Joseph William “Joe” Keeva, age 83, died Aug. 5, 2014, at Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville, Wash.

He was born Nov. 26, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Herman and Pauline Keeva.

Joe was raised in Los Angeles.

Following high school, he attended college and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Joe was very active in the Coupeville Museum, working very hard to preserve the historical buildings in Coupeville and the San DeFuca School House. He loved playing golf, and he loved animals.

Joe is survived by two daughters, Susan Keeva and Debra Keeva, and son Daniel Keeva.

He was preceded in death by his eldest son Steven Keeva and the love of his life, his wife Sally Hayton-Keeva in 2004.

Cremation will be held with private family inurnment to follow at a later date.

Please visit Joe’s page in the Book of Memories to share memories and condolences.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, Wash.