Gale, Geraldine Lipcin Smith May 2, 1928-January 13, 2019, Shevat 8 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Howard Gale and the late Harvey Smith; devoted mother and mother-in-law of Sheila Harburger (Jordan), Allan Smith and Karen McElroy (John); loving step-mother of Melissa Gale Steiner (Ronald), Brad, Cindy and Roz Gale; loving grandmother of the late Neely Snyder (Joshua), Noah Harburger (Deborah Koplin), Aleeza Wilkins (Michael), Kyle McElroy, Danielle McElroy, Hilary McParlane (Hayden) and Alyson Smith; loving step-grandmother of Rachel and Lily Steiner; dear great-grandmother of Jack and Molly Harburger, Shalva, Ayelet and Nava Snyder; dear daughter of the late Albert and the late Rose Tepper Lipcin; dear sister and sister-in-law of the late Regina Hiller (late Joseph) and Natalie Burack (the late Nathan); our dear aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Geraldine was a graduate of Washington University, carried on the family business, Lipcin’s Department Store and was a realtor and antique dealer. She loved to read, travel and care for her grandchildren.
Visitation Wednesday, January 16th 12:00 noon at BERGER MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 9430 Olive Blvd, followed by funeral service at 12:30 PM. Interment United Hebrew Cemetery. Memorial donations in Geraldine’s name may be made to the Jewish Family and Children’s Service, the St. Louis Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
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