Rev. Mel Keeler, father to Shepherds' Handbell Choir director Sandy Carlton, and one of Shepherds' first field representatives, passed on to his Home in Glory on Wednesday May 7, 2008. Rev. Keeler and his wife Dorothy were instrumental in bringing the message of Shepherds to churches across the United States, serving from 1973-1983. Shepherds is profoundly grateful to the Keelers for their tireless and faithful service to the ministry. We extend our sincere sympathies to his family, his dear wife Dorothy, and all those who knew and loved this stalwart and faithful servant.