Christine V. Mackeown

Christine V. MacKeown, age 70, entered into heaven July 12.

Chris was one of the kindest, strongest, bravest and most giving people you would ever want to meet.  She always put the needs of others before herself.  She had a genuine gift to understand and improve the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Chris graduated from Streetsboro High School and went on to become an Army nurse treating soldiers as they returned from Vietnam.  She continued her education attending Bible College and obtaining degrees from both Stark State physical therapy assistant program and Malone College business program.

She had a huge heart and worked with children and families at both Happy Day School and the Hattie Larlham Foundation. Her kind, gentle touch and loving understanding brightened and improved the lives of so many people.

Chris loved to travel and lived in Israel for 4 years.  Her favorite vacation trips were to Bryce Canyon, Utah. She loved dragonflies, and would love for you think of her when you see one. She also enjoyed gardening and had a special touch organizing colors and flowers and her spirit will live on in the beauty she created.

Chris leaves behind her loving, caring family who will forever miss her, of Barbara Moledor and Kelly Woodward along with cat Sparky of Ravenna.  Also mother E. Valerie MacKeown and sister Kim MacKeown of Streetsboro, brother Lance MacKeown of Columbus, nephew Matt MacKeown and niece Kathy Halagan. Along with 2 grand nieces. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Daniel MacKeown.

Calling hours are casual dress, and will be held 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, with tribute to Chris at 1:45 PM, Friday, July 17, 2020 at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hiram Farm Living and Learning Community for individuals with Autism, 11543 Garfield Rd, Hiram 44234, or International Waldenstrum’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation, 6144 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, Fl 34238. Due to Covid, the family understands many will be unable to attend services.

Services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 West Main Street, Kent, OH 44240.