Keith Oliver
September 09, 2015
Keith Oliver, 67, passed away on September 9, 2015, at his home in Des Moines. He was born December 10, 1947, in Ames, Iowa, to Wayne and Mildred Oliver.
Keith grew up in Nevada, IA and later moved to Cambridge where he resided for 40 years prior to making Des Moines his home. He worked for Massey Ferguson for 15 years and retired from Mercy Medical Center in 2012 as a maintenance mechanic.
Keith enjoyed fishing, but most precious to him was his family and their time spent together.
Keith is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon; children, Lisa King, Kathy (Derrick) Kooker, Robert Oliver, Jason (Lindsey) Oliver, and Megan Oliver; grandchildren, Jeremy, Tarra, Lauren, Skylar, Hannah, Drey, Travis, and Larissa; great-grandchildren, Taya, Brayden, and Dominick; as well as his brother, Curtiss (Darlene) Oliver. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 12:00 p.m., on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family and directed to various organizations at a later time.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Melissa Neubauer
09/16/2015
I had the pleasure of cutting Keith's hair for 23 years. He was such a dedicated family man and truly a great friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon and the entire family.
Richard (Dick) &Linda Johnson
09/14/2015
Hello Sharon,We are so sorry for the loss of your loved one.Keith was a very good man a wonderful husband,father and friend.He will be truly missed.
Craig Johnson
09/14/2015
I'm very sorry to learn that Keith has passed. I only worked with him for a couple of years but, he always made me smile when I passed him in the hallway. I think it's because we shared the same views on a lot on things in life.
He cared a great deal about the people he worked with and would always drop what he was working on to help me with a problem.
I'm going to miss him. It was a true pleasure to know him. There just are not enough good people in this world and he was one of a kind.
Dennis Wingfield
09/12/2015
Sorry for your loss. He was truly a great man to work with. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Tracy
09/11/2015
Lisa,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your father. My heart goes out to and your boys. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kris Miller
09/11/2015
Sharon & Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking about you. Keith will always have a special place in my heart. Early in my career at ILH and pregnant with my second child (14 years ago), Sharon and I were working the evening shift together and I was craving ice cream. Shortly after Sharon and I had the ice cream conversation - Keith showed up with a Dairy Queen blizzard for me! I think he was kind of embarrassed because I was so happy! I thought it was sweet and considerate of him to go out of his way for me.
Konnie Carlson
09/11/2015
I was blessed to get to know Keith, we had many good talks. Sharon, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosa Snyder
09/10/2015
Robbie, so, so sorry! Hearts are hurting and my heart goes out to you and to your family for the loss of your dad. This is always a difficult time I know. Bless you.
Dena Forret
09/10/2015
Sharon and family, please accept our condolences in the loss of Keith. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bill and Dena Forret. (Cousin of Darlene Oliver)
Lora Weatherman
09/09/2015
My heart goes to your loss.. wish I could be there with you in this time of loss and sorrow.. Lora
Judy Stammeyer
09/09/2015
So sorry. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Judy