Keith Terwort

February 11, 1926 - November 2, 2011

Keith Theodore, son of Syble Ruth (Myers) and Theodore Gearhart Terwort, was born on the family farm north of Alva on February 11, 1926. He passed away at Beadles Rest Home on the 2nd of November at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 22 days. He attended the Hardtner School System and graduated with the class of 1944. Keith served in the United States Army in the European Theater and was Honorably Discharged on December 27, 1945. On November 7, 1947 he was married to Grace Herren in Alva, Oklahoma. To their marriage two children Barbara and Ted were born. Following their marriage he worked as a car salesman for Charley Bird, Joe Edwards Motor Co, Bob Coker Motor Co. and Mark Ream Motors. Keith also enjoyed farming and ranching. He was a member of the Friends Church, Alva Elks Lodge and the VFW. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dora Wenzel; two brothers Kenneth and Donald. He is survived by his wife Grace; a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Sam Long; a son and his wife, Ted and Linda Terwort; three grandchildren, Halah Simon and her husband Chad, Brandon Long and his wife Andrea and Jeff Terwort; four great grandchildren, Tevin Long, Kody, Zachery and Drew Terwort. A sister, Naurine Herold; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. PDF Printable Version