Kenneth T. “Tom” Keenan
February 7, 2009
Keenan, Kenneth T. “Tom” 82, died Saturday, February 7, 2009. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Seward, KS. Kenneth was preceded in death by parents Martha and Thomas Keenan; sister Helen Friesen; brother, Maurice Keenan; survived by Joyce, his wife of 26 years; sisters; Dolores Bryant, Ellinwood, Carol Thompson, Arlington, Lois Daniels, Wichita, Mary Lynne Tesar, Omaha NE; brother, John Keenan, Seward; many nieces and nephews. A Wichita State University geology-business graduate, Kenneth retired from Core Lab after 25 years employment in the U.S. and foreign countries. He was later employed by ARCO working as a consultant in Alaska. Kenneth was a WWII veteran, US Navy; a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus, Great Bend Council. Memorials to: Alzheimers Association, 347 S Laura, Wichita, KS 67211. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Wichita.
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Joyce and Lois, I wasn’t able to get to know Tom that well, but I will remember a few of the brief conversations we had. I am glad that he did not have to suffer through the progression of Alzheimer’s. You and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Joyce and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. My days @ Core Labs are lovingly, vividly and humorously remembered because of Tom. Physical distance never diminished heart distance. He treated me like his daughter and I loved him like a father. Joyce, he was blessed dearly when he met you. I was blessed to have shared him in my life. I will miss him and love him always…with much love, Karen R. Sanford and son, Joshua
Dear Joyce, the earthly journey has ended for Tom and you were faithful til the end. Our prayers are with you and for you and Tom, and I will pray with each of our groups for you. God Bless you, Gina Aaron
Joyce, Just want to let you know that you are in my prayers. Yvonne Fisco, Midland, Texas
Joyce – Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
We were so sorry to hear about Tom. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Sincerely, Joe & Viann Brougher
Dear Joyce and Family, I was sorry to read of Tom’s death. Even when illness has invaded our lives, parting is still so difficult. You are in my heart and prayers at this time. With warm regards, love, and blessings, Anne Tyson
Dear Joyce: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know you will miss Uncle Kenneth. We will, too. He was a generous and kind uncle who taught us early on to be memory-makers. We are very sorry we will not be able to join you in Seward; but, we will pray for the perpetual light to shine upon him and for strength for you. With sympathy, Sven, Debra (Mary Lynn’s #3), Madelaine and Cecilia
Fair winds and following seas sailor. “Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmate’s going Ashore…” Thank you Kenneth for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy, WWII.