Elvera V. "Vera" Holmquist Keith, age 95, of North Platte passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska.
She was born on April 6, 1924 to Judith and Clairfay Martinez at Gretna, Louisiana.
Elvera married Roy Holmquist onOctober 27, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana. To this union 2 sons were born. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and devoted to her faith and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She married Fred Keith on March 3, 1981 in North Platte, Nebraska.
She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and has made lots of afghans through the years. She also loved making doilies and tablecloths for family and friends.
Elvera was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was very involved in the activities there, and volunteered for local Cancer Survivors.
She worked at J.M. McDonald's Department Store and Daylight Donuts Shop.
Elvera enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and friends. She also enjoyed bowling and playing pinochle with her pinochle club and playing Sequence with her two grandsons. She grew the most beautiful roses ever seen.
She is survived by her son, Larry and wife Gloria Holmquist of North Platte, Nebraska; two grandsons, Jim Holmquist of Lincoln, Nebraska and Rich Holmquist of North Platte, Nebraska; a step-son and his wife, Ted and Linda Keith of North Platte, Nebraska; three step-granddaughters, Shawna, Missy and Kristie; nieces Kay Gibbons of North Platte, Nebraska and Judy Townsend of New Orleans, Louisiana; nephews George Martin of Cumming, Georgia and Tommy Koops of Woodlands, Texas; and special friends Marion Keith and Renee Hanna.
Elvera was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Roy and Fred; a son, Joseph; brothers Gilbert, Hannon, Carlton, and Herman Martinez; sisters Pearl Holmquist and Eunice Rehm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Vidya Sagar celebrating. A Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2719 West E Street in North Platte, Nebraska. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte, Nebraska.
Memorials can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or the donor's choice. Online condolences can be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.