James D. Keefer
March 13, 1935 — October 21, 2013
James D. Keefer, 78, of Lucedale, Mississippi, and formerly of Mishawaka, passed away October 21, 2013 in Mississippi.
Jim was born March 13, 1935 in South Bend. He served his country in the US Navy from 1952 - 1956 during the Korean War.
On August 31, 1957 in Mishawaka he married Mary L. Hunter. Jim was employed for many years at Allied Signal and retired in 1996. At that time Mary and Jim moved to Mississippi.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; sons, Christopher Keefer and Erik (Michelle) Keefer; a daughter, Susan (John) Finny; four grandchildren, Kala Keefer, Chadwick Keefer, Collin Keefer and McKenzie Keefer; a great granddaughter, Elaina Keefer; a brother, Carl Keefer; and a sister, Ruth Shelby.
Memorial Services will be held 7 pm Monday, June 9, 2014, in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Rev. Terry Fisher officiating.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka.
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