Christine Susan "Sue" Pierce (Keevans)
January 29, 1950 — May 7, 2008
Sue Pierce, 58, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a courageous battle with cancer. A Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Sister Mary Lou Podzimek. Inurnment: Campbell Cemetery, Bertram. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Sue is survived by her son, Benjamin Pierce of Iowa City; her mother, Patricia Keevans of Chipping Norton; a brother, Nigel (Jackie) Keevans of Chipping Norton; her daughter, Carolyn Burns of Hesperia, California; a grandson, Cody Burns; and her ex-husband Dennis Burns.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Pierce, who died September 28, 1993, and her father, James Keevans.
Sue was born January 29, 1950 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, the daughter of James and Patricia Keevans.
Sue was a dedicated Washington High School volunteer, who was affectionately known as “Band Mum.” A talented seamstress, Sue altered countless band uniforms and offered a listening and caring ear to all her “kids.” Sue also spent many years as a teacher naturalist at Indian Creek Nature Center educating big kids, small kids, and everyone in between about Iowa’s natural world.
Although small in stature, Sue had a big heart and she will loom large in the memories of her many friends. She was a proud member of Sunday Night Bingo Babes and she will be fondly remembered for her zeal to capture the coveted Bunco Crown.
Sue and her family wish to express sincere thanks to the entire staff at Hospice House, Oncology Associates, Bunco Babes, and her special friends Nancy and Mike Trout, Brian and Eileen Dietman, Kay and Richard Riehl, and Loren Uhlenkott.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA 52233.
Sue is survived by her son, Benjamin Pierce of Iowa City; her mother, Patricia Keevans of Chipping Norton; a brother, Nigel (Jackie) Keevans of Chipping Norton; her daughter, Carolyn Burns of Hesperia, California; a grandson, Cody Burns; and her ex-husband Dennis Burns.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Pierce, who died September 28, 1993, and her father, James Keevans.
Sue was born January 29, 1950 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, the daughter of James and Patricia Keevans.
Sue was a dedicated Washington High School volunteer, who was affectionately known as “Band Mum.” A talented seamstress, Sue altered countless band uniforms and offered a listening and caring ear to all her “kids.” Sue also spent many years as a teacher naturalist at Indian Creek Nature Center educating big kids, small kids, and everyone in between about Iowa’s natural world.
Although small in stature, Sue had a big heart and she will loom large in the memories of her many friends. She was a proud member of Sunday Night Bingo Babes and she will be fondly remembered for her zeal to capture the coveted Bunco Crown.
Sue and her family wish to express sincere thanks to the entire staff at Hospice House, Oncology Associates, Bunco Babes, and her special friends Nancy and Mike Trout, Brian and Eileen Dietman, Kay and Richard Riehl, and Loren Uhlenkott.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, 315 18th Avenue, Hiawatha, IA 52233.
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