Timothy John O’Keefe
EDMOND - Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather.
Timothy JohnO’Keefe was born to an Irish father and Italian mother. He grew up on South Broadway in St. Louis, a tough part of the city where police officers would only patrol in pairs. Timwas a gambler as a young man, but, quit,“cold turkey” when his twins were born.
Tim spent his working life as a pressman and loved what he did. He and his wife, Gloria, moved to Crestwood, a suburb of St. Louis in 1955. They remained in that home until 2007 when theymoved to the sunshine state of Florida. Then in 2013, he and Gloriamade their final move together to Tealridge Independent Living in Edmond. Gloria passed away in 2015 which was a terrible blow to Tim after 62 years of marriage.
Tim was all about his work and his family. After retiring, he and Gloria took extended driving trips across the United States. There were many St. Louis adventures with the grandkids to Grants Farm and Lone Elk State Park in the “Buddy Car.”
Not a sports fan or a health fanatic, Tim enjoyed a cold beer, salami, and pretzels. He loved to watch westerns on television, especially in his later years.
After surviving COVID-19, a stroke and prostrate surgery, Tim moved to Tealridge Assisted Living in January 2021. His final move was to St. Ann’s Skilled Nursing and Therapy where he enjoyed playing bingo, going to exercise class, and, of course, happy hour on Friday’s.
Timwas a proud Irishman, and a man devoted to his family. A man who rarely complained. He died on May 11, 2022, at 94 years of age and was surrounded by family.
Timwas preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, in 2015. He is survived by his children, Michael O’Keefe, (wife Lori), Shelia Goodenough, (husband, Rick) and Linda Giddens (husband, Art). He is also remembered as the best granddad ever to grandchildren, Michelle, Matthew, Keegan, Tavish, and Grant.
Public visitation will be held from12-2 p.m., Friday, May 13th atMatthews Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2022 at Gracelawn Cemetery Edmond, OK.