Norman Thomas Keith

Norman T. Keith died July 27, 2019 in his home at Lake San Marcos. He was born in Antioch, California, on January 12, 1936. His parents were Dean T. and Edna Keith. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marla, two brothers David and Gary, one sister Lynette, two nephews Jason Allen and Gary Keith, Jr. and two nieces, Stacey Allen and Stephanie View.

He worked 37 years for General Dynamics, Convair Division, and retired in 1992 as a Projects Administrator. He had a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He taught classes in communications at National University.

He worked in security at the Del Mar Fair and Race Track and volunteered as a sheriff’s reserve for the Sheriff’s Department. He showed his lifetime support for law enforcement by being a member of the Honorary Deputy Sheriffs’ Association.

He was a great events planner in his work and in recreation. He was effective with details.

Norm loved traveling, cooking dinners for family and friends and sharing the food and wine he loved. He was a great story teller and told many jokes. He loved old cars and owned a Model A, A 1938 Ford and a 48 Ford which he enjoyed driving,

Marla and Norm enjoyed taking river trips in the U.S. and Europe. Searching for and then riding steam trains was another pleasure

Another joy of his life was listening to the Second Sabbath musical group of Bethlehem Lutheran Church particularly the banjo lead musical pieces.

A memorial service will be held August 30, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Dr., Encinitas, CA

Donations may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in his honor.