Shirley Mae Robbins Keele returned to her loving Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born on April 27, 1930 in New London, Connecticut, to James Christopher Robbins and Bertha May Mousch. 
Shirley met her husband Vance Ray Keele while he was stationed on a naval base in Connecticut. They fell in love and married on Nov. 28, 1949. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Manti Temple on March 11, 1964. Shirley loved her husband Vance with all of her heart. She often spoke of how much she missed him after he had passed away and how lonely it was without him. 
She loved the people and the gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She looked forward to Sunday sacrament being brought into her home and ward visitors who would come to share a word and a laugh. She also loved all of her children and grandchildren very much and cherished every one. She was so happy for an unexpected visit. She hated goodbyes so “see ya later” was her farewell of choice. She loved listening to bagpipes and Amazing Grace. She enjoyed watching Family Feud with her son and was happy to report when he stopped by. She loved her little dogs and spoiled them both. Shirley is survived by her sister, Barbara Caton; brother, Ross Robbins (Florence); children, Kerry Keele, Kathleen Svedin (Dennis), Kraig Keele, Karen Woods (Bruce), Kim Robbins, Kelly Keele (Sharon), Kristine Bennett, Kaelyn Henrie and Koni Jo Johnson along with 68 grand and great-grandchildren. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Vance Keele; parents; brothers, James Robbins and Leonard Robbins; granddaughter, Bobbi Jo Svedin; grandson, Cory Henrie; and son-in-law, Kirby Robbins. Shirley will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her and for now we say, we love you and “See ya later.” A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main in Tooele. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 23 at 11 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 11th Ward, 180 S. Coleman. Interment to follow at the Tooele City Cemetery.