Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Jul 13, 1948 – Sep 4, 2021 (Age 73)
On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Linda Dannan (nee Keeling), loving and devoted mother of four children, and three grandchildren, passed away at the age of 73. Linda always brought a big smile everywhere she went. All of her life, everyone that knew Linda only thought of her as a truly kind-hearted, sweet and wonderful person with a gentle soul.
Linda was born on July 13, 1948 in Charles City, Iowa, to Ercyl and Ruth Keeling. A registered nurse for almost 40 years, she devoted her life to caring for others and selflessly putting her family first above all things.
Although born and raised in Iowa, she was a California girl at heart, moving there right after her graduation from Charles City Community High School in 1966. Pursuing a career to help others, she graduated with her Associate Degree of Nursing in 1976 at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, California. An embodiment of her true altruistic nature, she earned her Teacher’s Certificate from the state of Missouri in 1996 to instruct the next generation of nurses.
A devoted Catholic, she instilled her faith of compassion and benevolence onto others with a special affinity to animals. She treasured meeting new people, and traveling especially anywhere with a beach. Linda loved to cook, spending time with her family gathered around the table to share a drink over banter, and a witty retort always at hand. An avid listener of classic oldies and Motown, she enjoyed outdoor concerts and dancing whenever there was music on. Possessing an eye for antique furniture and with a talent for decorating, she could transform any space into a catalog worthy setting.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, Ercyl, her mother, Ruth, and her older sister, Denise Bates. She is survived by her two brothers, David Keeling, Mark Keeling, four children, Ryan (Sara) Dannan, Elizabeth Dannan, Bridget (Shaun) Murphy, and Benjamin (Stephanie) Dannan, and three grandsons, Andrew, Alexander, and William Dannan.
Service: A funeral service will be held on Friday September 10, 2021 at Schrader Funeral Home in Ballwin, Missouri (14960 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011) at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Walk to End Alzheimer’s, in honor of Linda Dannan:
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Linda, you were a devoted mother and a creative cook.
Thank you for the love you shared during your life on earth, and for introducing me to the most important person in my life, my wife Barbara.
May you bask in the love of God forever, feeling the security and warmth of His embrace.
Tony
Tony Dannan
September 10, 2021 | Ellensburg, WA | Family
Dear Dannans, your Mom is getting a “job well done” at the Pearly Gates. We were the Dannans first neighbors in Manchester. Linda was a ball of fire making that house a home. And being a good friend.
Kathy Moore
September 09, 2021 | Manchester, MO | Friend
When the Dannans moved to St. Louis from Iowa, they moved into a new house just like ours. We were some of the first residents in this new development. The minute the moving van pulled up she had her family organized to move the furniture in and invited our family to help when we went to welcome them! It was a party!No time to lose as she went about organizing the house and the children.It seemed no chore was too big for her. They went around mostly house less neighborhoods to collect huge...
Kathy Moore
September 09, 2021 | Manchester | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your mom today and always.
I always had a great time talking to Linda about all of her adventures. We had many great conversations!!
She will certainly be missed by all. Hugs from the Ward family
Ingrid Ward
September 09, 2021 | Lake St Louis, MO
I had the joy of being one of Linda's caregivers while she was still in her own home.
She was a delight! And so was her little dog,Mia !
I was always so impressed with her sense of humor and her sense of self awareness about her condition, and how easy it it was for her to access and share her feelings with me.
Though I was her caregiver, she loved to massage my shoulders ,
She had a wonderful, healing touch in her hands!!!
She was always busy!
We folded...
Lisbeth Lang
September 08, 2021 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
