Doris Ann Keefe

Ann Keefe Doris "Ann" Keefe, age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in St. George, Utaha. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to Franklin and Gladys Batkins Bradshaw on December 15, 1940. Ann married Thomas Keefe on September 1, 1990 in Federal Way, Washington.

Ann lived many places and did many things in her life. She lived in Richmond before moving with her family to Washington. In Washington she lived in the tri-city area and Seattle. She moved to Mesquite in 2003. She was a entrepreneur who started a tax consulting business , a flower shop in Mesquite, and a non-profit organization called "Hand Up" whose motto was"Hand Up Not A Hand Out."

Ann was a member of the Methodist Church, Sunrise Rotary, Mesquite Chamber of Commerce, where she served on the board, and also a member of the Elks in Seattle. She served as secretary of the board of commissioners in the King County Fire District No. 1. She loved to help people and enjoyed salmon fishing, flowers, and spending time with her husband.

Ann is survived by her husband Tom Keefe of Mesquite, NV; four children Patricia (Mark) Tomlinson of Sammamish, WA, Doug Leadbetter, Renton,WA, Mike (Kim) Leadbetter of Redmond, WA, and Randy (Sonya) Leadbetter of Marysville, WA; siblings Charles Bradshaw, William Bradshaw, and Frank Bradshaw.

A celebration of life will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday April 23, 2009 at the Mesquite United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of Virgin Valley Mortuary, (702) 346-6060. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to Mesquite Cancer Help Society at PO Box 1416 Mesquite, NV 89024. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.virginvalleymortuary.com.