David Robert Keene

David Robert Keene

July 30, 1933 - January 28, 2016

David Robert Keene

July 30, 1933 - January 28, 2016

Obituary

In Loving Memory of
David R. Keene

Keene, David Robert
Born: July 30, 1933
Died: January 28, 2016

David R. Keene, 82, of Lake Forest, CA went home to be with our Lord on January 28, 2016. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired as a Captain of the United States Marine Corps.

Dave was an avid sports enthusiast and expecially enjoyed the sport of boxing. He was the 1950 Golden Gloves Champion in Milwaukee, WI. He loved to dance, loved animals, music, family and friends. He was a compassionate and generous man, best known for his crazy sense of humor and contagious laugh “never a dull moment” amongst his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Ann Keene, and 6 of his 7 brothers. David is survived by his son, Ronald Keene; daughters Susan DeVore and Kathleen Birt and their spouses; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and extended family members.

Please join us in the celebration of his life on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 1:00pm at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, Telephone: (202) 872-1300.

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19 responses to David Robert Keene

  1. Memorial park tiny tots
    Memorial pool
    South West Little League
    Glenwood St
    Rosewood:
    2119, 12 people, 1 bathroom, 3 dogs, 1 hampster, coors beer, Dave and Jim Patty cake, tree house, late night BBQ ,market basket, chin ups on the clothes line, Yorba Buena Island, prisoner exchange,beautiful sunsets, Carriage Dr Curley/Keene celebrations…Sunday Football, SuperBowls, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Showers, Baptisms, Confirmations, Graduations, and post
    Wedding receptions parties …we did it all together! What a great experience:heartpulse: thanks for ALL the great memories
    God bless Dave Keene:four_leaf_clover::heart:

  2. jim wilson says:

    Gods speed from Jim Wilson – Jim went to grammar school with Dave and they meet in 1947 at 27th street school Milwaukee. He lost touch with Dave in 2002 and was sad to hear the news.

    Jim was looking for Dave at their 50th high school reunion.

    Jim

  3. In Loving Memory of my dad! Dad, I will always be your little girl and my many memories of you bring a smile to my face and a warm glow in my heart. You filled my life with fun and adventure and helped me view life with childlike wonder. Everything was more exciting with you around, whether it was a hike in Muir Woods, camping in Yosemite, walks on Yerba Buena Island after dinner, trips into San Francisco after church on Sunday’s, digging for clams in San Diego, the many long distance relocations from being a military family, beach parties with friends, and too many others to mention.
    Thank you dad for always being there for us and for making life an amazing adventure.
    Always in my heart, Love Your Baby Girl, Kathy :purple_heart:

  4. We have never met a man with a stronger handshake, it gave such great hugs. Our daughter Lily always called him “Papa Dave” and always loved visiting him when she came to see her Grandma. We’re happy to have known you, Dave.

  5. Cindy pufall says:

    Uncle Dave, I will always remember and thank you for letting me spend time vacationing in your home with you and your family. Some of my best memories are the times I spent with all of you. I think of you all often and my condolences to you all on the loss of a great dad. Lotsa love. Cindy

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