Beau Keeter
May 11, 1996 ~ September 23, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Beau James Keeter, 19, of St. Lawrence, South Dakota went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota
Celebration of Beau's Life was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Miller Armory with Rev. Matt Richards officiating with a meal to follow at the Miller Community Center. Burial was held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, at Beulah Cemetery, rural St. Lawrence. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the First Methodist Church, Miller.
Beau James Keeter was born on May 11, 1996 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Jim and Christine (Carr) Keeter. His sister Annie Cappiello Keeter joined the family on March 5, 1999 to make their family complete. Beau grew up on the family farm outside of St. Lawrence and attended Miller schools all 13 years of his education. Beau proudly graduated as a Miller Rustler in May of 2015 with honors. Beau was a member of Miller First United Methodist Church his entire life and was confirmed in his faith in 2010.
Beau had just begun his college career at Dakota Wesleyan University, pursuing a degree in Athletic Training. He received the Bishop Leadership Award for his leadership potential and his commitment to serving others; as well as an Academic & Athletic Scholarship and a United Methodist Scholarship.
Beau grew up helping his dad on the farm and grew to work alongside him as a hard-working young man. Beau spent many summers “laying fabric” with his sister, father, cousins and grandfather. This provided him with the spending money to build his basketball, sock, shoes and song collections throughout the years.
Beau was an awesome big brother to Annie and he loved her as much as any brother could. The two played, worked, and got into mischief together as soon as Annie was old enough to walk. His sister Annie was his lifelong best friend.
Beau loved his mother immensely and they were very close. He knew he could talk to her about anything and Chrissy was his greatest fan on every athletic and academic “sideline!” Beau’s second greatest fan was his grandmother, Norma Carr, who seldom missed a game and never missed the opportunity to encourage him to follow his dreams.
As Beau grew taller and taller his athletic ability grew as well and he became an amazing basketball player. Of course working on a farm requires a great amount of time and Beau’s dad Jimmy soon realized that basketball was a very important part of Beau’s life, so he gave him the gift of time to follow his passion for basketball. This passion blossomed Beau into the player he was and he played varsity basketball for three years for the Miller Rustlers, scoring over 1,000 points during this 3-year career. He loved everything about being a Miller Rustler basketball player. In August of 2015 Beau joined the Dakota Wesleyan Tiger Basketball team and was excited to participate in a college basketball program and was recently selected for the varsity basketball practice squad.
But as amazing of a basketball player he was, it is not basketball that he will be remembered for. It was Beau’s smile each time he entered a room that he will be remembered for. That smile was there because he was happy with who he was and where he was from and content in his faith in God. He was friendly with everyone he met and always saw the best in anyone he encountered. This happiness resonated from him and touched the lives of many, many people. Beau James Keeter, you will be missed by every one of those lives you touched.
Beau is survived by his parents Jim and Christine Keeter, his sister Annie, grandparents Norma Carr and James Keeter; aunts and uncles including Deb Carr, John & Michelle Carr, Wayne & Kathy Carr, Joe & Lisa Carr, Chad & Laura Cooney, Julie Keeter, Bob & Della Stallard; cousins including Josh, Bridget, Noah and Avery Carr, Hans Nelson, Nikki Carr, Bjorn & Devon Nelson, Taylor, Brooke and Finley Carr, Luke Carr, Caleb Carr, Will Carr, Peyton Carr, Sam Carr, Sarah Carr, Isaac Carr, Chloe Carr, Austin & Stephanie Stallard, Emily Stallard, Ethan Stallard, Cole Stallard, and Savanah Cooney.
Beau is preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne Carr and grandmother, Dawn Keeter.
We would like to thank the administration, faculty, and students of Dakota Wesleyan University for their love and support during this difficult time. In the short amount of time that Beau attended your school, he truly felt a part of the Tiger Family. Beau loved his time at DWU!
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in memory of Beau Keeter.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Beau’s arrangement.
Beau James Keeter, 19, of St. Lawrence, South Dakota went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota
Celebration of Beau's Life was held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at the Miller Armory with Rev. Matt Richards officiating with a meal to follow at the Miller Community Center. Burial was held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, at Beulah Cemetery, rural St. Lawrence. Visitation began at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at the First Methodist Church, Miller.
Beau James Keeter was born on May 11, 1996 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Jim and Christine (Carr) Keeter. His sister Annie Cappiello Keeter joined the family on March 5, 1999 to make their family complete. Beau grew up on the family farm outside of St. Lawrence and attended Miller schools all 13 years of his education. Beau proudly graduated as a Miller Rustler in May of 2015 with honors. Beau was a member of Miller First United Methodist Church his entire life and was confirmed in his faith in 2010.
Beau had just begun his college career at Dakota Wesleyan University, pursuing a degree in Athletic Training. He received the Bishop Leadership Award for his leadership potential and his commitment to serving others; as well as an Academic & Athletic Scholarship and a United Methodist Scholarship.
Beau grew up helping his dad on the farm and grew to work alongside him as a hard-working young man. Beau spent many summers “laying fabric” with his sister, father, cousins and grandfather. This provided him with the spending money to build his basketball, sock, shoes and song collections throughout the years.
Beau was an awesome big brother to Annie and he loved her as much as any brother could. The two played, worked, and got into mischief together as soon as Annie was old enough to walk. His sister Annie was his lifelong best friend.
Beau loved his mother immensely and they were very close. He knew he could talk to her about anything and Chrissy was his greatest fan on every athletic and academic “sideline!” Beau’s second greatest fan was his grandmother, Norma Carr, who seldom missed a game and never missed the opportunity to encourage him to follow his dreams.
As Beau grew taller and taller his athletic ability grew as well and he became an amazing basketball player. Of course working on a farm requires a great amount of time and Beau’s dad Jimmy soon realized that basketball was a very important part of Beau’s life, so he gave him the gift of time to follow his passion for basketball. This passion blossomed Beau into the player he was and he played varsity basketball for three years for the Miller Rustlers, scoring over 1,000 points during this 3-year career. He loved everything about being a Miller Rustler basketball player. In August of 2015 Beau joined the Dakota Wesleyan Tiger Basketball team and was excited to participate in a college basketball program and was recently selected for the varsity basketball practice squad.
But as amazing of a basketball player he was, it is not basketball that he will be remembered for. It was Beau’s smile each time he entered a room that he will be remembered for. That smile was there because he was happy with who he was and where he was from and content in his faith in God. He was friendly with everyone he met and always saw the best in anyone he encountered. This happiness resonated from him and touched the lives of many, many people. Beau James Keeter, you will be missed by every one of those lives you touched.
Beau is survived by his parents Jim and Christine Keeter, his sister Annie, grandparents Norma Carr and James Keeter; aunts and uncles including Deb Carr, John & Michelle Carr, Wayne & Kathy Carr, Joe & Lisa Carr, Chad & Laura Cooney, Julie Keeter, Bob & Della Stallard; cousins including Josh, Bridget, Noah and Avery Carr, Hans Nelson, Nikki Carr, Bjorn & Devon Nelson, Taylor, Brooke and Finley Carr, Luke Carr, Caleb Carr, Will Carr, Peyton Carr, Sam Carr, Sarah Carr, Isaac Carr, Chloe Carr, Austin & Stephanie Stallard, Emily Stallard, Ethan Stallard, Cole Stallard, and Savanah Cooney.
Beau is preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne Carr and grandmother, Dawn Keeter.
We would like to thank the administration, faculty, and students of Dakota Wesleyan University for their love and support during this difficult time. In the short amount of time that Beau attended your school, he truly felt a part of the Tiger Family. Beau loved his time at DWU!
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in memory of Beau Keeter.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Beau’s arrangement.
A Visitation was held on September 29, 2015 at 6:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Prayer Service was held on September 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 610 East 4th Ave in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Funeral Service was held on September 30, 2015 at 10:30 AM at Miller Armory, 623 East 4th St. in Miller, South Dakota 57362
A Graveside Service was held on September 30, 2015 at Beulah Cemetery, 369th Ave in St. Lawrence, South Dakota 57373
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I am so sorry for your loss. Remember all the wonderful memories with Beau. No one can take them away from you.
My deepest sympathies to the families
My sincere sympathy to the family of Beau Keeter.
Beau was a joy to be around. It was a privilege to have know him. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Chris and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris and family, My heart is breaking for you today. As you are well aware, words can not express this loss to such a young life. My prayers are with you now and through the coming tough days and times.
Jean and I had the great honor of being dean of family camp at Storm Mountain Center for many years. We have many fond memories of the hiking, whacky olympics water games, campfire singing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the Keeter family. May these fond memories of the "Creation Skit", Love Feast, prayer time and all the fun we had in Christ be a comfort for you now! We Love you Guys! Your friends in Christ, Bob("The Burning Bush") and Jean Bush
Jim, Chris, and Annie, Our hearts are very heavy for all of you right now and in the time to come. Continued prayers from all of us. The Mattice Family Bret, Marc, Lori, and Sonora
Keeter’s, Sorry for your loss. Prayers of encouragement, strength, and peace are being lifted up for you guys. Love, Plastows
Our hearts are aching for you all today. Beau, a beautiful young man with a full life to live being taken for an unknown reason. Our thoughts and endless prayers go out for Beau and for Jim and the entire Keeter family who we love dearly. We mourn with you. I hope and pray that Beau saw Casey’s friendly face and welcomed him home. We love you all.
Our hearts are heavy. Sending you all our love and prayers during this time. We will cherish all of our memories of Beau. He was a great friend to our son JJ and will be deeply missed.
Prayers for all friends!
Thoughts and prayers for your family!!!!!
To the Keeter and Carr family, Deepest sympathies from your friends in Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are saddened to hear about Beau. Sending prayers and hugs for you Chris, Jim, Annie and families.
Chris & family, My heart is breaking for your family, no words to help ease your pain. You do have your memories to hold close & in reading the obituary, Beau was a wonderful young man who lived his short life to the fullest. What a tribute to his family. Let those memories be a comfort in the days ahead. Many thoughts and prayers for all of you. Hugs!
Chris and Jim and Annie, There are no words to express to you how saddened we are at the loss of your son. I didn’t know Beau but I am hearing so many glowing accounts of what an outstanding young man he was. May God bless you and comfort you at this sad time in your life. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!! Ron and Brenda
Dear Chris, Jim, and Annie, I am at a loss for words to describe how deeply sorry I am to hear of your profound loss. I hope that you will find some solace in your memories of your dear Beau. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your extended family.
Everyone at Emerald Isle extends their thoughts and prayers to the Keeter and Carr family. We had the privilege of watching Beau grow up over the years and it is rare to find such a pure soul. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help during this very difficult time. Beau -Thank you for letting us into your life. The world is a darker place without you.
Heartfelt condolences to the Carr family as you grieve, remember Beau, and lean on each other for support at this very difficult time. Know we will continue to keep you in our prayers next week and in the weeks to come. It is our prayer that you will also be able to share memories and find those rare moments of comfort and peace that he knew whose he was and where he is going. Blessings on each of you as you grieve, share memories and find support in each other and in God. Blessings from Eugene & Marilyn.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss sending prayer that you and your family will heal from this tragic loss. In reading about your son he was a wonderful young man that will be missed by all.
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. I have had the opportunity to meet Beau and he was an amazing young man. He was so much fun and his smile was contagious. As this week has transpired I have sat and cried and prayed with the basketball team and other students who are dealing with this tremendous loss. God blessed you with a young man who made a positive impression on many and will continue to be a guiding light for many of us as we try to live our lives as Beau lived his. I once heard this saying and I wanted to share with you –"When we think of those who have gone before us to heaven, at those moments they are thinking of us too." I don’t know who said it but I believe it is very fitting and live by that as well. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
My heart aches for you and your loss, Chris, Jim, Annie, and family. May God bless you with His love, peace, and hope of reunion with Beau at Christ’s second coming.
Our hearts break for your family . Beau will be deeply missed . He was an amazing young man. Prayers to you and may God wrap his arms around you and bless you..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My son attends DWU and had talked with Beau the day before he passed away. My son said Beau is a very nice guy and good athlete. May you find comfort knowing you raised a fine young man who made a good impression on others.
SO SO Sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. Doc needed Beau’s help with something in Heaven.
To the Keeter and Carr families, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and will be thinking of you at this sad time.
As parents of a DWU graduate we send our deepest sympathy to you. We also know the Wesleyan family is there for you so lean on them. Their support as well as your faith will help your hearts to heal. God Bless!!
Beau was a talented young man. I was lucky enough to see him play basketball for Miller High and he made the Miller Armory rock with claps and cheers and pride! For Beau, I know he is playing hoops and taking jump shots from beyond the three point line in Heaven. For Chris and family, I send you hugs and comfort in the knowledge that you raised and loved a gift given to this world for a short time and who is now safely in Heaven. Somewhere in the sky there is a new brightest star for all to see and remember. May God bless you all.
Chrissy, Jim, Annie, my beloved "Sister Norma" and family . . . our heartfelt condolences to you all. Our two families have been "like family" for as long as I can remember and our hearts are breaking. My faith is being tested in trying to understand Beau’s passing, and so each evening I have been looking up to the stars and saying a prayer for Beau and for the Keeter and Carr families. Knowing that Beau is now in the arms of a good and loving Lord has helped, and I pray that He will provide comfort to you in the days ahead. Please Lord, bless Beau, and bless and comfort all those who loved him. Amen.
i am so sorry to here of Beaus passing. prayers be with you
Jim, Chris and Annie we are so sorry to hear the news. He was such an exceptional young man. We will keep you in our prayers.
Laura and family, The lose of one so young is hard to understand. I pray for your comfort at this time and that God will help you reach a place of calm, so that you may find peace in knowing that Beau is with his Lord and Savior. It sounds like he was a wonderful young man. I am sure that he left behind many wonderful memories for all of you. Kathy Moorhead
Our Very Deepest Sympathy to All of You. To you, Chrissy I can’t put into words. He couldn’t have asked for a better Mom. He reflected that love from his entire family and friends. For that you can be so proud. Take Care. God Bless.
Please know that we are praying for all of the family during this very difficult time.
Praying for all your family at this most difficult time.
Proud of you Beau, love you, and will miss you till we see you again.
So very sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to all.
To the entire Carr and Keeter families – my deepest sympathies for your loss. Your large, supportive family will help you through this tough time. Praying for you all.
What a heartbreak. I feel very privileged to have had a chance to visit with Beau when I was at the farm for Den’s service in June. I have a grandson his age who plays basketball too so we talked basketball. Beau was very kind to me, whom he didn’t know. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Judy
You have my heartfelt sympathy. Praying that God wraps his loving arms around you until the day you meet him again.
Dear Keeter and Carr Families, My sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Precious Beau. May God Comfort and give you Strength now and in the days ahead. Sincerely Randy Richards
I am keeping all of you in my prayers. May you have peace in knowing Beau walked with God every day.
I never met your son Chris, but if was anything like his mom, he was next to amazing! So sorry for your loss, and may you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Jim and Chris Words cannot describe how I feel. I lost Sam 8 years ago at 16 she was to me as your son is to you. I know how you feel and what you are feeling. I pray for you and hope some how you can deal with this. I have and still continue to work on it, sometimes better then others. We are human and emotional beings I send all my love and energy to you. Dig deep and good luck hold each other close despite desperate times. You will need each other! Chris has been my ROCK lean hard on those who care. Chris and I love you guys and are here for you. Losing a child is not a club I wanted to be in but I’m here 9 years later. I fight the fight every day. I do smile alot more then I did before, TIME helps Dr Dan McClure
My deepest sympathy to the Keeter and Carr family. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
My sincere sympathy to the Keeter and Carr families. Although it’s been a while since I’ve seen Beau, he was always a fine young man during our hunting trips. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Mary Harvey
Sending prayers to the family. You are not alone in your loss, he is still touching many lives! Hugs to all.
While we didn’t get the opportunity to meet Beau, everything that has been said speaks volumes of his character . We live across the street from Coach Wilbur and his posting on face book was a tribute to the outstanding young man he was. May all the great memories help you have help you at this time. So sorry about your loss. I grew up in Winner as well as my wife Sonya and knew most all the Carr family over the years. Nick Carr was the best man in our wedding. You have an awesome family and many friends. Your faith will provide you a lot of comfort. Thinking of you all… .. Steve, Sonya and Kade Clark
I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending Hugs and Prayers. Beverly Hamlin King
I am sorry about your lost we all know that he is in a safe place so he is not suffering anymore
My heart aches for the Keeter and Carr families. Sending you so much love during this most tender of times. God bless your sweet boy.
We are praying peace and comfort over your entire family.
We are so sorry for your tragic loss! Our son Mitchel is a teammate of Beau’s at DWU and spoke highly of him as a basketball player, team leader and friend. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! Lonnie and Jennifer Klundt
We are so very saddened to hear of Beau’s death…..We know the depths of this type of loss, and we are so sorry we now share this journey. Beau was admired far and wide for his talents, but more importantly for his beautiful personality and genuine kindness. What a wonderful way to be remembered. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you begin the process of putting your world back together with a very special piece missing….Sending prayers for all of you as you prepare to celebrate his all too brief life on Wednesday. The thoughts of many are with you and your family. Take care of yourselves and each other….. Love, Mark, Lynn, and Scott Senftner
I’m so very sorry for your family’s loss. Amy God comfort you all in this difficult time. Cherish the memories. God bless all of you.
Jim, Chris, Annie and family, –words cannot express the sorrow and pain you are going through in the loss of Beau. Our hearts break and tears flow easily for all of you! We pray for God to hold you in His arms and be with you today and always! Beau was an excellent example for the way all should live! His faith was strong and he is now in our Father’s presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days and weeks to come!
Our hearts are broken for you and your family! We never met Beau, but wish we had. A beautiful son, nephew and cousin who obviously made a lasting impact on those who knew him in this life. We are so sorry for the time you will spend on this earth without him, but grateful for your surety that this is so long, not goodbye. Prayers for you.
Sending your family prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. We were able to spend time with your family at family camp many years ago. We are so sorry for your loss.
To the Keeter Family; I’m a Minister and after reading Beau obits want to extend my condolence to your family. For comfort remember God’s promise found at Isaiah chap 28 verse 8 where he says he will swallow up death forever. So even though the pain of loss and guilt you’re felling now is great, remember the promise of the God who as Titus chap 1 verse 2 says "can’t lie." I’ll pray for your family.
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Beau was an amazing young man and had a smile that would brighten any room. He was always so polite to those he met and to people he didn’t even know. He will be greatly missed and we send prayers of healing in this time of great sorrow.
Jim, Chris and Annie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come. Keith, Pam, Josiah and Ted.