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Glen Keeney

December 11, 1940 - January 1, 2014

New Day Christian Church

Monday 1/6, 11:00 am

Glen Scott Keeney, “Scotty”, (age 73), of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Port Charlotte, Florida surrounded by family and friends.

Scott was born at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri in Jackson County to Glen S. Keeney and Helen (Swope) Keeney on December 11, 1940. He grew up and went to school in Rich Hill, Missouri. He enlisted in the United States Navy soon after high school and did boot camp in San Diego, California. He served honorably and retired as an Aviation Electronics Chief Petty Officer. While serving, Scott was recognized for his 3 campaigns in Vietnam Veteran and was awarded several prestigious medals and ribbons for honorable military service. After retiring from the US Navy he later worked as a computer programmer for Iowa Electric Light & Power and EDS for over 20 years. While actively employed Scott also attended Kirkwood Community College and easily obtained an “Applied Sciences Degree” in May of 1981 graduating at the top of his class. He later was heavily involved in the Cedar Rapids Power Squadron from 1995-2003 where he served as a District 30 Executive Officer, and later as the Commanding Officer. He also obtained educational proficiencies in advanced naval piloting as well as national recognition as the “Charlie Noble Newsletter” Editor. He was an avid sailor (an “old salt”) and chartered sailboats to the Florida Keys with close friends Barb and Paul Cartwright. He was a real Christian who was active in several homeless ministries including the homeless veterans. He gave endless hours of his time cooking, providing clothes, and programs like the shower ministries at New Day Christian Church. He supported numerous international missionaries. Scott always voluntarily provided generous support without any need or want of fanfare or recognition. He loved his children, adored his grand kids and was always involved in giving his time to developing youth programs like being a Boy Scout Master or teaching at Sailing Clubs. Scott was instrumental in impacting lives and creating a positive influence wherever he went.

Glen Scott Keeney is survived by his children: Tammy McIntire Stefanovic, Terri Cosby, Mark DeRyke, Jeff Keeney and Brian Keeney along with his grandchildren, Matthew Scott Stefanovic, Hannah Marie Stefanovic, Brittany DeRyke, Olivia Annette Stefanovic, Nicholas R. Stefanovic and Alex Keeney.

Memorial Services will be held at New Day Christian Church on Monday, January 6th at 11:00 a.m. with the Pastor Rusty Russell officiating. The church is located at 20212 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33954.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at New Day Christian Church. Envelopes can be submitted at the service. Online contributions can also be made online or mailed to New Day Christian Church (Attn: Glen Scott Keeney Memorial Fund) 20212 Peachland Blvd. Port Charlotte, FL 33954. Proceeds from the memorial fund will be distributed to “The Shower Ministry” at New Day Christian Church, the Homeless Ministries in Port Charlotte (like the Homeless Vets), and the “Meals on Wheels” in Charlotte County.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Homes & Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.

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Glen Scott Keeney, “Scotty”, (age 73), of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Port Charlotte, Florida surrounded by family and friends. Scott was born at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri in Jackson County to Glen S. Keeney and Helen (Swope) Keeney on December 11, 1940. He grew up and…

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I am fortunate to have known Scott as co-worker and as friend. He was a very productive person. Always ready to accept a challenge. And he was a great team player. He may not always agree with the initial proposition, but once a consensus was reached he fully supported the decision and did whatever he could to help move the team towards success. Back in the 80’s I remember when he proudly showed how he jury-rigged his Timex Sinclair computer with the help of his sons so they could get the most practical functionality out of it. It was mounted on a wooden board and looked odd and ugly but it performed beautifully. What I really saw was his passion for the new age of micro technology. When the opportunity came, we teamed up at work and together to help move Data Processing from main-frames into the new world of Information Technology. During the early 90’s we were pioneers and mutual advocates for using tablet computers within our company. Together we made several trips to Minneapolis, Minnesota to research vendors of what we then called pen computing. Despite each unit weighing as much as a brick, was wide and deep as a common file-folder, ran on DOS (you could only do one thing at a time), required an awkward stylus to manipulate the screen and had an outrageous price; we still shared a giddy excitement and imagined a bold glimpse into the future. On the long ride home we had an endless discussion and a staccato exchange of ideas for possible applications; they would become boundless and pervasive. This was the dawn of a amazing revolution. Tablet computers were simply cool. But what is cooler is to share and embrace a common vision. Twenty plus years later Scott and I lost touch as we followed our separate paths. During the past several years I often wondered if Scott knew too, that we fulfilled our prophecy when the iPad finally became embedded in ordinary, daily life.

I had the pleasure of working with Scottie at IES. He was a asset to our organization and a man of many talents. Wishing deepest sympathy to you all.

To the Keeney family. I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Scotty at Iowa Electric. He was a fun guy to work with.

Met Scotty at Iowa Electric where he became a good friend. I will never forget the time Scotty introduced Larry Partin and myself to froggin. So much work for so little meat. Scotty said it tastes just like chicken. The next meal we prepared chicken. My condolences. Dean Bakke

Scott was my Executive Officer when I was District 30 Commander. He was always a pleasure to work with and we have remained friends for years. Norma and I really enjoyed his company and his sense of humor. We share the loss with all of his friends and family.

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I enjoyed working on projects at Alliant Energy with Scott and having him as a 'lunch buddy.' Scott proudly shared pictures of his grandchildren with us. I'm glad he was able to retire to Florida and enjoy some fishing and boating that he loved. He was a gentleman with a kind and gentle soul.

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