David Robert Keene
July 30, 1933 - January 28, 2016
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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.
19 responses to David Robert Keene
Steven Birt Jr. says:
February 16, 2016
Papa, although I will miss you for some time to come, I am grateful for all the years I had you as my grandfather. To know you are free of pain and with Nana brings joy to my soul in spite of your absence.
Thank you for teaching me to be strong, tenderhearted, and generous. Thank you for your incredible humor and bringing out the child in all of us. Thank you for getting me addicted to movies, with your famous wall of recorded VHS tapes.
Thank you for letting me watch Gremlins even though mom didn’t want me to; it is one of my all time favorite movies. Thank you for your joy around the holidays, it is contagious and I now pass it on to my own family. Thank you for your service to our Country, so we could all have a safer place to live.
So much of your character will continue to be passed down in your descendants. Please give Nana a hug for me and I look forward to seeing you again
David's oldest daughter, Susan says:
February 17, 2016
Dad – you will always be my hero. You served your country wholeheartedly and taught me the importance of family. You gave me so much love, kindheartedness, and guidance and made me feel that I could do anything I set my mind to because you believed in me. You taught me to have faith in God and to help my fellow man through your own example. I will miss your silliness, your quick wit, your laughter, your love, but most of all I’ll miss having you in my corner here on earth and your hugs. I find rest in knowing you’re at peace with our savior and once again dancing with mom in heaven. I love you dad.
Jessica says:
February 19, 2016
Papa,
You are the best Grandpa I could have ever asked for. There are so many things I will miss about you like your humor, your strong hugs, your scent, the compliments you gave, and how much you truly loved and cared about us. I wouldn’t have been able to keep up with the styles of the early 90’s without your impeccable taste in clothing and the outfits you picked out for me. I loved them all. I remember how magical it was to watch you and Nana dance together so effortlessly and see how much you adored one another. You have left behind a lifetime of wonderful stories we will continue to share and laugh about often. You cried out to the Lord and He heard your cry. How amazing it must be to worship the Lord and sit at His feet. I love you Papa. Until we meet again.
Your loving Granddaughter,
Jess
David Knack says:
February 20, 2016
Grandpa,
You were an amazing person and will be missed deeply. I will always remember our talks and the wisdom you shared about your military experiences and I felt as though I could share any of mine with you. I love you so much grandpa and you will not be forgotten.
-David (grandson)
Mary Baranyi says:
February 20, 2016
Dave you have been a great brother-in-law. I will always miss you so very much. You are now in heaven dancing up a storm with my sister Marge. You were both so great together. Thanks for being part of my family. Love you always Mary!