Maxine Kieffer Obituary

Maxine Kieffer 1920 ~ 2008 BOUNTIFUL - Maxine Kieffer , 88, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2008, with her family at her side, at Welcome Home Assisted Living in Bountiful, Utah. She was born April 13, 1920 in Panguitch, Utah the daughter of Marion Henry and Ellen Maria (Nellie) Owens Englestead. She married Alvin Kieffer October 12, 1940, marriage later solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple, April 19, 1942. Maxine was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple, and served with her companion in 1972 in the Independence Missouri Mission. She traveled extensively as she and the family followed her sweetheart from airbase to airbase. She especially loved the years she spent in Hawaii but her roots were always planted deep in the Panguitch soil. Maxine had been active in sports in her youth and loved to dance, especially the Hula. She also loved fishing and family reunions at the cabin at Panguitch Lake. Maxine was always providing compassionate service, she was generous, even to a fault. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her children Alvin (Lois) Kieffer, Max (Elaine) Kieffer, Kenneth (Mary Lue) Kieffer and Karla (Ernest) Halford; 16 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; sister LaPriel Linford. Preceded in death by her husband, grandson Shawn Halford; five brothers and two sisters. A special thanks to the staff at Welcome Home for their loving care of our mother. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2008 at the Bountiful 25th Ward Chapel, 600 E. 1500 S. Friends may call Wed. from 6-8 p.m. at Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Thurs. 1-1:45 p.m. at the Church prior to services. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Oct. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Maxine Kieffer

9 Entries

Mr & Mrs Frank Kay Richards

October 26, 2008

Our sincere sympathy to all of your family. Your Mom was one of our favorite people. Even to this day whenever any of our children catch a fish, they will immediately start yelling "Fishing, fishing!!!", which they learned from her as she reeled them in just a stone's throw from the cabin at Panguitch Lake.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We're glad that we were able to visit with her just a couple of months ago. Love to all of you.
Kay and Ann Richards

Charles, Jessica, and Vanice Englestead

October 22, 2008

Right after Charles and I got engaged he brought me "home" to Panguitch to meet his family. As soon as I met Maxine she made me feel comfortable and welcome and insisted I call her Aunt Maxine since I was becoming one of the family.
When Charles and I got married in Tucson in 1987, she and Adele drove that long drive to be there to share in our special day. Seeing her at the wedding, Charles and Vanice said it was the closest thing to having their mother there. Both Charles and Vanice always held her in deep regards.
She and I spoke spoke often and she helped me by letting me know about some of the hijinks the Englesteads got into in the early days.

Karl Bentley

October 22, 2008

"Ya gotta yell here fishy fishy fishy if you wanta catch one, ya gotta hold it closer to the camera to make it look bigger" We all love Aunt Maxine! So many fond memories of our kissy Aunt.

Ralph and Marjie Page

October 22, 2008

Your Mom was a great person and a special friend to our Mom. I can remember the great times we shared as we were growing up and want you to know we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Our Love

Marky Garner

October 22, 2008

Dear Ken and Lue,

I'm so sorry about your mom. I still remember the last time I was in her living room with you guys. She was such a great lady. Love to you and all of your family.

Marky

SHIRLEY jacobs

October 21, 2008

WE LOVED YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS AN OUTSTANDING WOMAN.WE WILL MISS HER.MAY HEAVENLY FATHER'S BLESSING'S BE WITH YOU ALL.LOVE,SHIRLEY AT DR PETERSON'S.

Ronald Englestead

October 21, 2008

Oh how I remember Aunt Maxine. She would give me a quarter for a kiss and a hug. We called her the kissing Aunt. Her and Uncle Alvin were always near if you needed them. Many memories, to many to put on paper but all of them happy.
I will miss her.
My condolences to you all. I wish I could attend the funeral but my wife has just had surgery this monday and I am needed to help her.

Ron Englestead

Janet Dye

October 21, 2008

Max and Elaine: So sorry for your loss. When a mother returns home, it leaves such a giant hole here on earth, but we are left with a lifetime of memories. You will think of her often but she will always be with you.

Janet Dye

Kay Barton

October 21, 2008

Condolances to the family from a next door neighbor cousin in panguitch who loved to be in the Keifer home when we were visiting as little kids in the Ruth and Joe Owens home in Panguitch. God Bless you from the Lola Owens (Barton) Family.

Kay Barton

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