John Don Keyes Obituary (my 3rd cousin)

Obituary

John Don Keyes

Francis, UT- John Don Keyes passed away at his home in Francis on March 14, 2021.  He was born on July 1, 1934 in Ogden, Utah to Alma Lee and Grace Elizabeth (Williams) Keyes.

He served his country in the United States Army and was a part of the Germany Occupation Forces.  He married Faye McNeil and they raised their family in the Kamas Valley.

She preceded him in death in October, 2005.

He later married Clifta Gail Corless on July 17, 2010 in Francis, Utah.

John worked for many years with U.D.O.T.  He was a construction project engineer when he retired.  He served on the Francis Town Council, and was a lifetime member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He loved his family and was a proud cowboy and sheepherder.

He is survived by his loving wife Clifta, and children Susan (Beale) Cann; Julie Keyes; Johnny (Emilee) Keyes; Steven (Cindy) Keyes; and Roger (Debbie) Hall. He leaves one brother, LaMar (Janet) Keyes; and one sister Delores (Harold) Ovard.

He will also be missed by his 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandsons.

John is preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Faye; his parents, Alma and Grace; and a brother Clarence, and three sisters, Fawn, Mamie, and LuAnn.

Funeral service will be on Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Francis L.D.S. Ward Chapel.   Viewing will be on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 and Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:45 at the church.   Graveside with military honors will follow in the Francis Cemetery.

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BARNHYSLE/BARNHISEL AND HISLE/HYSELL FAMILIES OF VIRGINIA

Hysell GenealogyDownload

Here is the file I’ve been getting so many questions about.

Henry F. Hysell, my 3rd Great Grandfather.

Denver Lewellyn Hysell Senior’s Obituary

Sandra Ann Robertson’s Death Certificate

Uncle Earl and Aunt Kathleen’s daughter’s death certificate.

 

 

Maxwell Robertson’s WWI Draft Registration

Here is Grandpa Maxwell Robertson’s Draft Registration Card.

James Overy (Sr), My 2nd Great Grandfather

My Great Uncle Theodore McKinley Keyes’ Death Certificate

My Uncle Vern’s Obituary

My Uncle Denver’s Obituary

Denver Llewellyn Robertson

Star-Tribune (Casper, WY) | 21 October 2005

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EVANSTON – The funeral for Evanston resident Denver Llewellyn Robertson, 82, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 21; and one hour prior to service-time on Saturday.He died Oct. 18, 2005, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with illnesses incident to his age.  Born Nov. 9, 1922, in Robertson, he was the son of Sarah Elizabeth (Hysell) and Maxwell Park Robertson; was raised and educated in Bridger Valley; worked on the family ranch; and dreamed of becoming a rancher like his father and grandfather. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943 during World War II and served in the Philippines and Japan.  After his honorable discharge, he returned home.On Dec. 21, 1946, he married Leola Louise Hayward in Evanston.  A carpenter by trade, he was often promoted to foreman on various jobs and traveled far from his family in Evanston.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and spending time in his yard.Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years of Evanston; three daughters and their husbands, Linda R. Zacharias of Wendover, Nev., and Peggy J. Lester and Denna L. Werner of Evanston; eight grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and sister, Annie Hinshaw of Evanston.He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Earl Park Robertson, Harold Maxwell Robertson, John Felix Robertson and Vern Robertson; and a sister, Bernice Keyes.

Copyright (c) 2005 Casper Star-Tribune