Edith Bush LeFevre

Edith Bush LeFevre 1920-2008 Beloved wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Dallas, TX, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 87. Edie was dearly loved and will be missed by her family. She is survived by her three children: daughter, Deborah Keenan (Tom) of Dallas; sons, Nick LeFevre (Marilyn) of Austin, David LeFevre (Diane) of Ventura, CA; her grandchildren: David Keenan, Kevin Keenan (Natalia), Kelli Sordahl (Scott), Keith LeFevre (Jennifer), Nikki Lamb (Paul), Joe LeFevre; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Vondra Bancroft; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill LeFevre, July 7, 1990; brother, William Edward Bush; sister, Mickey Gragg; and her parents A. D. and Dorothy Bush. Sharing in our loss are Edie's extended family, her many dear friends and neighbors. Edie led a full and active life. She was born December 27, 1920 in Winnemucca, NV, to A. D. and Dorothy Bush. She spent part of her growing up years in Nevada then moved to San Francisco. She graduated from the Sarah Dix Hamlin School, San Francisco in 1938 and then went onto attend the University of Oregon. During WWII Edie spent the war years helping in many ways on the home front. During this time she met Capt. Bill LeFevre, an army pilot, in Palm Springs, CA. They were married in Los Angeles on January 25, 1944. After the war Edie and Bill settled in Ventura, CA, where they raised their family and owned a successful bottled water business for many years. Edie was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was involved in several community activities and served on many philanthropic boards. Edie and Bill then retired to Mt. Shasta, CA. Edie was also active in the Mt. Shasta community. Bill LeFevre passed away in Mt. Shasta, July, 1990. Edie then moved to the desert she so loved, Dayton, NV, until finally settling in Dallas, TX, to enjoy her final years with family and friends. A Graveside Ceremony and Internment will be conducted at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA, 1 p.m., Thursday, July 10, 2008. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations can be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, Bill LeFevre Center or a charity of choice.