Keith Clifton Harris, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, went to sleep in Jesus on May 10, 2026, about a month shy of his 77th birthday. He passed peacefully at Peace Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. The amazing number of family and friends surrounding him in the last few months of his life is a testament to the people he impacted during a lifetime of love and service to others.

Keith was born to Clifton Richard (Dick) Harris and Betty Ann (Duffy) Harris on June 16, 1949, in Great Falls, MT. He lived on the family ranch and farm in Fairfield, MT, his whole life. In 1968, he graduated from Mount Ellis Academy in Bozeman, MT, and went on to Walla Walla College in College Place, WA, where he graduated in 1972. While he was at Walla Walla, he met his "sweetie," Gayle Anna Johnson. They were married on October 1, 1972, in Bellingham, WA. Keith and Gayle were happily married for 53 years and had five children together. Keith was a devoted husband and father and always had time for his family, even with the busyness of running a ranch and farm. He was an incredibly hard worker, and he passed that amazing work ethic on to his children along with his amazing innovativeness.

Keith's faith in Jesus was of the utmost importance to him. He was a leader in his church and was always someone you could count on for help. Keith was incredibly generous with his time and money, giving without thought even when money or time was in short supply. He would also use his gift of singing to bless others during worship services.

Keith was an avid rock hound, shell and fossil finder, bird watcher, flora/fauna expert, and he could always spot arrowheads and other amazing things when others couldn't. When he wasn't working or enjoying nature, he loved to read and would even occasionally write a poem.

God surely broke the mold when He made this wonderful man. The hole he's leaving is immense, but we have the assurance that we will see him again, and that makes all the difference. " And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4, NKJV) 

Keith is survived by his wife, Gayle Harris; sons, Lowell (Larissa) Harris, Dwayne (Wendy) Harris, Eric (Katie) Harris; daughter, Anna (Daniel) Mendoza; grandchildren: Casen Harris, Holden Harris, Elika Harris, Colter Harris, Eden Harris, and Luna Mendoza; a sister, Louella Schultz, and many more beloved family members.

Keith was preceded in death by his son, Cameron Harris; parents, Dick and Betty Harris; and brothers, Philip Harris and Wesley Harris.

A celebration of life for Keith will be held at the Choteau Seventh-day Adventist Church at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026.