WILMINGTON — Mr. Gordon Lynn Keifer, 84, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. He was born in Warren, Pa., to Gerald and Dorothy Keifer. Mr. Keifer grew up in Jamestown, N.Y., and graduated from Clarkson College with a B.S. in civil engineering.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores, and is survived by three children, Pam Windley (David), Amy Streich (Jon) and Sally Murray (Rodney); and grandchildren, Leah Windley, Matthew Streich, Allyson Murray and Jennifer Murray.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He moved to Wilmington where he had a career in prestressed concrete.
Mr. Keifer enjoyed traveling in the United States and Europe. He was passionate about music. He sang in church choirs for over 50 years. He was a member of a band, playing recorder and dulcimers, which he made himself, and enjoyed performing at schools, craft fairs, retirement homes and local events.
Mr. Keifer was an active volunteer, serving in his church and his community. He was especially committed to Kairos Prison Ministry and ministries that serve the hungry.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Kairos Prison Ministries c/o Don Neff, 1054 Birchwood Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546; or the Music Ministry, St. Paul’s Epsicopal Church, 16 North 16th St., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Share online condolences with the family at wilmingtoncares.com.
