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▰ Dorothy E Keeler

Died June 16, … More Information
Dorothy E Keeler, of Saratoga, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 16, 2000. Dorothy was 89.
Obituary published: June 17, 2000 in "San Jose M-N"

▰ Dorothy J Keeler

Died May 19, … More Information
Dorothy J Keeler, born June 23, 1938 passed from this life on May 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California. Dorothy was 80.

▰ Dorothy J Keeler

Died May 19, … More Information
Dorothy J Keeler, born June 23, 1938 passed away peacefully May 19, 2019 in North Hollywood, California. Dorothy was 80.

▰ Dora (Todd) Keeler

Died August 18, … More Information
Dora (Todd) Keeler, age 105 of California, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 18, 2018.
Obituary published: August 19, 2018 in "OCR"

▰ Dora Todd Keeler

Died August 03, … More Information
Dora Todd Keeler, born November 16, 1912 went into the presence of the Lord on August 3, 2018 in Santa Ana, California. Dora was 105.

▰ Donald Edward Keeler

Died March 09, … More Information
Donald Edward Keeler, age 76 of California, born in Seattle, Washington, entered into eternal rest March 9, 2013.
Obituary published: March 10, 2013 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Donald Edward Keeler

Died March 04, … More Information
Donald Edward Keeler, of Sacramento, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 4, 2013. Donald was 76.
Obituary published: March 05, 2013 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Don Keeler

Died January 02, … More Information
Don Keeler, age 82 of California, born in Takoma Park, Maryland, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 2, 2005.
Obituary published: January 03, 2005 in "Mt Vernon News (OH)"

▰ David "Dave" Keeler

Died June 01, … More Information
David "Dave" Keeler, age 87 of California, passed from this world into the next June 1, 2013.
Obituary published: June 02, 2013 in "San Diego U-T"

▰ Clara Lucy Keeler

Died November 26, … More Information
Clara Lucy Keeler, born June 24, 1872 went into the presence of the Lord on November 26, 1955 in Whittier, California. CLARA was 83.

▰ Chester William Keeler

Died May 28, … More Information
Chester William Keeler, born September 14, 1943 died on May 28, 2015 in Ventura, California. Chester was 71. Tags: #Rubicon #Other #Cities #Rubicons #Keeler #York #Off- #Francisco #National #Steve #Picasso #Lapin #Classic #Learned #Tony #Oregon #Festival #Noble #Troilus #Cressida #Roof #Taming #Shrew #Wilderness #Virginia #Cleveland #Walnut #Theatre #Kansas #Missouri #Milwaukee #Repertory #Topeka #Chester #Malvena #Hayward #California #Amber #Eagle #Dramatic #Edgar #King #Vietnam #Captain #Intelligence #Special #Bill #Santa #Woodrow #Fellow #Meyerhold #Brothers #Abbey #Irish #University #Bowling #State #Southern #American #Dramaturg #Juilliard #Royal #Canada #George #Shaws #Devils #Paul #Ventura #Karyl #Burns #Diana #Timothy #Angeles #James #Bills #Street #Main #Laurel #Stephanie #William #Artistic #Alyson #Mayr #Loma #Road
Obituary: Actor, director and dramaturg, Chester William (Bill) Keeler, Jr. died on May 28, 2015 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura, California. He had a heart attack on May 26, 2015 in his car in front of Rubicon Theatre, where he was attending the first preview of the companys production of Other Desert Cities. Bill had been Rubicons dramaturg for more than 15 years. He was rushed to the hospital and passed away the following morning from further complications.

Bill Keeler was a highly respected New York and regional theatre artist, whose illustrious career spanned more than 50 years. He appeared in the Off-Broadway, San Francisco and National Tour companies of Steve Martins Picasso at the Lapin Agile; and in productions with the Classic Stage in New York (Candide and The Learned Ladies). Bill spent five seasons with the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), appearing in more than 20 roles in a wide variety of productions, including Two Noble Kinsman, Troilus & Cressida, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Taming of the Shrew and Ah Wilderness!. He spent much of the 80s and 90s working at many of the countrys finest regional theatres, including Virginia Stage, The Cleveland Playhouse, Walnut Street Theatre, Kansas City Rep (then Missouri Rep), Milwaukee Rep, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, Rubicon Theatre and others.

Bill Keeler was born in Topeka, Kansas, the only child of Chester William Keeler, Sr., and Malvena Rinehart Keeler. Bill spent most of his childhood in Hayward, California, where he attended public school. He was raised and cherished by his parents until his fathers early death (also of a heart attack), as well as his grandparents (Sylvia and R. Van Amber) and, at various times, his fathers five aunts.

He was an active and imaginative child and a brilliant and accomplished student. He was an Eagle Scout, an R.O.T.C. candidate, the editor of his high school newspaper, and participated in his high school theatre and dance programs.

Bill received his undergraduate degree from U.C. Berkeley in 1966 in Dramatic Literature, and had already performed in 16 plays prior to graduation (including playing Edgar in King Lear at California Shakespeare Festival.)

He intended to pursue a professional acting career after his return from Vietnam, but his plans were cut short when his truck hit a mine field and shell fragments were lodged on his speech center, causing him to stutter. (Bill was a Captain in U.S. Army Intelligence and a member of Special Services.)

When he returned from service, Bill instead channeled his passion for theatre into his education and a teaching career.

Bill received his M.A. and Ph.D. from U.C., Santa Barbara, where he was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. His masters thesis was on Meyerhold, and his doctoral work was on the Brothers Fay and the Abbey Theatre. (Throughout the rest of his life, Bill was considered a leading scholar on Irish theatre.) He taught at U.C.S.B., at the University of Kansas, at Bowling Green State University, and was a part-time teacher and lecturer at Southern Oregon University.

While at the University of Kansas, through the miracle of electromagnetic surgery, the shell fragments were moved and Bill was able to return to acting. He briefly attended American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco where the conservatory staff immediately recognized his talents and recommended him to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. His career eventually took him to many major regional theatres and to New York, where he appeared onstage and in commercials, television and film.

In addition to his work as an actor, Bill served as Dramaturg for more than 40 productions at Rubicon Theatre. Other dramaturgical credits include Juilliard and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre in Canada. He also directed productions, including George Bernard Shaws The Devils Disciple and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (with longtime friend and associate Paul Provenza), both at Rubicon.

Bill was living in Ventura, California and working with Rubicon Theatre at the time of his death. He was he heart and conscience of the art, according to Rubicon co-founder Karyl Lynn Burns. Bill was 71-years-old.

Bill loved animals, and was preceded in death by his most recent cat, whom he dearly missed. He has no known living relatives, but leaves behind an adoring and grieving family consisting of Diana and Timothy Smith of Ventura, Paul Provenza of Los Angeles, Karyl Lynn Burns and James ONeil of Ventura; and an extended family of friends, colleagues, former students, mentees and waitpersons at 24-hour restaurants in Ventura and New York.

The public is invited to remember and honor Bills life and work at a celebration on , 19, 2015, 4:00 p.m., at Rubicon Theatre , 1006 E. Main Street (the corner of Main and Laurel in Ventura). A light supper will be served in the reception room after the service. Those who wish to speak or send letters or thoughts about Bill should contact Stephanie Coltrin at (805) 667-2912, ext. 225. To R.S.V.P., please call (805) 667-2900.

Donations may be made in Bills honor to Rubicon Theatre for the William Keeler Artistic Fund, which will be dedicated to deepening the companys artistic work through increased rehearsal time and research. Contributions may be sent to RTC at 1006 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001, or by contacting Alyson Melling at (805) 667-2912, ext. 237.

are under the direction of the Ted Mayr , 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.

▰ Chester William Keeler Jr

Died May 28, … More Information
Chester William Keeler Jr , born September 14, 1943 entered eternal life May 28, 2015 in Ventura, California. Chester was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Terrence Sherman

▰ Cherie Lynn Keeler

Died July 20, … More Information
Cherie Lynn Keeler, 57, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2005 in Reno, California.
Obituary published: July 21, 2005 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Charles L Keeler

Died June 18, … More Information
Charles L Keeler, age 90 of California, entered eternal life June 18, 2002.
Obituary published: June 19, 2002 in "SO BAY D-B"

▰ Charles D Keeler

Died May 28, … More Information
Charles D Keeler, born January 12, 1917 departed this life Sunday May 28, 2001 in Whittier, California. Charles was 84.

▰ Carl Jr Keeler

Died July 27, … More Information
Carl Jr Keeler, of California, born in Oklahoma, went into the presence of the Lord on July 27, 2006. Carl was 84.
Obituary published: July 28, 2006 in "Calaveras E"

▰ Carl Jr Keeler

Died July 25, … More Information
Carl Jr Keeler, of California, born in Drumright, Oklahoma, went into the presence of the Lord on July 25, 2006. Carl was 84.
Obituary published: July 26, 2006 in "Union Dem"

▰ Carl Jr Keeler

Died July 29, … More Information
Carl Jr Keeler, of California, born in Drumright, Oklahoma, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Carl July 29, 2006. Carl was 84.
Obituary published: July 30, 2006 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Bradley Keeler

Died November 18, … More Information
Bradley Keeler, age 46 of Lake Elsinore, California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he November 18, 2006.
Obituary published: November 19, 2006 in "PE"

▰ Bobby Joe Keeler

Died April 17, … More Information
Bobby Joe Keeler, age 51 of Covina, California, entered eternal life April 17, 2001.
Obituary published: April 18, 2001 in "NC Times"

▰ Bernice Catherine Keeler

Died December 07, … More Information
Bernice Catherine Keeler, born October 25, 1927 passed away peacefully December 7, 2017 in Sacramento, California. Bernice was 90.

▰ Bartley Lafayette Keeler

Died May 23, … More Information
Bartley Lafayette Keeler, of California, born in Mcclain Co, Oklahoma, went into the presence of the Lord on May 23, 2000. Bartley was 88.
Obituary published: May 24, 2000 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Barbara Doris Keeler

Died June 09, … More Information
Barbara Doris Keeler, age 88 of Oakdale, California, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home June 9, 2015.
Obituary published: June 10, 2015 in "Modesto Bee"

▰ Ayleen Alice Keeler

Died February 23, … More Information
Ayleen Alice Keeler, 91, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 1998 in Big Pine, California.
Obituary published: February 24, 1998 in "Los Angeles T"

▰ Arthur Edwin Keeler

Died September 24, … More Information
Arthur Edwin Keeler, born July 29, 1933 died on September 24, 2010 in Antioch, California. Arthur was 77.

▰ Antoinette Margaret [Stimmel] Keeler

Died October 06, … More Information
Antoinette Margaret [Stimmel] Keeler, age 98 of Del Mar, California, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 6, 2001.
Obituary published: October 07, 2001 in "NC Times"

▰ Anna J Keeler

Died November 05, … More Information
Anna J Keeler, born July 11, 1912 entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 5, 1975 in Whittier, California. ANNA was 63.

▰ Alvin Cecil Keeler

Died December 29, … More Information
Alvin Cecil Keeler, born November 20, 1929 went to be with his Lord and Savior December 29, 2016 in Fresno, California. Alvin was 87.

▰ Alfred John Keeler

Died September 03, … More Information
Alfred John Keeler, born February 12, 1935 entered eternal life September 3, 1962 in Whittier, California. Alfred was 27.

▰ Alfred James Keeler

Died July 12, … More Information
Alfred James Keeler, born December 15, 1901 died July 12, 1950 in Whittier, California. Alfred was 48.

▰ Rosalie Keelen

Died November 01, … More Information
Rosalie Keelen, born May 22, 1919 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her November 1, 2015 in Van Nuys, California. Rosalie was 96.

▰ Margared Keelen

Died January 20, … More Information
Margared Keelen, born June 18, 1922 went into the presence of the Lord on January 20, 2013 in San Rafael, California. Margared was 90.

▰ Harold A Jr Keelen

Died August 14, … More Information
Harold A Jr Keelen, of Fall River Mills, California, entered Heaven's gates on August 14, 2000. Harold was 78.
Obituary published: August 15, 2000 in "Redding R-S"

▰ Edith May (Rodrigues) Keelen

Died October 17, … More Information
Edith May (Rodrigues) Keelen, age 94 of Napa, California, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 17, 2017.
Obituary published: October 18, 2017 in "Napa R"

▰ Thomas H Keele

Died June 13, … More Information
Thomas H Keele, born March 11, 1878 entered into eternal rest June 13, 1943 in Whittier, California. THOMAS was 65.

▰ Thomas Henry Keele

Died October 30, … More Information
Thomas Henry Keele, born May 21, 1905 entered eternal life October 30, 1976 in Whittier, California. THOMAS was 71.

▰ Sammie Keele

Died March 29, … More Information
Sammie Keele, of California, went into the presence of the Lord on March 29, 2006. Sammie was 87.
Obituary published: March 30, 2006 in "Contra Costa"

▰ Ruby L Keele

Died April 12, … More Information
Ruby L Keele, age 84 of California, gained her wings on April 12, 2001.
Obituary published: April 13, 2001 in "Stockton Record"

▰ Ralph B Keele

Died February 01, … More Information
Ralph B Keele, of California, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master February 1, 2010. Ralph was 91.
Obituary published: February 02, 2010 in "San Mateo T"

▰ Ralph B Keele

Died February 01, … More Information
Ralph B Keele, age 91 of California, born in Utah, went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2010.
Obituary published: February 02, 2010 in "Oakland Tribune"

▰ Orval Keele

Died May 25, … More Information
Orval Keele, born April 10, 1905 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home May 25, 1964 in Whittier, California. ORVAL was 59.

▰ Mildred F (Gregory) Keele

Died May 04, … More Information
Mildred F (Gregory) Keele, age 90 of California, born in Wayne Co, Illinois, passed from this life on May 4, 2001.
Obituary published: May 05, 2001 in "Register-News (IL)"

▰ Mary Peterson (Mackish) Keele

Died June 04, … More Information
Mary Peterson (Mackish) Keele left this earth on June 4, 2000 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Roseville, California.
Obituary published: June 05, 2000 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Mary Peterson (Mackish) Keele

Died June 02, … More Information
Mary Peterson (Mackish) Keele went into the presence of the Lord on June 2, 2000 in Roseville, California.
Obituary published: June 03, 2000 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Lloyd E Keele

Died June 20, … More Information
Lloyd E Keele, 90, of California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 20, 2006.
Obituary published: June 21, 2006 in "Roseville P-T"

▰ Lloyd Keele

Died May 01, … More Information
Lloyd Keele, born September 4, 1922 entered into eternal rest May 1, 2015 in Victorville, California. Lloyd was 92. Tags: #Excavating #Lloyd #Beverly #Steven #Joyce #Denise #Curtis #Bryan #Desert
Obituary: Lloyd Keele a resident of Victorville for over 35 years was called home by the Lord on May 1, 2015. He was born on 4, 1922 in Missouri, to his parents Clarence and Birdie. Lloyd worked as an Excavating Contractor for over 50 years. Lloyd was a caring and compassionate individual that always sought out ways to help those in need.. The thing that brought Lloyd the most joy was the time spent with his family. Family gatherings were always special. He is survived by his wife: Beverly. His son: Steven, and four step-children, Joyce, Denise, Curtis and Bryan. Also left to cherish the memory of their grandfather are his 17 grandchildren: and 15 great- grandchildren. Lloyd will be missed by his family and friends. The services are under the direction of Desert View.




▰ Lloyd Keele

Died May 01, … More Information
Lloyd Keele, born September 4, 1922 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home May 1, 2015 in Victorville, California. Lloyd was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Rich & Jackie Keele, Sue Ann Kennan

▰ Laverna Keele

Died July 03, … More Information
Laverna Keele, of California, born in Redding, Kansas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 3, 2001. Laverna was 84.
Obituary published: July 04, 2001 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Laverna Keele

Died June 30, … More Information
Laverna Keele, of California, born in Redding, Kansas, went into the presence of the Lord on June 30, 2001. Laverna was 84.
Obituary published: July 01, 2001 in "Sacramento Bee"

▰ Joy Blair (Blair) Keele

Died January 15, … More Information
Joy Blair (Blair) Keele, of California, joined the Lord January 15, 2016. Joy was 97.
Obituary published: January 16, 2016 in "San Mateo T"
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