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Daniel Keep Obituary

Daniel E. Keep CANFIELD, Ohio - Retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel E. "Dan" Keep, 56, passed away Sept. 25, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He is survived by his wife, the former Cheryl A. Kane, whom he married July 3, 1976; a daughter, Lacy M. Keep of Canfield; a son, Adam W. (Jessica) Keep of Savannah, Ga.; three sisters, Mary Lou (Fred) Michels of Wasilla, Ark., Roberta L. Keep of Ellsworth, Maine and Dorothy M. (Richard) Fowler of Chesapeake; a twin brother, David E. (Brenda) Keep of Ellsworth; three grandchildren, Ashley L. Keep, Collin B. Keep and Gavin A. Keep. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Reginald A. Kane of Ellsworth; and a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews. A celebration service of his life will be held Oct. 22 at 4 p.m. at the Princess Anne Plaza Baptist Church in Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 23297 Commerce Park Road, Beachwood, OH 44122 or your local chapter. Northside Medical Center is holding a benefit dinner Nov. 6 for the Keep family and any donations to such may be made payable to Patricia Bokesch or Terrence Lesko and mailed to Northside Medical Center, Attn: Facilities Engineering (Plant Ops), 500 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44501.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 13, 2011.

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Dotty Fowler

October 26, 2011

I will miss my brother more than anyone knows. He was a great friend to me, was always there when I needed to talk and always willing to share the latest jokes. He will never be forgotten. He loved his family so much. They will carry on and find comfort in knowing how much he love each and everyone of them.Forever in our hearts. Love is forever. Love you,Dotty

Brenda Neister

October 26, 2011

Dan, even though I didn't really see that much of you, I know you were loved by everyone. You will be missed.

Shelly Van Camp

October 25, 2011

Cheryl and Family: I don't know where to begin or what to say. Daniel and you were my classmates and friends. Daniel will be missed by so many people. He was a good husband, father, and friend to so many. I rememeber laughing and having so many good times with the both you. I pray you will find peace and please know we will never forget Dan. Love, Shelly

October 25, 2011

Always in my heart and mind. You were the love of my life. I can't imagine what it is going to be like without you. God gained a wonderful man and I will always treasure my memories of our 35 years together! Love and miss you, Babe!
Whole Bunches and even more!
Cheryl

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