Keith W Stampher

Keith Walter Stampher, M.D. died peacefully on July 21, 2025, of bladder cancer. Born in Whitefish, Montana, he grew up in Santa Maria, California and attended Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo before attending Vanderbilt University Medical School. He was a general medical doctor and Board Certified in Family Practice and spent 40 years caring for patients in Colorado Springs. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, hiking, camping, river rafting and fishing. In his youth he hiked, and rock climbed frequently in the Sierras.

Dr. Stampher is survived by his wife, Lori and a stepson, Corey, and a son, Joseph Paul Stampher and a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Stampher Avila, M.D. by previous marriage, with two granddaughters, Daphne and Kalini, and brothers Joseph, Craig, Kevin and Eric. He has been reunited in heaven with his mother and father Joseph & Beatrice Stampher and brother Mark.

He also leaves two cats, which his wife is now obligated to give snacks to every evening.

Leading with his strong faith in the Lord, he was a vital part of the Colorado Springs medical community and touched the lives of many people in lasting and profound ways. Dr. Stampher was a longtime member at St. George’s Anglican Church (217 E. Pikes Peak Ave.) His wishes were that in lieu of flowers, the perfect gift for him is that you would visit for Sunday services at 9:00 or 11:00 am, and say a prayer in his memory, and for your own soul and salvation.

He will be laid to rest at a Graveside service, Friday, August 1st, at 2:00 pm at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, CO. There will be no public reception to follow.