Wilma Mae Keeney

Wilma Mae Keeney, 93, a resident of the Hillsboro community died July 4, 2010 at her home.

Wilma was born on October 16, 1916 in Louisburg, Kansas. She was one of five children born to James and Alice Mae (Jennings) Purvis. She was raised in Louisburg and attended High School at Louisburg High School graduating with the Class of 1935. Wilma later attended business school in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Frances R. (Ray) Keeney in 1938. Following their marriage they followed Ray's military career throughout the US. They divorced in 1948. Wilma then moved to Puyallup, WA living there until 2007 when she moved to Hillsboro to be closer to her daughter.

Wilma was a loving mother and extraordinary grandmother and great-grandmother. She had worked as a secretary for auditing at the Puget Sound National Bank in Puyallup WA for over 32 years retiring in 1979.

Among her interest she enjoyed cards especially Cribbage & Hand and Foot. Wilma was fond of knitting, crocheting and other crafts.

She is preceded in death by her parents and four siblings.

Survivors include her daughter; Joy Bodrak of Hillsboro, OR, four grandchildren; Gilbert II "Gil" Bodrak of Bothell WA, Colleen Phillips, Chris Bodrak , Carrie Crandall all from Hillsboro, OR and four great grand children; Gilbert III, Sarah, Sean and Blake.

The family suggests donations in Wilma's name to any Polio or Post Polio Organization.