Eva R. Keiper

Eva R. Keiper, 86, died Thursday, March 2, at the Libby Care Center.

A Libby resident since the late 1950's, Eva had worked as a cook for many years in local restaurants.

She was born at Madoc on March 19, 1919 to Aleck and Emillie Bonneau and has resided in the Scobey area prior to coming to Libby.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Beeks.

Survivors include her children, Malvyn Oleson and wife Anna of Libby; Gerald Oleson and wife Ila of Washington; Ellen Franklin and husband Lefty of Indiana; George Beeks of Libby; Valorie Beeks of Scobey; Monica Hustad of Redstone; Greg Keiper and wife Heather of Libby; a brother, Frank Bonneau of Missoula; 25 grandchildren and a multitude of great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were Monday, March 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the City of Libby Cemetery. Arrangements were by Nelson and Vial Funeral Home.