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Keith Wayne Bertram Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1981 - 2006

Funeral services for Keith Wayne Bertram, 24, of Beaumont will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with interment following in Antioch Cemetery in Buna. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Bertram died July 30, 2006 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

A native of Georgetown, Keith was raised in Buna before moving to Beaumont six months ago. He was co-owner, with Brandon Kirkendall, of KBK Construction Company.

Survivors include his wife, Tami Bertram of Beaumont; father Larry Smith of Denton; mother Tammie Jones of Burnet; daughters Daphne and Kylie Bertram of Beaumont; brother Allen Bertram of Crystal Beach; sisters Tara Bertram of Burnet and Tasha Crain of Granite Shoals; grandparents Billy and Wanda Bertram of Burnet and John and Sierra Smith of Cedar Park and several


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MEGAN
Thursday July 30, 2015 at 1:03 PM

"Who You'd Be Today" Sunny days seem to hurt the most. I wear the pain like a heavy coat. I feel you everywhere I go. I see your smile, I see your face, I hear you laughin' in the rain. I still can't believe you're gone. It ain't fair: you died too young, Like the story that had just begun, But death tore the pages all away. God knows how I miss you, All the hell that I've been through, Just knowin' no-one could take your place. An' sometimes I wonder, Who'd you be today? Would you see the world? Would you chase your dreams? Settle down with a family, I wonder what would you name your babies? Some days the sky's so blue, I feel like I can talk to you, An' I know it might sound crazy. It ain't fair: you died too young, Like the story that had just begun, But death tore the pages all away. God knows how I miss you, All the hell that I've been through, Just knowin' no-one could take your place. An' sometimes I wonder, Who you'd be today?
 
dad
Wednesday July 29, 2015 at 8:20 PM

I MISS YOU ALL THE TIME. PLEASE CONTINUE KEEPING WATCH OVER EVERYONE. I love you always!!!!
 
dad
Friday December 26, 2014 at 7:21 PM

another Christmas with out you makes me soo sad!!! The girls are growing up so fast and Christina and Brandon are great parents!! Miss you, Love Dad
 
dad
Wednesday July 30, 2014 at 5:58 AM

I miss you!!!
 
Tara
Friday August 30, 2013 at 6:14 AM

Happy Birthday Bubba! I miss you everyday that goes by.
 
Tara
Tuesday July 30, 2013 at 6:38 PM

I love you Keith! Thank you for being an amazing person the time you were here. I wish we had more people like you around! I miss you and Papa so much!
 
Dad
Monday July 29, 2013 at 7:24 PM

I miss you and always will!!!!!!!!! Daphne and Kylie are growing up so fast, Christina and Brandon are GREAT Parents. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, Always will. Love Dad
 
Dad
Wednesday August 29, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Wish you were here so i could call you and tell you Happy Birthday!!I miss you!!! I am sure God has you watching over people in the Hurricane. I Love You!!!!!!!
 
Beth Sterling
Monday July 30, 2012 at 11:10 AM

Another anniversary I wish we didn't have. As the girls get older I see you so much especially in D, It seems you are with us even if you aren't.
 
Dad
Saturday July 28, 2012 at 9:57 PM

It's been 6 years since you left us and a day doesn't go by that I think of you,Tara and Alan. I miss you and please watch over us as we need it. Love you always, Dad
 
Beth
Sunday December 4, 2011 at 11:20 PM

We still think about you all the time buddy. Merry Christmas, I hope you aren't having a fit about the BB guns the girls are getting this year ;)
 

Tuesday August 30, 2011 at 6:18 AM

One of a parent's happiest day is when their children are born. I have been lucky to have 3 happy days. The saddest day is when they outlive one of them. I know you are in a better place but I still miss you and always will. You would have been the big 3-0 today. Happy birthday and please watch over us as we need it. I love you. Dad
 
Tara
Saturday July 30, 2011 at 7:59 PM

It's been 5 years today Keith, and I miss you just as much as the day you said goodbye...I love you and always will bubba. I am just so glad I still have one brother to pick on me....Thanks Allen!
 

Friday July 29, 2011 at 1:47 PM

Some days I wish I could call and talk to you. There is a song out that the title is I WISH HEAVEN WASN'T SO FAR AWAY. It describes how I feel all the time. Keith I miss the lunches we ahd together and of course there are never enough. I miss you and You, Allen and Tara will always be in my heart. I love son, Dad
 
Christina
Wednesday May 18, 2011 at 5:33 AM

Keith, Kylie graduated kindergarten last night. It brings tears to my eyes not having you there. The girls are growing up sp big and fast. I wish i could have told you it would be alright. I wish i could have told you daphne and Kylie's future looked so bright. With you in heaven and God by our side Tomorrow will turn out just fine. Love Christina and Brandon
 

Sunday November 14, 2010 at 7:54 PM

I have been thinking about you alot lately and miss you so much. Love, Dad
 
Beth
Monday August 30, 2010 at 9:19 PM

Happy Birthday dear friend.
 
Dad
Sunday August 1, 2010 at 9:31 PM

I just want you to know I have not forgotten how special you are. I know you, Billy and Daddy are looking over us all. I miss you all and there is not a day goes by I don't think about you, Tara and Alan. I love you all very much!! Dad
 
tara
Friday July 30, 2010 at 4:49 PM

It's been 4 years and it hasn't gotten any easier. Everyday I wish I could pick up the phone and call you just to say hello and let you know how much I love you.
 
Beth Sterling
Thursday July 29, 2010 at 9:44 PM

Sunny days seem to hurt the most Wear the pain like a heavy coat I feel you everywhere I go I see your smile, I see your face I hear you laughing in the rain Still can't believe you're gone It ain't fair you died too young Like a story that had just begun The death tore the pages all away God knows how I miss you All the hell that I've been through Just knowing no one could take your place Sometimes I wonder who you'd be today We still miss you more than ever, especially today.
 
Aunt Donna
Thursday July 15, 2010 at 3:29 PM

Hey, Keith I was thinking about you, wondering if Paw Paw Smith was with you also...I sure do miss you both and I'll never forget you. Love, Aunt Donna
 

Monday August 31, 2009 at 5:45 AM

I wish you could have been here so we could enjoy your birthday. I know you are watching over us. Love you always. Dad
 

Tuesday August 25, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Keith, Your daughters started school yesterday. They are both growing so much and I sure wish you were here to see it. Time is helping to let go of hurt and try to understand what has happened and why, but one thing still remains and that is the love you left here on Earth. I see it every time I see the girls.
 

Saturday August 1, 2009 at 2:32 PM

Son, It's beem 3 years since we lost you and there is a not a day that goes by I don't think about you. I just wish I knew what was going on when God called you home. I guess I wiil find out some day. I know you are watching over everyone. I miss you and you will be in my heart always. I love you, Alan & Tara very much. Dad
 
Aunt Donna
dks1214@hotmail.com
Monday July 13, 2009 at 8:28 PM

Hey, Keith I was just thinking about you and that silly little cute face of yours that you made when you was three... God I miss you so bad. I hope you know how much I loved you and wish I'd seen more of you before you went home to God. It's been almost three years and it still seems like a nightmare. I find comfort in knowing that you're happy and know how much we all love you and miss you so much. Love Aunt Donna
 

Thursday February 26, 2009 at 3:49 PM

I know you are up there taking care of what needs taking care of.. Love you!
 

Thursday November 27, 2008 at 10:59 AM

Just so you know we have not forgotten you. You will be in our hearts always. Alan seems to be doing fine and Tara also. I still remember when you were 2 and Ithought you were going to pop you ate so much. And that was after you kept sampling while the food was being cooked. Mom still remembers you saying bite-bite wanting a sample. Love you, Alan and Tara so much.
 

Saturday August 2, 2008 at 10:07 AM

Son, It's been 2 years since you went to god's house, it's seems like yesterday when we were having lunch at Chili's. I miss the phone calls. Please continue to watch over everyone. You, Alan & Tara will always in my heart. Dad
 
Beth Sterling
k0mptec@yahoo.com
Tuesday July 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM

Tomorrow makes 2 years since you left us, alot has happened in those 2 years.. your girls have grown so much and it seems like just yesterday they were being born!! Joey and I have 2 of our own now, I bet you never thought that would happen! The girls love "baby Jacob" so much, and he adores them. I hope you can see how well they are doing, please keep watching over them! We love and Miss you Keith.
 

Monday July 7, 2008 at 10:42 PM

Went to see you the other day i know that it has been a long time sorry been busy with Ryan and work and gettin my life back together!! Still miss you more than ever but you are doing such a great job of keepin everyone safe! Love you Sunshine
 

Sunday July 6, 2008 at 3:27 PM

Son, It's been almost 2 years since God called you home.It seems like yesterday. So, much has happened. Raymond and oatmeal have joined you please let them know how much we miss them and we miss you also. Please watch over us we need it. Love you and miss you, Dad
 
Brandon and Christina
Monday January 14, 2008 at 1:02 PM

Keith We stilll think about you more than ever. The girls are getting so big and ask about you often. They say time heals all things but i don't think thats true i don't think it gets better i just think we slowly realize that your not coming back.Wow Daphne is now 4 its hard to belive that 4 short years ago we were in kingsland wow where does the time truely go. Kylie will be 3 next month she was just a baby when you left and has grown up so much. WE MISS YOU SO MUCH! AND IT IS TRUELY AN HONOR TO RAISE DAPHNE AND KYLIE THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. LOVE BRANDON AND CHRISTINA
 
Beth Sterling
Monday November 12, 2007 at 3:21 PM

I still often think of you, every day to be honest. Daphne will have her birthday soon and it seems like just yesterday she had her last! We miss you terribly and wish you could be here to celebrate with us, I know you are looking down on us though and I guess that is enough, It has to be.
 
Christina and Brandon
dixieboo@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday October 9, 2007 at 12:19 PM

Keith There is still not a day goes by that i don't shed tears. It Breaks my heart to know that your never going to walk through our door again. I truely know your not missing a thing. The girls are doing so good. They miss there daddy as we all miss you. Love, Christina,Brandon,Daphne and Kylie
 
Mom
Thursday August 30, 2007 at 1:24 AM

Keith, I am sitting here remembering the day that you were born, 26 years ago, and trying to understand why you are not still here with all of us to celebrate your birthday. I will celebrate it in my heart even though you are not here. I know that you are still with all of us in spirit. You are still touching all of our lives. I have found some of the answers. I will not give up until I have them all. I love you and miss you every day and will forever. Son, Happy Birthday! Mom
 
Aunt Donna
dks1214@hotmail.com
Sunday August 26, 2007 at 8:43 PM

Hello Keith, We all still miss you... a lot. There's a big hole in everyone's heart....you were so special to us all. I heard a song that reminded me of you, by Jodee Messina I Guess Heaven Needed a Hero.... that's you, Keith. I love you & miss you & we'll never forget you!
 
Mom
Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 12:50 AM

Son it has been 1 year today since you have been gone from all of us. Today was no easier than a year ago. It still hurts so much to know that I can not hear your voice or laugh, or see your beautiful brown eyes and smile again.I know that you are in a better place and that I will see you again some day, but that just is not enough to ease the pain of losing you. I think about the girls and how much you are going to miss watching them grow up. They are so beautiful. I thank God everyday for Brandon and Christina taking the girls to raise as they will take good care of them. I pray for Daddy to get better but I feel that he will be joining you soon. The only positive in that is that he will get to be with you. Please look over him until then and make him feel safe in all of his confusion as I know that you are an angel. I love you and miss you and I promise not to give up on finding the answers. You will always be my precious little brown eyed son. I will carry you forever in my heart, Mom
 
A Friend
Monday July 30, 2007 at 10:38 AM

We all have questions that need to be answered, I wish I could get them. Keith, Rest in Peace.
 
dad
Sunday July 29, 2007 at 8:20 PM

I still miss you as does everyone else. You are in my heart as is Allen and Tara. I still have questions about your death and I know one day they will be answered. LOVE YOU ALWAYS, Dad
 
Tara Bertram
tr_bertram@yahoo.com
Saturday February 10, 2007 at 10:07 PM

Hey Keith. I just thought I would let you know how much I miss you. I wake up everyday just wishing it was all a nightmare. I wish you were here. There isnt a day that goes by that I don't wish I could trade you places. Just please know how much I love you. You will always be in my heart. Please watch over Papa and Grandma, and Mom to. We all miss you and Love You. I cant believe its been over 6 months now. No day has been any better than the previous. Keith why did you have to go? I would give anything in the world just to have you back. I will always love you...your sis Tara.
 
Janet Bertram
jbertram49@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 30, 2007 at 4:42 PM

Sweet Little Cousin Keith...there is not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I will see someone and they remind me of you. Everybody keeps saying time will pass and we will move on but that is not happening for me. Your Uncle Raymond and Aunt Norma can not see the reasons behind you leaving us so young. Just know that there is a big hole in my heart that no amount of time can fill. You are greatly missed by all your family and friends. Give Granny Luke a hug for me and just know that we will see you again someday. Janet
 
Christina and Brandon Kirkendall
Wednesday January 17, 2007 at 1:23 AM

Keith, You are missed and love so much! They say everything happens for a reason but i still can't see it through the tears! You left behind 2 angels! Tami is going through alot. Look down on her a guide her like you always tried to do!I Still wait for you to walk through the door or call but it never opens or rings! I have done some forgiving with gods help!We love you and miss you dearly but we'll see you again one day. BYE KITH LOVE CHRIS AND BRANDON!
 
Tami Bertram
Wednesday December 6, 2006 at 12:31 PM

Keith, I didn't even know this was on here until today. I was talking to Megan a few minutes ago and she was telling me about what people had written. I miss you so much!!!! I think about you every single day and every day is a struggle knowing that you are never coming home. You were the best father to our little girls. You are missed dearly!! Daphne is telling me not to cry that everything is going to be ok. They are getting so big!! I love you so much and wish so bad you were here!
 

Sunday November 26, 2006 at 11:13 PM

Keith, Brandon and i miss you everyday! I don't know if it gets harder everyday or just more real that your not coming back! If you were here there would be so many things i would say! With losing you Brandon has lost his spirit. You were loved by so many people! There is not a day that i don't cry for your return or hoping you just walk through the door. I hope one day i'll get to see you on the other side for i belive that god takes care of his lost as this is what you were! We love you and miss you!
 
Dad
larryrs@hotmail.com
Tuesday November 7, 2006 at 8:45 PM

Keith,I think about you,Alan & Tara everyday and wish so much you were still with us.When I here a back hoe or trencher it always reminds me of you and Brandon. There are so many memories I have of You, Alan & Tara. I miss you and love you. I know God has plans for all of us. I just wish he could of let you stay with us a little longer. Love , Dad
 
Aunt Donna
dks1214@hotmail.com
Wednesday October 18, 2006 at 12:40 PM

Keith, I think of you every day. Wishing things were different and hoping to wake up and find that it was a bad nightmare and your Dad would call and say "guess what- Keith is still with us"....I know that you ARE with us in heaven but we all miss you and know that you are with God and watching over us. Some day we will get to see each other and talk, I take comfort in knowing that you are safe and happy with God. Love you sweetie! Aunt Donna
 
Megan & Allen
megafrog3@aol.com
Friday September 29, 2006 at 9:01 PM

Keith, it has been some time now, the only thing that has changed is the date. Everyone still wants this to be a bad dream but some of us have trouble waking up and letting go. Actually you were someone that wasn't easy to let go of. I know there is not a person that you have met that doesn't feel the same way that we all do. We all miss you so much. I think in situation like this we all take things for granted and we never really know how much someone really means to us until they aren't there to hear about our problems or laugh at our horrible jokes. Then there are some people out there like your family and friends that knew all along. The only part that makes this easy is knowing that you are up there looking down on each and everyone of us. There is know doubt in anyones mind where you are now. I just want you to know that you are so very missed. By your family and friends. Allen and I want to thank everyone it means so much that he touched so many peoples lives. And Keith we love you and miss you.
 
Mom
Friday August 11, 2006 at 1:03 PM

Keith, You came into this world looking up. I always thought it was so that you could see what was ahead for you. I still think that way because you never backed away from anything. You always met challenges and tasks head on. When others around you were down or tired you always found a way to make them laugh. You were always there to help someone in need. You grew up from a little boy who like to joke and play around into a fine man and dad, who still had the fun of the little boy to share with Daphne and Kylie. They will know what a great dad and man that you were. You were one of the good guys, as Allen puts it and you will always be remembered as that. I loved you the day that you were born, and every day since. I will always love you and carry you in my heart and cherish the times spent with you. You were an angel here as I know that you are now in heaven. I will see you again one day. I love you and miss you son. Mom
 
Jenny (Menard) Robicheaux & Paige (Flanagan) Stark
bjjr0805@aol.com
Wednesday August 9, 2006 at 10:47 PM

We are sorry for your loss. We went to school with Keith. Life is short, live everyday to the fullest. May God be with his family during this hard time. If you need anything, give us a call.
 
Aunt Donna
dks1214@hotmail.com
Monday August 7, 2006 at 9:31 PM

Keith, although I haven't seen you in years I still remember (and always will) that cute little smiling face of yours. I miss you and know that you are at peace with God and we all know that you are watching over us all. We love you, Keith!!!
 
Uncle Gene and Aunt Kathy
bertram@ctesc.net
Sunday August 6, 2006 at 12:55 PM

Keith, you were a super young man who will be immeasurably missed. I can't put into words how much Gene and I respected you and loved you. As Kylie and Daphne grow, we will keep in touch and ensure that they know what a caring, loving, and hard working person you were during your short stay on this earth. May God bless you and keep you in his loving hands. Gene and Kathy
 
Larry Smith
larryrs@hotmail.com
Thursday August 3, 2006 at 10:47 AM

Keith, You are a wonderful son and I will miss you always. Even though I can not speak to you and hear your voice anymore, I know you can hear me and are watching over your Loved ones. I know everyone wishes you were still here as do I. We will do all we can to make sure Daphne and Kylie remembers you. I will never forget the time we spent together. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER, Love you always, Dad
 
Tara Bertram
tr_bertram@yahoo.com
Thursday August 3, 2006 at 3:59 AM

Dear Keith, I will always love you. I wish you were still here with us, but we know you are in a better place. I miss you so much. I want to thank everyone for the support. Keith was a great Brother. I know he will be missed by all. He was to young, but lived a great life as short as it was. We LOVE YOU Keith!! love, Tara.
 
brent hawthorne
Wednesday August 2, 2006 at 8:39 AM

my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of keith. he was a great guy and will be greatly missed.
 
lora
righteousrider@sbcglobal.net
Wednesday August 2, 2006 at 8:09 AM

my name is lora i have never seen your son a day in my life, but i was reading the obitiutaries and i just wanted to send my deepest sympathy i have 3 children whom all are in there 20's and i can't even imagine having to go through this. so all the love ones of this fine young man look to the hills from whence your help come from for all your help come from the LORD!! may GOD richly bless you all in your time of sorrow.
 
Ashley Jones
Ashleyns03@yahoo.com
Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 10:55 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends during this loss.
 
elizabeth Sanders
ersanders115@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 5:36 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.May God be your comfort and give you a peace that passes all understanding.With much love and prayers, Elizabeth Sanders
 
Christina and Brandon Kirkendall
dixieboo@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 3:14 PM

Keith was a brother he was always there, I keep waiting for the phone to ring and him saying its ok but it never rings. He was full of life and i will miss him everyday.RIP KEITH WAYNE BERTRAM
 
Audra Payton
audra.payton@grainger.com
Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 9:35 AM

My thoughts & prayers are with the family and friends of Keith. He was a Very Friendly & Outgoing person. He will be missed.
 
Larry & Debbie Jones
DJJones1959@aol.com
Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 7:03 AM

We are so sorry for your loss, Our prayers & thoughts will be with all of you.
 
Joey and Beth Sterling
k0mptec@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday August 1, 2006 at 1:07 AM

Keith was a dear man and a wonderful father, He will be greatly missed.
 
Tim and Missy Sherman
tpsherman@aol.com
Monday July 31, 2006 at 11:51 PM

We are friends of Roy and Jean Young. We just want to let you guys know that we will cover you in prayer at this very difficult time in your life. Lean on God, and He will get you through the days and months ahead. We love you.
 







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