Frances Elizabeth Keeler age 85 of Hastings, passed away Monday June 1, 2009 at Flower House Adult Care in Nashville.\r
She was born February 19, 1924 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Fern (Prosser) Blivin. Frances attended Star Country School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1941. \r
Frances was married February 5, 1942 to Robert V. Keeler and he preceded her in death July 10, 1998.\r
She was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for more than 30 years and retired in 1981.\r
Some of the things that Frances enjoyed were camping, Knitting, crocheting, baking, playing the organ , and listening to the old time country western music. \r
She was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church.\r
Frances is survived by her son Bert (Kay) Keeler of Hastings, her grandchildren, Michael (Becky) Keeler of Hastings, Steven (Julia) Keeler of Mulligan, JC (Michelle) Keeler of Hastings, 9 great-grandchildren, her daughter in-law, Susan Keeler. \r
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, a son Earl in 2005 and a brother Robert Blivin.\r
Memorial contribution would be appreciated to Barry Community Hospice.\r
Visitation will be held Friday 11:00am until service time. Funeral Services will be held Friday June 5, 2009 @ 12:00pm at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 N M-43 Hwy. Pastor Donald Brail officiating, burial will be at Fuller Cemetery.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r