Geraldine Veronica Vandersteen

Born in West Haverstraw, New York to William and Anastasia Decker.

Jerry and Richard met on the Staten Island Ferry while commuting to work in New York City. They married and had four children (Peter, Phillip, David, and Mary). They moved to Utah in 1973 when Richard accepted a transfer for work. He passed away in 1975 from a military service-related injury. Jerry married David Vandersteen. He passed away 2010.

Jerry worked as an executive secretary for various employers including; Utah Technical College, Hercules Aerospace, Walmart and Valley View Mortuary.

She loved to work, but her most cherished role was that of a mother, grandmother and friend. She adored each and every one of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and any child who sought her attention. Mom was the same with many adults in her lifetime.

When you were with her, you were special and she made you feel like you were the most important person in the room. Whether it was family, friend, neighbor, or co-worker, mom cherished those relationships. She also loved her friends and her community at Coventry Cove Apartments. That community assisted her and made it possible for her to stay in her home during her final years. It was a special place for her.

Preceded in death by husband Richard Bubnis, husband David Vandersteen, son Peter Bubnis, brothers William (Gladys) Decker, Don (Nina) Decker.

Survived by children: Phil (Tracy) Bubnis, Dave (Meredith) Bubnis, daughter Mary (Bret) Hutchings, Brother-In-Law Ed (Kathy) Bubnis.

Grandchildren: Steven Jones (Partner Catherine), Hillary Hutchings (Partner Zack), Rachelle, Mackenzie, Mollie, Leah, Haley and Nicole.

Great grandchildren: Stevie, Allora, Ethan, Jonathan, Mikaira. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, who she loved dearly.

A visitation will be held at Valley View Memorial Park & Funeral Home, located at 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, UT 84120, on October 8, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A second visitation will take place on October 9, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the same location.

The funeral service will follow on October 9, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Valley View Memorial Park & Funeral Home.

The service will be available via live stream at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c25109368930286.