In Loving Memory

Dorothy Louise "Dotty" Keenan

Dorothy Louise "Dotty" Keenan

November 10th, 1930 - February 13th, 2020

Funeral

Friday, February 21st, 2020 at 11:00 AM

St. John's Episcopal Church,
2701 17th Street,
Great Bend Kansas 67530

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Obituary

Great Bend resident Dorothy Louise “Dotty” Keenan left this earth to return Home on February 13, 2020 in Great Bend. Dotty was born November 10, 1930, at Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Cecil Marion and Stella M. “Jackie” (Lackey) Burnette. She graduated from Great Bend High School. Following high school graduation, she worked as an oilfield secretary in Wichita and Great Bend. On September 10, 1961, Dotty married Robert P. Keenan in Nowata, Okla. He died October 25, 2008. After spending several years at home with her young sons and accompanying Bob to Topeka while he served in the Kansas House of Representatives, Dotty entered into a partnership to open Gunn’s Gallery of Brides. In addition to her business, Dotty served on the vestry of St. John’s Episcopal Church; was a long-time member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, where she held a variety of local, district, and state offices, including state president in 1974-75; she was a long-time member and served as president of both the Barton County Historical Society and Golden Belt Community Concert Association; was chairman of the Park West Townhome Association and served on the Shafer Gallery Advisory Board.

Survivors include three sons, Robert P. “Rick” Keenan II and wife Angelica of Mazatlan, Mexico, Gregory Cecil Keenan of Great Bend, and Rodney Russell Keenan and partner Philip Hewat-Jaboor of New York, New York; one daughter, Alison K. (Morrison) and husband Rod Harrington of Olathe, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Ashley Keenan, Lucas Keenan, Jacob Keenan, Sarah Keenan-Davis, Abbey Harrington, Hanna Harrington and Emma Harrington; four great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Judy Burnette, Dortha Keenan, Georgiann Bauer and Cecile Folkerts; two brothers-in-law, Terrance Keenan and wife Gloria and Dennis Keenan and wife Eileen; daughters of the heart, Lisa Baum and Debbie Weishaar; as well as a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob; one brother, James C. Burnette; and her special dog, Joey.

A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 21, 2020, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Great Bend. The Reverend Teresa Lahar will officiate. Private family inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery at Great Bend. Memorials have been established with St. John’s Episcopal Church, Barton County Historical Society or Golden Belt Community Concert Association Endowment, in care of Charter Funerals, Great Bend, Kansas.



Remembrances

  • Fri, Feb 21st, 2020 at 8:22 PM

    Hugs and Prayers from our family to yours! Dottie was a classy lady with a warm smile! She will be
    missed! We always enjoyed family dinners at BrookDale. Condolences to Greg, Rick, Rodney, and
    the rest of the family!

    Barbara Hall Grizzell, Great Bend, Kansas 67530

  • Fri, Feb 21st, 2020 at 2:26 AM

    Condolences to the family.

    Brian Teasdale, Cranford, NJ

  • Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    Thoughts and prayers to the family. Dotty was a beautiful and classy woman. She’ll always be
    remembered for the bridal shop and oh that smile!
    In sympathy,
    LeRoy and Sonja

    Leroy &Sonja McMullen, Great Bend Ks

  • Thu, Feb 20th, 2020 at 1:19 AM

    Dotty was a Great Lady, loved by all
    She had lots of talent and will be missed

    Delores Gibson, Maize Ks

  • Wed, Feb 19th, 2020 at 12:46 AM

    I am very sorry to hear of my cousin Dorothy's recent passing. I send my condolences to the family
    and I share in your grief. I am having a Mass said here in Vallarta in her memory. For sometime I
    have been following Dorothy on FB and I was delighted to see her looking so happy and
    surrounded by family. Seeing her took me back probably 65 years to one of the first times that I
    remember seeing her in person. It was in our grandmother's kitchen when she was in town
    visiting on her way back to Kansas. We had a good visit then, and all of the times we met,
    mostly on holidays that she came to visit. I thought she was so cool, and seeing her photos
    brought back all the wonderful memories that I have of her and the gathered family. Dorothy
    had the "real Burnett" (Dad and Uncle Jack dropped the final "e") "sense of humor", I remember a
    lot of laughing when we met. I was in Great Bend only once. Don Burnett

    Don Burnett, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

  • Tue, Feb 18th, 2020 at 3:17 AM

    Dotty was a beautiful person both inside and out. Our prayers are with all of the family.

    Loren&Arlene Kutina, Great Band Kansas

  • Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 at 9:36 PM

    Your family are in my thoughts and prayers! May she rest in peace!

    Brock McPherson, Great Bend KS

  • Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 at 5:39 PM

    Dotty was a great friend and ESA Sister. She introduced me to ESA 60 years ago when we worked
    in the oil business and continued to be a friend and sister. She kept me dressed in beautiful clothes
    while I was running for IC President in ESA which I ultimately won in 1998-99. She led my honor
    guard at my installation in St Louis where I was installed. Dotty also installed me when I was KS
    State President in 1984-85. I will miss her. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Joan Bourn

    Joan Bourn, Wichita KS

  • Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    What wonderful memories Dotty leaves our organization - Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She led our Kansas Council through many offices and eventually as KSC President. Through her leadership she impacted many young women with her grace and friendship. Dotty's life was a life well lived and she gave back to her community and her associations with others. It saddens us deeply to have to say goodbye. Dotty's impact on our lives will be a positive memory for her ESA sisters. She was a positive and dynamic example for all to follow. Rest in peace and grace Dotty . we will keep you in our hearts and remember you always.

    Verneene Forsssberg, Pratt Kansas

  • Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 at 12:50 AM

    I am sorry for your loss.
    We met at the parish lunch for my brother, John Keenan’s family and friends. Thank you for honoring
    him with your presence.

    Lois Daniels, Wichita KS

  • Mon, Feb 17th, 2020 at 12:24 AM

    Dotty was a great lady and a wonderful influence in my life. Both she and Uncle Bob were so kind and loving to me and my family. She will be missed. My condolences to Rod, Rick, and Greg.

    Cheryl Keenan, Lexington KY

  • Sun, Feb 16th, 2020 at 3:25 AM

    Aunt Dotti, how you will be missed! Your wonderful visit with us that THanksgiving, staying
    over at your home, You and Uncle Bob making our wedding in Colordao so special! The kindness
    to me when I was young after Dad died still warms my heart. Coming back to Great Bend
    won't be the same. Rick and Rodney, you both were so good to her. . . You're great sons and
    cousins. God Bless!

    Patricia Carlene andl Doug McKibben, N. Muskegon, Mi 49445

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