Jody Lynn Keck

August 20, 1954 - October 5, 2011

Mrs. Jody Lynn Keck, 57, of Manzanola died on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 while in the company of family members at her residence. Jody was born in Rocky Ford, CO on August 20, 1954, the daughter of the late John and Martha Jane (Smith) Bitter. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School in 1972. She was the wife of Richard Keck. They were married on Dec. 28, 1973 in Raton, NM. He survives. She worked as a Department Manager at Wal-Mart in La Junta, CO., for 18 years She is survived by her husband, Richard of the home; Son Chris Keck of Rocky Ford, CO; Son Chance Rallis of Rocky Ford, CO; Brother Mark Bitter of La Junta, CO; Granddaughter Hayley Keck of La Junta, CO; Grandson Kyle Keck of La Junta, CO; Granddaughter Kaitlynn Keck of La Junta, CO; Sister-in-law Sue Lee of Lamar, MO; Sister-in-law Carol Eaton of Golden City, MO; Brother-in-law David Keck of Republic, MO; Mother-in-law JoAnn Keck of Rocky Ford, CO; Niece Kayla Bitter of La Junta, CO; Niece Kristen Bitter of La Junta, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be at the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home, Rocky Ford, CO, at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 10th, with Pastor John Dell officiating. There will be no public viewing. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Rocky Ford, CO. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to or to view the tribute go to www.fordustick.com.