Geraldine B. Havens

1921 - 2016

Geraldine Bowen Havens, age 95, of Des Moines, Wash., died on May 14, 2016, at Wesley Homes Health Center. Geraldine, and husband, Rev. Reeves C. Havens Jr. who died in 2010, served United Methodist Churches from 1942 through 2002 in several states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee, and in Nome, Ketchikan, Anchorage and Juneau, Alaska. Mrs. Havens attended Asbury College in Kentucky, and continued her education at local colleges where they lived. In addition to serving churches with her minister husband, Geraldine taught in preschools, substituted at high schools and tutored students of all ages. She enjoyed singing in the choir, loved growing roses and always had a dog companion. She was the first of three children, born in Binghamton, N.Y. Her sister, Margaret Freeman Norton and brother, Fred O. Bowen preceded her in death. Geraldine is survived by son, Alan (Mary Ellen) Havens; daughters, Lynne (Don) Lovett, Rana (Barry) Wise and Maia (Amy) Havens; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.