Garvin Ralph Keith
Ventura, CA
Garvin Ralph Keith passed away peacefully on March 12th 2013 surrounded by his family in Ventura CA. He was born in San Diego California on June 9th 1931. He was married to Faye Joan Ferrera of Tracy California on December 28, 1952 who was by his side for 60 years. Ralph served in the United States Navy for 20 years as a hospital corpsman with tours in Japan and Guam.
The family settled in Ventura in 1964 where Ralph fulfilled his dream and opened wholesale motors. It was there he grabbed the attention of the star free press for his flare of advertising with his one liners and limericks. Ralph was known by his friends and family for his sense of humor and could always make his sweet wife laugh. Ralph was an avid bowler and loved animals, one never knew when he would bring home the stray duck or dog that happened to walk into his place of business.
Ralph is survived by his wife Faye Keith from Ventura CA., daughter Ronna Keith from Texas, daughter Kelly Keith from Ventura, grandchildren Jenna Barnett from Texas, Jason Barnett from Texas, Taylor Sanguigni from Santa Ana CA. And great grandson Jayden Barnett from Texas. He is preceded death by his youngest daughter Carol Lynn Keith.