Stephen Roy Keating

KEATING, Stephen Roy - Of Durand, age 50, died Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 1PM Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Cremation will take place following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Visitation 9AM-8PM Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home. Steve was born in Flint, Michigan on September 16, 1955. He was a resident of the Durand area since 1979. Steve married Sharon Harmon on August 14, 1976 in Fenton, Michigan. He received his Master Mechanic's certification when he was 14 years of age and was self employed for most of his life. Steve was a jack of all trades including, CB Radios, all electronics and was a Computer Technician for the past several years. He enjoyed the four seasons that Michigan had to offer. Surviving are wife, Sharon "Penny"; children, Brad and Brian Keating, Stephanie and husband Robert Hovey; granddaughter, Niomi Hovey all of Durand; brother, Patrick B. Keating of Glennie, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Keating and Colleen "Sue" Book; brother, Michael R. Keating, grandparents, Dorothy and Roy Wolfe.