On Friday evening, August 28, 2020, Leslie Kay Keiser, age 16, died in a tragic accident. Her life was cut too short. She had a saying in her room that said “Don’t be so sad. It’s such a waste of time.” Leslie was born on December 5, 2003 in Wolf Point, Montana to Ronald Glenn Keiser Jr., and Natalie Dawn Hempel Keiser. Leslie attended school in Wolf Point, Montana. She dropped out during the 8th grade. She was planning to get her GED, but life had different plans.
“Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time.”
She made many friends throughout the years. She touched so many lives. She was a very quiet person. It was difficult for her to open up to people. She had a talent for fixing her hair and makeup. She loved clothes. She would try them on right away. She had dreams of becoming a photographer. She was a very hard worker. At the time of her death, she had 2 jobs. She worked at the theater and she worked at the Sherman as a housekeeper.
You are not promised tomorrow, don’t assume you have more time to get right with God. Live each day as if it could be your last.
Leslie was preceded in death by her grandfather Ronald Keiser Sr., her great-grandfather Clarence Krahn, and her great-grandmother Ella Hoch Krahn.
Leslie is survived by her mother Natalie Hempel Keiser of Wolf Point, Montana; her father Ronald Keiser Jr. of North Carolina; her sisters Doriane Keiser of Wolf Point, Montana; Alexis Keiser of California; her brothers Reno Byrd of Wolf Point, Montana, Ronnie Keiser-Brown of California, Keith Keiser of California, Daniel Keiser of California; her grandparents Kenneth Hempel and Diane Krahn Hempel of Poplar, Montana, Linda Romero Chambers of California; her uncles and aunts, Kevin (Dorinda) Hempel of Nebraska, Justin (Kim) Hempel of Illinois,, Derek Hempel of Nebraska, Rachel (Scott) Hempel Czaplewski of Nebraska, Stephanie (Pete) Hempel Jones of Colorado, Sarah Hempel of Nebraska, Julie (Kyle) Hempel Martin of North Dakota and many cousins. She came from a big family.
She will be missed by many, including her dogs Bear and Gilbert. She leaves a hole in our heart.
A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Assembly of God Church in Wolf Point, Montana. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
*** Due to COVID-19 guidelines we are asked to keep attendance at the services limited to 50 individuals. Masks are required for all public services.***
Julianne Gillies says
Leslie was such a beautiful soul. She had smile and a demeanor that drew everyone who’d love her like a magnet and made her seem wise beyond her years. She was kind, caring, and respectful to everyone. She’s made such an impact in lives of everyone she knew and she will be longingly missed forever by every one of them.
Traci LeVay-Holt says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Noreen Hohman says
Oh Natalie I’m so so sorry
Donald Boyd says
Natalie Dawn Keiser
Sorry About Your Loss Of Your Daughter Sending You My Condolences To Your Family And Your Family Is In Our Prayers For The Days Ahead..
Ken Lundeen says
So sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the LORD. We are praying for the family. We ask HIM to make HIMSELF real to you at this time. We love you all-In JESUS, Ken, Karon, & Kris Lundeen.
Marina Headdress says
rip leslie you will be missed by many. Sending My Condolences To Your Family.
Irene Rathert says
Natalie and family, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gina Bearfighter says
Rest in Peace sweet babygirl. Prayers of comfort and blessings for your family left behind.
Shealee Walles Couture says
Natalie, I am so sorry for your loss.
“I wish I could help you in any way. I pray for you and your family. Though it’s been many years, you all were a big part of my life and I love you all very much. It breaks my heart to hear you have lost your little girl.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. -Mathew 5:4
Chris and Sonya says
No words can be said to ease the pain and awful loss and heartache. We are all thinking of your family and sending much much love and heartfelt prayers
Bob and Terry McAnally says
We offer our condolences for your family’s great loss. May the Creator wrap loving arms around you all as you move through this time of great grieving.