Marie Louise Geron

Redding, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and George Pieltain, her

brother, Joseph Pieltain and her husband, Emile Geron.

She is survived by her son, Chris Geron and his wife, Sherry Geron, of Anderson. Grandchildren, Jesse

Geron and his wife, Chelce Geron, of Redding and Crystal Carter and her husband, Zach Carter, of Red

Bluff. Great Grandchildren, Ian Aase and Emilia Geron of Redding, and her beloved dog, Shadow.

Marie grew up in Belgium during World War II and had lots of stories to share about the tough times living

through Nazi Germany’s occupation, including her father being taken as a prisoner of war. Marie’s love of

beauty and fashion and led her to obtain her cosmetology license. She married Emile Geron, in Belgium

December 1954 and gave birth to their son.

In 1964, Marie bravely immigrated to the United States, settling in the Los Angeles area. Alone with her

son and not knowing any English, she arrived with only $20 to her name. She had a strong work ethic and

held a variety of jobs, determined to build a good life for her family, Marie’s husband, Emile, joined the

family in the United States. Together they moved to Redding, in 1969 where Marie was the owner of a

couple beauty shops, “The Majestic” Hair Salon, on Bechelli Lane, and “The Contesta” on Hartnell Ave.

Marie was a kind, caring, and generous person. Workers at the Placer Street Holiday Market loved seeing

her and Shadow in the store. Marie and Shadow also enjoyed spending time at the Benton Dog Park,

where they both made many friends. Thank you to everyone who was so kind to Marie, you all brought a

lot of joy into her life.

Services will be held at McDonald's Chapel in Redding on Friday, January 18, 2019. A viewing will be

held at 12:00 p.m. and graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. There will be a gathering following the

services at Marie’s home in Redding.