Roll Call Tribute

Melinda Jan Keels
MAY 16, 1962 – JUNE 1, 2021

Melinda Jan Keels was a caring mother of two and loved by many. As a dedicated disciple of Jesus Christ, she will be remembered by all of the love that she gave and the hearts she touched in His name. She left this world suddenly on June 1, 2021, at the age of 59.

She was born to Robert and Barbara Girndt on May 16, 1962. After graduating from Katy High School in 1980, she fulfilled her dream of attending Texas A&M University where she graduated with a BBA in Finance in 1984. She returned to school to pursue her passion for teaching where she received a degree in Elementary Education and English from Houston Baptist University in 1989.

Melinda married Jeff Keels in 1986. They had two children together, Colin and Grace.

Melinda found her true calling when she began as a preschool teacher at The Early Learning Program at The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church, where she eventually settled in as the Chapel teacher. While there, she shaped the hearts and minds of thousands of children, parents, and teachers alike.

Driven by a strong conviction to pro-life activism, she began volunteering at Pregnancy Assistance Center North. In recent years, she focused her attention on helping women in crisis pregnancy at Journey Home where she served as a board member and house manager up until her recent passing.

Melinda was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Morgan Girndt. She is survived by her two children, Colin Daniel Keels and Grace Danielle Keels (Gracie) '18; sister, Meredyth Ann DeBoer '82, her husband, Mark DeBoer; brother, Robert Morgan Girndt, his wife, Kathy Hutton Girndt; father, Robert Oswald Girndt; and many beloved nieces and nephews

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to 40 Days for Life.

https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/donate.aspx

Visitation will be held Monday, June 7, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Cashner Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 10:00am at The Woodlands United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Aggie Field of Honor at 2:30pm.

FAMILY
Colin Daniel Keels, Son
Grace Danielle Keels '18, Daughter
Meredyth An DeBoer '82, Sister
Mark DeBoer, Husband
Robert Morgan Girndt and wife Kathy, Brother and Sister-in-law
Robert Oswald Girndt, Father
Barbara Morgan Girndt, Mother (deceased)
Many beloved nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive.

PALLBEARERS
Bruce Allegar
Mark DeBoer
Gerrit DeBoer
Bobby Girndt
Craig Girndt
Carter Nazimuddin

DONATIONS
40 Days for Life