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"It's hard to be dark and mysterious when you openly love your mom and dad so much... and have beautiful little sisters that
make me brighter than the sun shines in mid-summer heat waves."
- Keaton

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These words were taken from the memorial program at the services for Keaton on Lopez Island on May 30th, 2015:

Keaton Ezra Tyler Farris was born on June 6th, 1989 in Mt. Vernon, WA.  He spent the first 16 years of his life on Lopez Island.  He was an adventurous young boy who loved to role play, dress-up, garden with his mom, and spend time with many close friends.

He lived at "The Hummel House" with his mom, Tiffany, from ages 2-4; he considered Carol and Al to be another set of grandparents for him.

When Tiffany built a home within Coho with LCLT that became the place Keaton called home.  As Keaton grew to be a bright and still adventurous young man, he developed a love for sports, especially football, basketball and track. He competed athletically throughout junior high and high school, where he was known for his speed and tenacity.

He was well known amongst his peers for his sense of humor and his caring and compassionate personality.

He spent his sophomore and junior years in HS in Coupeville with his dad, Fred, and step mom, Susan, and sisters, Vivian and Mia.

Keaton had a great love for his sisters and they adored their brother.  He continued to excel athletically and began to develop a love for writing.

He returned to Lopez to spend his senior year with his lifelong friends, where he graduated in 2008.

He helped take the Lobos Boys Varsity Basketball team to their first State Championship Tournament and was a State Champion and 3 medal recipient at the WIAA State Track Meet.

As a young adult Keaton lived at his mom’s on Lopez, his dad’s in Coupeville, his Uncle Lou's in Redmond, and a few places in between.  During this time he continued his writing and worked at Lopez Island Bicycle Works, The Islander Resort, Panda Express and various other odd jobs.  He became known for his writings on social media, his ability to help others through tough times in their lives, and for that radiant smile. 

Keaton's love to travel was sparked by his two trips to Kauai to visit his great friend Julian, and his parents, Lance and Lyndia, who were also great mentors to Keaton.  

Along with writing and traveling Keaton loved to take walks on the beach, play pick-up basketball, hang out with his many friends, watch sports, play games, go to Jugglefest, attend family gatherings and play/read with his sisters. 

Keaton planned to one day sail the world and live off the land while he continued to write.

Keaton is a son (to Tiffany, Fred and Susan), brother (to Vivian and Mia), nephew (to Lou, Tammy, Chad, Crockett, Kerrick, Della, Anne, Laura, Karen and Cale), grandson (to Vicki, Sandi, Merry, Fred, Tina, Tom and Pat) and a great friend (too many to list).

Keaton's smile, kind words and compassionate heart will be missed, his spirit will be with us forever.

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Some of Keaton's social media quotes

"Thinking of lost friends. Dreaming of better days. Praying for mended souls and the healing of wounds; scars that will never fade. The universe is hard to make sense of from my tiny mortal perspective. It's like attempting to read a book with the equivalent of only a needle point visible at once. I think that's why faith is so powerful... And also so elusive." - Keaton Farris (Oct. 25, 2014)


"My little sisters are the only people that make sense in this convoluted, insane, and utterly wacky world. I love them so very much, it is impossible to express in words, or even actions. If only that pure and beautiful innocence lasted forever..
Love you Mia and Vivian" - Keaton Farris (May 1, 2012)


"Cold frostbit air streams and flows into my lungs. A puff of warm air mimics smoke as it escapes the cavern of my dry cold lips. Scents dulled by both the frigidness itself and a stuffed nose, yet still distinguishable to the northwest; pine, cedar, earth, and the purest H2O in existence. An owl stalks me as I slowly walk through the forest, brushing shoulders with mighty ancient trees and young gruff naked brush alike, dodging strange shaped mushrooms like so many land mines all the while...
God dammit, I love this magical Isle"
- Keaton Farris (Jan. 3, 2015)


"Raindrops have always, and continue to create a soothing rhythmic sensation that often brings my mind to a zen-like ultra-chill heightened state of awareness; just as waves do when beating on a sandy beach. Perhaps it's the familiarity of the sounds, or possibly the powerful water vibrations resonating with me. (we are water after all)
Who knows.
But I dig it.
Let's just chalk it down as PNW comfort sounds, and leave it at that." - Keaton Farris (Aug. 14, 2013)


"Is blessed to have such a beautiful and loving family. So very thankful for this wonderful life." - Keaton Farris (Nov. 24, 2011)

"First night back at the Moms and she has Ramen, water, and Chicaoji ready waiting bedside for me after open gym. Love you Mom!!  — feeling loved." - Keaton Farris (Dec. 22, 2014)


"It's hard to be dark and mysterious when you openly love your mom and dad so much... and have beautiful little sisters that make me brighter then the sun shines in mid-summer heat waves." - Keaton Farris (Jan. 13, 2015)


"Nothing feels better than creating.

Anything from a good hearty meal, to a scribble on a yellow note-pad, to a fine-knitted tapestry, or even a long epic hymn; we are meant to create.
That is why it feels so good to participate in any of the arts, and why some of us are so heavily drawn to them.
Everyone can easily sit back in the warm comfort of observation, and can idly say things like "I could make a better movie" or "I could write a better book", but very few are willing to contribute. I know, it isn't easy. We don't always feel comfortable putting ourselves on the "chopping block" of our peers' judgments. But this logic is borne solely from fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of not being "good enough". You should never let fear strip you of anything, especially not the most liberating feeling you'll ever know.
So: write a better movie! write a better song! paint something absolutely mind bending! Create, dammit!


Create, for we were created to create!" - Keaton Farris (Oct. 10, 2013)


"Thanks for all the selfless sacrifices, encouragement and guidance. Happy Father's Day, to all you wonderful dads, and especially to the best father a lad could ever hope for. Love you dad" - Keaton Farris (June 16, 2013)


"I see your hate, and raise you One Love."  - Keaton Farris (April 12, 2012)

"Ahhh the sweet rhythmic sound of rain dancing atop a metal roof. Supplemented with peaceful background snores of a happy dog. Plus I've got my own personal feline to warm my lap and keep me company. Oh how I have missed you Lopez Island. It's good to be home." - Keaton Farris (April 19, 2014)


"Hit you with my hyper extension; a song of ascension,
So I call you to attention, if you employ proper comprehension,
This doesn't pay a pension, nor is it a new invention,
Merely a convention, held in another dimension,
No dunce hats for this detention, but a chance at contention,

And did I fail to mention my hypertension?
Though my intention is not apprehension,
Nor is it a prevention of any sort of pretension,
So meet me at the american baptist convention.....
I'll be in meditation,
Floating in full levitation,
Astral projection sensation,
Illumination in every direction...
Beautiful angelic possession"
- Keaton Farris (Jan. 13, 2015)


"It's truly incredible how getting out on the water and puttering around, even for only a short while, upgrades a good day to a great one. Thanks sea, for being so big, blue and neat. You too Sun, for your brilliant awesomeness. And hell, shout out to the tide bending Moon, cause he's the man.
So yea, 'twas a most glorious of days. Feeling thankful and tired.

Oh, and it didn't hurt my enjoyment level of today when I schooled a fool in three consecutive games of basketball. Bombin' tres for days!" - Keaton Farris (Aug. 7, 2013)


"Dear Santa, all i want, and i mean this sincerely, is for everyone to have a wonderful Christmas, surrounded by family, stuffed with food, showered by gifts, and filled with everlasting joyful memories. cheers y'all" - Keaton Farris (Dec. 24, 2009)

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