Earl Jay Keele Obituary
Earl Jay Keele of Nephi, Utah passed away on September 15, 2026. Earl, born on August 13, 1934, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl Jay Keele to show support.
Earl will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Earl will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Earl’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Othea Whiting and Elwood Elias Keele; his daughter Melody Lynn Mattingly; his wife Sherran Dee Higley; and his brother Richard Keele.
He is survived by: his children, Shawna Kay Schnurr, Leslie Ann Pascual, Annette Clydene Farnworth and Anthony Clay Keele; and his brothers, Ronald Keele of Pingree and Larry Mecham of Mud Lake, Idaho.. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Groveland Cemetery (426 W 200 Rd N, Blackfoot, ID 83221).
