Keith Lick
Keith Wayne Lick was born Feb. 14, 1934, to Albert and Bessie (McPeak) Lick in Hunter, Kansas. He died Nov. 20, 2019, in Haxtun.
Keith served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955.
On Aug. 14, 1955, he married Betty McCune, and to this union four sons were born: Tim, Doug, Art and Correy.
Keith spent 45 years in education. His first job was from 1958-1960 in Lewellen, Nebraska. From 1960-2005 he was involved with the Haxtun School District. At Haxtun he was a history teacher, and at various times he was a track coach, football coach, basketball coach and athletic director. He loved all of the sports, but his favorite was track and field. He retired from teaching in 2001 and then retired as the athletic director in 2005.
Keith was a lifetime member of the Lutheran Church. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Haxtun since 1960. He loved to golf and definitely passed that love to his sons. He coached four state championship track teams, two boys and two girls. He was also an assistant coach for four state championship football teams. He was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1997.
Keith is survived by his wife, Betty of Haxtun; son, Tim Lick and wife Emily, and grandchildren Kevin Lick and Kim Lick, all of Yakima, Washington; son, Doug Lick and wife Cindy of Greeley; son, Art Lick and wife Diane of Lakewood; son, Correy Lick and wife Jamie of Greeley; and many other relatives and friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Albert Lick; mother, Bessie (McPeak) Lick; sister, Ruby Quade; and brothers, George Lick, Clifford Lick and Dale Lick.
At Keith’s request, a memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Haxtun. The service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m., with minister Larry Dye officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at the Haxtun Cemetery, followed by a reception at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Keith’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, c/o Baucke Funeral Home, 128 S. Ash St., Yuma, CO 80759; or go to alz.org and search “Keith Lick” and donate through the website; or send a check directly to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011.
Baucke Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.