It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of seven-year IBEW 1245 member Shane Keyser, who lost his life in an auto accident on April 28, 2018.
Shane Keyser (far right) with the IBEW 1245 team at the National Utility Locate Rodeo in 2016
Preliminary reports indicate that Brother Keyser, who worked as a PG&E Gas Compliance Rep out of Redding, was involved in a head-on collision while he was traveling back to his home in Cottonwood after assisting in preparations for the upcoming IBEW/PG&E Gas Rodeo event at the Winters Training Facility. Keyser was a well-known face at Gas Rodeos, even making it to the National Utility Locate Rodeo back in 2016.
Keyser is survived by his wife and three young children. A GoFundMe has been set up to support his family; please donate what you can using the link below. A vacation sale is also being coordinated with the company, and details will be posted here when they become available.
For those who wish to pay their respects, a viewing and service for Shane Keyser will be held on Friday, May 11th at the Neighborhood Church of Anderson and Cottonwood. Viewing 9:00 am-11:00 am and service at 11:00 am. Celebration of life will follow at the Shasta County Fairgrounds in Anderson.