Kenneth Frederick Keate

Kenneth F. Keate 1919 ~ 2003  Kenneth Frederick Keate passed away October 6, 2003 from natural causes.Born in Salt Lake City, August 3, 1919 to Warren H. and Helen M. Keate. Attended University of Utah and Utah State College. Married Phyllis Atwood, July 23, 1941. After 53 years of marriage, she passed away September 18, 1994. Married Thelma Ackerson, August 29, 1996. He was called into service in March 1942. He advanced from Private to Captain of Infantry. Served with the 66th Infantry Division under General Patton in France, Belgium and Germany. Released in 1946 and was called back to service after four years and served in combat in Korea as Company Commander 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Combat the latter part of 1950, 1951 and Spring of 1952. Of his many decorations, he was most proud of his Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in Europe, the Combat Infantry Badge for more than 30 days in combat in Europe and the Double Combat Infantry Badge for over 30 days combat in Korea.  In civilian life, he was a successful painting contractor until his retirement in 1997. He is survived by his dear wife Thelma; five children, Barry (Nancy), Salt Lake City; K. Brent (Terrie), Denver, CO; Debra Turner (Steve), Salt Lake City; Toni Norton (Bryan), Portland, OR; and Wendy Chieffo (Mike), Irvine, CA; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also survived by two step-sons, Larry (Kathy) Ackerson, Los Angeles, CA; and Bruce (Janet) Ackerson, Salt Lake City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S., where family and friends may visit Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Utah Food Bank, 1025 S. 700 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104-9947.