James (Jim) Keenan passed away in his home on November 28, 2022, at the age of 66 years old. He will be remembered by his daughter (Lydia), his siblings (Mark, Patty and Shelly) and friends. James was proud of his service in the Air Force and his work in pediatric respiratory therapy. He loved to travel and recently went to Norway where he saw the Northern Lights, something he wanted to do his entire life. 

Feel free to make a donation in memory of James to a meaningful non-profit or organization in your life. A remembrance tree will be planted in September 2023 at Alta Ski Resort, one of his favorite places. To read more about the memorial tree planting, please visit https://www.friendsofalta.org/memorial-tree-planting. A dedicated mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 5th at 5:15pm. A dedicated mass will also be held in Calumet City, Illinois.

His favorite Irish blessing: 

“May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields,

And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.”