Barbara Jean (Anderson) McKeever, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on Monday, July 15 at the Reflections of Three Links Campus in Northfield. Barb was born on September 24, 1941, in Northfield, the daughter of Elvin and Celia (Moravec) Anderson. She grew up in the Northfield area with her 3 siblings where she attended the Northfield schools. Barb went on to cosmetology school located in the Twin Cities, where she met the love of her life, Donald. Barb and Don were united in marriage on April 4, 1964.
Barb and Don raised their 5 children in the Dundas area where Barb held multiple lead custodial positions throughout those years, most notably for St. Olaf College as well as the Three Links Campus. She also enjoyed her time working as the Dundas City Clerk. Barb loved spending time with her family and was a big fan of hitting the casino when she could, to play the slot machines. She also loved to flex her artistic abilities with her woodworking, ceramics, and anything else she could craft.
Barb is survived by her children, Milissa (Darrin Dorhmann) Kruse of Faribault, Chris Jongbloedt (Ross Karaba) of WI, Donnie (Brenda) McKeever of Dundas, and Cathy (Rich) Cap of Faribault; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; siblings, Deloris Boudreau, Diane Andersen, and Dennis (Brenda) Anderson; as well as her nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald in 2001; son, Timothy McKeever in 2018; and brother-in-law, Robert Boudreau.
Mass of Christian Burial for Barb will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, at the Church of St. Dominic in Northfield. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, August 2 at the Bierman, Benson and Langehough Funeral Home of Northfield as well as one hour prior to Mass on Saturday at church. Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Northfield.
