Charles Keith Whear*
Posted By tatemortuary on August 16, 2010
Charles Keith Whear was reunited with his sweetheart, Doris, on her birthday, August 16, 2010. He was a loving and devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and friend. He was born June 14, 1921 in Tooele, Utah to Charles and Ruby McLaws Whear. He married Doris Orr on May 2, 1941; they recently celebrated 69 years of marriage. Doris passed away May 5, 2010. Together they raised four loving children. Keith worked as a fireman at Tooele Army Depot and Dugway Proving Ground, retiring in 1976. Longtime Tooele residents might remember him from Caldwell’s Conoco Service Station. He loved to tease his grandkids, garden, fix things, ride horses, and visit the ranch. Keith is survived by his children Bill Whear of Tooele, Jim (Patricia) Whear of Layton, Elaine (John) Peterson of Layton, and Sharon (Terry) Hark of Salt Lake City. He was very loved by his 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. Keith also leaves behind his brother Allen Whear of Tooele, and sister-in-law Ella Merle Whear of Salt Lake City, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, and his brother Gerald Whear. Funeral services for Keith will be Friday, August 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Tate Mortuary in Tooele. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. Interment at the Tooele City Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation for all the love and support they have been given at this time. We love you so much!! You will forever be in our hearts!!! Special thanks to Country Care Assisted Living for their love and care of Grandma and Grandpa over the past couple years.
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