Keith Elwyn Bigler

Keith E Bigler was born August 22, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah

To Douglas and Frances Bigler

Dad passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, at Beacon Crest Senior Living Center in Draper, Utah.

Proceeded in death by Parents Doug and Frances, Wife Peggy Son Rodney, siblings David, Owen, Carole, Carma and Boyd. Great grandson Charlie,

He is survived by children Arnold, Wayne (Marcia), Kathy (Corky), Ken (Shelly), 11 Grand Children, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

After Keith moved to Boise Idaho and became a star athlete at Boise High school in 1947. (His fondest memories were of his days in high school). He met Peggy Higgs and upon graduating from school they were married on August 13, 1950.

Shortly after they married, they moved to Everett Washington where Keith went to work on the docks for a short period of time. He then went to work with his father in the vacuum cleaner and appliance sales business. He was in sales in one form or another for the rest of his life.
From there Keith and Peggy moved to Anchorage Alaska to join his father to open an appliance store.

In 1956 The family moved back to Salt Lake where Keith along with his father and brothers formed Bigler’s Vacuum Sale and Service on state street where the business operated until Boyd retired in 1996.

In 1962 Dad along with several partners formed National Housewares, later to become EMDEKO International. During Keith’s time with EMDEKO they built an office building, three warehouses and a resort condominium in Hawaii. And patented two different products. He retired in 1972.

After retirement from EMDEKO Keith invested in real estate and other businesses to include a fast-food franchise, a fast lube franchise, Lawn care company, a pet store, and a video store. He continued to invest until his death, a true entrepreneur. Keith was extremely proud of his business accomplishments. A legacy that will be carried on by his children.

Keith was a devoted, generous and caring Husband to his wife of 72 years and a loving Father, Grandfather and friend.

He enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, hunting and camping and especially golf. Backyard swimming parties and BBQs were enjoyed by all.
We would like to thank all the staff at Beacon Crest Senior Living Center for your kind and loving care of Keith. We would also like to thank the nurses at Active Home Health for caring for your kind and compassionate care for Keith’s medical needs. He truly loved you all.

A celebration service will be held May 9, 2023, from 2:00 until 4:00 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Del Road Sandy Utah.

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