He had recently retired and had just moved back to Marysville. John leaves behind his three children, Carson, Nelson and Cassie. His former wife, Tracey, His parents Ted and Sandy Keaton, sisters, Kelli (Dan) Ambrosi, Colleen (Ben) Goldrich, and Erin (Dany) Mitchell his many nieces and nephews, cousins and countless friends. John will be remembered for his permanent smile, his big laugh, his sense of humor, and big love of life! John never met a stranger and was a friend to all.
A funeral Mass will be said in John’s name at St Mary’s Catholic Church 4200 88th St NE, Marysville, Thursday March 3rd, 2022. Rosary at 9:45 am, Mass at 10:30 am. A private family burial will take place afterward.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Marysville Historical Society 6805 Armar Rd, Marysville, WA 98270 on Saturday March 5, 2022 from 1-4. This will be open house style.
Both venues require masking.
John had a big heart full of love for kids. In lieu of flowers we’re asking that donations be considered to one of the following programs. They are set up to help feed and care for children.
In Marysville, checks noting the “Backpack Program” mail to:
Marysville Community Food Bank, P.O. Box 917, Marysville, WA 98270, or by credit card: www.marysvillefoodbank.org/donate
In Alaska you can donate to the Children’s Lunchbox program through Bean’s Cafe by going to: donate.beanscafe.org/ or mail a check noting the Children’s Lunchbox program to: Children’s Lunchbox program, 1020 E. 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501.
April 23, 1970 – February 24, 2022
Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 1 to Mar. 2, 2022.
