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Janyce Marilyn Keller (Bonn), aged 89, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025. She was born to Frederick William Bonn, Jr. and Martha Bonn on September 24, 1935 in San Antonio, TX. Growing up on the southside of S.A., Janyce would meet her future husband, Francis C. (Frank) Keller, on a blind date at Cool Crest Miniature Golf. They were married on November 19, 1955, and together, they shared their love and concern for one another and their six children for 69 years. Janyce will be remembered as a kind, loving, and gentle person, with a ready smile and a contagious laugh. She always saw only the best in everyone. Traveling and camping with family and friends, especially to the Colorado mountains, were a favorite pastime. Spending time outdoors continued with over 45 years of raising cattle and controlling mesquite brush and weeds on the family ranch. She was an avid reader and was knowledgeable on an array of subjects, with birds, wildflowers, and astronomy being of particular expertise. Starting in the late 1970’s, Janyce volunteered as an organist for St. Lawrence Catholic Church at the 7:30a.m mass. After graduating from Blessed Sacrament Academy, Janyce earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Special Education from Incarnate Word College. Years later, while teaching at Gillette Elementary, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She was dedicated to her special ed students and taught for 21 years. Janyce is preceded in death by her daughter Nancy McCann, her son Brian Keller and daughter-in-law Yolonda Keller, and her grandsons Caleb Keller and Benjamin Keller. She is survived by: Husband Francis, children David Keller (Mary Anne), Daniel Keller (Magdalena), Janis Belew (Andrew), Barbara Keller, son-in-law Doug McCann, 9 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter, and sister Carolyn Larson. Services will be held Monday, February 3, 2025 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church 236 E. Petaluma Blvd, San Antonio, TX. Visitation 9:30a.m., Holy Rosary 10:30a.m., Funeral Mass 11:00a.m., Burial to follow at San Fernando Cemetery #3. To avoid construction on Petaluma Blvd., please use the entrance to St. Lawrence Catholic Church on E Ansley St. A reception will follow the burial at St. Lawrence church hall.

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Janyce Marilyn Keller

September 24, 1935 - January 25, 2025