Mrs. Ethel F. Geer's Obituary
Obituary- Ethel F. Geer
After a long, rich life of love and service to her Savior, Ethel Florence Geer, 92, of Brandon, Florida, walked into Heaven on Friday, October 18, 2013. Ethel was born in Salina, Kansas, on April 6, 1921, to Clarence & Letia Shannon. She was the oldest of 12 children.Brigadiers LeClaire "Bud" & Ethel Geer were officers in the Salvation Army in the Midwest for more than 45 years. She was a "Crusader" upon her commissioning and ordination in 1941. They served in 17 appointments, the last one being at the Rockford Adult Rehabilitation Center, where they oversaw the building of a new residence. After her retirement, Ethel continued to be active in many capacities, including serving as the Home League Secretary and Chaplain at the St. Petersburg ARC. Many lives were influenced for the Kingdom during her lifetime. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence Jay and Letia Maude Shannon; her husband of 47 years, LeClaire Eugene Geer; her son, Paul Geer; her granddaughter, Heather Dawn Tejada; and her siblings, Margaret (Don) Yeagley, Arthur (Anita) Shannon, Gladys (Wayne) Denny, Mary Alice (Elton) Knight, James Shannon and Austin Gay.Ethel is survived by her children, Brenda (David) Flatness and Rebecca (Douglas) Stearns; her loving daughter-in-law, Marla Jane Geer; and her eight grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Letia Mae Gay, Jack (Barbara) Shannon, David (Glenna) Shannon, Carol Shannon, Charles (Bobbie) Shannon, Clara (Del) Herbel and Clarence "Joe" (Cheryl) Shannon, nieces & nephews, and many extended family members & friends.The visitation will be at The Salvation Army St. Petersburg Corps, 3800 9th Ave. No., on October 24, at 12-2 p.m. with the service following at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Salvation Army
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