[QCWA] Jim McKeever, WD4DPA, SK

[Ken Simpson, W8EK]

It is with regret that I notify you of the death of Jim
McKeever, WD4DPA.  Jim was a long time member of Chapter 62
in Ocala, FL.  Actually, he had been a long time member before
I ever arrived in Florida.  He was Treasurer of Chapter 62 for
more years than I would care to count.

Jim, thanks for your service to QCWA and to ham radio.

Here is Jim's obit notice:

OCHLAWAHA, Fla. - James Joseph McKeever, 90, a 35-year resident 
Ocklawaha, Fla., went quietly home to heaven on Nov. 28, 2010, while 
under the loving care of his family.

A devoted husband and father of eight, he was the son of James A. and 
Louise (Dargan) McKeever of Randolph, N.Y.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 68 years, Frances 
Merribel (Hitchiner) McKeever; sons: Dennis McKeever (Sharon) of 
Leesburg, Richard McKeever (Ruth) of Ocklawaha, John McKeever of White 
Sulphur Springs, W.Va., and Michael McKeever (Roseann) of Stuart, Fla. 
and daughters: Merri-Lou McKeever (Les Medall) of Rochester, N.Y., and 
Suzanne Fisher (Dave) of Ocoee, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas of Albuquerque, N.M.; 
daughter, Patricia; and his brother, Gerald McKeever of Gowanda, N.Y. 
He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grands and 
great-greats; as well as loving friends too many to mention, 
especially their lifelong fellow adventurers and best friends, Maxine 
and Ken Peterson.

A devoutly spiritual man, he was one of the founders of both Our Lady 
of Victory Catholic church in Frewsburg, and St. Joseph of the Forest 
in Silver Springs. He was a 38-year employee of the U.S. Post Office 
in Jamestown, N.Y., where he was a supervisor for 20 years. After 
moving to Florida from Frewsburg, N.Y., he spent many years as a Meal 
on Wheels volunteer. He was a World War II veteran and an avid ham 
radio operator for decades. A message to them: QCWA member, wd4dpa, is 
now a "silent key." The world has lost a very kind and generous gentle 
man who was much loved and is missed dearly already.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hiers-baxley.com 
<http://www.hiers-baxley.com/>.

Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Belleview.


Thanks.

73,

Ken, W8EK

Ken Simpson
E-mail to W8EK at FLHam.net or W8EK at arrl.net
Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400








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