Jon C. Keates ’66

Jon C. Keates ’66, of Altadena, Calif.; Apr. 19. He was the chief philanthropic advisor to the president and director of advancement at La Salle College Preparatory High School from 2012 until his passing. His prior positions included being senior associate dean and vice president of advancement at USC, vice president of institutional advancement at Occidental College, and vice president of development and external relations at Claremont McKenna College. During his tenure at each institution, his leadership ignited extraordinary growth in overall giving, elevating annual contributions. Among his many achievements was the establishment of the Dr. Richard Gray Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund, which generated more than $1.2 million to support San Miguel students. His contributions laid the foundation for many of La Salle’s present-day facilities and educational spaces. He played a pivotal role in restoring Occidental to solid financial footing at a critical juncture in its history. He was well read, an athlete, and competitive. He is survived by his life partner, Thanh Hoang; two daughters; a son-in-law; two sisters; a brother; and a brother-in-law.