Keith M. Ker, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away Dec. 29, 2017, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Keith was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Ririe, Idaho, to Max E. Ker and Evelyn Bowen Ker. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks College and Notre Dame, receiving his associate degree.
Keith served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was co-founder and owner, along with his father, of Max Ker and Son Lumber Company and Ker Wholesale Supply.
In June of 1983, he married Jeanne McKinlay Ker in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keith and Jeanne made their home in Idaho Falls, where Keith worked as a lumber dealer.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was the director of Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association and vice president of the National Lumber Dealers Association. Keith was instrumental in the Mountain States Dealers Association Golf Tournament. He was a life member of BPOE 1087 Elks Lodge.
Keith is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, K.D. (Ann) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Lisa (Tory Whitehead) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, David (Riki) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Pam Jorgensen, of Idaho Falls; son, Greg (Teresa) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, Shaun (Lara) Ker, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Brenda Adkerson, of Idaho Falls; stepson, Craig (Shauna) Jenkins, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Vicky Skinner, of Idaho Falls; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Max E. and Evelyn Ker; son, Steven Ker; first wife, Sara Woolf Ker; second wife, Nyda Buck Ker; third wife, Gwenn Terry Ker; and granddaughters, Susan Ker and Tara Brown.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
"Death is not a period, only a comma."
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Eastern Idaho, Dr. Gorman, Dr. Taylor and hospice nurses Debbie and Laurie for their loving care. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
Keith was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Ririe, Idaho, to Max E. Ker and Evelyn Bowen Ker. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks College and Notre Dame, receiving his associate degree.
Keith served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was co-founder and owner, along with his father, of Max Ker and Son Lumber Company and Ker Wholesale Supply.
In June of 1983, he married Jeanne McKinlay Ker in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keith and Jeanne made their home in Idaho Falls, where Keith worked as a lumber dealer.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was the director of Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association and vice president of the National Lumber Dealers Association. Keith was instrumental in the Mountain States Dealers Association Golf Tournament. He was a life member of BPOE 1087 Elks Lodge.
Keith is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, K.D. (Ann) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Lisa (Tory Whitehead) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, David (Riki) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Pam Jorgensen, of Idaho Falls; son, Greg (Teresa) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, Shaun (Lara) Ker, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Brenda Adkerson, of Idaho Falls; stepson, Craig (Shauna) Jenkins, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Vicky Skinner, of Idaho Falls; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Max E. and Evelyn Ker; son, Steven Ker; first wife, Sara Woolf Ker; second wife, Nyda Buck Ker; third wife, Gwenn Terry Ker; and granddaughters, Susan Ker and Tara Brown.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
"Death is not a period, only a comma."
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Eastern Idaho, Dr. Gorman, Dr. Taylor and hospice nurses Debbie and Laurie for their loving care. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
Keith M. Ker, 95, of Idaho Falls, passed away Dec. 29, 2017, at his home. He was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho.
Keith was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Ririe, Idaho, to Max E. Ker and Evelyn Bowen Ker. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks College and Notre Dame, receiving his associate degree.
Keith served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was co-founder and owner, along with his father, of Max Ker and Son Lumber Company and Ker Wholesale Supply.
In June of 1983, he married Jeanne McKinlay Ker in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keith and Jeanne made their home in Idaho Falls, where Keith worked as a lumber dealer.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was the director of Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association and vice president of the National Lumber Dealers Association. Keith was instrumental in the Mountain States Dealers Association Golf Tournament. He was a life member of BPOE 1087 Elks Lodge.
Keith is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, K.D. (Ann) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Lisa (Tory Whitehead) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, David (Riki) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Pam Jorgensen, of Idaho Falls; son, Greg (Teresa) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, Shaun (Lara) Ker, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Brenda Adkerson, of Idaho Falls; stepson, Craig (Shauna) Jenkins, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Vicky Skinner, of Idaho Falls; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Max E. and Evelyn Ker; son, Steven Ker; first wife, Sara Woolf Ker; second wife, Nyda Buck Ker; third wife, Gwenn Terry Ker; and granddaughters, Susan Ker and Tara Brown.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
"Death is not a period, only a comma."
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Eastern Idaho, Dr. Gorman, Dr. Taylor and hospice nurses Debbie and Laurie for their loving care. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
Keith was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Ririe, Idaho, to Max E. Ker and Evelyn Bowen Ker. He grew up and attended schools in Ucon and Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. He also attended Ricks College and Notre Dame, receiving his associate degree.
Keith served in the United States Navy in World War II. He was co-founder and owner, along with his father, of Max Ker and Son Lumber Company and Ker Wholesale Supply.
In June of 1983, he married Jeanne McKinlay Ker in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keith and Jeanne made their home in Idaho Falls, where Keith worked as a lumber dealer.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and gardening. He was the director of Mountain States Lumber Dealers Association and vice president of the National Lumber Dealers Association. Keith was instrumental in the Mountain States Dealers Association Golf Tournament. He was a life member of BPOE 1087 Elks Lodge.
Keith is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, K.D. (Ann) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Lisa (Tory Whitehead) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, David (Riki) Ker, of Idaho Falls; daughter, Pam Jorgensen, of Idaho Falls; son, Greg (Teresa) Ker, of Idaho Falls; son, Shaun (Lara) Ker, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Brenda Adkerson, of Idaho Falls; stepson, Craig (Shauna) Jenkins, of Idaho Falls; stepdaughter, Vicky Skinner, of Idaho Falls; 26 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Max E. and Evelyn Ker; son, Steven Ker; first wife, Sara Woolf Ker; second wife, Nyda Buck Ker; third wife, Gwenn Terry Ker; and granddaughters, Susan Ker and Tara Brown.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
"Death is not a period, only a comma."
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Eastern Idaho, Dr. Gorman, Dr. Taylor and hospice nurses Debbie and Laurie for their loving care. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
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