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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Philip L
Keen
April 20, 1931 – April 7, 2021
Philip L. Keen, 89, of Lake Placid went home to be with is Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his residence surround by his loving family. Philip was born on April 20, 1931 in Washing, DC. He is predeceased by his parents LeRoy Anthony Keen and Catherine Rose Reith, brother LeRoy Anthony and sister Vivian Rose Keen. Philip is survived by his loving wife Charlotte, daughter; Brenda Keen, son; Robert Keen, grandchildren; Ashley and Michael. Also leaving nieces Stefanie Keen, Barbara Keen and Constance Bowman and nephew Thomas McDonald. While a member of the USAF he spent a number of extended tours of duty in Iceland, the Belgian Congo and Vietnam. Some of his duty stations included Lowry AFB Denver where he met Charlotte (also serving in the USAF), Parks AFB San Francisco Bay area, Ruislip AFB London, the Pentagon, Pope AFB Fayetteville, USAF HQ Europe Wiesbaden, Germany. He served as a Scoutmaster in North Carolina and Germany, very proud of the boys in his troops who became Eagle Scouts. After retirement to Lake Placid he and his wife Charlotte finally found the time (and space) to indulge in their love of Christmas. He was known for decorating their home from rooftop to curbside, at one time having 17 Christmas trees. These were shown off at their annual open house hosting so many people that at one time they were held over two days. Lately he had been gifting family and friends with Santas, Angels and Nutcrackers from their cherished collection. Sociable and gregarious he loved meeting his buddies for morning coffee at the local McDonald's in Lake Placid and was saddened that this could no longer be possible. A service to celebrate Philip's life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Church of The Nazarene 512 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid with Pastor Tim Taylor officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard and the VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard. Burial will take place at the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL.
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