Patricia Keene

We took many trips with International Academy of Trial Judges that her husband Bill started. Pat was always a gracious and fun loving addition to the group on our travels whether you were a newby to the group or an old timer. She will be sorely missed.

Mrs. Keene was my kindergarten teacher at La Marina in Manhattan Beach, CA in 1980-81. It was the last year she taught before she retired. I remember her very well, and I remember her classroom too. She was very kind, loving, spirited, and creative. She had a twinkle in her eye and I felt so happy in her classroom. She had a painting area that I loved (rainbows rainbows rainbows!), and a beautiful tree-like loft for reading or quiet time, and she was a very special person in my life. On the...

The best kindergarten teacher our daughter could have to start off her school experience. Her warmth, caring and creativity made an indelible impression on her. She remembers her with fondness and gratitude to this day.

Pat and family, we are missing Pat, the glue that held us all together. Dennis and I were cleaning up a bit ago and found the Tahoe laundry bag. It was embroidered Tahoe 85. You brought the best out in all of us. We thank you for that. Blessings to you and your wonderful family.

I will always be grateful for kindness of the Mrs. Keene and the Keene Family. I learned many important lessons as a teenager growing up with Andy, we stacked a lot wood together. I have fond memories of their home in Manhattan Beach and the trips to Lake Tahoe and the Colorado River. Your kindness will never forgotten. Bob Witt

I've never forgotten this beautiful & very special woman who was the teacher in 1975 when my son, Jimmy Benning, was in her Kindergarten class at Ladera School and I was a room mother. What a wonderful life she lived--a life to be celebrated by all who knew her. With deepest sympathy to her family.