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John W. Keys

1941 – 2008

American government official

Aircraft pilot United States Bureau of Reclamation
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About John W. Keys

Lived 1941 – 2008 (aged 66–67). John W. Keys was an aircraft pilot and united States Bureau of Reclamation, known for College football.

John Walton Keys III (March 25, 1942 – May 30, 2008)

Career Keys first began working with the Bureau of Reclamation as a civil and hydraulic engineer in 1964. In 1986, he was appointed the Northwest Regional Director, overseeing operations in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. He retired from that position in 1998. For the next three years, Keys spent most of his time flying his personal aircraft for humanitarian purposes. He returned to the bureau when he was confirmed as commissioner in July 2001. Keys left the position of commissioner in 2006, but was at times consulted by his successor, Bob Johnson.

Keys was an American football official for 40 years, including 20 years officiating college football games in the Big Sky Conference.

Keys died on May 30, 2008, when the Cessna 172 he was piloting crashed in the Canyonlands National Park. He was a resident of Moab, Utah, at the time of his death.

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Important facts

Born
1941, Sheffield
Birth century
Known for
College football
Education
Brigham Young University, Georgia Tech, Georgia Institute of Technology
Also known as
John Walton Keys III

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John W. Keys?

American government official

When was John W. Keys born?

John W. Keys was born in 1941 in Sheffield.

When did John W. Keys die?

John W. Keys died on 30 May 2008 in Monticello, Utah.

What was John W. Keys's occupation?

John W. Keys was an aircraft pilot and united States Bureau of Reclamation.

What was John W. Keys known for?

John W. Keys was known for College football.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John W. Keys

· Wikidata: Q6262353

· DBpedia: John W. Keys

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