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Published by North County Times on Jan. 1, 2012.

Walter Arthur Keen, 91 ESCONDIDO -- Walter was born October 22, 1920 in the County of Middlesex, England, and passed away December 22, 2011. He served in the Royal Marine Commandos during WWII. In 1951, he married his fianc, Joan, and immigrated to Toronto, Canada. They then moved to California and became U.S. citizens. Walter was a masonry contractor. He was the Past President of the Poway Lions Club where he did volunteer work for the blind and the Special Olympics. As a Forester, he helped with many charitable causes. When he retired, Walter volunteered at the Joslyn Senior Center preparing tax returns for seniors. He enjoyed exercising, dancing, and traveling. He is dearly missed by his family and friends. Walter is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, Matthew and Raymond, and Raymond's wife, Marie; and step- grandchildren, Kevin and Courtney. A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 7, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1087 W. Country Club Lane, Escondido. A light lunch will follow after the service. His body was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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January 8, 2012

Barbie Cooper posted to the memorial.

January 2, 2012

Diane Stump posted to the memorial.

January 1, 2012

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Barbie Cooper

January 8, 2012

Dear Joan,Matt,Ray & family
Whilst we have never met - we are distant family and myself and Beris were so delighted to reunite your family with important family documents and so pleased that Walter had the chance to see these -your letter touched my heart yesterday when it arrived. Thinking of you all at this time.

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Diane Stump

January 2, 2012

Dearest Joan, Matt and family,

I was saddened to hear this news. my condolances. Joan, Matt has been a good friend and helped me in the library at Rock Springs so many times. It was after many conversations that I realized Matt Keen was the son of Joan Keen - my friend from the EUSD District office! It is impossible to work with someone and not learn about their family. While I had never met Walter, I have been aware of the health struggles. I know your family shares a strong faith in Christ and I pray that His peace may surround you and give you comfort and hope at this time and in the days to come.

In His Love,
Diane Stump

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