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Joel Keen Obituary
Joel R. Keen, 69, Center Valley, previously of Havertown, died Monday, November 1, in Lehigh Valley Inpatient Hospice. He was the husband of Mara Jean (Maebius) Keen. They celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary last December. Born in Havertown, he was the son of Stella (Kappy) Keen of Havertown and the late Joel R. Keen. He graduated from Haverford High School in 1959 and Penn State in 1963, as well as receiving his MBA in 1969. He served with the U.S. Air Force attaining rank of Captain in S.A.C. 1963-1968. He was a Supervisor in the accounts payable department at PP & L for 26 years before retiring in 1996. Previously he had also worked at Southern Lehigh Public Library and the Center Valley Club. He was an active member at Locust Valley Chapel where he served as Treasurer. He was a member of Southern Lehigh Little League where he was coach and umpire. He served as treasurer and vice president for Hopewell PTA. Survivors: with his wife and mother; son, Brian and wife, Noel, of Chambersburg; daughter, Karen Klutinoty and husband, Sean, of Center Valley; grandchildren, Sydney, Logan, Joel, Clint, Colt; brothers, Lawrence, of Gainsville, FL and Richard, of Coal Creek Canyon, CO. He was predeceased by sister, Nancy Hansen. Services: Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, November 7 in the Locust Valley Chapel, 5936 Locust Valley Rd., Coopersburg. Call 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, November 6 and 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, November 7 in the church. Interment will take place 10 a.m. Monday, November 8 in Woodland Cemetery, Coopersburg. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown is handling arrangements. www.janauglefcs.com. Contributions: Memorial contributions may be made to the church and the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714
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Wendy Krisher
November 9, 2010
I never knew Joel personally, but I was a classmate of his at Haverford High School
I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to his family. Not having known him is my loss. God bless you and keep you all.
Kathie and Tom Parsons
November 8, 2010
Joel was such a nice sweet guy and I enjoyed working with him at the library. Although his life was shorter then we would have wished, it was a FULL, well-lived life. May the memories bring your families comfort.
Judy Petrick
November 6, 2010
It was a pleasure to know Joel and his love of his family and friends. He always enjoyed the mission trips.
Mauro Lanzisera
November 6, 2010
It was a genuine honor and pleasure to know Joel. He was always ready and willing to lend a hand in helping others and performing any work needed at the Chapel. He was a true friend and I am blessed to have known him.
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Ted Durbin
November 4, 2010
Because of distance, I never got to really know Joel. But he gave me one of the finest young men I have ever known as a Son in Law. That speaks volumes.
Our prayers are with the family.
Linda Spicer
November 4, 2010
Psalm 116:14-16 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
14I will keep my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.
15Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his faithful ones.
16O Lord, I am indeed your servant.
I am your servant, the son of your female servant. You have freed me from my chains
To Mara, Karen, and each of your family members,
Joel embraced the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was faithful to Him. May the peace and comfort of the Lord surround you and comfort you in your time of sorrow at the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Only time can ease the pain of your loss. Take the time to recall some of the wonderful memories you have of Joel.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Linda Spicer
Joanne & Bob Schubach
November 4, 2010
Karen and family,
You have our deepest heartfelt sympathy. Joel was a wonderful man who loved God and his family. May he rest in peace forever with our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul and Lois Woloszyk
November 4, 2010
We are so thankful at this time for your family that is with you and for the Holy Spirit who will comfort you and give you grace. We send our love and will continue in prayer for all of you.
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