Individual Details

Claude Curtis McKeever

(6 Feb 1914 - 1 Dec 1991)



Twice married.
Inez Ardelle Bangs Also married to a Hennen and Caves), b. 13 Oct 1904, d. 9 Sep 1990, buried Ledgeview Memorial Park, Fond du Lac, WI
2 Nov 1939 at Broken Bow, McCurtain County Gwendolyn Leanona Claborn (also married to Bobbie Lee Blount), b. 2 Feb 1924, d. 11 Feb 2006, also buried Eagletown Cemetery with Claude

1940 Census. Eagle, McCurtain, OK, Hh 338 (next door to his parents)
Claud McKeever, 26, b. OK, Stone mason, Road work
Gwendolyn, wife, 16, b. OK

16 Oct 1940. World War II Draft Registration
Claudie Curtis McKeever of Broken Bow, McCurtain Co, OK was age 26, b. 6 Feb 1914 in Eagletown, OK. Mr. Thomas Monroe McKeever, father, of Broken Bow, will always know his address. Employed at Herber Larcade Lumber Mill in Broken Bow. 5'8", 140 lb. Brown eyes, black hair. Narrow scar, 1 1/2" long above right eye

1950 Census. Broken Bow, McCurtain Co, OK, Hh 165
Claud McKeever, 36, b. OK, Carpenter, State Park
Gwindolyn, wife, 26, b. OK
Jack C., son, 7
Mary S., dau, 4
Peleph R., son, 2

Buried Eagletown Cemetery, McCurtain Co, OK.

Children with Gwendolyn include:
Janie 1940-1949
Leona, 1943-1943 (both babies buried Eagletown Cemetery
Phillip Ray, 1947-2015
Nancy Novella McKeever Stabile, 1954-2020
Claudy, 1957-2011

FindAGrave #156130167
Obituary
Phillip Ray McKeever Sr., 68 of Idabel, passed away, Thursday, December 17, 2015 in Idabel. Phillip was born May 9, 1947, in Broken Bow, the son of Claude McKeever and Gwindolyn Claborn McKeever.
He was a member of the Wright City Masonic Lodge. Phillip enjoyed hunting , fishing, working on cars and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Bouncer. Phillip and Jean Simmons were united in marriage on December 28, 1973 in Idabel. They owned and operated A-Best Auto Glass.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Gwindolyn McKeever; brother, Claudy McKeever and sisters, Leona and Janie McKeever.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Jean McKeever of the home; daughters, Wyva Clouse and husband Dennis of Broken Bow, Theeann Main and husband Steve of Dallas, Texas, Nancy Bomesberger and husband Robert of Broken Bow, Kaylene Basham of Wylie, Texas; sons, Blake Wolney and wife Helen of Norman, Oklahoma, Phillip McKeever Jr. and wife Shonda of Texas and Gary McKeever of Broken Bow; 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; brother, Jack McKeever and wife Pauline of New Boston, Texas; sisters, Sue Beall of Idabel, Sharon Bivings and husband Roger of Idabel, Nancy Stabile and Glenda Heathman of Idabel; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bunch-Singleton Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Bow, Oklahoma.

FindAGrave #216245599
Obituary
NANCY NOVELLA McKEEVER-STABILE
January 3, 1954 ~ September 29, 2020 (age 66)
Nancy Novella (McKeever) Stabile, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Idabel, OK.
She was born on January 3, 1954 in Idabel, OK to Claude and Gwendolyn Clayborn McKeever.
Nancy was a USDA inspector for many years. She enjoyed playing Sudoku and was an avid collector of frogs. Nancy was a member of Gates of Glory Fellowship Church and was an avid reader of her bible.
Nancy was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and loved spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Claudy McKeever, Phillip McKeever and sisters, Janie McKeever and Leona McKeever, and grandson, Caden Raley.
Nancy is survived by her sons: Charles Raley and Brandi of Blossom, TX, Cody Raley and Wendy of Eldorado, AR; daughter, Nikki Stabile of Idabel, OK; brother, Jack McKeever and Pauline of New Boston, TX; sisters, Glenda Heathman, Sharon Bivings and Roger and Mary Sue Beall all of Idabel, OK; 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Events

Birth6 Feb 1914McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Death1 Dec 1991DeQueen, Sevier County, Arkansas

Families

FatherThomas Monroe McKeever (1877 - 1957)
MotherSarah Frances Bryant (1883 - 1950)
SiblingWilliam Henry "Willie" McKeever (1902 - 1976)
SiblingMary C McKeever (1916 - 1982)
SiblingPearl B McKeever (1919 - 2000)