Passed away May 11, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Fred was born to James and Leona Keen in Spokane on October 13, 1938. He graduated from North Central High School in 1956 and then attended night classes at community college. He joined the Air National Guard working with the Marines, Washington State, and the US guard. He primarily worked on flight lines which he loved. He also worked for the R.A. Pearson Co. and for mortgage companies in both Spokane and Anchorage, AK. He moved to the Seattle area where he worked as a project manager-specialty construction with Intermountain Electric until he retired, at which point he returned to Spokane.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ronald, Kenneth, and Thomas Keen; and daughter Susan Rae Keen. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bette Eileen (Hanson) Keen; son Kevin Eric Keen (Barby Quintinskie); and brother Albert (Joyce) Keen.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.