Keith Wayne Harwood

Keith Wayne Harwood

Keith Harwood Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Ionia on Dec. 9, 2025.
Keith Wayne Harwood aged 74, of Muir passed away December 7, 2025, in Grand Rapids. He was born October 31, 1951, in Ionia, MI the son of Edgar Clayton and Ruth Clara (Woodard) Harwood.

Keith graduated from Ionia Public Schools. He worked for Wright Way Lumber in Ionia, Ionia County National Bank and Powell Farms. Keith was a Handyman who loved Nature and being by the river.

Keith is survived by his siblings, Alice Yenchar, Jean (Roger) Cronk, Lynn (Cathy) Harwood, Linda (David) Davenport and Helen Hall, close friend Gilbert and several nieces and nephews. Special friends, Gilbert Scheiern, Betsy Koehnleine and Doug and Amanda Powell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bryan Harwood and brother-in-law Tom Hall.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

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