Jack Weston Keith was born July 5, 1920, to Kenneth and Edna Keith in Coffeyville, Kansas, where he was raised and attended schools there. He passed away October 18, 2016, at Freeman Hospital in Neosho at the age of 96 years, 3 months, and 15 days.
Jack served as a navigator/gunner in the Army during WWII from 1941 until 1945. He held a variety of occupations, owning and operating a Texaco service station and working for Jensen Bros. Water Pump Division in Coffeyville, then working for REDA/TRW Water Well Division in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. In the early 70’s, he operated the Mr. Swiss in Monett, then Jack’s Donut Shop, and finally worked for the city of Monett as a water well inspector until he retired at the age of 90. He was the Missouri Water Well “Man of the Year” in 2006, an honor he was so proud of.
Jack was a gentle soul, full of life, and will be remembered for his infectious smile, strong work ethic, and his love for family and animals. He loved cars, old and new; enjoyed playing and watching golf for many years, traveling and spending time on his boat. He was married to Mabel Tongier, the love of his life, for 49 years, until her passing in 1990. He was a faithful companion to Eldora Young for 17 years until her death in 2010.
He will be deeply missed by daughters, Karol Mayer (Bart) and Barbara Lyles (Bill); grandchildren, Scott Mayer (Kris), Ken Mayer (Cori), David Droegemueller (Kristi), Darren Droegemueller (Kim), and Deanne Moore (Steve); 11 great grandchildren; and 2 great great-grandchildren. Also, special friend, Joanne Hankins, who was such a big help to Jack in his later years. The family would also like to thank Freeman Neosho Hospital for their caring staff, as well as Oak Pointe of Neosho and their caring staff.
In honor of his love of dogs and cats, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Faithful Friends Animal Advocates, Inc. of Neosho, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Missouri, 64850. His wishes were to be cremated and laid to rest beside Mabel in Coffeyville Restlawn Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held later in the fall.
This is for you, Dad
An amazing, remarkable man whose example guided us, whose wisdom always pointed us in the right direction, and whose love we carry with us through every turn in the road. The things you have given us through the years of our lives have been some of the most priceless gifts any person could have ever received. We thank you with all our hearts for giving them to us*. We love you. Karol & Barb & families *Terry Bairnson
Services are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, MO.
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