Her name was “Cake-ee” not Kee-key and with gentle good humor, she would let you know. Few of us knew her real name was Virginia. Keike and her husband Bob were well known in the park; attending many functions including games and movie night. Right up till the end, Keike played a rousing game of Chair Beach Volley Ball. Everyone enjoyed knowing her and called her a sweetheart.
Keike was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1936. She and Bob were married for almost 56 years. She had four daughters when she and Bob were married and they made a loving family. In 1992 they began travelingand after a few years were bored so they began working in RV parks and hosting in National Park campgrounds. In 2012 they first came to Timber Valley and on April 22, 2016, they moved into Timber Valley SKP Park.
Keike will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Bob intends to remain in Timber Valley as long as he can.
Oh, so sad, Keiki was so lovable, a sweet sweet lady. We were all lucky to have known her.
Bob was a good husband, we wish him well. Please check in on him, invite him to come to Chair Volleyball, Ice Cream & Movie Night.
Lesson learned: when you live in a retirement community you’ll likely loose some really good friends.
Every day is a gift.
Peace,
R&D
Bob & Keiki would have been married 58 years on August 2nd. And they had Bobby Jr. on December 5, 1965, making a busy, busy housefhold of 5 kids. What an absolute blessing Bob was to Keiki as she was a blessing to him as well.
Keiki was the sister that I didn’t have with my family and she was my best friend, too.
I babysat her 4 girls when I was 15 with the oldest 7 & youngest 3 months. Such great memories.
Jackie had a really poor connection with Bob when she tried to get this information on Keiki, so I”m going to supple what she couldn’t get.
Bob & Keiki were married on August 2, 1965. They had Bobby Jr. on December 5, 1966.
Keiki wasn’t just a sister in law to me, she was the sister I never had, as well as my best friend.
I knew Keiki when I was 15 years old and babysat her 4 daughters ages 7 to 3 months. We had a wonderful relationship for 63 years. Keiki always told me, “I love you so much” and I’d always answer, “I love you more than you will ever know.” I sure do miss her.
Dear Bob,
Keiki was such a lovely person. I wish for you peace and healing.
Love and sympathy, Kate