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Mary Jane McKeown

November 16, 1940 - January 18, 2021

Mary Jane McKeown, age 80, of Sunrise Beach, passed away January 18, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born November 16, 1940, in Altus, Arkansas, a daughter of Evan Leon and Ruby Ethel (Fears) Harger. On November 22, 1958, in San Diego, California, she was united in marriage to her surviving husband, Melvyn A. McKeown. She enjoyed fishing and playing golf. Jane had a competitive side. While living in San Diego, she established the first Womens Bass Club and fished in many tournaments often winning first place. Jane also enjoyed playing golf in leagues at Tan-Tar-A and Rolling Hills. Jane had a beautiful, caring spirit and loved God and her family above all else. She cherished family gatherings and listening to everyone playing music and singing. In addition to her husband, Melvyn, she is survived by her children, Debra Lynn Lauerman and Darrell McKeown both of San Diego, California; grandson, Michael Lauerman; of San Diego, California; brother, Bob Harger of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; sisters, Mildredith Pelfrey and Alice Reeder both of Foley, Alabama and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Leon McKeown and a brother, Donald Leon Harger. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 10th, at the West Lake Christian Church, 936 Highway O in Laurie Missouri. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

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Mary Jane McKeown, age 80, of Sunrise Beach, passed away January 18, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born November 16, 1940, in Altus, Arkansas, a daughter of Evan Leon and Ruby Ethel (Fears) Harger. On November... View Obituary & Service Information

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