Pat Keil
November 11, 2010
Pat Q. Keil, 83, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Fleur Heights Care Center from injuries occurring in a car accident in January 2009. Per Pat’s wishes no services will be held and cremation has occurred.
Pat was born March 17, 1927, in Des Moines to Nellie Leona (Powers) and Edward Godfrey Keil. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during World War II. Pat retired from Meredith Burda after working there for 42 years. Pat was actively involved with AA and the White House. Pat had many hobbies and interests, including, playing cards, square dancing and round dancing. His talents were cooking, art work, and doing leather work. His passion was spending time with his family.
Pat is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucile (Farris) Keil, his daughter, Deborah (John) Shreves of Omaha; his son David (Chloe Ross) Keil of California; his grandson, Jonathan Taylor, his step-grandchildren, Blake Norton and Tariel Naxon; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ernie and Jo Mitchell. Many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Pat’s family would like to say a special thank you to the staff at both Iowa Hospice and Fleur Heights for the loving care they gave to Pat during his time with them.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Iowa Hospice.
Condolences may be made to:
www.Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Melody Lohr
11/15/2010
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's loss but know the past two years have not bee all that kind to him so look at it as a blessing for him but such a loss for his family. I know you will all miss his beautiful pies at Thanksgiving. I will miss his opinions and defense of them. And his oh so quick wit. An old Jewish tradition says that when you speak a person's name, they live again for that moment. So I'm sure Pat will still be with us for many years to come.
Dixie Shreves
11/15/2010
Debbie, John and Family -
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this
difficult time.
Love, Dixie