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    Celebrating the life of

    Keith David Wheeler

    03 Dec 1943 - 13 Sep 2011

    Family and friends

    Cherished husband of Audrey, adored father of David & Erica, wonderful granddad of Brody, Lucy, Tiani and Jessica; and loving father-in-law of Tammy. Your spirit will live on in the hearts of your beloved family, and all who walked beside you. Your pure heart, wisdom and fun-loving character will always be treasured, and sorely missed. May you find comfort in the arms of an angel.

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    14 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Spouse)

    An Adored Dad Dad    It is hard to find the right words that express my love of you. This is a time as a child i never expected to come so soon to the strongest influence in my life. As a child i would absorb your knowledge thrive on your love & live for your laughter. My past is full of great memories & the security of a loving family with the ...

    Dave wheeler16 Sep 2011
    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    Keith To my darling Keith.  You were my soulmate, confidante and wonderful husband.   We shared a marriage of fun, laughter and devoted love.  With your cheeky grin, quick wit and larrikin ways, you always put a smile on my face and brought happiness to my world, and to all who knew you. I struggle to understand why you were taken from me so soo...

    Audrey Wheeler16 Sep 2011
    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & She Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Dave Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Rog Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Husband)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    Wonderful Father in-law We weren't prepared for you to go You were too full of life to be Taken away from us so soon Its still very hard to believe  How much we'll miss your smile And your laughter in our ears Your absence leaves a hole in us We're filling with our tears You taught us how to be our best To in the moment live To never ho...

    Dave wheeler16 Sep 2011
    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Erica Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Sep 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    17 Sep 2011

    Frances & Keith Peacock Uploaded by Frances (Sister in law)

    Our Very Dear Brother-in-law Keith, you were a really special man, a much loved brother-in-law and a dear friend.  Kind, generous, loving, funny and always ready and willing to help anyone.  It's hard to believe we'll never see your cheeky grin again or hear that warm chuckle.  But we feel honoured to have known you and thankful that you were par...

    Frances & Keith Peacock17 Sep 2011

    For My Grandad To Grandad, Thank you for all our wonderful trips out. Thankyou for always being there when we need you the most. I always will think of you when i see a Jackaranda Tree. I always loved your jokes and your sayings.  I always thought of you as the brave one, the funny one and the much loved Grandad I will never forget you and ...

    Dave wheeler21 Sep 2011
    15 Oct 2011

    Dave wheeler The Wheeler Lads Uploaded by Dave Wheeler (Son)

    15 Oct 2011

    Dave wheeler Dad Uploaded by Dave Wheeler (Son)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith, Aud, Gill & Dave - Aug 2011 Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Granddad with Lucy & Jess Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Granddad and Brody Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith and Tammy Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Roger, Sheila, Aud & Keith, at Bright Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Lucy & Jess with Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Granddad showing off his footy skills with Brody Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Jessica with Grandad Uploaded by Audrey Wheeler (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Erica, Keith & Aud Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Wen, Aud, Clyde, Pete, Don, Sandra & Keith Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Aud & Keith with Lucy & Jessica Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Tiani & Brody with Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith with Tammy, Dave, Brody, Tiani & Aud Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Tiani & Jess with Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Brody & Tiani with Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Granddad having a nap with Tiani Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Tiani & Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Aud & Keith at the Pinnacle, Grampians Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith with the Jemena guys at Bright Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Aud, Keith, Brody & Tiani Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Tiani with Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith showing his kite-fixing skills to Jessica Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    16 Oct 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Jessica & Granddad Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    22 Dec 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith's Memorial Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    22 Dec 2011

    Audrey Wheeler My beautiful husband's resting place Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    22 Dec 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Allambe Memorial Gardens Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    22 Dec 2011

    Audrey Wheeler Keith's Memorial Uploaded by Audrey (Wife)

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower 0 Mother's Day - another occasion without you Keith. You always made it a special day for me, and I missed you so much. The family looked after me and you would be so proud of them all. I just wish you could have been there too. I'll always love you

    Audrey Wheeler14 May 2012
    14 May 2012

    Audrey Wheeler

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Just thinking about you Keith, as I so often do, with an aching heart for what should have been our future together. You didn't deserve to go so soon. I hope you are at peace and can look down on us all. Love always, Aud xxx

    Audrey Wheeler24 Jun 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle I think of you every day with so much love in my heart. I miss you so much, and hope you are at peace and happy in a better place. My love always xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler8 Jul 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Had such a bittersweet day yesterday! D & T came round to help do some more decorating and it brought back memories of what we all started together last year. I missed you so much, but hope you were up there supervising! Love always xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler15 Jul 2012

    Your Car Hey Dad, just wanted to let you know Tam & I have brought your car off Mum. We'll make sure we use it just as we know you would have wanted. It is really nice to hop behind the wheel & feel you are there & also nice to know its still in the family so Mum & Erica & the kids can still see it. Mum has made it all possible & i'm sure you would...

    Dave wheeler20 Jul 2012

    🌷 Dave wheeler gave a flower Hey Dad we've managed to start the decorating again & the place looks magic i reckon you would be so pleased it really has made a difference Love Big Kid X

    Dave wheeler20 Jul 2012

    Thinking of you so much and missing you every day. Remembering all I learnt from you about painting and I hope I'm doing it the way you did. Love you so much Chief xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler26 Jul 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle I'd give anything to have you back again - I miss you so much, and my heart breaks when I think of what happened nearly a year ago. Life is so difficult without you. I love you so much - you were such a special person. xxxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler3 Aug 2012

    I'm not sure I can go on without you Keith. I miss you beyond words, and still yearn for you every day. There is such a void in my life - please, please let me know you are watching over me. I love you with all my heart darling xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler13 Aug 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower I hope I made the right decision today Chief - I think I owe it to you. Missing you so, so much, particularly your support in times of difficulty. My love always xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler16 Aug 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Why did you go first Chief? I think if it'd been the other way round, you would have coped a lot better than I am. I miss you so much every day and my heart never stops aching for you. xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler17 Aug 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Oh Keith, I miss you so much. You were my world which fell apart when you were taken. I'm hanging on by a thread now; everyone thinks I'm coping well, but I can hide it well. Wish you were here my love. Always in my heart, Aud xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler18 Aug 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower 43 Years ago we were celebrating the birth of our first baby - a beautiful little boy, and we couldn't be happier. What wonderful memories you left; and what a beautiful life we shared. My love always Keith xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler24 Aug 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Another beautiful 'memory' day! 41 years ago we were so happy to welcome our little baby girl into the world. Our family was complete and you couldn't be happier. What wonderful legacies you left Keith! My love always xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler29 Aug 2012

    Never a day passes that we don't think of you or speak of you. Always such happy memories. Love always, Frances & Keith xx

    Frances & Keith Peacock13 Sep 2012

    It's been a year without you Keith and I think of you and miss you every Day. Our lovely family will be together today and will remember you with so much love in our hearts. R.I.P. my love. I will never forget our wonderful time together. xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler13 Sep 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Just thinking about you again Keith with so much love in my heart for the time we had together and all the beautiful memories we have. My love always xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler22 Sep 2012

    Just back from some time in Ballina with Erica & the girls. I thought of you so often - it was a lovely site and just the sort we would have stayed at. I so wish you were here to travel with again. Love & miss you so much. You were the best! xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler28 Sep 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle A year without you; A year of grieving; A year of sadness; A year of memories; A year of yesterdays. It is hard to look forward as we look back. But as we move forward we remember & cherish who you are. You were special, and I love you so much

    Audrey Wheeler29 Sep 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle I love you so much Chief. Always thinking of you. xxxxxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler20 Oct 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Another difficult moment yesterday, when all I wanted was to have you back. Love and miss you always Chieftan, and always in my heart. xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler27 Oct 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Always thinking of you Chief; you will always be in my heart. I love you so much and miss you every day. xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler9 Nov 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Missing you so much as we're heading for more special days ahead. So wish you were still with us. You're always in my thoughts and my heart. xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler28 Nov 2012

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Crossed another very big milestone yesterday Keith when I accepted an invitation to share some social time with a few of my new friends - first time without you alongside me. I think I coped well because you were there in my heart Love you forever xxx

    Audrey Wheeler9 Dec 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Just thinking about the happiness we always shared around Christmas time. I'd give anything to see your happy smiling face again. Love and miss you so much Keith. I hope you can see us all and feel our everlasting love. xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler16 Dec 2012

    You're in my heart constantly Chieftan. I hope you could see us all over Christmas, and be proud of us. We spoke of you often, and we love you to bits. Miss you darling so much. Aud xxx

    Audrey Wheeler27 Dec 2012

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower I'll be thinking of you Keith and remembering all the wonderful holidays we shared together. Love you for ever. xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler12 Jan 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle There were many times while I was away that I wished I could share with you and I knew you would have loved being there Why is life so cruel Love and miss you always Chief xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler30 Jan 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle I will never stop missing you, loving you and wishing you were still here. Today has helped me understand though how things happened so quickly; and I am eternally grateful that you didn't suffer for a long time. Rest in Peace darling, without pain, and in the knowledge that you were a very special person. My love ...

    Audrey Wheeler3 Feb 2013

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower My beautiful Valentine - you will always hold a special place in my heart and I can't stop thinking of you on days like today. I think of that beautiful smile and the love in your eyes when you would give me a card and a kiss. My love always darling xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler14 Feb 2013

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Happy Easter my gorgeous man. Wish you were here to share my Easter eggs! Love and miss you always, Aud xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler1 Apr 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Two years ago today Keith we were lunching with friends, before moving on to the next stage of what was to be your beautiful retirement in Queensland. Who could have imagined that you would be gone within months? Still can't believe the turn of events, and still struggle to live life without you. I will always love...

    Audrey Wheeler15 May 2013

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Love and miss you so much Keith. You will always have a special place in my heart xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler14 Jun 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle I'm really feeling the void in my life without you. I didn't want you to suffer any more - I just wish things hadn't happened the way they did, and that you hadn't had to leave us. I so miss having you around, and love you so much! Aud xxx

    Audrey Wheeler5 Jul 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Just thinking about you my love and missing you so much. You were so special. xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler12 Aug 2013

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Tough time of year for us all Keith. Missing you so, so much. You will always be the love of my life xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler5 Sep 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Two years have passed and things never seem to feel any better at this difficult time when we reflect on what happened. I still struggle with why it had to happen at all. I miss you beyond belief, and wish I could just see your smiling face again for real. I will never stop loving you, and you'll always be such a b...

    Audrey Wheeler14 Sep 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle Would have been our 45th Wedding Anniversary today Keith. Sending you special kisses for the wonderful 43 years that we had together. We had something together that was so special, and I miss you so much. My love always darling xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler14 Sep 2013

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle I never envisaged how very lonely things could be without you, and how much I could miss you. You were the love of my life and there will always be this terrible void in my life without you. Until we meet again my love, Aud xxx

    Audrey Wheeler25 Nov 2013

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Starting another New Year Keith, and I still long to have you beside me. I hope you're with family and friends up there. My love always Chief xxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler1 Jan 2014

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower It's days like this when I miss you so much Keith. Everybody out celebrating a special day, and I know we would have done something together. Life is so cruel my love. I think of your happy face all the time. Love always xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler26 Jan 2014

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower I know you would have been such a great & willing helper doing the move this week Keith. It was just the two of us, and so very hard. I think that's how it is now but I know you can see it all. I miss you so, so much Keith and not a day goes by when I don't yearn for our old life back. Love you always darling xxx...

    Audrey Wheeler2 Mar 2014

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle You would be so proud of me today Keith. Dave came round and helped me sort out the shed. I know you would be happy with our decisions, and to see Dave get use out of your tools. Love you always darling xxxxxx

    Audrey Wheeler3 May 2014

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower Can't believe 3 years has passed since you were taken from us. It would have been our 46th Wedding Anniversary today. I miss you so much, and will hold you in my heart forever xxxx

    Audrey Wheeler14 Sep 2014

    🌷 Frances & Keith Peacock gave a flower Couldn't let the day pass without saying we're thinking of you all, with some sadness of course, but also a lot of happy memories. Love to you all, Frances, Keith and family xxxxx

    Frances & Keith Peacock13 Sep 2015
    15 Sep 2015

    Audrey Wheeler Bella getting close to the love of my life

    🌷 Audrey Wheeler gave a flower It's that time of the year again Keith, when all the sad moments of four years ago when you were taken from our lives, come flooding back. I try to focus on all the wonderful and happy times we had together, and all the memories we created in our years together. I miss you to the moon and back, and wish I could giv...

    Audrey Wheeler15 Sep 2015

    🕯 Audrey Wheeler lit a candle It was so hard leaving the last house we bought together, and now I'm moving on to another one without you. I wish you were sharing this experience with me, and I hope I will feel your presence in the new home. I still love you to the moon and back and wish you were here to share the beautiful future we had always pl...

    Audrey Wheeler22 Mar 2016

    Wishing you a Happy Heavenly Birthday Keith! Miss you always, Aud xxx

    Audrey Wheeler3 Dec 2021

    Thinking of you today Keith on what would have been your 80th Birthday. Oh how we would have celebrated ! Happy Heavenly Birthday my love. Miss you always and forever. Aud 💕🥰💕

    Audrey Wheeler3 Dec 2023