Robert "Bob" Keene

ROBERT R. “BOB” KEENE

1927 – 2017

Our father, grandfather and great grandfather, Robert R. Keene, died at his home in Bountiful on October 25, 2017.  Bob was born in Salt Lake City, on March 22, 1927, to Clara Pearl and Clayton Earl Keene.

Bob had an adventurous life making his own way from the age of 14.  He attended West High School in Salt Lake City.  He often told stories about his first job at the “Rainbow Rendezvous” on State Street.  Bob was a successful businessman as the founder of Keene Coatings, an industrial construction company.  In 1952, Bob married Rae Farmer; they later divorced.  They welcomed one daughter, Kelly Anne, to their family.  Bob adored his little girl.

In 1972, Bob married Lucille Thomas Blaisdell, a widow with three children.  Bob and Lucille had a good life raising their children together.  They enjoyed many family activities, which included golfing, boating, skiing, dancing and traveling.  He introduced his family to beach life with many trips to Laguna Beach, California.  Christmas’s at the Keene home are memories that his family will never forget.  Bob loved to hunt and fish, especially with the Garff and Robinson families at the Deseret Livestock Ranch.  Bob was an avid golfer.  He was a member of Oakridge Country Club where he spent many hours with family and wonderful friends.  He even had 3 Holes-In-One!  A special thank you to golf pro, Rick Mears, and manager, Mark Jensen, who showed so much friendship to Bob in his later years.  He loved Oakridge.

Bob’s wife, Lucille, preceded him in death.  He missed her dearly for the past few years.  His parents, his brothers, Earl Keene, Larry Keene and his sister Lois Farnsworth also preceded him in death.

Bob leaves his four children and their families:  Kelly Anne Foster (Daniel), Pamela Ossmen (Val), Wendi Blaisdell (Scott) and Brent Blaisdell (Stephanie).  Ten grandchildren:  Danielle, Ashley, Braeden, Lindsey, Emilee, Angie, Ryan, Allison, Brooke and Connor also survive him.  One of the joys of Bob’s life was spending time with his great grandchildren:  Eloise, Cruz, Cash, Mitchell, Mason and Chloe.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Michelle and Stuart Black, Bob’s neighbors, for the friendship, patience and amazing care they showed to him these past 3 years.

Graveside services to honor Bob will be on Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 2:00pm, at the Malad City, Idaho Cemetery.   Friends and relatives are invited to join Bob’s family for a “Celebration of Life” that same evening, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah.

Contributions in memory of Bob Keene can be made to the IWMF Foundation at www.IWMF.com or the charity of your choice.