Keith Purdy
March 23, 2021
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Keith Purdy, 88, of Indianola passed away on March 23, 2021, at Oakwood Care Initiatives in Albia, Iowa. He was born on January 29, 1933, in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Perry and Hope L. Purdy.
Keith graduated from Albia High School. He attended Iowa State University and joined the United States Army. Keith married Bonnie and together they raised five children.
Keith worked in construction most of his life; eventually running his own successful general contracting business. He was an avid Iowa State basketball and football fan and enjoyed cheering them on with his family. Keith enjoyed gardening, wildlife, his dog Skeeter, but mostly loving and caring for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Keith is survived by his children, Paul, Hal (Lonna), Jacki (Mike) Dolezal, Donna (Scot) Larson, Keith “Purd” Purdy; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Phil (Caroldene). He is preceded into death by his parents; 4 brothers and 5 sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Monday, March 29, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. The family will receive visitors starting at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, also at the funeral home. Burial and military rites will be at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at West Cemetery in Panora.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lucy Clark
03/30/2021
Donna, I was very sorry to read that your father passed away. Enclosed is my email. I would love to hear from you. I just found out about it today March 30th. My husband passed away a few months ago. bobandlucy@mchsi.com
Gary Purdy
03/29/2021
Uncle Keith, because of you I have a lot of fond memories, my first job was working for you. The times we went pheasant hunting. . From you I got my family nickname "Charlie Brown". I will miss you Uncle Keith.
Doug Saltsgaver
03/28/2021
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Keith. I very much enjoyed working with him on numerous projects over the years. His family certainly had him around to enjoy for many years as he made it to the age of 88. I was not aware he was born in Guthrie Center, as that is where I am from. Wish I could have had a conversation about that with him.
My condolences to the Purdy family.
Donna Larson
03/27/2021
Dad - Im comforted in knowing that you knew how much I loved you and how blessed I felt for having you as my Daddy. You always told me how much you loved me and how proud you were of me. In saying my final goodbye I was very thankful that I didnt have any I wish I would have said or wonder if I made you proud. I love you very, very, very much.
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