Obituary: Greer, Kieth
Age 94
He was born January 7, 1921 in Sunnyside, WA to Will and Estella Greer, becoming one of six children.
While honing his basketball skills for his high school games he spotted the girl of his dreams, Eloise.
While Eloise was off to college on the East Coast, Kieth decided to work for Lockheed Martin in California.
When Pearl Harbor was attacked, even though he was exempt, he joined the Navy to fight for the US during WWII.
He was the US Signalman on a shoreline British ship at Normandy when troops landed on the beach.
He then went to England to await an American Naval ship for return to the US.
He took the opportunity to visit Scotland, his ancestors’ homeland almost missing his ship to go home.
He then hitchhiked back to Eloise.
After their wedding, the loving couple resided in the Tri-Cities until they moved to Spokane in 1955 where they would spend the rest of their lives.
He was a talented artistic man who designed and built their home and lake cabin.
He had a zest for life so when he wasn’t building something he was hunting, fishing, drawing, helping his kids or friends, restoring cars or wood carving for which he won numerous awards.
The most important things in his life were his family and friends, God and his organizations.
He belonged to the Spokane Model A Club, the Spokane Carving Club and the Shriners.
After retirement he volunteered to drive the Shriner Hospital van for ten years helping the children get to/from their appointments.
Eloise kidded that he drove the van for the piece of pie he would get at lunch!
Kieth and Eloise went on many cruises and trips with friends and family.
They were snowbirds for many years until Eloise’s health issues curtailed them.
He loved dancing, socializing, and helping others.
He always accepted new challenges head on and succeeded.
When Eloise died in June 2004, he had to learn to cook which brought up some interesting conversations with all.
He was still mowing and removing snow until his late 80’s.
He is survived by his three children, Gary Greer and his wife JoAnn, Gayleen Richman, and Kim Greer and his wife Lisa, five adult grandchildren, and one sister Grace Mincks.
A memorial celebration of his life will be held September 12 at First Presbyterian Church at 2pm.
Remembrances may be made in his name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 911 W. Fifth Ave., Spokane 99204.