About Eric Frank Keen
Eric Frank Keen was born on 11-05-1971 passed away on 02-10-2025.
Eric passed peacefully with his children by his side on 02/10/2025. Eric was born in Snyder/Stamford Texas to Shirley Ann Keen and Jerry F Keen.
Eric grew up in Snyder Texas. He loved sports from a young age he played High School football in Stamford.
Eric moved to Arizona, in his early twenties where he went to trade school to become a Journeyman Pipe Fitter. Eric loved his job and being in the local UA469.
In 1998, Eric became a father with his first born son Keanu B Keen with (Carey Keen) and in 2006 his Daughter Aries Ashley-Keen with (Carla Ashley).
Eric had a love of Sports and was the Biggest Dallas Cowboys Fan. He shared that love with his kids. Helping to coach Keanu’s soccer team, then little league football. He was so proud when Keanu played High School football. He enjoyed watching Aries when she also did soccer, going to swim meets, dance recital’s then POM.
In his spare time enjoyed cooking on the grill, and then came the smoker.
He also enjoyed going to all sporting events as well as a love for music and going to concerts.
Eric was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his Children Keanu Keen and Aries Ashley-Keen. Brothers James Wenken of Snyder Texas and Kirt Keen of Comanche Texas.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
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Eric was one of the most open, inviting and considerate friends I’ve made. He was teaching me how to be less reclusive and what it means to to be a better friend.
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My condolences to the Keen Family. Eric and I served our apprenticeship at the same time,he a ph4ytter and me a plumber. Eric loved his concerts and rock n roll. He was such a good guy and could take a Cowboys joke or 3. Gone way too soon. So very sorry to hear this.
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My prayer to his family. I will miss him giving me a hard time about not being a cowboys fan. Rest easy my friend! #alwayastamfordbulldog
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Eric always had a place in our hearts, he was another son that we had a part of his growing, sending prayers.
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May the grace of God be with the family at this time. My condolences,
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I couldn’t believe it when I heard. What! Eric gone! He was way too young. At his age I still felt like a kid. What a great guy, lots of fun to work with and always easy going. I can’t remember if I ever saw him without a smile on his face. We had lots of good times working together. We all at Local 469 will miss another one of our brothers who has left us too soon.
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Awe man! So sorry to hear about my union brother! He was one of my journey men, I always had fun working with (“ KEEN-O “) . May he RIP! & may God bless his family!….. OG.
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My condolences to the family .. Gonna miss Eric . ❤
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I know you won’t mind me mentioning Jeremy Fields along side you on journey. We are all pilgrims traveling on this marble sphere called earth. The creator’s invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so all are without excuse. Because He knew all will sin against His Holy and divine laws, He sent His Son (John 3:16) My dear brothers and sisters death is not the final stop on this pilgrimage, May our Creator and Savior who did not spare His own Son but freely gave Him up to pay our sin debt in full have mercy on the souls of these two young brothers. But for all who would read this loving plea, I beseech you, I beg you on behalf of Christ be reconciled to God before the final end of our journey. May God bless the family of Brother Keen, Lord, watch over his dear children and bring them into Your loving arms. God bless the 469 family.
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May you rest in peace. My condolences to your family and friends during these difficult times. You will be missed but never forgotten
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Hey Keen-o, It must have been ‘93 when we met at JB Rodgers. Over 30 years we’ve known each other and I was so excited to see you at 52 last year. Rest in peace, brother.
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Rest in peace Eric. It was a pleasure working alongside you.
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I’m sorry for our loss of Eric. He was a good person. We had a great brotherly relationship throughout the years starting when he was a new apprentice and We were working for JB Rodgers for Manny Berkovic, I’ll never forget what a fun person he was and happy to be his Journeyman the first time we met back then. What a great journeyman he became and always the best of people! You will be sorely missed! My condolences to the family.
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With heavy heart , we send our prayers for Eric’s family. I had the privilege of working with Eric
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It seems like just yesterday that we last talked but it’s been months maybe years, Reno then Portland. It’s always good to hang out after work and then see you on the job just to chit chat. Man, we still can’t believe that your gone…waaaay to soon. But we did know that your health wasn’t all that great. You were in our daily prayers, We will continue to have your family and friends in our prayers. We surely will miss you lots bro!!!! Watchover your beautiful kids and all us! We Love you lots Keeno!!! BTW….Cowboys are gonna still lose…and my Vikz are gonna take it 2026!!! LOL. Arvin says Broncs are gonna take it….but I think he’s full of it! haha! we’ll see….and we will definitely cheer on “EM BOYZ!!” for ya….RIP.
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So sorry to hear of his passing.
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Good man enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.
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hey buddy, just caught me by surprise. Doesn’t seem that long ago that you and I were chatting and laughing about things we had in common.
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Rest in peace my Brother
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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Eric we work together in the trade and it was always fun working with Eric and very funny at times May the peace of God Almighty comfort you all at time of moaning
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Eric, I’m going to miss the fun times we had every year at MLB Spring training. And to his family and son God Bless you through these tough times. R I P Brother
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Rest in peace bro. Will always remember our trip to Pittsburgh, even though we lost I’m glad you got to see your team win. You will be in our hearts and prayers. Rest easy “Keeno”
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Carla I am so sorry to hear about your loss and the loss your kids father.
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Worked with and around “Keeno” for a while at Intel. Good dude gone way to soon. My condolences to his family and close friends.
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Always a good guy!
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I’m so sad for you and your family. Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort. Sending hugs and prayers.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Eric was always a stand up guy to us. I know he loved you. Gone too soon. We love you.
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I did not know Eric well, but I know that he loved Aries and Keanu & watching them in their sports. I’m sure that he will continue to watch them grow into adulthood from heaven as he sits with his mom and dad. My thoughts and prayers are with Aries, Keanu, Carla, and all of his family.
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So sad to hear of Eric’s passing. Worked on several jobs with him and Iron Maiden concert. Always had many laughs with him and he always had a big smile everyday. I will miss you brother. Rest in peace.
