Vera-Fay Keller

1932 - 2017

Vera-Fay Keller obituary, 1932-2017, Barstow, CA

Vera-Fay Keller

1932 - 2017

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

Vera-Fay Keller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 6, 2017.
Vera-Fay Keller born August 20, 1932 to Owen and Neva (Goodrich) Counsil. Married to Clarence J. Keller (Clancy) in April 1951 in Ontario Oregon. They had four children. In 1962 Clancy and Vera left Oregon headed south, eventually landing in Barstow CA in 1974 to open the new T.G.&Y Store. Vera worked at T.G.&Y, H&E and Desert Dispatch before purchasing The Pet Castle Grooming and Pet Supply on East Main Street. Mom enjoyed many activities, B.P.O.E Emblem Club and Rotary International. Mom was the first Lady to become a Rotarian President, leading the way for other women. After retirement Mom worked hard supporting the Main Street Murals group raising money for supplies and finding volunteers to create the pieces of art enjoyed today by so many. She also was a dress maker, she altered hundreds of wedding gowns for the local brides. Before Clancy's passing she readied him for Christmas each year so he could play Santa for needy children. This is something they did in every community we lived. When she truly retired, her favorite past time was enjoying her lady friends from The Red Hat Society that she and Liz Mauk Chartered. If this wasn't enough, she found time to make waffles in her home for those who were hungry and in need of stiff advice or to hang around for political talk. She was a card carrying member of the Tea Party. She enjoyed a good healthy political discussion. Those who loved her understood her need to talk.





Vera-Fay earned her wings December 5th 2017. She is proceeded in death by her husband Clarence J. Keller (Clancy), son; Phillip Owen Keller, parents; Owen and Neva, brothers; Joe, Chet and Elton, and sister Effie-Ellen. She is survived by her children; Bryan Keller (Marquetta Allison) of Boulder City NV, Sandi Keller Irby (Bill) of Barstow, Brad Keller (Tippi Brown) of Redmond OR. Grandchildren; Tom Showmake, Jake Keller, Kelly Irby, Shelly Jenkins, Jason Frazier, Sarah Frazier, Steven Frazier. Great Grands; Jesse, Megan, Jeremy, Caleb, Zyric, Jullian, Carlos, Peyton, Alexandria, Victor, Harmony, Emma, Henry, Lucy, Matthew, Hannah, Jessie and James. We recognize her children and grandchildren who choose to call her mom and loved her as we did; James and Bob Randal, Tanya, Jerry, Trista and Christina Baca, Shironda White, Dequan and Vasa Newell.





Date of internment is December 18th, 1:00 p.m. at Mt. View Memorial Cemetery, Barstow CA 92311, Mom will resume her place by Dad's side for eternity. Reception to follow at 701 Montara Rd., Holiday Homes Community Center, Barstow, CA

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August 20, 2019

Trista Wilcox posted to the memorial.

December 22, 2017

Tatum Newsome posted to the memorial.

December 20, 2017

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Trista Wilcox

August 20, 2019

Happy Birthday Grandma. I hope you are having a super special party in heaven. I really miss you and still cant believe you arent on this earth anymore. Me and Christina always talk about you and all the good times we had with you. You truly are the best grandma ever. Some days I wish we could go back in time and relive the fun times we had with you. I love and miss you so much.

Tatum Newsome

December 22, 2017

This breaks my heart. Vera and my grandma Liz Mauk were best friends. I remember growing up vera was always around and we always were at each other's houses. Vera was like a second grandma to me. My condolences for the family!

Anna Barron

December 20, 2017

Dear Sandi, Brad and family,

Sorry to hear about your mother. She was a beautiful person. I always remember your mother with a big beautiful smile. Just like you Sandi.

A friend always Anna( Aguayo) Barron

Manuela Santos

December 19, 2017

may God sustain you at this time of great loss, please accept my condolences

Tippi Keller

December 18, 2017

To Grandma G.G. We will love and miss you always. Thank you, for being there for us. We also wanted to say Thank You, for raising, the best man, we have or will ever know: Our Pop! We cant be with him right now, but our hearts àre there. We send our love to him and the rest of the family.. We love you Mom, Hannah, Jessicà and James

Susan Valdez

December 17, 2017

Mrs. Keller will be missed i will always remember her calling me susie hamburger and everytime i seen her she would greet me with a kiss on my cheek Sandy may God comfort you and give you peace during this time i will always keep your mom and dad in my heart they were such a blessing in our family life my parents love them so now they are together in God's arms

December 17, 2017

I so loved Vera Keller & was just looking at the picture of her I still have on my cell phone taken at her surprise birthday party I took at her daughter Sandi & Bill Irby's house. I think it was her 80th. I'd used to take my youngest son.. who's now 42 Garry Purdy regularly to the Pet Castle to see her & the fish. She was such a sweetheart & always had a smile on her face. She will be missed. Prayers for all of her family now. An awesome family. Hugs.. Sheryl (Purdy) Bernasconi.. Barstow..

EG

December 16, 2017

You are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Lola Kirk

December 15, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of Vera's passing she was such a lovely lady my condolences to her family
Lola Kirk

December 15, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family and friends for their loss. May you take some comfort from the words found at James 1:13

Rod Z

December 14, 2017

I knew her through B.K. And their was no worries of Vera being a nosey type. Much like pop's; a beautiful soul! and my heart is saddened.

Joyce Hill-Renfro

December 14, 2017

So sorry to hear about Vera. I've known her for over 40 years though I haven't been in touch with her recently. I knew Vera & worked with her husband Clancy at TG&Y in Barstow when it first opened in Barstow. Spent many happy tomes with both of them out of work also. My prayers & condolences to her family

Marian Ringler

December 14, 2017

I know you will watch over all the loved ones

Joyce Brady

December 12, 2017

It's hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. Your Mom touched many lives and left many memories. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her.

December 11, 2017

Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.

Alganesh T.

December 11, 2017

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you to hear the promise that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor-
Job 33:25

D S

December 11, 2017

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Vera, during this time of bereavement for her passing. Please be assured that God will provide your family, with the comfort and strength that you need during this difficult time.-Matthew 5:4

December 11, 2017

May each of you find strength and peace in God (Psalm 29:11)Especially during this time of loss.

W B

December 11, 2017

My condolences to the Keller family and friends. Psalm 119:50 says "This is my comfort in my affliction. For your sayings has preserved me alive."

December 11, 2017

Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 119:76*

December 11, 2017

My thoughts are with the family at this sad time. God wants you to know soon He will bring back to life those asleep in death. Genesis 1:27-31 CM

December 9, 2017

Sincere Sympathy in your loss, may her family and many friends find strength and comfort in God's promise -John 6:40

Vera-Fay

Sandi Irby

December 7, 2017

Vera with family

Sandi Irby

December 7, 2017

Jake, Leanne, Mrs. Chacon, Lucy, Zyric

Sandi Irby

December 7, 2017

Marquetta, Mom and Sandi

Sandi Irby

December 7, 2017

Bryan, Brad, Sandi with Mom

Sandi Irby

December 7, 2017

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