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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271962
Title: Dorothy K. Keever
Date: 4/21/1949-11/28/2025
Creator:
Inscription/Marks: 4/21/1949
Summary: Dorothy Kaye Keever, of Epping, ND, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at her residence, with her loving family by her side. Her funeral service was held December 5, 2025, at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, ND. Pastor Steve Anderson officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery in Williston. Dorothy was born to Alf and Anna (Bratlien) Holm on April 21, 1949, in Minot, ND. She was the youngest of four children and was raised on the family farm. Her kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. Her laughter could light up a room, and her heart was always open to family, friends, and anyone in need. Dorothy’s greatest joy was her family. She shared a beautiful life with her devoted husband, Dale Keever, and was a proud mother to Shelli (Brian) Hayes and Chris (Sherri) Stover. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Scott (Brenna) Freed, Zach (Kianna) Freed, Trevor Hayes, Chris (Sarah) Stinespring, Sydni (Zach) Coffman, Casey Stover, Colten Stover, Colby Stover, 16 great-grandchildren and one more arriving in February; and her beloved dog, Bella, each of whom brought her endless happiness and pride. Dorothy loved spending time with her family, quilting, gardening, being in the barnyard and baking. She loved to go fishing with Dale and whatever family members would join them, eating sunflower seeds was a must when fishing. Dorothy, her cousins, and aunt Mabel would have a “hen party” monthly to visit, laugh and enjoy each other’s company and she loved going to see everyone. Her home was always filled with the comforting aroma of something sweet in the oven and the warmth of her handmade quilts. She created a space where love and laughter thrived, and those memories will live on forever. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dale; children, Shelli (Brian) Hayes, Chris (Sherri) Stover; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Stewart; brother, Jerome Holm; in-laws, Hugh and Marlene Keever; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins and extended family who will cherish her memory. She was preceded in death by her father, Alf Holm; her mother, Anna Holm; sister, Judy Rassier.
Red ID: FND_I_79448 Image ID: 546534 Image Notes: FND001 271962

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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