Keith David McGuire, Jr

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Keith David McGuire was born on January 30, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Josephine Marguerite Morlas and Keith David McGuire, Sr. His parents were residents of Camargo, Oklahoma, but Josephine returned to her hometown, to be with her mother and sisters, for the birth of her first child.

Growing up in Camargo, he worked with his father, who was a welder and blacksmith. Keith was just 16 when his father-an experienced pilot-died in a plane crash in 1948. That summer, Keith, his mother and sister Pat moved to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. They stayed there for the summer with the family of his Uncle, Elvis McGuire. While there, his mother took typing and shorthand classes to gain skills to help support her family. They later moved back to Camargo.

In May 1950, Keith graduated from Camargo High School. His graduating class included only 21 students, including his former high school girlfriend, Pearl Stephenson, senior class secretary, who was listed on the photo as Pearl Stephenson-Miller. Another classmate was Bob Moore, who Keith recalled that he met on their first day of first grade, was one of his closest friends throughout school, and one of only 4 classmates that attended school in Camargo with Keith for all 12 years. Bob later married a younger classmate, Mary Ann Hunt. Mary Ann was a lifelong friend of Keith's younger sister Pat, she and Pat were also in classes together for 12 years, and remained close friends throughout their adult lifes.

After graduating High School, Keith enlisted in the United States Air Force, in part to help support his mother and sister, as well as to build up funds for his own college education. He served at various bases in four states and was also stationed in Japan. After he completed his military service, he enrolled at the University of Oklahoma. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering.

He married Daisy Marie Newnam on September 14, 1957, in Chandler, Oklahoma, a year prior to his graduation. The first home he and Daisy shared was a four room apartment that she had been living in prior to their marriage, the lower unit of a garage apartment located at 2324 1/2 NW 33rd in Oklahoma City.

Keith was a lifelong fan of the Oklahoma Sooner football team. He spent his working career in the U.S. Civil Service as a Mechanical Engineer, moving his family throughout the southwest in service of his country.

An article published in the "Prarie Pilot" Big Spring, Texas (Vol. X-No.38, Friday, January 16, 1970), noted "The establishment of a new position within Civil Engineering Division has resulted in one promotion, and has brought a new face to Webb. Stepping into the new post of associate base civil engineer is Bill G. Mims, lifetime resident of Big Spring and formerly chief of CE's engineering and construction branch. Replacing Mr. Mims in that job is Keith McGuire, formerly of Clinton-Sherman AFB, Okla.........(the) new Engineer, Mr. McGuire, a native of Oklahoma, looks forward to liking this area and the friendly people Having come from a similar position at Clinton-Sherman, he sees no particular problem in adjusting to the job at Webb. In his position, he is responsible for development of engineering data to support the base military construction and maintenance programs, design work, master planning, construction inspection, and contract development. The only problem he anticipates would be in the transation from Strategy Air Command to ATC. Also a professional engineer, Mr. McGuire is registered in Oklahoma, having earned the bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He and his wife, Daisy have three children, Keith, 10, Scott, 8, and Julia, 6" (photo of Bill Mims and Keith McGuire was provided by A1C Bob Fainter, Air Force Photo).

Seven years later, an article in the "The McANAD News," McAlester Oklahoma, Vol. 31, No. 16, dated 26 August 1977 (published by the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot) noted that Keith recently replaced Mr. Tom Stark as Engineering Resources Management Division Chief, coming from Webb AFB, Big Spring, Texas, where he had held the position of Engineering and Construction Management Branch Chief. The article noted that Keith and Daisy had one son enrolled at the University of Texas, majoring in Music, and two children enrolled in McAlester High School in McAlester.

Keith was also an enthusiastic family genealogist and corresponded with cousins about family for many years, and spent much time researching their mutual ancestors.

Keith spent his retirement years in Bailey, Colorado, where he loved spending time outdoors with his dogs.

Obituary

BAILEY, COLORADO - Keith D. McGuire, Jr. a long time resident of Bailey, Colorado passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 88.

Keith was born January 30, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Keith David McGuire, Sr. and Josephine Marguerite Morlas McGuire. Keith married Daisy Marie Newnam on September 14, 1957, and they were married 28 years until her death.

He graduated from Camargo Oklahoma High School in 1950 and in July of that same year he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He faithfully served his country during the Korean War and completed his military service in July 1954. After his military service he attended The University of Oklahoma and in 1958 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering.

He was a lifelong fan of the Oklahoma Sooner football team. He worked in numerous states as a mechanical engineer for the United States Civil Service. He enjoyed flying small aircraft. He not only had his commercial pilot license, but was also a pilot instructor. After retiring to Colorado, he enjoyed snow skiing with his kids, the outdoors and walking his dogs. He was an enthusiastic family genealogist and corresponded with cousins about family for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Daisy McGuire, parents and a sister, Patricia McGuire Strong.

SURVIVORS: Son, Keith D. McGuire, III and wife, Cindy Coleman; son, Clayton Scott McGuire; daughter, Julia L. Phillips and husband, Todd and numerous grandkids, nephews, nieces and cousins.

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Keith married Daisy Marie Newnam on 14 Sep 1957 in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Daisy was born on 21 Sep 1934 in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma; died on 2 Oct 1985 in McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma; was buried in New Zion Cemetery, Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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