Robert Emmett ‘Bobby’ Keenan, 74, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on June 15, 2018.
Bobby was born on September 21, 1943 in Everett, WA, the son of Donald & Alice Keenan. He was raised and attained his education in Everett.
In November 1962 he enlisted into the U.S. Army and proudly served with the Green Beret’s for two tours of duty in Vietnam.
After his discharge he put himself thru college on the G.I. bill and became a 58 year member of the Washington State Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters working as a Union plumber for Local 26 (formerly Local 265) throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Michele, at the family home; daughter, Kathleen; 2 grandsons, Addisyn and Levi Anderson; step-daughter, Leslie Stafford; step-son, Cleveland Anderson and 2 sisters, Colleen Kain and Maureen Keenan.
A special thank you to Hospice of the Northwest for all their loving care for Bobby.
A Life Celebration service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the American Legion Hall in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Jim Cannon officiating. A potluck fellowship will follow the service.
In the mid 60’s, Dave Thompson, Bob Keenan and I shared a basement apartment in Everett for several years. Our apartment was a weekend gathering spot for acquaintances and friends.
Bob was the friendliest person I’ve ever known. We spent a lot of happy hours at the tavern down on Hewitt Street with Uncle Pat and our friends, too many to name.
Bob was especially proud of his blue Mustang convertible and loved to show it off wherever he went.
He will be missed.
Chris Walters
Marysville