Elaine Mae McKeever

Elaine Mae (Bunn) McKeever, 96, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 19th, 2020. Born March 26, 1924 in Allen County and a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. She was the only child of the late James Guy Bunn and Susie M. Bunn. She married Richard McKeever, the love of her life on December 26, 1947. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and the center of all her family’s gatherings. Her passions and pastimes were her children, cooking, gardening/flowers, playing bingo, visits to see her chickens and the lake. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital in 1984 after 25 years as a switchboard operator supervisor. Survived by children: Beverly (Michael) Young WY; Richard Thomas (Judy) McKeever, Huntertown; Brenda (Elisha) Harris Fort Wayne; Lisa (Kip) Smith, Yoder; son-in-law Steven Richardson, Sr. Ft Wayne; Grandchildren: Nathaniel (Krista) Young, Michelle (Shawn) Brown, Steven Richardson Jr., Amy Richardson, Stephanie Richardson, Mark (Cortney) McKeever, Jenna (Craig) Tyler, Randy (Amanda) McKeever, Matthew (Tawanna) Harris, Lydia (Brian) Clark, Clinton (Carly) Smith, Tucker (Kristen) Smith, Gwen Smith. Great grandchildren (23): Trey, Skylaar, Rylee, Caleb, Brianna, Bolton, Tyler, Rylee, Hanna, Jade, Kaden, Remington, Beckett, Kennedy, Landon, Eric, Katie, Bryce, Quincy, Victoria, Levi, Logan and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Richard F. McKeever, and daughter Beth Richardson. Private service for immediate family. Burial Highland Park Cemetery Preferred memorials to: Parkview Hospice, Over The Fences Farm Miniature Therapy Horses, Homebound Meals, Oakridge Temple COGIC. D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave Ft Wayne, IN in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guest go to:www.mccombandsons.com