Donald Gene Keown

Donald Gene Keown, 75, passed away on February 27, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born September 8, 1932 to Clyde and Irma (Babcock) Keown in Scotia, NE. After graduating from Scotia High School, Don served in the United States Air Force for four years and then attended the University of Omaha where he received his BS degree and later his MS degree in economics from Drake University. Don worked for Principal Financial Group for 34 years in the Human Resources Department and retired in 1994 as a Vice President.
Don was a Fellow of the Life Management Institute, a member of the Society for Advancement of Management, the Society for Personnel Administration and served as Chairman of the Personnel Manager’s Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. He received the Eugene J. Paul Excellence in Human Resources Management Award. Most of all, Don enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife Jane of 35 years. Together they enjoyed antiquing, traveling, boating, Classic Car Club gatherings in Colorado, and time with family and friends.
Don is survived by his wife Jane; son, David Keown of Denver, CO; daughters, Cindy (Gary) Gardner of Salem, OR, Karen (Denny) McCubbin of Granger, IA, Crystal (Alan) King of Cedar Falls, IA, and Kim (Mike) Berthusen of Des Moines, IA; seven grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joanne; brothers, Bernard and Kenneth; and a sister Dolores.
Visitation will be at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 2. Funeral Services will be on Monday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church at 10395 University, Clive, IA with a luncheon following at the church. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the John Stoddard Cancer Center or the Faith Lutheran Church.

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