Keith Crouch Saunders

Keith Crouch Saunders entered this world 14 minutes before his twin sister, Kay, on December 24, 1942. The twins were early and Santa was late that year. Born to Clarence R. Saunders and Opal Crouch Saunders in Ogden, Utah, their 6th of 9 children. Keith grew up on a farm in Vale, Oregon. He learned to work hard and was his mother’s “easiest child”. Keith graduated from Vale Union High School, attended BYU for 1 semester and then served in the Southern California Mission, which included all of Arizona, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon returning from his mission, he returned to BYU where he met his eternal companion, Judith Wride. Keith and Judy married June 30, 1965. He graduated from the Y in 1968 and they moved to Anaheim, California where he worked as an auditor for the State of California and their first child, Chris, was born. A job opportunity brought the family home to Salt Lake where three more children were added, Kimberlee, Scott, and Kaycee. They have lived in Sandy 44 years. Keith was Chief Financial Officer for ZCMI until the company was sold. Keith served in many capacities in his ward and stake—Cub Master, Elder’s Quorum President, Bishop. He also served with his wife in the Frankfurt Germany Mission for 23 months as the area auditor for all of Western Europe. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their children; Chris (Kristi) Saunders, Kimberlee (Ben) Cahoon, Scott (Melissa) Saunders, Kaycee (Robby) McCleve. He is loved by his grandchildren: Paige Price, Kellie Saunders, Kennedi Saunders, Austin Keith Saunders, Emilee Segura, Spencer Cahoon, Jacob Cahoon, Ashton Keith Cahoon, Tyler Keith Saunders, Jessica Saunders, Savannah Saunders, Corbyn Keith McCleve, Kalli McCleve, Ethan McCleve, Mia McCleve. Two little great grandsons have been added. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lee, Lorin, Wayne, and Darrell. He is survived by his sister Joy Lundberg, twin sister Kay Jorgensen, and brothers Ray Saunders and Mark Saunders. Viewings will be held Friday, December 15 from 6 to 8pm and Saturday, December 16 at 9-10:30am at the Roseboro Chapel at 1880 E 9800 S Sandy, Utah. The funeral service will follow at 11.

Keith Crouch Saunders

December 24, 1942 - December 11, 2023