Many of you knew Bobby Keville as a longtime CDS State Board Member from the Sonoma Chapter, as well as the 2009 Volunteer of the Year, Technial Delegate at many shows, and dressage supporter who organized the Northern Adult Amateur Clinic, among many other activities. She has arranged and managed numerous equestrian fashion shows, fundraisers and a number of educational programs.
Bobby was a USEF registered show steward and technical delegate, a recorded judge of Hunters, Jumpers and Hunt Seat Equitation, and worked as secretary for numerous horseshow managers, as well as a gradtuate of the USDF “L” program.
Bobby was born in Richmond VA and graduated from Westhampton College of the University of Richmond. Her husband’s Military career took the family across the USA and Germany for over 22 years. Her experience with horses began at the Ft. Levenworth Hunt and Stables where she and her daughter purchased their first horses and became members and very involved with equestrian activities in that area. Military orders brought the family to the Presido of San Francisco where they became members of the Presidio Riding Club.
Bobby Keville passed away February 27, 2010, leaving the world a better place for having had her generousity and kindness in it. The Keville Family asks that memorium donations be sent to Bobby Keville Amateur Riding Scholarship Fund care of any Exchange Bank of Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran Street, Petaluma CA 94952.
The East Bay Chapter would like to thank Bobby for her contribution to the sport of Dressage that have benefited all of us and her tireless, and generous dedication of time and expertise. She will be deeply missed.
