On June 9, 2023, Rowena (Burd) Keck passed away at East Morgan County Hospital. Rowena was 96 years old. She was born in Kanorado, Kansas on March 13, 1927, to Everett and Grace Burd.

Rowena was raised in Kanorado and graduated from High School there. She later married Harold Keck. They had three children Delana, Mervin (Linda), Stephen. All three of her children have proceeded her in death. Later in life, after Harold passed away, she married Vele Keck and they lived in Calipatria, CA. Where they lived for 20 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, and putting puzzles together. After her second husband passed away, she moved to Brush to be closer to family.

Rowena had 4 brothers Dwaine, Melvin (Eunice), Lawrence, Keith (Deloris).

She has 9 grandchildren, Tad (Loretta) Anderson, Brush CO, Brad (Nina) Anderson, Pueblo CO, Deedee (Earl) Fujitani, Aiea HI, Trina (Jenn) Anderson, Parrish FL, Tiana (Michael) Anderson, Aurora CO, Bridget (John) Stephens, Moore OK, Brenna Keck, OK, Brooke Keck, OK, David (Tara) Keck, Loveland CO.

Rowena has 8 great-grandchildren, Nicolas (Joel) Anderson, Greeley, CO, Chelsi (James) Hastings, Hillrose, CO, Alex Anderson, Aurora CO, Kirsten (Kyle) Kagimoto, Lawai, HI, Hailey and Merrick Risley, Moore OK, Dalton Keck, OK, Seth Keck, OK.

Three great-great-grandchildren, Jeni and June Hastings, Mioko Kagimoto.

There will be a celebration of life at Heer Mortuary Chapel in Brush on Friday, June 16th, 2023, at 2:30pm

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to The Brush Fire Department in Rowena's name.