1927
Maryann
2015
Maryann Keast
February 21, 1927 — September 29, 2015
MaryAnn Keast, age 88 of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Carveth Village in Middlevile.
MaryAnn was born on February 21, 1927 in Ionia, Michigan the daughter of Willard and Beulah (Doty) Durkee. She graduated from High School in Ionia. MaryAnn married James E. Keast on November 23, 1946.
She worked as a Nurses Aid at the Provincial House and Thornapple Manor (formerly Barry County Medical Facility). MaryAnn enjoyed playing Bingo, and bird watching. Her favorite color was purple and she loved violets. MaryAnn also enjoyed her vegetable garden, and would cook and can the bounty from her garden.
MaryAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Beulah Durkee, husband, James E. Keast and sister, Clarabelle Nurenberg.
She is survived by her children, Larry (Susan) Corkwell, Mike Keast, Kevin Sue (Larry) Christie, Margaret Sheridan, Doug (Jeanine) Keast, Condell (Earl) Garden, sister, Wilna Perry, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA), 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058.
MaryAnn was a resident at Carveth Village for the past year. The family expresses heartfelt thanks to the residents and staff for their care, love and friendships.
Respecting MaryAnn's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
MaryAnn was born on February 21, 1927 in Ionia, Michigan the daughter of Willard and Beulah (Doty) Durkee. She graduated from High School in Ionia. MaryAnn married James E. Keast on November 23, 1946.
She worked as a Nurses Aid at the Provincial House and Thornapple Manor (formerly Barry County Medical Facility). MaryAnn enjoyed playing Bingo, and bird watching. Her favorite color was purple and she loved violets. MaryAnn also enjoyed her vegetable garden, and would cook and can the bounty from her garden.
MaryAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Beulah Durkee, husband, James E. Keast and sister, Clarabelle Nurenberg.
She is survived by her children, Larry (Susan) Corkwell, Mike Keast, Kevin Sue (Larry) Christie, Margaret Sheridan, Doug (Jeanine) Keast, Condell (Earl) Garden, sister, Wilna Perry, 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Commission on Aging (COA), 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI 49058.
MaryAnn was a resident at Carveth Village for the past year. The family expresses heartfelt thanks to the residents and staff for their care, love and friendships.
Respecting MaryAnn's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
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