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Dr. George L. Keppers, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away Friday, March 2, 2001, after a short illness. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Lois of 56 years, who preceded him in death February 22, 1999. He is survived by his daughter; Kathleen Boles (Jerry) of Albuquerque, and his grandchildren, Marie, Jennifer and Stephanie; and great-granddaughter, Denise; his son, Steven Keppers (Robin) of Castlerock, CO and his grandchildren, Andrea and Susie; his son, Bruce Keppers (Bill) of Albuquerque; and his daughter, Barbara Drinkwater (Joe) of Cupertino, CA and his grandchildren, Brad and Bryan"Buster." George was born February 10, 1915 in Avon, MN. He received his Bachelor of Education in 1937. George fell in love and married Lois, his college sweetheart, in June 1941. During the war, he served in the Army Air Corp, as a weather observer and forecaster. He received his master's degree in 1946, and his doctorate in Education specializing in guidance counseling in 1953. George then headed south to New Mexico and made his family home in Albuquerque. He was employed as assistant director of guidance for the Albuquerque Public Schools, after which he took a position as associate professor in the College of Education at UNM. Dr. Keppers received the first certificate awarded to be a school counselor in the State of New Mexico in 1957. At the University of New Mexico he held various positions: professor, department chairman, assistant dean of student affairs and director of Manzanita Center. George retired in 1980 as professor emeritus in counseling. Dr. Keppers organized and served as vice president and president of the New Mexico Counselor Association. He received the Dr. George L. Keppers award from the association for being a pioneer and leader in the counseling and guidance profession in New Mexico. This award is now awarded each year to an outstanding counselor in New Mexico. He volunteered at the Child Guidance Clinic at UNM and UNM Speakers Bureau. George was an honorary lifetime member of the American Counseling Association and New Mexico Counseling Association. Dr. Keppers devoted his entire career to helping people. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. Cremation has taken place, and Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, March 7, 4:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 4301 Bryn Mawr Dr. NE, 87107. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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