Alvie Dock McKeever Alvie Dock McKeever passed away after a long hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Due to the novel coronavirus the immediate family held a small graveside service in Taylor on April 1, 2020. Alvie was born April 4, 1937, to Aulda and Sarah McKeever in Honobia, Okla. He was the seventh of eight children. He was preceded in death by his four sisters and two brothers. Alvie was proud to be a life-long railroader, retiring after more than 40 years of work for the BNSF. He enjoyed every trip. Alvie met the love of his life and eternal companion, Mary Adele, at the Grand Canyon in 1961. They began their eternal life together in 1962. In 1964, after welcoming the missionaries into their home, Alvie and Mary became devoted, active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Alvie served in many callings. The calling he cherished and loved most of all was his calling with the youth, especially the young men, or as he referred to them “the boys.” Some of his most precious memories were of his adventures with the special young men he taught and mentored. Mary and Alvie were blessed with six daughters, Kim (Paul) Capps, Sarah McKeever, Dee Renee (Steven) Hardy, Polly (Brian) Perkins, Lee Ellen (Michael) Goodwin and Melanie (David) Woodcock; and finally the favorite son, Bowen (Elizabeth) McKeever. Alvie is survived by his precious wife, Mary; his children, 24 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one brother, Tom Lahman. Silver Creek Mortuary handled the arrangements.
