Melvin "Keith" Cardwell 1948 - 2024

CARDWELL, HOOPINGARNER, MILLER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 7/11/2024 at 14:34:56

Sioux City Journal
25 May 2024

Melvin "Keith" Cardwell

Melvin "Keith" Cardwell, age 76, died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the residence of his daughter in Iowa City, IA.

Keith was born May 15, 1948, in Sioux City, the son of Melvin Robert and Arlene Marguerite (Hoopingarner) Cardwell. He was raised in Sioux City and graduated from East High School.

As a young man Keith worked at Weatherwax Clothing Store and met his future wife, Kathryn Louise Miller. They married on April 27, 1968. They made their home in Sioux City and raised 5 children.

As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, Keith enjoyed attending the congregation in Sioux City. Keith spent many years helping others learn about God's Kingdom.

Keith was hired at IBP on March 8, 1971. Keith gained respect for his excellent job in coordinating shipping and production. He worked at IBP (Tyson) until his retirement.

His family include his wife, Kathryn; his children, Patrick (Corina) Cardwell, Chad (Angela) Cardwell, Ryan Cardwell, Rebekah (Jehu) Torres and Emily (Nathan) Henderson; 6 grandchildren: Jerika Mesik, Samuel Cardwell, Elizabeth Cardwell, Logan Henderson, Haven Henderson and Skylar Henderson; 5 sisters and 1 brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lois Whitman, Lucille Nelson and Colleen Cardwell.

Updates on the service date and an opportunity to share a note can be found at Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service website, www.gayandciha.com