Gordon
Nelson
Keen
JR
Born in Bridgton, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Ancestors 
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Jean A (Ellis) Bachelder
— married
10 Dec 1948 in Maine, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 87
in Lake Havasu City, Mohave, Arizona, United States
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Biography
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 -
Gordon N. Keen “Big Gordon”, 87, passed away Sept. 4, 2014 in Lake Havasu City. He was born Feb. 10, 1927, in Bridgton, Maine, to Gordon and Elva Keen.
Gordon married Jean Ellis in 1948 and together they had three children, Keen. During WWII Gordon served in the military as a Merchant Marine as an oiler. After serving, he worked for Central Maine Power Company until his retirement.
He then traveled the continental US on his motorcycle, choosing to live in Lake Havasu City for the past 30 years, where he was involved with Calvary Baptist Church and Square dancing.
Gordon is survived by his love, wife, of Lake Havasu City; children, eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Burial will be held in Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn, Maine.
Thoughts, memories and condolences can be sent directly to Gordon’s family or through www.lakehavasumortuary.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory, 2225 N. Kiowa Blv
Sources
- Gordon Nelson Keene Jr
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LVWB-QJW
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