Alma Keiser

Alma Lehi Keiser passed away at age 96, surrounded by his family in Centerville Utah, Friday January 15, 2010 of cause’s incident to age. He was born May 24, 1913 in McGill, Nevada, to Samuel Keiser and Anna Kunz Keiser bringing joy to his family. On March 27, 1936 Alma was sealed to his eternal companion Lois Ridd Keiser in the Salt Lake Temple and they are now once again reunited together forever. In 1944 Alma served in World War 11 fighting through the Hedgerows with Patton’s Army at the breakout at St. Lo, on the front line in Falaise, France where he was wounded and received a purple heart for his valiant service. He also served during the Battle of the Bulge. Alma spent his life working hard, building homes and being a dedicated husband and father. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many church callings. Alma and Lois also served as workers in the Salt Lake Temple, the Jordan River Temple and the Bountiful Temple. Together they fulfilled two honorable missions, one in the California San Jose Mission and the other call to serve in the Swiss Temple. He ended his life bearing testimony to his family of the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and wanted them all to follow the Lord in their lives. He is survived by his children Joyce and Sherwood Davis, Lois and John Linder, Tom and Cindy Keiser, Barbara Hopkins, Laurie and Van Hutchinson, Karlynne and Alan Arbuckle along with 58 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bountiful 19th Ward building, 1500 North 400 East, Bountiful, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Wednesday before the funeral begins. We appreciate all the help we received from Vista Care Hospice and want to thank them for their kindness in helping to make Alma’s passing a peaceful one.