Keith Barrish
October 8, 1951 ~ November 6, 2020
Keith Barrish, 69 of Madison , passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 .He was born October 8, 1951 in Painesville, OH to Catherine Margaret (Goblowsky) & Francis Barrish, Jr. Keith married Wilma Norton in Perry, OH on April 20, 1974 they shared 46 years of true love and faith.
Keith was a 1969 graduate of Perry High School, where he played trumpet in the school band. He had a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and was a chemical operator/lab technician for over 40 years. Keith enjoyed the outdoors, camping and biking. He completed a 150 mile bike ride for MS. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the St. Pio Christian Community.
He is survived by the love of his life, his angel, Wilma Barrish; his loving children, Jeremy (April) Barrish, Mary (Scott) Lett; precious grandchildren; Mariann, Jacen & Hayden; his kitty Ben; younger brother, John Barrish. Keith is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Chris and Lee Barrish. He would want to wish you all to “live long and prosper”.
Friends will be received 4 - 7 P.M., November 12, 2020 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. Guests are required to follow current pandemic guidelines, wear masks and practice social distancing.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11am Friday, November 13, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church, 2846 Hubbard Road, Madison, Ohio, 44057. Final resting place will be North Madison Cemetery.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Wilma and Keith’s family My condolences with you on the sudden passing of Keith! He was one of the nicest and friendliest patients I’ve had the pleasure of working with at Madison. He will be missed including playing Dominos and Trouble with him in therapy. Heather Smith, Physical Therapist at MHC
Keith…brother in Christ…we all hold you close in our prayers and hearts. Thanks for sharing your love of God, your love of wife Wilma, your cat Ben, and your love of music and funny stories. Your sense of humor and witness of great married love have inspired all of us. You will be missed so much in our Holy Spirit inspired community meetings. May you rest in peace Keith, until we all are together once again, basking in our Lords presence, and dancing on streets that are golden. Love and holy hugs from the St. Pio Community.
My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family. Mr.Barrish was always so polite and always put a smile on our face when he came through the drive thru. You will be truly missed Mr. Barrish.