Early Life: Bill was born October 17, 1931.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Together with his wife of 39 years, Claudia, he devoted his life to helping troubled teens in our community. As a special services director for Juvenile Court, he developed many programs. He had group homes and worked with those in foster care. They totaled over 400 children in their homes, many of whom remained a permanent part of his family. He was extremely proud of this very large family. He was an avid bowler with a high average of 210; and lets not forget his roses that he nurtured like his children. Wilford "Bill" John Keener died September 4, 2005, of pneumonia at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Survived By: His wife, Claudia Keener; his children: Bill D. Keener, Danny Keener, Dennis Keener, John Keener, David Lemmon, Glen Cowdell, Rick Cowdell, Lorna Robertson, Joy Beers, Deborah Neff, Claudia Hunter, Dawn Merritt; over 60 grandchildren; and many many great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his brother, Ted; and daughter, Crystal Salaz.
Services: Private graveside service
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 8 Sep 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Together with his wife of 39 years, Claudia, he devoted his life to helping troubled teens in our community. As a special services director for Juvenile Court, he developed many programs. He had group homes and worked with those in foster care. They totaled over 400 children in their homes, many of whom remained a permanent part of his family. He was extremely proud of this very large family. He was an avid bowler with a high average of 210; and lets not forget his roses that he nurtured like his children. Wilford "Bill" John Keener died September 4, 2005, of pneumonia at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Survived By: His wife, Claudia Keener; his children: Bill D. Keener, Danny Keener, Dennis Keener, John Keener, David Lemmon, Glen Cowdell, Rick Cowdell, Lorna Robertson, Joy Beers, Deborah Neff, Claudia Hunter, Dawn Merritt; over 60 grandchildren; and many many great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his brother, Ted; and daughter, Crystal Salaz.
Services: Private graveside service
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 8 Sep 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Early Life: Bill was born October 17, 1931.
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Together with his wife of 39 years, Claudia, he devoted his life to helping troubled teens in our community. As a special services director for Juvenile Court, he developed many programs. He had group homes and worked with those in foster care. They totaled over 400 children in their homes, many of whom remained a permanent part of his family. He was extremely proud of this very large family. He was an avid bowler with a high average of 210; and lets not forget his roses that he nurtured like his children. Wilford "Bill" John Keener died September 4, 2005, of pneumonia at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Survived By: His wife, Claudia Keener; his children: Bill D. Keener, Danny Keener, Dennis Keener, John Keener, David Lemmon, Glen Cowdell, Rick Cowdell, Lorna Robertson, Joy Beers, Deborah Neff, Claudia Hunter, Dawn Merritt; over 60 grandchildren; and many many great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his brother, Ted; and daughter, Crystal Salaz.
Services: Private graveside service
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 8 Sep 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Life's Work/Service/Interests: Together with his wife of 39 years, Claudia, he devoted his life to helping troubled teens in our community. As a special services director for Juvenile Court, he developed many programs. He had group homes and worked with those in foster care. They totaled over 400 children in their homes, many of whom remained a permanent part of his family. He was extremely proud of this very large family. He was an avid bowler with a high average of 210; and lets not forget his roses that he nurtured like his children. Wilford "Bill" John Keener died September 4, 2005, of pneumonia at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Survived By: His wife, Claudia Keener; his children: Bill D. Keener, Danny Keener, Dennis Keener, John Keener, David Lemmon, Glen Cowdell, Rick Cowdell, Lorna Robertson, Joy Beers, Deborah Neff, Claudia Hunter, Dawn Merritt; over 60 grandchildren; and many many great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His parents; his brother, Ted; and daughter, Crystal Salaz.
Services: Private graveside service
Final Rest: Heber City Cemetery
Obituary: © Salt Lake Tribune | 8 Sep 2005
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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