Michael McKeever
March 28, 2019
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Mike McKeever, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019, after a long illness. He was born on November 6, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from August 1961 – November 1964. He worked as a painter for Hixon Painting for nearly 20 years. Mike served as a Deacon for Olivet Baptist Church.
Mike especially enjoyed being involved in church activities, working with his refugee friends, Camp Vera and teaching Sunday School. He had a passion for all outdoors activities. Above all, Mike loved time spent telling stories and sharing sweet treats with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marge; children, Scott (Teresa) McKeever, Stephanie (Tim) Gates and Sandi (Trent) Scully; 9 grandchildren, Becky (Jason) Knueven, Tyler Oliver, Brooke (Davey) Parziale, Laura (Joseph) Pecora, Hannah Throgmartin, Danielle Oliver, Kyle Gates, Brittney (Jacques) Willis, and Millie (Josh) Klapp; 10 great-grandchildren, Cael Knueven, Will Pecora, Mylela Willis, Cecilia Oliver, Finn Pecora, Cameron Knueven, Mycuh Rose Willis, Eleanor Parziale, Olivia Oliver and Jayden Bellman; and sister, Marla Young.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Betty McKeever; sister-in-law, Marlys Pedigo; and brothers-in-law, Mike Wignall and Jim Young.
Family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. The family wants to invite you to Celebrate Mike’s Life at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019 at Creekside Church, 2743 82nd Place, Urbandale. Mike will be laid to rest at 1:30 p.m., with full military honors at McKeever Cemetery, Colfax.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to benefit either Freedom For Youth Ministries or Unity Point – Taylor House for their excellent, loving care of Mike.
Family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to their Creekside Church family for all of their prayers support during this journey. Unity Point – Taylor House for their excellent, loving care of Mike.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Chad Florke
04/03/2019
So sorry for your loss, Marge.
Kathy Logan
04/01/2019
So sorry for your loss, Marge. Prays for peace.
Yolanda
03/31/2019
Marge and family,
My condolences to you! Sorry for your loss. He was a great man!
Thanks for sharing him with us,
yolanda
Rick Adkisson
03/30/2019
I will miss talking to Mike when he came to visit us at the Roosevelt barber shop . Mike You were a true blessing to talk too . No more suffering no more pain . See you on the other side . A true saint !!
Ron & Jeanne Nesbit
03/30/2019
Our friend Mike was an amazing man, filled with love and compassion. His servants heart and devotion to his family and his Lord was an excellent example to those around him. RIP brother
Sue Bernard
03/29/2019
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of Mike during our childhood when all the cousins used to play and had such good times. I am so proud of the man of God he became, and for all the people he share the love of God with. Praying for peace and comfort for the family in this time of loss.
Lisa and Greg Blumhagen
03/29/2019
Marge and family, we are saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We have wonderful memories of Mike and his continual service and devotion to everyone during our years together at Westbridge and Olivet. Our prayers and love are with you during your grief.