Parkes Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Rd. Twin Falls, ID 83301 USA (208) 735-0011 or Fax: (208) 735-0010 Marian U. Keefer 1923 - 2012 Marian U. Keefer, passed away at her home on September 17, 2012. She was born on August 27, 1923 to Dale Udy and Maude Erickson Udy. Marian grew up with her brother and three sisters on the family ranch in Albion, Idaho. On September 3, 1943 Marian joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged on October 27, 1944. She married Don R. Keefer, on July 7, 1954. They were happily married until he preceded her in death on March 17, 1994. Marian had many hobbies. She loved gardening and spent many hours growing lovely flowers and home-grown vegetables. Surviving Marian is her sister Marlene (Keith) Smith, her three children, Patrick you. Keefer, Michael R. (Jann) Keefer and Laura Morehead, six grandchildren many great-grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Graveside services for the family will be held on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Twin Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Twin Falls Animal Shelter 420 Victory Ave./ P.O. Box 1163 Twin Falls, ID 83303. All services and arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. Those wishing to share memories or condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to express their thanks to Hospice Visions for completing another excellent job in attending to our mother in her final time with us. You patiently and respectfully attended to our father in 1994 and we were greatly appreciative of your efforts. Your service and attention you give to each family that is in need of your services cannot be discounted. John Armbruster and Mary Jones, we personally Thank You for the last moments and to Tammy Slatter, who was the primary caregiver to my father, we thank you again. Our grateful thanks to Madlyn Shepherd and all of the staff. Family of Marian U. Keefer