Condolence: Elsa and Family, My sincere condolences to you. As Billy Graham said, "When we grieve over Keith who has died in Christ, we are sorrowing not for Keith, but for our selves. Our grief is not a sign of weak faith, but great Love."

Condolence: My sincere condolences for your loss of Keith. He was one of the kindest people I've ever met. My then-husband Ed Kraai and I were skiing at Jacobsville when our dog ran away. We were desperate when we came to Keith's door, asking if they'd seen her. They hadn't, but Keith immediately went out to help look for some strangers' dog, who eventually was found. I also remember my stepdad, Bud Avery, up at Gratiot Lake, talking with great fondness about Keith and how he enjoyed when he'd come up to the lake. Keith was a memorable guy who made a difference to so many people. I wish you all peace and solace and much happiness in your memories.

Condolence: Elsa and Family Sorry for your loss of Keith We enjoyed our staying at your guest house And hospitality. Keith will be missed. Take good care of yourself. Love, John and Emily

Condolence: Elsa, Marilyn, Bill and your families: I was saddened to hear of Keith's passing, and want to extend my deepest sympathy to you. I looked forward to seeing him in Jacobsville every year at the evening church service, and hearing you, Elsa, play the organ. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Dave

Condolence: Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a friend of my dads and a nice guy.

Condolence: Dear Elsa and Family, Was so saddened by the news of Keith's passing, Jacobsville will miss him as I will. Having a summer place at Jacobsville for many years I got to know Keith and really enjoyed seeing him each summer. As "I elected" him Sheriff of Jacobsville he poliety named me Deputy Sheriff of Jacobsville. May he Rest in Peace. Joe

Condolence: Elsa and family, So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. You are in our prayers during this most trying time.

Condolence: Dear Elsa and Family - so sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies to you. Keith was a wonderful man - I will always remember his smile when he talked to me. My Dad has told me many stories of Keith and him growing up and the things they used to do...especially sports. I have fond memories as a boy going up to the Bicentennial Arena to watch Keith and my Dad play pick up hockey with Reino Aalto in goal. I will never forget those times. Keith will surely be missed by all who knew him...until we meet again on a ball field or ice rink. Darin Moyle and Family

Condolence: My memory was jolted when I saw the name Keith Mugford slide across the screen. It brought back memories of when we were at Camp Michigamme together in the mid 1950s. In reading his obituary it appears we would have enjoyed playing fast pitch softball together but of course our paths did not cross after camp. My sympathy and prayers go out to all the family in your loss. Alan Larsen, Michigamme

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. When I was younger I remember sitting at many ballgames watching Keith and my Dad play. I am sure they are catching up as they continue to watch over us. Donna Fink

Condolence: Dear Elsa, I Was saddened to read about Keith's passing. We were good friends in High school. We played golf many times. I know he was an outstanding athlete winning many games for the Copper Kings. Stay strong, and God bless you. Sincerely, John Sibilsky

Condolence: Jack and Dorothy were very close friends of my parents and so I’ve known Keith since we were both kids. I bumped into Keith a couple of years ago in Jacobsville and I cherish the opportunity we had to reminisce. To Elsa and Bill, my deepest and most sincere sympathy.

Condolence: Mugs was a marvelous human being who will truly be missed. We consider ourselves very fortunate that he and Elsa became our friends

Condolence: Dear Elsa and family. So sorry to read that Keith has passed from this earth. Our thoughts and prayers for strength, peace and comfort are being offered. I knew you both in high school and as a young couple then. Great memories over the years. God bless you all. Jerry and Sharon

Condolence: Elsa, Tim and I send our heartfelt condolences and love to you during this time of loss. We are saddened by the loss of one who was so kind and helpful to us. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We have you and your family in our prayers. Love, Tim & Lisa Wahl

Condolence: Keith was a great guy. I loved playing golf with him and hearing all of his funny stories from back in the day. He will truly be missed.

Condolence: So very sorry to learn of your loss. Keith was an upbeat, decent man,and he will be deeply missed. While it is of little consolation, I offer the following. It speaks to the reality of our condition. Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Condolence: My sympathy goes out to the entire Mugford family. Keith was such a wonderful and caring man. When I had my place in Jacobsville he was always there if I needed help and made my stay out there much easier to handle all alone. He is going to be greatly missed by a lot of people. My heart goes out to his family and ask God to Bless all of you.

Condolence: Dear Elsa & Family, I was so very saddened to hear of Keith's passing. Over the past several years I was usually able to see you both or at least talk on the phone when I'd get back to the Copper Country for a visit. We always loved to talk about our childhood memories and of course old mutual friends and sports. As a Detroit sports fan we obviously didn't agree on much but had a lot of fun teasing each other about our favorite teams. As a kid I will always remember how much I bragged about my "older" good athlete cousin to anyone who would listen. Despite going to different high schools and being on "opposite sides of the ball" so to say he always encouraged me and cared about me. I will always remember his genuine interest in our family heritage and so many other things we had in common. I will always miss him. With deepest sympathies,your cousin, Bob Smith & family.