Lasting Memories

Charles Henry Keyser
Sept. 26, 1935-Nov. 18, 2017
Emerald Hills, California

Charles "Charlie" Keyser, 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 18, 2017. Charles was born in Palo Alto on September 26, 1935, to the late Charles M. and Katherine Keyser. He grew up in Redwood City, raised his family in Portola Valley for two decades, and enjoyed his retirement in Nevada City.

He attended Mount Carmel Elementary School, graduated from Junipero Serra High School (1953) and the University of San Francisco (1958) and served in the U.S Army Reserves. He married Jacqueline in 1964.

Charles served as president of Heaton and Keyser Sales for 30 years. While a 20-year resident of Nevada City, Charles was an active member of the St. Canice Church parish and the Gold County Lions Club.

He was forever dedicated to his Serra High School Class of 1953 and planned their annual reunion for 50 years. Charles was the 1996 recipient of the Junipero Serra Award.

Charles is survived by his wife Jacqueline of Emerald Hills, daughters Sharon Shaffer (Chris) and Lauren Lopez (John) of Portola Valley, son Mark Keyser (Heather) of Fairfield and Matthew Keyser (Liz) of Lafayette, cousin Diane Keyser of San Jose and eleven grandchildren.

We will forever miss the love and generosity that Charles shared with his family and his community.