Obituary of William F. McKeen

William F. McKeen, 76, of LaFayette, New York, died Thursday, March 10, 2005 at Community General Hospital, Onondaga Hill, New York. William was born August 16, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, the son of William Charles and Agnes (Reilly) McKeen. He was a life resident of Central New York. He graduated from Onondaga Valley Academy in 1946 and from LeMoyne College in 1952. He was honored as a "Golden Dolphin" in 2002. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Bill retired from General Electric in 1988, after 32 years of service as a Quality Control Engineer in the Heavy Military Division. He was a communicant of St. James Church in Syracuse and had also been a Knight of Columbus. He was an avid golfer, and had been a charter member of the Nedrow Golf League for 53 years. He was a member of the Friday Morning Men's Senior League at Orchard Vali and a member of the G.E. Employees League at Camillus Country Club for several years. Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara Sayles McKeen; two sons and daughter-in-law, William M. "Bill" McKeen of Mattydale, New York and Michael J. and Shelly McKeen of Syracuse, New York; daughter and son-on-law, Kathleen and Jon Whipple of Chittenango, New York; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Ellen of Fredericksburg, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Richard Likon of Orlando, Florida; granddaughters, Meghan McKeen, Sarah and Lauren Whipple; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Shirley McKeen. Services: Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 11:00 a.m. in St. James Church 4845 S. Salina Street, Syracuse where a Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated. Burial: Onondaga Valley Cemetery, 2500 Valley Drive, Syracuse, New York. Calling Hours: Monday, March 14, 2005, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Contributions: Francis House, 108 Michaels Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13208 or St. James School, 4837 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York 13205.