Keith Edward LaBounty passed away April 3,2025, in Bellingham. Born to John and June (Elledge) LaBounty on Jan 24, 1947. After high school Keith joined the Navy, and his service took him overseas to the Philippines, Viet Nam, and Japan.
After retiring from the Navy Keith settled into civilian life in Whatcom County.
Keith loved people and sharing his navy stories to all who would listen infusing them with a splash of satire, as he was born an entertainer, performer and joke teller. Accomplished musician singer, playing his many guitars, music was a major part in his life. A talented musician
Keith was a postman for a time then briefly joined the Bellairs band later became a founding member of The Reflections band in 2000. Keith played venues from Kalona BC to Las Vegas and many points in between. In 2017 The Reflections expanded the band to a five-piece band and changed the name to Fossil Rock. Keith loved the 50’s & 60’s rock n roll music, but his first love was country music as The Bounty Hunter. Keith often entertained folks at many of the local nursing homes and did benefits for the people in Oso mudslide in 2014. Keith always said it gave him great joy to “give back” to our seniors and people who need help.
Keith loved riding his Harley. He would say “any day with a ‘y’ in it was a good day to ride”. Keith fulfilled an item on his bucket list a few years ago with a couple of buddies doing a “corner to corner” ride around the United States.
Keith was preceded in death by both his parents. He is survived by his wife Loretta (Lott) LaBounty, Lynden, brother Cliff LaBounty, Eastern Washington, son Bryan LaBounty, Renton, daughters Cecilia LaBounty, Renton, and Hannah LaBounty, Arlington. We find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever. Campfires will never be the same again.
At Keith’s request, there will not be any services except being buried at sea by the Navy.
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