Vincent Russell Keeton, 61, passed away January 14, 2009 in Phoenix after a year long battle with cancer. A Phoenix native, Vince was born September 7, 1947 to Neb and Nelwyn Keeton. He graduated from Arcadia High School and Texas Christian University. He returned to Phoenix and joined the family business, Neb’s Markets. In l971, Vince married Sandy Downum and together they had three children. Vince enjoyed traveling throughout the Southwest, watching ASU games and coaching his sons and their friends in baseball and soccer but he was most happy when he was with his family. He brought such love and laughter to them and taught them wonderful things about life which will always be remembered. Survivors include his sons, Blue and March; daughter, Chais Dan Ondeck and grandchildren Thomas and Keeton; mother, Nelwyn; brother, Neb; and Sandy. He was preceded in death by his father. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Keeton Memorial Pipe Organ Fund at the church.
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