Keith Speirs
October 9, 1930 ~ February 22, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Keith Eugene Speirs, 84, and lifelong resident of Miller, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society of Miller.
Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastor Mark Johnsen officiating. Burial with military honors followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller.
Keith was born to Ralph and Edith Belle (Leadbetter) Speirs October 9, 1930 joining a family that would include five brothers and six sisters on a farm outside Miller. After attending the Miller School and working on the farm he began working in construction for Hy Lily, he served two years of military service in the army, including a year in Korea. Upon returning, he married Geraldine Smith on Valentine’s Day February 14, 1958. Looking around the town and area of Miller, many homes and businesses were built by Keith; working for Boldt Construction until his retirement at age 65.
Keith was an avid bowler and enjoyed card parties with the neighbors. In retirement he enjoyed camping and golfing and was a member at Hart Ranch in the Black Hills. He was also active in the United Methodist Church, American Legion and VFW.
Survivors include his children, Dennis (Teri) Lyftogt of Austin, TX, Stephen (LaDonna) Speirs of Yankton, Francine (Steve) Blair of Houston TX, Bill Speirs of Tulsa, OK, Cindy (John) Arland of Miller, and Kevin (Lori) Speirs of Rapid City; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters: Blanche McClellan of Marienville, PA, Dorothy Fawcett of Miller, and Harriet Kopplin of Miller.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Edith Speirs; wife, Gerri (Smith) Speirs; brothers: Waldo, Glen, Leonard, Kenneth, and Willis; sisters: DeLila Tompkins, Mary Alice Downing, and Florence Phillips; infant son, Gary Lee; and granddaughter, Jill Suzanne Hunt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial funds may be donated to the Good Samaritan Society of Miller, 421 E. 4th St., Miller, SD 57362
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Keith’s arrangements.
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Our prayers are with your family. Many happy childhood hours were spent at "Keith and Gerri’s" May your memories give comfort.
Cynthia Odegaard Sampson (Lou’s daughter, Patty’s niece)
Kevin an family. So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences from our family to yours.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss
To all the members of Keith’s family. We hold you in our thoughts at this difficult time. Keith was very good to me over the years and I will always remember him with fondness and love. Rod
unckle Kieth was my favorite uncle. he was so great to us and was very loving and a very special person. love and miss you all and my prayers are with you
Was sorry to hear Keith had passed away. I worked with Keith for many years on construction jobs and he was one of the nicest men I have ever known. He was always so friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand. He always had a hello and smile for everyone and was just the friendliest person around. Keith will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dennis, Steve, Francine, Bill, Cindy, & Kevin; I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how hard it is to lose one parent, and cannot imagine the loss of both. Remember all the fun we used to have? On Christmas day, your parents would call the neighbors and ask everyone over for breakfast. All of us! And we would all show up. Both Keith & Gerry would be busy in the kitchen; working as a team. It is a special part of my memories of them both.
I am so sorry we are unable to attend your dad’s funeral but know I have you all in my prayers. I would really love to see you all again.
Take care.
Cindy (Hoftiezer) Symes
I remember the times that Marvin and I were over to Apley’. The time I remember most is when Gerri put out a sleigh for Christmas and Marvin took some empty box over and put them in the sleigh.
It has been a long time ago but will never forget it!
I’m sorry to hear of your loss, I will always remember your father we had some great times me and him. He is with his love your mother Gerri a great women! Cindy love and prayers for you and family.
Keith was a great Uncle and will be missed.
Kevin and family, so sorry for your loss.
Sending my sympathy to your family
So sorry to hear of your loss! Our prayers and sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow and grief. May our Lord surround you with his presence and comfort!
Thanks for serving
Hold tight to all the good memories of your dad, and grandpa. These memories will live on in your hearts forever. Sympathy is with all of you.
Keith was a genuinely nice, caring man who loved his family. I remember walking into his home one time, and there on the wall were pictures of his grandchildren displayed in various frames. He was so proud of them.
For years, he (and Cindy), took care of Gerry and Alice, and I never felt he tired of the task. The fact he was looking after them gave Dennis and me peace of mind.
We didn’t visit him often, but he was in our thoughts and we will miss him.
My Sincere Sympathy to the Family of Keith Speirs. What a great man! Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you:) Blessings to everyone! Patricia Shaw & Family
Keith built the addition to our house in 1986 as part of Cliff Boldt’s crew. We continued to live on site AND had a baby (#3-Tom) during the construction! It was wild and crazy! Keith was the nicest, most considerate, patient worker. He was a talented carpenter who always listened to my construction ideas and never acted like I was some "crazy woman." He was also the neatest carpenter I have encountered. Everything was swept up and neat before the crew left in the evening. He was one of a kind! The world will miss him and his hard working generation. Our Deepest Sympathy, the Schroeders
May God provide Peace and Comfort for this family.
My condolence to you and the family . Your dad was a very luck man to have do many children and grand children who loved him very much Rest in Peace Keith
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May the memories of the good times sustain you during the difficult days ahead. You’ll be in my thoughts.
I will miss Uncle Keith. I have many good memories of times in Miller. He even showed my how to use tools when I was young.