Keith William Trappett, 82 years old, passed away on January 4, 2025, due to natural causes. He was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he served in many callings.
He was born January 24, 1942, to Earl William Trappett and Cynthia Naoma Crandall Trappett. He spent his school years in Firth, Idaho. He attended Rick’s College (BYU Idaho) and BYU where he graduated with a teaching degree. After a short stint in the Army, he met and married the love of his life and his eternal companion Ethel (Jackie) Louise Jackson in Germany on April 29th, 1968, where they were sealed for time and all eternity.
Upon their return to the states, he taught school in Arco, Shoshone and was the superintendent in Council, Idaho. Throughout his career, he was known for his hard work, dedication, and passion for helping those around him. He was a loved and respected teacher everywhere he went. He changed the lives of many people both in and outside of school. He had several jobs throughout his life including teacher, bus driver, gas station attendant, drivers-ed instructor, basketball coach, and many more.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jackie and son Michael Trappett. He is survived by his sister Linda Sorensen (Pete), his children Bill, Spencer (Julie), and Cindy (Monte) Beardin, 14 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Their will be a celebration of life in Orofino, Idaho on March 22nd, 11:00 a.m. (PST) at the LDS church.
