John Steven Keys passed away July 18, 2020 in Beaverton, Oregon. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Dixie and K.C. McClellan on April 11, 1956. John grew up in Centerville, Ohio, graduating from Centerville High School in 1974. While in high school, John learned carpentry skill from working with his dad.
After graduation he attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho.
In his early adult life, John did all phases of house construction and industrial insulating. Later, he attended Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon where he studied computer science. He excelled and flourished in that environment, and went on to work in several small tech and consulting companies. Despite his limited college education, he found success. John was excellent at teaching himself what he needed to know. Until his death, John was a research scientist at Intel.
John’s many hobbies and interests included fishing, woodworking, playing music and genealogy. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with his wife, Pam. His passions were endless and he was always curious and up for learning new things, mastering many trades. If John didn’t know how to do something he would figure it out.
During his illness, no matter the setback, John continued to fight. He will be missed.
John is survived by his wife, Pam Keys, of Beaverton, OR; son Dustin Keys and his wife, Jenny; daughter Lindsay Keys of Portland, OR; grandchildren Kelsey and Jacob Keys of Hillsboro, OR; brother Matt McClellan and his wife, Kathy, of Ellicot City, MD; four nephews and many friends.
Due to the COVID virus we are not having a service at this time but will have a Celebration of Life at a later date. Please leave your memories of John below.
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