Steven E. Keene

June 14, 1966 — October 02, 2023

Steven Keene

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Steven Edward “The King” Keene, 57, of West Des Moines, Iowa died unexpectedly while at work on Monday, October 2, 2023.

Steve was born June 14, 1966, in Whitman, Massachusetts. At the age of nine months, Steve was adopted by Cyril A. and Elaine M. Keene.

Steve served proudly in the U. S. Army from 1984 - 1988. Following his service in the military, he began his driving career in which he was accredited many awards, including over 3 million safe driving miles and multiple other recognitions over his 30 year career. He was most recently driving for SAIA LTL Freight for the last seven years.

In August of 1997, Steve met Becky, the love of his life, and soon called Iowa his home. Steve and Becky were united in marriage on September 25, 2004.

Steve enjoyed grilling out; his favorite meal was a good medium-well steak and a Greek salad. He also enjoyed family gatherings, especially around the holidays, tending to his lawn and home improvements, helping his neighbors and spending time with his family, especially his wife, Becky, and two granddaughters, Mylah and Sylvie, who were his pride and joy.

Steve was a friendly guy who never met a stranger. He was a true, by-the-book man, looking for perfection and was trying to pass on what he learned in life. He was a sweet, loyal, and stand-up guy with a great sense of humor. We lost a good one, but we’re all lucky to have known him.

Steve supported his family and made sure they never went without. He is survived by his loving wife, Becky; his three sons, Steven (and Kelsee) of Des Moines, IA, Joshua of Austin, TX, and Nicholas (and Bridget) of Des Moines, IA; his sister, Donna Keene of East Bridgewater, MA; and his granddaughters, Mylah and Sylvie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril and Elaine Keene and his beloved pug, Gizmo.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service with military honors will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023, also at Hamilton’s.

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