Christine Rose Keller

KELLER, Christine Rose (nee Birkenshaw). Beloved wife of David R. Keller. Devoted mother of Melissa (Steve) Gibbs, David Jr. (Christina) Keller, Barbara (Matthew) Ballard, John Paul Adam (Kathryn) Keller, and Ashley (Darius) Beverly. Loving grandmother of Piper, Nyla, Lynsey, Candice, Harold, Kimberly, Robert, Hannah, Malorie, Lucas, Whitney, Marque, Tyson, Roman, Scarlett, Brooklyn, Micah, Sydney "LouLou"; and numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of John (Jennifer) Birkenshaw, Mary (David) Morris, Kelly (Rick) Walters; and the late Arthur Birkenshaw, Janet Selby, and Nancy (John) Long. Also survived by brother-in-law, Bob Selby; sister-in-law, Sandy Birkenshaw; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary (nee Maue) Birkenshaw.

Christine graduated from Princeton High School in 1967. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to caring for others. She opened her heart and home as a foster parent to dozens of children, including those with significant medical challenges, providing them with love and support. Her passion for nurturing extended beyond her family. Christine was an avid gardener, finding solace and joy in the beauty of the outdoors. She possessed a contagious joy for the little things in life, a quality that touched everyone who knew her. Above all, she was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, whose love, warmth, and wonderful sense of humor will be deeply missed.

Christine passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at age 76.

Friends may visit with the family at Vorhis & Rayn Funeral Home, 11365 Springfield Pk., Springdale, OH 45246 on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 1PM until time of funeral service beginning at 3PM.