Gloria Keller

Gloria Ann Keller, 72, of Idaho Falls, passed away Jan. 26, 2009, at her home in Idaho Falls.

She was born March 23, 1936, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Roy James Keller and June Etta Fredinburg Keller. She attended Eastside Elementary School and O.E. Bell Junior High School, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She attended Ricks College and obtained an associate degree, then went to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Except for her college years, she was a lifetime resident of Idaho Falls. She worked as an administrative assistant for Phillips Petroleum, the Bureau of Land Management and the Department of Energy, from which she retired.

She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many leadership positions. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, the outdoors and, most of all, her niece and nephews. Her life is best defined by the acts of service she rendered to others. Gloria always placed others' needs above her own. She was a wonderful example of selfless devotion and giving of herself to others. She truly had a heart of gold! Gloria was well-respected for her secretarial skills. She was often called upon by co-workers to proofread their outgoing letters. She wanted things to be done correctly and had a great knowledge of the English language. Her high school teacher once commented that "Gloria would rather be right than be President." Survivors include her siblings, Leland K. (Janel) Keller and Dorothy K. (Oral) Behunin, both of Idaho Falls; a niece, Penny Lynn Behunin of Salt Lake City, Utah; nephews, Brandt K. (Amy) Behunin, Scott D. Keller, both of Idaho Falls, Kelly O. Behunin of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and James C. (Karen) Keller of Twin Falls; and two grandnephews, Cody and Garrett Keller of Twin Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, Royal and Annie Oliverson Keller and Charles and Nancy Fredinburg.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Idaho Falls LDS 9th Ward, 395 Second Street, with Bishop Larry Haws officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.