Dec. 1, 1928 - May 20, 2012
Date of Service: May 25, 2012
Jean L. Pierce
MALTA – Jean Ludwig Pierce, age 83, of Burley, and a former longtime resident of Malta, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, May 20, 2012.
She was born on Dec. 1, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Richard and Lorraine Ludwig. She received her education and graduated from high school in Milwaukee. She married Dale O. Pierce on Dec. 25, 1947, in Albion, Idaho. Together, they lived in Malta where they owned and operated a successful ranch. They also ran the Malta Post Office for several years.
Jean was a member of the Ladies’ Social Club of Malta, and enjoyed reading, sewing and being with family and friends. She loved hosting nieces and nephews during the summer months, providing each of them the opportunity of living the ranch life.
She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of nearly 65 years, Dale O. Pierce of Burley; one sister, Elisabeth Puddephatt of Sandy, Oregon; one brother, Junior “J.R.” (Shirley) Ludwig of Clarkdale, Arizona; and other family members who will remember her calm and peaceful outlook on life.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Richard “Dick” Ludwig; a sister, Dorothy Gregory; and her beloved son, Denny Pierce.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, at the Malta LDS Church with Ted Higley officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Vu Cemetery in Malta.
Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday at the church.
