October 29, 1942 – May 7, 2014
Douglas Kamuela McKeague was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 29, 1942 to the late Esther and Zachariah McKeague. He was an artist, musician and massage therapist among many other talents. Doug is survived by his wife Violet McKeague, daughter Coral McKeague-Higby and son in law Eugene Higby. Brother of Richard McKeague and the late Barbara McKeague. His passing was unique, of course, as was he. This is Coral’s version of the event: My dad has passed. Mom, Uncle Richard and I spent the night in the hospice with him that day. All night, I barely slept, restless – I kept checking on him, wondering why he was waiting… Morning came and he was still alive, though not awake. Gene and his Dad got there and we were all milling about the room talking when a therapy dog named Joyce (also my late mother in-law’s name) came in, she was a guide-dog for the blind reject, half Golden Retriever and Half Labrador. She visited with all of us, then we put dad’s hand on her head and she gave him kisses, and he opened his eyes, they were clear. Then it was like Joyce Higby, and all of our dogs we’ve ever had come to walk Dad to Heaven with them. He was waiting for them, and when he went, it was all okay. He is no longer suffering. I’m positive. Dad’s dear friends Brother Noland and Steven Bader are planning a gathering of music and remembrance on May 26, 2014, Memorial Day. Details will be posted on when when they are available.
