Geneal Partridge Mabeus

Geneal Partridge Mabeus, 79, passed away peacefully February 7, 2015 in Anchorage, Alaska. Her memorial service will be at 6:00 pm Monday, February 16, 2015 at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. A reception dinner will follow at Avanti Restaurant located at 8527 N Knoxville Ave, Peoria, Illinois.

Geneal was born on July 10, 1936, in Duchesne, Utah and stayed until she was a young adult. She met and married husband (LaVerle) in southern California. Traveled to Baudette, Minnesota (LaVerle’s home town) and stayed there for several years. They traveled to Peoria, Illinois, where they resided for approximately 20 years. In 1979 the Mabeus family moved to Anchorage, Alaska. Many things were challenging for Geneal in Alaska, she never seemed to enjoy it as much as other places. In approximately 1987 she became a traveler and traveled thru many of the United States. After realizing that she wanted to be with her sons and of course her favorite niece (Ruby Denise Farnsworth Newton) in about 1994 she moved back to Alaska. She traveled between Soldotna and Anchorage often. She was a homemaker and stay at home mother. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, crocheting, playing cards, playing the piano/organ, attending church, baking cakes, travel and riding horses.

Her family stated, “Geneal was blessed with a wonderful, large family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow to be adults. Geneal was an awesome mom, friend, aunt and grandma to many. There are many funny stories to be passed along which we as family members will cherish forever and look forward to sharing at the reception dinner.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Winnie Partridge; brothers and sisters, Birtha Elva, Edith, Ruby, Eloise, Norman, Barbra, Clinton, Garth and Sharon; husband, La Verle Mabeus; children, Eddie Mabeus and Charlene Mabeus Ryan.

Geneal is survived by her two sons; Rodney (Beth) Mabeus, Dave (Elena) Mabeus; one sister, Carolyn Reedy; 10 grandchildren, her favorite niece, Ruby Denise Farnsworth Newton and 15 great grandchildren.

To view Geneal's memorial page, or leave online condolence go to woolsey-wilton.com.