May 30, 1929---April 20, 2019
Geraldine (Gerry), went to be with the Lord on April 20th 2019.
She was born in Kansas City, Mo. on May 30th 1929 to Clarence and Ethel Brown who preceded her in passing.
She met and later married James E. White on Oct.1, 1949 in Kansas City, Mo. James passed away December 25, 2007.
Earlier in their marriage, Gerry worked for the Sears Mail Order Plant in Kansas City. Then in 1952, Gerry, James E. and their infant son, James D. moved to Colorado Springs, Co. In 1954 their daughter Joy was born. Gerry then transferred to the Sears store in downtown Colorado Springs. In 1969 she started working for Hewlet Packard in the accounting department until her retirement there in 1990.
She enjoyed traveling with the family, many car trips, and loved the open seas, going on several cruise ships.
Gerry loved to spend quality time with family and friends.
She was an excellent cook and most Holiday meals were enjoyed at her house. Thankgiving and Christmas dinners were her specialty. Friends were always welcome.
Gerry was a member of the Woodmen Valley Church.
She was involved in Legacy ,a church group of friends, and called them her second family.
Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James, sister Marilyn Nauyoks, sister-in-law Carol Schantz, her son-in-law John Smith, niece Beverly Reeder, and nephew David Nauyoks.
She is survived by her son James D.White (Connie), a daughter, Joy A. Smith, grandson Jeffrey White (Susanna),and great-grandson Memphis White. Gerry is also survived by her sister Shirley Reeder of Overland Park, Ks., and by her sister-in-law Lois Whitcomb of Marshall, MN. and many nieces and nephews.
Swan-Law Funeral Directors
Dignitymemorial.com
Memorial service--- Date---Tuesday MAY 7th 2019
Time--- 10:30 A.M.
Woodmen Valley Chapel- Rockrimmon Campus
290 E. Woodmen Rd.
Colorado Springs Co. 80919
Donations can be made to :
Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation
2550 Tenderfoot Hill St.
Colorado Springs,Co. 80906
