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Jane (Hannah) Keicher

Jul. 30, 1935 - Apr. 5, 2025

Date of Service: Apr. 11, 2025

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BURLEY – Jane (Hannah) Keicher, 89, of Burley, Idaho, peacefully passed on Saturday, April 5th, surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born in Gem, Kansas, to Orlo and Violet Farmer on July 30, 1935. She was the middle child of five children. At that time, she joined her older siblings, Harold and Sally; later, Carol and Shirley joined the family. When she was four years old, they moved to Burley, Idaho. This is where she spent her childhood and graduated from Burley High School in 1953. After high school, she attended Brigham Young University, where she studied office and secretarial careers. She was very proficient in shorthand, to the extent that she left her children and husband chore lists in this style of writing. What is interesting is that we all knew what she meant because she had told us what the list was the night before, but we couldn’t read shorthand. After attending BYU, she returned to Burley, Idaho, where she began her career in the insurance industry as a secretary.

Shortly thereafter, mutual friends set Jane up on a blind date with the future love of her life, Dee Keicher. They dated throughout the summer of 1956, and married on October 27th. Jane and Dee began farming south of Burley, and this became their home. They welcomed their first daughter, Jeri, in 1957; later, they were joined by Jeanne and Kelly. As a family, they enjoyed life on the farm.

Jane began at Burley Jr. High as an attendance secretary shortly before the Junior High burned down. She enjoyed her 26 years of working with students and colleagues. She also enjoyed volunteering at Cassia Regional Medical Center as a Pink Lady.

Mom had a love for bridge, playing in various groups, both as a couple with dad and with a women's bridge group. She enjoyed hosting both and providing the best atmosphere. Mom and Dad also enjoyed traveling, frequently visiting both Cancun and Hawaii.

In her later years, Mom enjoyed all eight of her grandkids and traveled long distances to support their activities, which included high school lacrosse, band, swimming, volleyball, cross-country, basketball, and music. At the college level, lacrosse, basketball, and dance.

Later in life, Mom and Dad sold the farm, retired, and moved to Heyburn. At this time, they welcomed great-grandchildren and two dogs, whom Mom didn’t initially want, but fell in love with. The dogs became great companions.

Jane is survived by her sister, Shirley Bell; her children, Jeri Bosley, Jeanne (Kendall) Jones, and Kelly (Angie) Keicher; her grandchildren, Macquel (Rick) Martin, Logan (Kelsey) Keicher, Mackenzie (Spencer) Bunn, Corbin Keicher, Kassi (Brandon) Brower, Kayla Kerbs, Jack (Tracy) Bosely, and Brett Bosley; as well as 12 great-grandchildren, with one expecting this summer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Keicher; father and mother, Orlo Farmer and Violet Barney; stepfather, Earl Barney; brother, Harold Farmer; sisters, Sally Catlett and Carol Hadley.

The family would like to thank all of her caretakers at Pomerelle Place and Rosetta Assisted Living. Also a special thanks to Dr. Nicole Shumway, NP, Shawna McCaffery, and Dr. Margo Saunders for the love and care they gave our mom.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Pleasant View Cemetery, located at 1645 E. 16th St., in Burley. Family friends will have the opportunity to visit at the cemetery following the service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Jane (Hannah) Keicher

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From Ann Garn:

I always enjoyed visiting with your mom when I went to the Jr High. She was such a kind lady. I’m sorry for your loss!

From Ruth Goicoechea:

Jeanne and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of this lovely lady. She was always so positive and friendly as I had the opportunity to visit with her at numerous sports activity where she attended so faithfully and proudly to watch her grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to say hi when I saw her at the grocery store or any where in town, she was a delight. She lived a great life and was proud of her family! I pray her great memories will help carry you through the loss you are feeling.

From Rena Brown Davis:

Jane was one of my best friends in Burley High School. I am the only one left of our “group.” We enjoyed many fun times in high school as well as at BYU and in SLC when we rented an apartment together for a short time. I so gladly saw Jane when I was in Burley a few years ago—wish I could have seen her more often as I loved her.

From Gordon and Chelsea Richins, Shirley Bell:

Visiting cousins and hanging out with Aunt Jane and Uncle Dee were some of the best memories of my childhood. She will be missed. Sympathy and condolences.

From Brooke Guzman:

I'm so very sorry, I feel like a piece of me is missing. She definitely was my little STINKPOT. My heart and prayers are with you and your families. I will never forget the name she gave me, BABBLING BUBBLY BROOKE. May she rest in peace and fly high.

From Morus and Dana Gunnell :

So very sorry to hear about your mothers' passing. We always enjoyed working with her at the Jr. High. She was a wonderful lady.

From Kalli Mai Carico:

Dear Keicher Kids,
I'm so very sorry for your loss of your mom I just loved her, I can still hear her say "Kid" as she started a sentence. We always had so much fun going out to your farm and doing fun things with your family. I know my mom enjoyed visiting with her at Pomerelle Place and would always say "go over and say hi to Jane." My condolences are with all you "kids."

From Rowdy Palomarez :

Jeanne and Kelly,
I am so sorry for your loss! I absolutely loved taking care of Jane and Dee (and Corky). They will forever hold a special place in my heart as will the both of you!

From Bonnie Stanley :

Dear Jeanne, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. What a wonderful life sketch, she definitely touched many people. May your memories and your deep faith bring you comfort and peace.

From Beverly Ellison:

Jeanne -- Sending much love to you and your family. All her goodness continues to shine through you!

From Lesli Asson O’Neill:

My fondest memory of Mrs. Keicher was the day in my 9th grade year when some older girls had threatened me on the campus of ‘The Pit’, the site of the burned school. She gave me such comfort, and she consoled me until my parents came to get me. In the memory of that day, her calm compassion is the blessing!

God bless you all, her family, as you send this gracious lady Home to her rest with our savior. Rest in Peace, Mrs. Keicher!

From Lorri Critchfield:

Mrs. Keicher was one of my favorites at BJHS. How she could tolerate all those silly teenagers and be so lovely to us escapes me. Hugs and condolences to all who loved her.

From Danalyn hull:

I so remember her beautiful handwritten excuses to get back in class. She was a wonderful lady

From Brenda Draper:

So sorry for the loss of your mom. She always had that kind smile and twinkle in her eyes. A true lady of grace.

From Nan Matthews :

I worked at BJHS while Jane was the secretary. She was always beautiful and such a lady. My condolences to the family!!

From Valerie (Christian) Jones:

So sorry to hear about your mom's passing, always loved her. She was the perfect secretary for a bunch of "squirrely" junior highers! Compassionate and understanding, yet enforcing the rules, always with a warm smile.

From Leslie Taylor Joyce:

I remember looking at Mrs . Keicher when I was in school, thinking, “THAT is what a true LADY looks like!” She was always just lovely. So very sorry for your loss.

From Linda Fitzgerald:

My Dear Jane, I loved doing your hair back when I was in Beauty
College, you were one of my most Favorites.

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