Keith O'Dell Lincoln

Keith O. Lincoln passed away peacefully at the Twin Falls Care Center on September 26, 2015. Keith battled a relentless illness and all who knew him marveled at his determination to remain independent. Keith was born on February 1, 1937 to LaRene and Delvin Lincoln in Twin Falls, ID. He grew up and attended school in Murtaugh, Idaho, graduating from Murtaugh High School in 1954. On June 26, 1956 Keith married Carilyn Campbell in Kimberly, ID and they had three children, two sons, Kelly and Jeffry and and a daughter, Tamara. Keith had a varied work life. He farmed and ran the family sheep ranch for a few years before they were sold. He then went into long haul truck driving the remainder of his working career before retiring in 1996. Keith loved truck driving. He started driving Cattle trucks for a short time in Twin Falls and then worked for Garrett Freight lines that latter sold to ANR freight lines. He had several transfers after starting work in Twin Falls. The transfers took him to Portland, OR, then Chicago, Ill and finally Milwaukee, WI before retiring in Twin Falls. Finally, Keith had gift that was the envy of all who knew him. He never met a stranger and he was liked by everyone he came in contact with. He will be missed. Keith was preceded in death by his parents and his son Jeffery. His wife, Carilyn, son Kelly and daughter Tamara survive him. Also surviving him are a brother, 2 sisters, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Memorial Services for Keith will be held Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:00 am at Parkes Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID. Condolences maybe sent to www.magicvalleyfuneralhome. com