Patrick Dennis Keough

Patrick Dennis Keough passed away Saturday, January 29th, 2011 at the VA hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Pat was born in Dallas, Texas on June 22nd, 1943 and immediately moved to San Antonio, growing up on Ridgemont Avenue in Terrell Hills. He attended Mount Sacred Heart Catholic School and later graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1961. Pat graduated from St. Mary's University in 1967 following youthful experiences with Sigma Nu at the University of Texas in Austin and Schreiner in Kerrville. Pat was drafted into the U.S. Army in January 1968 and spent the next three years serving in Heidelberg, Germany with Army Intelligence. After being discharged, Pat moved back to San Antonio working in real estate as an agent, property manager, developer, and renovator. He was well known for his historic home renovations in the King William neighborhood and throughout Texas, including the artistic, painstaking renovation of the Hoopes' House Bed & Breakfast in Rockport, Texas. Following his time in Rockport, Pat moved back to San Antonio as the owner-operator of Texas Mattress Co. He spent the last five years of his life in a Mason, Texas living in the historic house he helped renovate.

Pat lived life to the fullest. He loved to cook, constantly tinkering and perfecting his South Texas recipes for all to enjoy. He was a legendary story-teller, recounting the deeds and misdeeds of himself and his friends throughout the back-roads of Texas. Pat's favorite destination was West Texas including Fort Davis and Big Bend. Highway 90 road trips often included a stop at Crosby's in Ciudad Acuna. Pat has given much more to this world than he has taken, and will be missed dearly by all his friends and family. Pat's friendly demeanor and sharp wit could make anyone, anywhere, at anytime, feel at ease. His sudden illness and unexpected passing reminds all of us that life's journey should be embraced. St. Peter, I hope you are ready!

Pat Keough is preceded by his parents Laurence L. Keough, Sr. & Lillian Fitzpatrick Keough, and his brother Laurence L. Keough, Jr. Larry. He is survived by his loving companion Sabin Muir Nelson, his nephew Laurence L. Keough III Le, his niece Brigid Keough Greenberg, and his grand-nephews and niece Josh, Zack, Ryan and Raegan.

WAKE AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

THURSDAY

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

7:30 P.M.

PORTER LORING CHAPEL

MASS

FRIDAY

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

8:15 A.M.

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

223 E. SUMMIT

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas. www.cstx.wish.org . Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.