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Corliss Keehn Obituary
Corliss "Corky" Keehn, 79, passed away in Santa Cruz Saturday, April 26, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hilda Keehn of Aptos, daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Ed Rhodas of San Diego, son, Carl Keehn of Sydney, Australia, and daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Clay Benson of Aromas and Janet and Greg Del Mar of Scotts Valley. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren and Ross Keehn, Jennifer and Scott Benson, and Zachary and Nicholas Del Mar, and by his sister, Corolyn of Sun City, AZ.
He grew up in Michigan and after graduating from Evart High School, served in the U.S.Navy for 4 years during the Korean War. Later he came to California where he met and married Hilda Streiff in 1952. He went to work for PG&E in Bakersfield and later transferred to Moss Landing in 1965. He retired as Supervisor of Operations in 1988.
Corky was a member SIRS, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Joseph's Church, where he served as a eucharistic minister and choir member. He was a member of River Rigz and loved camping. Corky also loved golfing and decorating cakes. He was a great husband, dad and grandpa.
Vigil services will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at St. Joseph's Church, 435 Monterey Avenue, Capitola at 6:30 P.M. A Mass to celebrate Corky's life will be on Thursday, May 1 at 10:00 A.M. and a reception will follow at the church. Santa Cruz Memorial in charge of arrangements.
Contributions preferred to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
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Lorrie Devine
April 30, 2008
Dear Carl, Hilda, Cathy, Judy & Janet:
You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy. I loved Corky dearly and have very, very fond memories of him, your family and playing cards as Corky's partner. I wish we could have remained closer throughout the years. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
With love,
Lorrie
Carrie Zachmeier
April 30, 2008
Janet and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you have a very special guardian angel watching over all of you.
The Zachmeier Family
Linda Knodel
April 30, 2008
Dear Hilda,
Many years have passed since I have seen you and Corky. The last time was over 30 years ago when you paid Ron and I a visit to Washington State.
How I fondly remember what a wonderful man you were married to for so many years! He had a wonderful sense of humor and a gentle and kind spirit. I can imagine that he will be so missed by everyone.
May God bless you and your family as you work one day at a time through your loss of Corky.
With our love and prayers,
Ron and Linda Knodel
Terry Crovo
April 30, 2008
Hilda, Corky will be truly missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing him, Aptos Pines will dearly miss him.
Franklyn Lopes
April 30, 2008
Hilda and Family: We will miss Corky so much, We know he is up there singing to God right now. May he rest in peace in God's hands.
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