"Our sincere sympathy and sadness will remain in the loss of a fine man. We will miss him and will always love him for who he was. Many hugs and prayers to all of you. Randy and Anita Kiefer"
In loving memory of
William L. Kiefer
Bill Kiefer, 73, went to be with our Lord on March 12, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona. Bill was the husband of Judi Swanson Kiefer in which they shared 39 wonderful years of marriage together.
Born in Denver, Colorado he was the son of Frank and Priscilla Kiefer. He graduated from Idaho Springs High School in 1964 where he participated in Varsity Football and Basketball. Bill has been retired for the past eight years from Heritage Propane as a regional manager. He also spent many years as a custom home builder in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Bill served in the U.S. Army at Sandia Base in Albuquerque, NM as a military policeman and received his official discharge in 1972. He attended Dove of the Desert United Methodist Church in Glendale, AZ. Bill was an avid fisherman, Denver Bronco fan, golfer, woodworker, outdoorsman and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be remembered for his selflessness and his calming personality.
He is survived by his Wife Judi; his Sister Judy Bennett of Webb City, MO; Children Stacy and Scott Orcutt of Lakewood, CO; Todd and Monja Kiefer of Red Oak, TX; Jon and Kim Polson of Reno, NV; Chad and Ellie Kiefer of McKinney, TX; Grandchildren Carol and Michael Hall; Romi and Daniel Huffard; Kai Kiefer; Bailey Orcutt; Jake Polson; Jordan Kiefer; Alexander Kiefer; Ty Polson; Savannah Kiefer; and Madison Kiefer; Great-grandchildren Jaxson Hall; Carter Hufford; Carson Hufford; and Grayson Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to: St Jude Children's Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM Officiant: Pastor George Cushman
Dove of the Desert United Methodist Church
7201 W. Beardsley Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
Tributes
"Our sincere condolences and sympathies to the entire Kiefer, Polson and Orcutt families. We had the pleasure of meeting Bill in L.A. at one of Bailey's many gymnastics competition where he and Judi drove out to support. He was very proud of her and was a sweet, easy going person. I know Stacy has always loved him and has been so thankful he made her mother so happy. He will obviously be sorely missed by so many. Scott and I hope your many years of warm memories comfort you all greatly in this incredibly difficult time of sorrow. We love you and will keep you all in our hearts and prayers."
"My sympathy to Judi and family. My late husband Roy, and I were friends with Bill's parents when they lived in Lake of the Ozarks, MO. They spoke of Bill and his family often. When our loved ones complete their journey here on earth and make their final flight to be with the Lord, they leave many wonderful memories with us. At some time we are all going to complete our journey at which time we will all be re-united with our loved ones. God be with you and keeping you all in my prayers."
"JUDI and Family, we send our sympathy and love, Bill was a great guy and gone way to soon. We love you and know that you will treasure all your beautiful Memories."
"This man is the real deal! I have never met him but I would like to offer my prayers, love and condolences for his family and friends. God bless."