Alexander Taylor Keck, 17, was born July 3, 1995, lost his two and a half year battle to liver cancer October 4, 2012. Alex was born and passed away in Richland, Washington.

Alex enjoyed playing the guitar, hanging out with friends, shooting archery, driving, Xbox and video games, coffee and his Monster energy drinks.

He will be remembered for his strength, his willingness to help, his deep concern for others often over his own well being, his sense of humor, quick wit and most of all his compassion. Alex is survived by his parents Shawn and Terri, his brother Johnathan, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Dr., Richland, Wa; Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 12:30 pm. Please bring pictures for a memory board for the family to keep or email pictures to sfetterolf@charter.net.

A huge thanks to Lower Valley Hospice, especially to R.N. Janis Ibzerra. And thank you to family and friends for your loving support.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses.