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Shane McKeown Obituary
In loving memory of Shane McKeown, the man, the myth, the legend.
Born in Brookings, S.D., to the late Gordon and Maxine McKeown.
On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, he ended his journey in Washington, at the age of 66.
He had a smile that would light up the room. He was a good man and friend. A lover of reading, gardening, basketball, baseball, traveling, music, and "the Duke". He worked hard and never quit.
Shane is survived by his children, Isaiah (Natlie), Anna (Terry), Meghen and Laurie (Kevin), that he loved with all his heart.
He was the best grandpa to Kadin and Kinley, and was eagerly anticipating the arrival of Zachariah who he called "the twinkle in his eye".
He is also survived by brother, Steve (Joan); and sisters, Beth (Rich), LaVia (Jim), Rebecca (Pete) and Mary (John); as well as his aunt, Thallis; many cousins, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, with whom he cherished every moment.
Service and celebration of life will be planned for summer 2022 in Elkton, S.D.
Forever in our hearts you will be. Love you dad!
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Memories and Condolences
for Shane McKeown
Mark Simon
May 9, 2022
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I am thinking that Shane might have been the friend I had in the late `70s or early `80s that I played baseball with in Veseli Mn.
Michelle Sias
March 11, 2022
So sorry to hear about Shane's passing. We were neighbors for a few years and one winter we were with our young daughter at the Ronald McDonald house fighting cancer. One snowy day when we returned we found Shane shoveling our sidewalks. This kind act always meant alot to me.
Chrissy Brown
March 3, 2022
My deepest sympathies and condolences for Anna and all Shane's family & close friends.
There will be no other like you my friend; save a spot in Heaven for me.
Jean Montoya
December 8, 2021
Sympathy and prayers sorry for your loss. Jesus received another lamb.
Tresa E Weiss
December 5, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was truly a wonderful, sweet, caring man. He was definitely a country boy at heart.
Karen McGee
December 5, 2021
Thinking of all of you at this time. Shane was a very good, gentle, loving man. You are all in my heart and mind
Kim Seybert
December 4, 2021
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Phil and Kim
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