Herbert "Keith" Beresford
August 10, 1942 — December 16, 2022
Herbert “Keith” Beresford, 80, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at his home. Memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Friends may visit with family an hour prior to service. Burial will take place at Troy Mills Cemetery at a later date.
Keith was born on August 10, 1942, in Peosta, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Evelyn (Ulrich) Beresford. He was a 1960 graduate of Central City High School. On June 16, 1963, Keith was united in marriage to Jane M. Cress in Troy Mills, Iowa. He worked at a bank in Central City before being drafted in the United States Army. After serving honorably Keith worked for FMC-LinkBelt before settling in at Parker Hannifin until his retirement. He was a competitive runner and enjoyed eating at Spring House and Pizza Ranch. Keith along with his wife liked to golf, play cards and bowl. Keith will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Keith is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 ½ years, Jane Beresford of Cedar Rapids; his loving daughter, Julie L. Bushman of Cedar Rapids; four beautiful grandchildren, Joey, Jenna, Jade, and Jacob Bushman; brother-in-law, Erwin Schuettpelz of Marion; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joetta (Bruce) Klendworth of Troy Mills; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time friends; Leon and Joyce Soukup of Central City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Rosemary Beresford; siblings, Robert, Wendell, and Charles Beresford, Carolyn Beresford, Beverly Helbing, Hazel Schuettpelz, and Kathryn Bradley; stepsister, Pat; sisters-in-law, Carole Beresford and Mary Beresford; and brothers-in-law, Leonard Helbing, and Robert Bradley.
Memorials in Keith’s memory may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7
Keith was born on August 10, 1942, in Peosta, Iowa, the son of Harvey and Evelyn (Ulrich) Beresford. He was a 1960 graduate of Central City High School. On June 16, 1963, Keith was united in marriage to Jane M. Cress in Troy Mills, Iowa. He worked at a bank in Central City before being drafted in the United States Army. After serving honorably Keith worked for FMC-LinkBelt before settling in at Parker Hannifin until his retirement. He was a competitive runner and enjoyed eating at Spring House and Pizza Ranch. Keith along with his wife liked to golf, play cards and bowl. Keith will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Keith is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 ½ years, Jane Beresford of Cedar Rapids; his loving daughter, Julie L. Bushman of Cedar Rapids; four beautiful grandchildren, Joey, Jenna, Jade, and Jacob Bushman; brother-in-law, Erwin Schuettpelz of Marion; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joetta (Bruce) Klendworth of Troy Mills; numerous nieces and nephews; and long-time friends; Leon and Joyce Soukup of Central City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Rosemary Beresford; siblings, Robert, Wendell, and Charles Beresford, Carolyn Beresford, Beverly Helbing, Hazel Schuettpelz, and Kathryn Bradley; stepsister, Pat; sisters-in-law, Carole Beresford and Mary Beresford; and brothers-in-law, Leonard Helbing, and Robert Bradley.
Memorials in Keith’s memory may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7
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