Keith Yamaguchi

KEITH YAMAGUCHI
April 6, 1959 ~ September 14, 2008.

Keith was born in Denver, Colorado to Jinko and Esther Yamaguchi and big brothers Dennis and Paul. He was a joy to his family through his life. As a youngster, he would spend hours researching his favorite topics from astronomy and Star Trek to the Carpenters.

Keith was brilliant. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Colorado in 1981 and was offered a Rhodes Scholarship, which he declined. He went on to work at the Denver Health Department. In 1998 he moved to Atlanta, GA to work for the US Centers for Disease Control. Keith was the Section Chief of National Partnerships for the Capacity Building Branch. A nationally known speaker at CDC meetings, Keith had many friends throught the country.

Keith was an avid jogger but most of all enjoyed spending time with family and close friends, among whom were many coworkers. With his quick wit and dry sense of humor, Keith brought fun and humor to every situation. He impacted many lives.

Keith leaves behind a great legacy of social service, laughter and love. We love you, Keith and miss you tremendously. Peace.

Memorial Service was held in Georgia, officiated by Pastor Paul Murphy-Geiss for family and friends.

When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not ther to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn't get to say. I know how much you love me, I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, that any angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand, and said my place was ready, in heaven far above and the I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.

So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.