Obituary for Martha Louise Keddie
Martha Louise Keddie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18th, 2020 in the comfort of
her home. Born in Leesburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of Herbert and Ima Ruth Purdin. She
was the seventh of ten children survived by her brother, David Purdin. Upon graduating from
college she became a teacher in South Bend Indiana, where she taught for several years.
Martha was an avid artist and tennis player. She was a member of Quail Creek Country Club
where she enjoyed playing golf. She loved to cook, sing, paint, and spend time with her friends,
family, and her beloved dog Bo. She was an active member of the Covenant Church in Naples,
Florida. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Flick and her second husband
of 34 years, Burton Keddie; her grandson Andrew Starkey and stepdaughter Carrie Wood. Her
survivors include her children; David Flick (wife Gloria), Bonnie Starkey (husband Larry), Jeff
Flick (Vicki), four stepchildren, twenty-four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She
was loved and admired dearly by her children and grandchildren.
Mom, we love you past the moon and will miss you beyond the stars.
A service will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00am at Covenant Church of Naples,
6926 Trail Blvd. We will be practicing social distancing and masks will be required.
her home. Born in Leesburg, Ohio, she was the daughter of Herbert and Ima Ruth Purdin. She
was the seventh of ten children survived by her brother, David Purdin. Upon graduating from
college she became a teacher in South Bend Indiana, where she taught for several years.
Martha was an avid artist and tennis player. She was a member of Quail Creek Country Club
where she enjoyed playing golf. She loved to cook, sing, paint, and spend time with her friends,
family, and her beloved dog Bo. She was an active member of the Covenant Church in Naples,
Florida. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Flick and her second husband
of 34 years, Burton Keddie; her grandson Andrew Starkey and stepdaughter Carrie Wood. Her
survivors include her children; David Flick (wife Gloria), Bonnie Starkey (husband Larry), Jeff
Flick (Vicki), four stepchildren, twenty-four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She
was loved and admired dearly by her children and grandchildren.
Mom, we love you past the moon and will miss you beyond the stars.
A service will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00am at Covenant Church of Naples,
6926 Trail Blvd. We will be practicing social distancing and masks will be required.
For family and friends who are unable to attend we will be streaming live.
https://youtu.be/dHUv1Ymf2MM