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Obituary: Van Keulen, Jonathan

Age 31


VAN KEULEN, Jonathan

Jonathan D. Van Keulen, 31, died April 4, 2016 at his home in Spokane.

Jonathan left behind a legacy that will be carried on by his wife, Becky, two young sons, and an expansive group of loved ones.


Jonathan was born October 1, 1984, in Moses Lake, WA to Dede Hanson and John Van Keulen.

He was diagnosed with cancer in June 2014.

Jonathan and Becky founded Cancer Can’t to support patients in the Inland Northwest.

The foundation funded oncology room upgrades at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and passed legislation to create a charitable pharmacy program which will provide patients access to needed medication.


A memorial will be held Saturday, April 16, 5 p.m., at Life Center Church in Spokane.

Donations can be made at www.cancercant.com or mailed to 1614 Canyon Woods Ln., Spokane, WA 99224.