Background

Avery, Keith Willette was born on December 3, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Norton Louis and Ruby Mae (Willette) Avery.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New Mexico State University, 1955. Doctor of Letters (honorary), New Mexico State University, 1986.

Career

Horse trainer and exhibitor, Bachelor of Arts Johnson Chevrolet Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1946-1947; ranch foreman and horse trainer, Lazy U Ranch, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1949-1950; ranch foreman and horse trainer, Mill Iron Lazy 3 Ranch, Carrizozo, New Mexico, 1950-1951; artist, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1951-1955; instructor and calf roping coach, Judson School, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1955-1959; instructor, Lowell (Michigan) High School, 1961-1974; artist horseman, Springer, Roswell, New Mexico, since 1974. Director alumni relations New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, 1959-1960.

Achievements

• Keith Willette Avery has been listed as a notable Artist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

More photos

• book

  • Ridden Hard and Put Up Wet
  • Campfire echoes: The art and poetry of Keith W. Avery

Membership

Served in the United States Air Force, 1942-1946.

Connections

Married Carol Joyce (Haddan), October 10, 1946. Children: Carleton Louis, David Keith, Jane Ellen (Avery)Gray.

Father:

Norton Louis Avery

Mother:

Ruby Mae (Willette) Avery

Spouse:

Carol Joyce Haddan

child:

Jane Ellen Avery Gray Avery

child:

David Keith Avery

child:

Carleton Louis Avery