Heather McKeen, 67, mom, grandma, sister and friend, died Oct. 9, 2014. She was the oldest of nine children born to Doug and Ethel (Frost) McKeen. She was born and raised on a farm and always stayed true to her country roots.
She was employed at Nestle Foods from November 1966 until her retirement in October of 2006.
Survivors include her son Travis (Veronica) Caliva, grandsons; Gavin, Tijay and Phineas; siblings; Kathy (Jim) Kurth, Lyons, Kevin Mckeen, Honey Lake, Colleen (Dwight) Bloohm, New Holstein, Kim (Nancy) Mckeen, Chilton, Courtney (Kelly) Mckeen, Elkhorn, Michelle (Mark) Engle, Whitewater, Sean Mckeen and his special friend Lisa, Burlington; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; and many friends.
She was further preceded in death by her brother Kirk.
Family and friends are invited to share in a celebration of her life with a memorial service held at The Cotton Exchange on Sunday, Oct. 19. Visitation is from 1-3 p.m., with a short service to follow. A luncheon is from 4-6 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Research & Cure for Ovarian Cancer, St. Jude’s, or The Lakeland Animal Shelters.
A special thank you to Dr. Haider and his staff.
Integrity Funeral Services, Rochester, is serving the family.
Well-wishers can visit www.integrityfunerals.net.
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I am Lee and Loraine Sheard’s daughter and I remember Heather at the reunions of the family of Ralph and Matilda Sheard many years ago. She had such beautiful blue eyes and such a happy spirit. My most sincere sympathy to the family. You are in my thoughts.
I met Heather in 2011 (when my father and Heather were both receiving chemo). My Aunt (Joan Grochowski) introduced me to Heather. Never met a more determined, strong, and life loving person! You are an inspiration to us all!
Until we all met again.
Glynis