Keith Warren Overton
March 22, 2015
Keith Warren Overton, 91, passed away on March 22, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born September 14, 1923, to Merrill and Nellie Overton in Chariton, Iowa.
Keith served in the National Guard for 17 years. He retired from Bob Brown Chevrolet after many years of dedicated service. Keith was a longtime member of Highland Park Lutheran Church and the Masonic Auburn Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, visiting the Highland Park Senior Center, and playing the drums.
Keith is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Overton; children, Dixie (Tom) Bergsma, Linda (Bill) Cowan, Keith D. Overton, and Karla Overton; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Ilene (Richard) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Mae; second wife, Betty Anne; infant daughter, Sarah; granddaughter, Lisa Bergsma; great-granddaughter, Erin Finer; brothers, Charles, Clifford, and Clement; and sister, Carolyn.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Highland Park Lutheran Church, 147 E. Euclid Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Highland Park Lutheran Church in loving memory of Keith.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Debbie Cowan-Gladwin
03/25/2015
My heart goes out to you all along with my prayers.Give yourself time to grieve.Love to all
Steve and Lorraine Hansen
03/24/2015
Our heartfelt sympathy to Linda, Bill, and all of the family.
Praying for you.
Diana Savage
03/24/2015
Betty, so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. At least he is in no pain now and at peace. Let me know if you need anything. Diana-North Senior Center