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Joseph Keenan Obituary
Following his military service, Joe lived in Alaska for many years, loving life as a commercial fisherman, hunter and guide, and married Betty Murdoch. After she passed, he traveled to California, where he met and married Grace Eckmark. They moved to Finland, Minnesota, built a cabin in the woods and enjoyed five years there, then moved to St. Augustine Beach in 1987 and attended St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Joe was a life member of the VFW, DAV, 82nd Airborne Division Association and 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment Association. He was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal in 2015.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; two sons, David Murdoch of Boise, Idaho, and Robert Eckmark, of St. Augustine, their children and grandchildren; and one daughter, Colleen Eckmark, of Nashville, Tennessee. The Keenan family would like to extend a special thank you for the excellent care provided by Haven Hospice.
Memorial services will be held at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on April 6, 2016. Following the memorial service, inurnment will take place at Jacksonville National Cemetery with military honors.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Keenan
6 Entries
Grace
March 27, 2017
Happy Birthday Joe. I remember the last one with sadness and miss you so very much. Thank you for our wonderful 35 years together. One day I will join you in heaven. God bless and love forever, Grace
dick & jane fink
April 8, 2016
RIP and thank you for your service.you were our friend.
April 7, 2016
With my deepest sympathies and love.
Ruth Patruno
Grace Keenan
April 2, 2016
Until We Meet Again
Those special memories of you will always bring a smile
if only I could have you back for just a little while.
Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do,
you always meant so very much and always will do too.
The fact that you're no longer here will always cause me pain,
but you're forever in my heart until we meet again.
No flowers please. Please consider St Anastasia Catholic Church building fund if you wish to make a donation. That would please Joe.
Rick Hildreth
April 1, 2016
It is with heavy heart that I, once again, offer sincere condolences to the family of yet another American Hero.
May the memories of your Hero carry you through the days and years to come.
Rest in Peace.
Airborne All The Way.
Jane Willoughby Willoughby
April 1, 2016
Grace,
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed seeing you and Joe around Church and Dine with Nine for many years. You evidently had a wonderful and colorful life. Good for you and God Bless You both. I will keep you in my prayers.
Remember all the good times.
I extend my heart felt sympathy,
Jane Willoughby
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