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Bryan W. McKeen

1961 - 2015

Bryan W. McKeen obituary, 1961-2015, Walnut Creek, CA

Bryan McKeen Obituary

Bryan W. McKeen
Nov. 15, 1961 - Oct. 4, 2015
Contra Costa County
Bryan William McKeen passed away at the age of 53 in Walnut Creek, CA. Bryan, son of Robert McKeen (deceased) and Estelle Knowland, was born in Oakland, CA. He is survived by his twins, Kyle and Kelly McKeen (17), their mother Debbie McKeen; his mother, Helen Estelle Knowland; brother, Dr. Robert V. McKeen and sister-in-law, Sue Mckeen, their children and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Bryan was a fifth generation Northern Californian. He was raised in Orinda and attended Miramonte High School where he led his team in the NCS 2A championship at the Oakland Coliseum in 1979.
Bryan attended San Diego State University and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1985. He built a successful career in land development.
His infectious laugh and generous heart will be deeply missed. Services were held on October 17th.


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Published by Inside Bay Area News on Oct. 22, 2015.

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Caroline Wood

October 25, 2015

Our family was very sorry to learn of Bryan's passing. We knew him well when he was at Miramonte. He will be missed.

E. Marie

October 22, 2015

To the Family: May the God of all comfort grant you peace during these difficult times. Ps.83:18.

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