Ivan Keen

Ivan was born January 3, 1930 in Hopewell, KS, and grew up in Hutchinson, KS. He married Laura Massegee Bailey on July 1, 1973. He was a fantastic welder and made several items for Laura. He spent most of his life working in steel fabrication including 17 years at General Steel and retired from NASCO Steel after 17 years as a shop foreman.

After retiring, he started a lawn service. When Laura retired, she joined him. He mowed lawns for 20 years. They had 42 customers before retiring again. His other hobbies were bowling and square dancing. He was a faithful member of the Oak Trail Baptist Church where he was always ready to help where needed. He has been a Trustee of the church for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, a nephew, grandson Chad Bailey and a great granddaughter.

Survivors: wife: Laura Keen, daughter and husband: Janice and Tom Sherwood, daughter and husband: Cheryl and Jim Loudermilk, son: Robert Bailey and wife Debbie, son: Duane Bailey and wife Bonnie, 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, 6 siblings and nieces and nephews.