Eternal Patrol-Loren H. Keating Jr.

February 12, 1931 – December 26, 2011

Loren was born in Wildwood, New Jersey and spent many years at the Jersey Shore. At 17 he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served a very proud 20+ years. After living on the East Coast for many years, he moved his family to Washington State in 1977 where he worked as a Boiler & Machinery Engineer.He was an avid Seattle Sports Team fan, including spending several seasons freezing at Husky Stadium. He was a member of Wayne Golf Course Men’s Club where he enjoyed many rounds and was especially proud of his 3 Hole in Ones. He also spent afternoons playing pinochle at the Northshore Senior Center. He loved traveling, especially his dream trip to Ireland, and also meeting his submarine friends at the Robert E. Lee reunions where he was on the Commissioning Crew.Loren is survived by his loving wife Barbara, son Loren H. Keating III; his wife Julie; son Shawn J. Keating; daughter Patricia A. Sessions; her husband Bryan; daughter Coleen L. Keating and 3 beautiful granddaughters Jenifer M. Keating, Hollie D. Watts, her husband Nathan; and Erin R. Keating.There will be a memorial/celebration of Loren’s life on Saturday, February 4th from 1pm-4pm at the Northshore Senior Center. 10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell, WA 98011.