Donald P Keuth Jr.

Donald P. Keuth Jr, 69, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 26, 2017 after losing his battle with cancer. Don was born in Evanston, IL on January 6, 1948. He graduated from Loyola Academy in Chicago and continued on to receive his Bachelors of Engineering at Marquette University. Don and his wife Jacqueline have been together for over 46 years. He is survived by Jacqueline, their three daughters, Katherine, Jennifer and Allison, his son-in-laws Matthew, Erik and Stephen, his grandchildren Mason (6), Owen(4), Adelynn (2), Eleanor (2), Amelia (2) and Audrey (1), his sister Julie and brothers James, John and Patrick and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Don is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Jeanne Keuth. Don started his career as a civil engineer at HNTB where he worked for over 20 years. He then was given the opportunity to pursue his passion at Phoenix Community Alliance, a downtown advocacy and economic development group. His last position was as president of the Discovery Triangle Development Corp. Don was instrumental in much of the revitalization of downtown Phoenix, a mentor to many and an advocate for countless charities in Phoenix. Don was the loudest person in the room when it came to getting a job done but the quietest person when it came to claiming recognition. Don is known as kind and giving man, one who always had a good story to tell and a connection that could help you out. He made an amazing chocolate chip cookie and his grandchildren will remember helping Papa in the kitchen. In lieu of flowers, Don would appreciate memorial donations to your favorite charity in Phoenix, or to the American Cancer Society. A Visitation will be held from 4-8pm, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Know Road, Ahwatukee, Arizona 85044. There will be a Celebration of Life following the funeral. For more details please see his CaringBridge Site.