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Geraldine Gerry Ursula Wilson
05/02/1920 — 08/20/2009
From Richland, WA, US | Born in House, NM
Geraldine Gerry Ursula Wilson
Geraldine Gerry Ursula Wilson
Gerry was born May 2, 1920 to Gerald & Mary Maberry in House, New Mexico. After graduating from high school, Gerry decided to become a nurse and was attending nursing school when she met the love of her life, Wendell Richard Dick Wilson. They were married in Amarillo, Texas on September 30, 1940. They lovingly raised four children, Richard Gerald Wilson, Paulette Ann King, Anita Bromley and Marykay Chisum.
The family left Amarillo, Texas in 1946 and moved to the state of Washington and settled in Richland in 1951. Where mom resided until she passed after complications of surgery on August 20, 2009.
Our mother was a wonderful homemaker she loved cooking, sewing, crocheting and making afghan's for her children and grandchildren. Our mother and father left us with many cherished memories of camping and rock hunting, hiking in the mountains and boating on the Columbia River. We were blessed and honored with two loving parents.
Our mother never met a stranger. Mom's sence of humor had the Doctors and nurses laughing all the time during her brief illness.
Our extreme gratitude goes out to the Doctors and Nurses at Kadlec who fought so hard to keep our mom here with us.
Gerry was preceded in death by her husband of twenty two years, Dick, her parents, a brother Charles Maberry and she lost her Son, Richard Gerald in September 2008, three grandsons Alan Bromley, Wayne King and Joseph King.
Mom leaves behind her three daughters Anita and special friend Bob Stevens; Marykay and husband Richard and Paulette; fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and one cousin.
Mom will be greatly missed but our loss is lightened because we know that our dad came and took mom home. They are once again together but this time it is forever.
There will be visitation held on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Einan's Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 11:00am at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA.
The family would like to invite you to a reception at Memories at Sunset Event Center located on the beautiful grounds of Sunset Memorial Gardens after the graveside.
In lieu of flowers donations may be to the American Cancer Society.
Gerry was part of the family. She has helped us in so many ways that can’t be counted. She was the kindest of souls and a great friend to my mother. She was always great to us kids while we were growing up. She will be missed by our entire family.
I grew up across the street from Gerry. A wonderful woman, great neighbor and thoughtful friend to us kids and my folks. My mom, Juanita Kaas, will miss Gerry so very much. The two of them were the last of the “old neighborhood”.
We will all miss you Gerry,
Sandy Kaasand Dennis Wallace
Although I hadn’t seen Gerry recently the boys, Eric and Mike, and I think of her and love to remember her as the kind, big hearted, and generous lady she was. She was Momma Wilson to us and the best babysitter you could ask for, serving their favorite lunch of spaghetti and hot dogs which she called “rubber and worms” when ever they asked. I think Mike was able to talk her into many walks to Safeway for ice cream too. Thank you girls for sharing your wonderful mom with us. We will always have special memories of her.
Love, Sally Lundgren
MaryKay, you were but a baby when I held you, a child myself, at your dad’s service. Though I haven’t seen you since to speak of, I know from many that you carry the same good nature as your parents.
Blessings to you and I pray that your memories are many and fond.
Kindest regards and blessing, Cousin Charlotte
I will always remember Gerry as a second mother to me. She was always so kind to our family. She sewed clothes for my sisters and me several times when our family was in financial crises as well as when I just needed a dress for a special occasion. Gerry was very tolerant of my sister and I as we entertained our friends late into the night in our front yard – always disturing Gerry’s sleep. Gerry was always a great friend to our mother and we’ll always be thankful for that. Anita, Paulette and Mary Kay, I’m so sorry for your loss. Love Cathy
Anita and MaryKay, I can not put in words how grateful I am for all that your mother has done for me and my famly while growing up in Richland. The last time I talked to your mother was when I was staying at the house before going to Dayton to see my mother for the last time. We talked for about two hours and I was so glad that I could tell her how much I appreciated her and what she has done for my mom as far as friendship. Anita thanks for staying with my mom when she was dx with cancer and by herself in the hospital. Marykay, it’s been a long time, hope all is well. The most awesome part about Jerry is that she does not have to ask any one to open the pearly gates, She has the key.
Gerry was the Gilstrap Kids “2nd Mother”. In case of emergency call Gerry if Mom was not home.
Gerry told me Mom was the Sister She never had and they looked out for each other until Mom passed away last year.
I will NEVER forget Her generosity and the school clothes She made us. There are so many othr comforts She gave to “us kids” and I am so thankful that I told Her so every chance I had. I am thankful that I told Her I loved Her after every phone call. Bobbie Gilstrap Garrick
Paulette, Anita, & Marykay
I was so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing.
I was able to visit with her two times this past year and truly enjoyed each visit. Each time she made me feel very welcomed and loved just as she did when I was child. I loved the story about her always combing my hair as a child because it was always such a mess. After your mom told me this story I remembered your mom teaching me how to brush the “rats” out of my hair and in turn I taught that to my daughter.
As you know I have stuttered since I was a very young child. Your mother never ever when I was a child, nor as an adult, made me uncomfortable when trying to get the words out. She patiently waited, making it easier for me to speak.
I will be forever thankful for and to your mom for saving items from my childhood that she gave to me to give to my children.
I will surely miss visiting with her when I go back to Richland this fall to visit with Juanita.
Love,
Mea
Aunt Gerry…kind and gentle, calm and caring, generously extending her loving nature.
She and Uncle Dick hold a special place in my heart.
With the good Lord, they are once again together and smiling upon their family and friends.
My prayers to Paulette and Anita and their families for peaceful hearts and memories that make them smile.
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Geraldine Gerry Ursula Wilson