I have been informed that Bill Keen passed away two days ago. Bill was a long time member of both the NCSS & BCSS. He was Editor of the NCSS Journal (1976-1982) and the BCSS Journal (1983-1991). Bill was Vice-Chairman of the BCSS (1998-2003) and President in 2004.
Condolences to his family.
Bill Keen - RIP
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Re: Bill Keen - RIP
Sad to hear of Bill's passing. He must have been a good age - it is a long time since I've seen him at a Cactus Meeting.
I have many memories of him, and many people will recall his introductory class for those new to Judging at the Judges course. Always kindly and helpful. A stalwart of the Coventry Branch and gave a very large number of talks to branches.
Condolences to all his family and friends.
Keith
I have many memories of him, and many people will recall his introductory class for those new to Judging at the Judges course. Always kindly and helpful. A stalwart of the Coventry Branch and gave a very large number of talks to branches.
Condolences to all his family and friends.
Keith
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Re: Bill Keen - RIP
I’m very sorry to hear this. I didn’t know Bill well, but he was well respected and always friendly and courteous. RIP.
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Re: Bill Keen - RIP
This is very sad news indeed. I have many personal, fond memories from my interactions with Bill Keen, a true gentleman. Bill was also the Editor of Haworthiad for the Haworthia Society from late 2001 to late 2011 and wrote countless articles for that journal over a period of more than twenty years.
Sincere condolences to Bill's family from all at the Haworthia Society.
Sincere condolences to Bill's family from all at the Haworthia Society.
Tony Roberts
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(Gasteria, Mammillaria, small Opuntia, Cleistocactus and Sempervivum are my current special interests)
Treasurer, Haworthia Society
Chairman, Tephrocactus Study Group
Moderator, BCSS Forum
Kent
(Gasteria, Mammillaria, small Opuntia, Cleistocactus and Sempervivum are my current special interests)
Re: Bill Keen - RIP
So sad to hear this news, I took over from Bill as editor of Haworthiad in 2011 and had so much support from him.
RIP and condolences to his family.
Bill
RIP and condolences to his family.
Bill
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Mainly Haworthia and Gasteria, a few other South African succulents and the odd spiky thing.
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Re: Bill Keen - RIP
Very sad to read this, RIP Bill, and condolences to his family.
Diane - member of Kingston branch
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Re: Bill Keen - RIP
By a strange coincidence, he went to school with my mum. Condolences to the family.
Ralph Martin
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Members visiting the Llyn Peninsula are welcome to visit my collection.
Swaps and sales at https://www.rrm.me.uk/Cacti/forsale.php
My Field Number Database is at https://www.fieldnos.bcss.org.uk
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Re: Bill Keen - RIP
My sincere condolences to his family.
Founder member BCSS # 32426,
Growing Cacti and Succulents for over 40 years,
mixed collection but prefer succulents particularly caudiciforms.
Growing Cacti and Succulents for over 40 years,
mixed collection but prefer succulents particularly caudiciforms.