Saturday, September 10, 2016 ~ 2:30 p.m.
United Methodist Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery ~ Greenwood, Nebraska
Military Honors by U.S. National Guard and American Legion #129
Friday, September 9, 2016 ~ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
United Methodist Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
United Methodist Church or Cass County 4-H Council or In Care of the Family
Keith M. Weston, 82 of Ashland, NE, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Oxbow Living Center in Ashland. He was born September 15, 1933 in Lincoln, NE to Carl and Mildred (Craig) Weston. Keith attended Fairland country school and graduated from Ashland High School in 1950. On August 6, 1953, Keith was married to Connie Schulz in Seward, NE.
Keith was a lifelong farmer and he sold for Vigortone Ag Products for many years. He was a member of the VFW #9776 serving as Quartermaster for many years. He was a past leader of the Fairland Giants 4-H Club and a past Ashland Stir-up King. In 1968, Keith received the Outstanding Young Farmer award from the area Jaycee’s and he received the Aksarben Farm Family of the Year award in 1972. Keith was quick to help a neighbor or a friend and he was always willing to promote agriculture to youth in the community. Keith’s favorite hobby was hunting with his dogs.
He is survived by wife of 63 years Connie Weston; children: Cindy (Karl) Connell of Newport, NE, Carla (Roger) Lambert of Ashland, Clay (Mary) Weston of Greenwood; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; brother Gene Weston of Denver, CO.
He was preceded in death by grandson Tadd Lambert; parents Carl and Mildred Weston; sister Betty Heier.
Pat and I will always remember all the good times we had going to dances, trail rides and just getting together. Good memories like ours are never forgotten.
Richard and I will always remember Keith’s smile and friendliness at the VFW. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May you find peace in knowing that he is now with God and other loved ones that preceded him to heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!! Keith was one of a kind!! Always full of jokes, smiles, and laughter!! I’ll never forget him and his stories!!!
I am so sorry for your loss Connie. Keith always made me feel so welcome with his warm and friendly smile. It just hasn’t been the same without Keith and you bustling around with the rest of us. You and your family are in our prayers.
What a Giant person Keith was, both in personality and heart. It won’t quit be the same with out Mr. Keith Weston around. Keith has left all of the people that knew him with wonderful memories, and each time we think of him, we can’t help but smile.
My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.. Keith will be missed so much! His warm smile and laughter kept me going along with so many other people. May he rest in peace, until we meet again old man! Love you from the bottom of my heart.
I’ve known Keith for many years he was a great man we lost track but a couple years ago got together had a blast. Keith will be missed
Carla, Connie and family ~ I am so very sorry for your family’s great loss. I’m out of town til next week so wanted to be sure you know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
What a friend and buddy to me. He was always in my thoughts,we both loved hounds and this brought a special bond . I will truly miss this man, he will always be on my mind anytime I have a hound in that Ole dog box!!!!! Will never quit telling stories about Keith and our hunts together!!!God Bless all of the Weston Family!!!!!
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Keith was truly one of a kind. He will be missed by many. Your family is in our prayers.