Keith Bowcut

Leslie Keith Bowcut, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Alpine, Wyoming on Thursday July 22, 2010. Keith was born on September 10, 1926 in Burley, Idaho to Leslie Peter and Fern Mitton Bowcut. He resided in Burley until joining the United States Navy where he served in Okinawa, Japan working in a Seabee unit of the Navy.

It was during his military service that Keith learned operating and troubleshooting for big equipment. He worked for Jelco Inc. as a master mechanic, shop manager and heavy equipment troubleshooter. The company would fly him around the country to troubleshoot for large and heavy equipment. It was through this experience that he became interested in flying and obtained his pilot's license.

He met Dorothy Rosa Miller and after a brief courtship, they began their 53 year marriage on November 2, 1956.

Keith enjoyed working with his hands, and sharing activities with Dorothy. They took classes together and they loved fishing and traveling.

Keith is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bowcut; son, Don (Barbara) Bowcut; brothers, Noel (Lois) Bowcut, Jerry (Helen) Bowcut; grandchildren, Michelle (Ace) Perez, Keith Bowcut; and great-grandchildren, Dylan & Malia Perez.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lee Bowcut; and brother, Blaine Bowcut.

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