ORR, Keith

ORR, KEITH 1936 – 2024 Keith LaVar Orr, 88 of Fort Macleod, Alberta passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 in Cardston, Alberta. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Orton, Alberta to Ernest Orr and Mary Hornberger. He was the 7th child of 8.
Keith went to school in Orton, then Macleod and later graduated from Olds Agriculture College. He also attended SAIT in Calgary.
On April 14, 1962 Keith married Marlene Jay Louw, originally from Springs, South Africa, in the Cardston, Alberta Temple. Together they lived in the Orton area where Keith farmed, raised cattle and hogs and ran businesses with his brother Wayne Orr.
Keith was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In 1957 he served a two-year mission in South Africa. He enjoyed many years working with the youth and in the Scouting program. He served as Bishop in Fort Macleod for 8 years. From 1993-1996 he served with Marlene as the mission president for the South Africa, Johannesburg mission. He later served as a sealer in the Cardston Temple and as the Fort Macleod Stake Patriarch.
Keith loved the outdoors, especially trail riding on his Tennessee Walkers. He was a problem solver and could jimmy-rig anything. He was an avid reader and journal writer. He was often sought after for his easy conversation and his pearls of wisdom.
Keith is survived by his devoted wife, Marlene, his children Cindy Orr Ortland (Grant) of Oceanside, California and Jeffrey LaVar Orr (Kathy) of American Fork, Utah. He leaves behind seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Wayne Orr and sister, Marilyn Spencer.
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings; Alta, Garth, Don, Alma and Merle, as well as his sweet daughter in law, Marianne Rawlings.
Friends and Family are invited to his Memorial Service on Monday, September 2 at 1:00pm at the LDS Church, 643 20th Street, Fort Macleod. Interment will be in the Orton Cemetery prior to service.
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