James Russell Keenan

James Russell Keenan, beloved husband, father, and Grampy, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 28th, 2018. Jim was born on January 12th, 1934 in Sacramento California to Hilfred Palo and William Keenan. The family moved to Rocklin where Jim attended Rocklin Elementary School and Roseville High School.

It was at a Roseville High football game in 1952 that Jim met his wife, Irma Cons. They married on September 29, 1953 and in 1954 the Keenan's were blessed with the birth of twin daughters Lois and Paula. Jim worked as an operating engineer for over 40 years. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed playing men's softball, coaching his daughters' softball teams, being his grandchildren's sports fan, gardening, dancing, hiking, traveling, going to car and plane shows, and working on home improvement projects. Jim was an honorary member of the Golden Seniors Softball Club. He was an active parishioner at his church; he especially enjoyed serving as president of the Cursillo ministry for ten years in the Sacramento area.

Jim and Irma celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past September with many family and friends present in their home of 54 years. Jim will be remembered for his commitment to family, generous spirit, hard work ethic, and devotion to God. We find comfort in our shared faith that Jim is resting in peace with family who preceded him in death: parents William and Hilfred Keenan, sister Barbara Carlson, brothers Bill and Jerry Keenan. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Irma Keenan, treasured daughters Lois Gallivan (Biff) and Paula Lubinsky (Peter), and cherished grandchildren Jillian and Jenner Lubinsky & Molly, Caroline, Brett and Sean Gallivan.

Thank you to the many angels who cared for Jim during the last two years.

Viewing Thurs Jan 10th, 4-8 pm and Vigil Service 6pm Lambert Funeral Home 400 Douglas Blvd Roseville. Eulogy and open sharing will occur at the Vigil Service. Mass of Christian Burial Fri Jan 11th,10 am St Rose of Lima Catholic Church 615 Vine Ave Roseville. A Celebration of Life reception will follow at St. Rose Parish Hall following the burial at Roseville Cemetery. The family invites all who knew and loved Jim to attend the services in his honor. He was a great man who will be tremendously missed. Remembrances may be made to Golden Seniors Softball Club, Att'n: Trudy Smartt 4637 Norris Ave Sacramento 95841