Blanche GEIER

Obituary of Blanche Laura GEIER

August 27, 1923 – Strathmore, Alberta
June 11, 2021 – Airdrie, Alberta

Blanche of Airdrie and formerly of Keoma, AB, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the age of 97 years.

Born in Strathmore Blanche was raised in Calgary where she attended Western Canada High School. In 1944 she married John Geier and they farmed in the Keoma area until retiring to Airdrie in 2010. She was an active member of the Keoma Ladies Club and the Irricana Senior’s Club.

Blanche excelled at being a seamstress. She was always available to make bridesmaids, graduation or special occasion dresses for family members. She spent many hours tending to her garden and many people enjoyed her flower display after retiring to Airdrie.

Blanche is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bryon and Wendy Geier of Keoma, AB; two daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Bruce Hawkins of Kathyrn, AB and Karen and Jim Heine of Lyalta, AB; seven granddaughters, Deanna (Trevor) Bell, Carrie (Curtis) Lucas, Michelle (Toby) McKenna, Jodie (Lance) Henderson, January (Chris) Daunhauer, Candace (Brian) Metzger and Andrea (Dave) Ward; and twenty-one great-grandchildren, Courtney, Ryan, Nolan Bell; Reegan, Brennan, Caeden Lucas; Jay, Connor, Noah McKenna; Britney, Cale, Lauren, Grace Henderson; Aimee, Katie, Matthew Daunhauer; Hailleigh, Riley, Callie Metzger; Carson, and Marley Ward.

She is also survived by her sister Ethel Wilkes, brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Betty Mertens; all of Calgary, AB, and sister-in-law Edna Geier of Airdrie, AB. Blanche was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2013 and her sisters, Myrtle, Florence and Lorraine. 

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Mountainview Cemetery on Wednesday, June 16, 2021at 1:00 p.m. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Blanche Geier, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200
 

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