Keith S. VanHousen

It is with a heavy heart and much sorrow that we announce the passing of Keith S. VanHousen on July 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy in Guilderland, N.Y.Keith was born on March 29, 1955 to Sterling and Carolyn VanHousen in Savona N.Y. He met his wife, Denise Crampton, while attending SUNY Cobleskill in 1975 and they married in 1977. His Management and Food Service degree led him to be the Food Service Drector at the Daughter's of Sarah Nursing Home, Liberty Enterprises and Albany County Meals on Wheels.As a child, Keith loved his Springer Spaniel and he and Denise bred, raised, trained and showed their AKC dogs in agility and confirmation trials and were active in judging dog shows and trials all over the country. Keith loved to golf and loved spending the month of May at the Myrtle Beach Travel Park in South Carolina. Keith was predeceased by his parents and brother Dale and is survived by his wife, Denise, brother Wayne ( Dawn) and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.At the request of Keith, there will be no funeral services. Condolences can be sent to Denise at 457 Dutch Meadow Lane, Apt 2112, Scotia NY 12302.Many thanks to Bond Funeral Home for their arrangements, St. Peters Hospital doctors and nurses for their loving care and Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home for their recent care.Donations in Keith's memory may be made to English Springer Spaniel Rescue of New England, Kitten Angels, 233 Houseman St. Mayfield, N.Y. 12117 or Peppertree Rescue, 279 Troy Rd, Suite 9, Box 255, Rensselaer, N.Y. 12144.