Keith was born in Flint, MI on December 14,1952 the son of the late Billy & Marilouise (Mc New) Shands. He graduated from Saginaw High School and was a jack of all trades. He loved deer hunting and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone.
Keith leaves to cherish his memory brothers, Denny (Veva) Hillier of Columbiaville, MI, Dave (Nancy) Shands of Birch Run, MI & Wayne (Carol) Shands of Clare, MI. Sisters, Lois Evans & Lisa Rensel, both of Raleigh, NC. An uncle, Doyle (Charlotte) Mc New of Standish, MI & an aunt, Kathleen (Bill) Webb of Houghton Lake, MI. A son, John (Karla) Wicker of Gladwin, MI. Grandchildren, Arika (Nicole) Mc Bride of Midland, MI, Rebecca (Chris) Wicker of Ohio, Garrett Harris of Sanford, MI, Chasity (Hunter) Paisley of Gladwin, MI, & Anna Wicker of Gladwin, MI. Girl friend Wun Su of Gladwin, MI. Many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pam. Daughters, Carolyn Little and Angie Harris. His parents, Billy (Peggy) Shands & Marilouise (Jack) Hillier. Brother, Raymond Hillier & sisters, Linda Selix & Vicky Shands.