Keith Moreland

Keith Leroy Moreland, age 69, of McCook, Nebraska passed away November 2, 2010 at the Community Hospital of McCook.

Keith was born January 9, 1941 in Ovid, Colorado to parents Lyle C. and LaVena (Gaines) Moreland. He was one of five children born to this union. Keith attended school in Boulder, Colorado, graduating in 1959. He then went on to attend NJC in Sterling, Colorado for the following two years. Keith proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1965.

Keith married Leslie Haynes on August 27, 1961. To this union two children were born, Dean and Lori. Following her death in 1965 Keith married Cheryl (Hartman) Moreland on September 2, 1967 in Bird City, Kansas. The couple made their home near Last Chance, Colorado where Keith farmed. One child, Jeff was born to their union. The family later moved to Brush, Colorado where Keith worked as a butcher for Sigman’s Pork Plant. He also worked as a meat inspector for Excel in Fort Morgan, Colorado. In 1991, Keith was promoted to a plant in Liberal, Kansas where he worked until his retirement. Following his retirement in 2002, Keith and Cheryl moved to McCook, NE.

Throughout his life, Keith enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf, gardening, cooking and barbeque. He was also involved with Alcoholics Anonymous, the American Diabetes Association and the McCook United Methodist Church.

Keith is survived by his wife Cheryl Moreland of McCook, NE; children Dean (Deanna) Moreland of Brimfield, Illinois, Lori Rios of Burlington, Colorado, and Jeff (Felicia Trujillo) Moreland of Hugoton, Kansas; brothers Ron (Barbara) Moreland of Tucson, Arizona and Phil (Karren) Moreland of Phoenix, Arizona; sister Oma Crega of Gilbert, Arizona; his six grandchildren Christine, Eddie, Samantha, Michael, Dustin, Devin and Isaac; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle and Lavena Moreland, first wife, Leslie; and one brother, Boyd Moreland.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 8, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in McCook, NE with Pastor Lance Clay officiating. An Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery also located in McCook, NE.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the McCook Alcoholics Anonymous and the American Diabetes Association.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign our online guest book or send your message of condolences to the Moreland family.

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