Keith Lyle Joens

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Lyle Joens on April 25, 2018 in Ashburn, Virginia after battling a short illness. He was a devout Christian and has gone home to heaven and the glory of God. Keith served 25 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1997 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served in hospital administration and in the medical inspector general office. After his military service, Keith served in many consulting roles before finally retiring full time in 2014. Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Anna, his children and his dog, Sammy. Carrie Joens of Valdosta, Georgia; Chris (Jing) Joens of Fort Worth, Texas, Arthur (Amber) Green of Roanoke, Virginia; Richard (Joanna) Green of Brambleton, Virginia; David (Therese) Green of Ashburn, Virginia; and Daniel (Erin) Green of Purcellville, Virginia. Keith will also be fondly remembered by his father, Lyle Joens of Audubon, Iowa and sister, Kathleen (Frank Whobrey) Carlton of Schereville, Indiana. Keith will also be forever remembered by his 19 grandchildren, extended family and dear friends. Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Donna in March of 2003. A funeral service in memory of Keith will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 at 11am at the National Funeral Home at 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. Burial service will immediately follow in the National Memorial Park Cemetery at the same location.