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Kristie Jo was born on December 27, 1983, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Glen and Patricia (Troidl) Keenan . She attended Leyton High School in Dalton, NE, where she received her diploma in 2002.

Kristie was employed at Sloan’s Estate as a CNA, and later received her phlebotomy license working at RegionalWest in Scottsbluff. She then moved to Rapid City, SD, where she worked at Monument Health until her health declined.

For more than 20 years, Kristie dedicated her life to the healthcare profession, caring for others with compassion, skill, and a genuine heart for service. Helping people was not just her career—it was who she was. Even while facing her own illness, she remained strong, selfless, and deeply concerned for those around her. Above all else, Kristie was a devoted wife and a loving mother. Her husband and five children were the center of her world, and her love for them was unwavering.

Kristie’s legacy of love, service, and strength will live on through her husband, children, and all those she cared for during her life. Her inspiration will continue to bring a positive outlook for others.

She enjoyed bingo and keno—having the knack to come out ahead—as well as NASCAR, INEX Racing, fishing, photography, cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs, and loved watching hockey. She loved to support her children in any sport, spending countless hours in 100-degree weather cheering her kids on at swim meets and many other sports.With the most recent, she watched Barrett learn how to skate so that he can later play hockey.

Survivors include: her husband, Jonathan Brandt of Rapid City, SD; her children: Natalie Keenan-Vergil of Bridgeport, NE, Brooklyn Brandt of Rapid City, SD, Bodhi Brandt of Dalton, NE, Brycin Moore of Scottsbluff, NE, and Barrett Brandt of Rapid City, SD; mother Patricia Keenan of Dalton, NE; grandmother Peggy Troidl of Sidney, NE; father-in-law Jim Brandt of Rapid City, SD; mother-in-law Gloria (Loren) Harrison of Keystone, SD; her brother Bryan Keenan of Bullhead, AZ; her sister Tena (Bud) Ackley of Ravenna, NE; brother-in-law David (Melissa) Brandt of Hermosa, SD; aunts: Paula (Rollie) Parker of Dalton, NE, Pam (Shane) Coker of Little Elm,Texas, Margie Marchesi of Aurora, CO, and RubyWiechman of Littleton, CO; uncles: Jim (Katherine) Troidl of Lincoln, NE, John (Marge) Troidl of Atkinson, NE, and Gary Keenan of Scottsbluff, NE; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews, along with many friends and coworkers who will forever remember her dedication and compassion.

Those she joined in heaven: her father Glen Keenan; grandparents James Troidl Sr., and Dale and Mary Keenan; great-grandparents Earl and Ruth Munshaw and Bernice Halaas; and cousins Victor Parker and Bret Troidl.