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GERALDINE HUBER Obituary

Geraldine Eccles Huber 1930 ~ 2011 Our amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Geraldine (Jerry) Eccles Huber (80) passed away peacefully Saturday, January 22, 2011, surrounded by family, after a long struggle with declining health. Jerry is the daughter of Stewart B. and Fern E. Jones Eccles and was born in Bluffdale, Utah, on September 13, 1930. Jerry grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from South High School in 1947 and attended the University of Utah. She became best friends with Edward J. Huber through Waterloo Ward activities and their friendship and love grew through high school. Jerry and Ed were married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on March 19, 1951. They spent their early years of marriage at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, due to Ed's military assignment. They established their home of 55 years in Magna, Utah. Jerry was the mother of eight children spanning 19 years in age, grandmother of 25, and great-grandmother of eight. Her family now numbers 54. Jerry devoted her life to her family and others. She served faithfully in church callings - teacher, accompanist, chorister, Stake Primary President, Ward Relief Society President, Stake and Ward Activities Committee Chair. In the 1960s, she was the chair of her LDS Ward Finance Committee charged with raising $1,000 a month for the building fund by organizing ward movies and carnivals and running a candy store in her home. She served in the community as PTA President at Lakeridge Elementary, Brockbank Junior High, and Cyprus High School, director of the Brockbank Junior High Community Action Program; served on the Salt Lake County Planning and Zoning Commission, Hansen Planetarium Advisory Board, Salt Lake County Board of Adjustment; volunteer intake officer for the Juvenile Court System, and volunteer for Salt Lake County Adult Protective Services. Her church and community service only enhanced her ability to rear a strong and faithful family. Jerry loved taking her family to Disneyland, shopping for birthday and Christmas gifts, and spending summer days by her backyard swimming pool. Jerry taught her family the importance of faith, education, commitment, endurance, and rolling up their sleeves to do an honest day's work. She lived every day to the fullest and fought to maintain her independence and spirit to the very end. Jerry was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Blaine S. Eccles. She is survived by her husband, Edward J. Huber, children and their spouses: Jackie (John) Sudbury; Judy (Karl) Petersen; Cindy (Evan) Wood; Chris (Jerry) Stoker; Geneil (Steve) Stapley; Dee (Liz) Huber; John (Lori) Huber, Ed (Jennifer) Huber, 25 grandchildren, 8 great-grand- children all living in the Salt Lake area, sister Patti Barnes, Arizona. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, 12:00 noon at the Lakeridge 4th Ward, 3151 S 7700 W, Magna, Utah. Family and friends may call Wednesday, January 26, from 6-8:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary 260 E South Temple, Salt Lake City, and at the church on Thursday morning, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment: Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Please leave condolences for the family at www.larkinmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2011.

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February 5, 2011

Dear Huber Family:

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We so admire and respect your family. You have always been great examples to our us and our children. We enjoyed all the sports activites we shared with you and your children. We are so grateful we had the privilege of associating with you and being able to say you are friends. May the Lord bless you and may you know that others share your grief. The DeLos Hathaway family

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JoLynn Fackrell

January 29, 2011

Dear Huber family,
Me, Robbie, and my mom Leda send our love to you all at this time. I was so sad to hear of your loss. I remember when I had to give my very first lesson to the relief society and how terrified I was. Jerry knew that and said she would sit on the front row and be there for me and sure enough she did. And it did help! I'll never forget that. I do remember going to the candy store too! Didnt get to go too often because we werent aloud to go past the second street but it sure was exciting to go there when we could! The funeral was so uplifing to me and I left wanting to be a better mother, grandmother and daughter of God. We love you Hubers and miss seeing you. You will always be in our hearts.
With love, Robbie, JoLynn Fackrell and Leda Petersen.

Vickie Daraban

January 29, 2011

Everyone has one person who enters their life and makes a big differnce in the life of that person--for me that person was Jerry Huber. I was fortunate enough to spend many hours in the Huber home when I was growing up--Jerry was always very kind to me. I remember being at the Huber home on many Monday nights and being invited to go along with them to Arctic Circle for a shake for "family night". Like others have mentioned, I fondly remember the candy store--it was the first stop after school and the "hang out" place during the summer. I remember many neighborhood get togethers with sloppy joes and Jerry's famous homemade rootbeer (made with dry ice). I loved to go the the ward movie nights and eat popcorn and watch a movie in the cultual hall of the 7700 South building. I also remember going door to door at halloween time and selling candy to the neighbors and then Jerry would drive us around in her station wagon to deliver the candy after she had picked it up.
As a young girl I always wore my hair really long--Jerry told me that the reason I was so short was because all my strength was going to my hair so their was none left to help me grow taller. When I finally cut my hair--well, lets just say that I never got very tall. Jerry was an inspiration to all of the kids who were lucky enough to grow up in LakeRidge--she was an amazing woman.
To the Huber family, I am so sorry for your lose. Jerry, you made me a better person and I thank you for that. Thanks for everything you did for me by letting me be a part of your life and the lives of your family. Your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Vickie (Plott) Daraban

January 28, 2011

Huber Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We loved her dearly. What good neighbors and friends we became. What a wonderful lady she was. She stood tall and was such a good example to all of us. We send our love to all of you and hope for comfort during this time.
Wayne & Susan Ethington

Roger Howard

January 28, 2011

Dear Jerry,
Dave Richards and I were only ten or so when we started hanging out at your house. Over the years, we did things like hotwiring your pickup truck and fixing your nonworking lawn mower so that it rotated backwards and backfired. We helped paint your house including part of the roof. I have often said that looking back, I don't know why you did not have us arrested or at least ban us from your home. We chased your daughters around the yard and played with Dee when a boy finally came along. You tolerated and loved us. Even as a small boy, I knew that you were a very special person. When I heard that you had passed, here I am as an old man, a thousand miles away, crying so hard that my family thought that a family member had died. Well, they were right.

You made me a better person and I love you for it. Thank you for everything that you did for me by letting me into your life and making me feel special. Special is something that runs in the Huber Family. My love to all of you.

January 27, 2011

Ed Huber and family. When we heard of Jerry's passing we were saddened but we have been remembering all of the wonderful experiences that we have had over the years with her and members of your family. Jerry is a wonderful lady and a great example to all. We will always cherish those memories. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
We love you, Ann and Dave Richards

Jolene (Stout) Johnson

January 27, 2011

What a great lady! What a great family! What a great funeral!
It's an honor to be related to you all! I love you!

Jim Van Tassell

January 27, 2011

Dear Huber Family, We are saddened to hear of Jerry's death. We appreciate all that she and Ed have done for us over the many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jim and Margo Van Tassell

January 27, 2011

Uncle Ed and cousins...My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this sorrowful time. Aunt Jerry was an extraordinary woman. I always felt a special connection to her, being born on her birthday. She was always there for me and made me feel I could come to her with any problem, whether big or small. She was never too busy to help me. She never got mad at me for constantly borrowing one or more of her World Book Encyclopedias. I have wonderful memories of the fun family outings in the cool station wagon...the beach in summer and tubing in winter, etc. Christmas cookie decorating was the best. And speaking of the best, her marshmallow brownies were just that. If I am a mere fraction of the person she was, then I've done well.

All my love,
Wendy Barnes-Husband
West Valley City, Utah

January 27, 2011

Dear Huber Family,
Jerry was my first visiting teaching companion when we moved into the Lake Ridge 4th Ward. Since I was new to the area, she drove me around and helped me to get acclimated. She was a wonderful mentor to me and was always helpful to me and our family. Sometimes she would have treats for my kids, which they really enjoyed! I loved going visiting teaching with Jerry...she had such fun stories to tell and was a good example of service as well as being a supportive wife while husbands serve. We hope you can feel peace and comfort through this time and can remember all of the good ways Jerry has blessed so many people!
Love Melissa & Ken James and family (Ann Arbor, Michigan)

January 27, 2011

Dear Eddie and Family,
Although our paths have not crossed much since we moved to Michigan in 1969 , I will always think of your family , as Jerry and I had a running competition : Jackie and Jr. 1954 ; Carl and Judy 1956 ;Cindy and Steve1958 : Scott and Chris 1960 ; Jack and Geneil 1963 ; Amy and Dee 1967 : Bill and John 1969 ; Troy and Ed 1971. I'm sur your years are a little different , Jr. was 17 when Troy was born .
WHAT WONDERFUL BLESSED FAMILIES ! I remember the family parties , I remember Jerry in Grandma Huber's kitchen pulling dish suty with me. Oh, Those were the days ! You guys are a little ahead of us in the Grand/Great Grand children ; 25/7 .Lots of fun memories of Jerry ,she was a card ! And I love to read of her community and school involvement.
Condolences and wonderful memories for you and your family.Jerry
leaves a big hole in your hearts , in your family , in the ward , community, and in all her friends' hearts ,as well as this cousin's .
Love, Nancy (Clawson) Johansson

January 27, 2011

To the Huber family, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time of sadness. May you be blessed and comforted during your time of loss. There will be a void at the 4th of July party without Jerry there. We love you all,
Odine & Sherry Christianson

January 27, 2011

To the Huber family, our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time of sadness. May you be blessed and comforted during your time of loss. There will be a void at the 4th of July party without Jerry there to poke us with her cane., We love you all,
Odine & Sherry Christianson

January 27, 2011

Dear Jackie and John,
We are so sorry about the death of your mother. We did not know her, but she sounds like a delightful lady. Losing a parent is such a hard time, so our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Kathy and Maury Dokos

Maridawn Wadsworth

January 27, 2011

What a special woman your mother was. Always so involved in the community, ward and with all of her children and grandchildren.
My first memories of your mom is going into your back yard to buy slurpees and candy from the candy store. Your mom always greeted me and Wendy with a big smile on her face.
My mom was telling me of the time they were on the committee to raise money for the ward and they had planned a carnival. My mother was pregnant with me at the time and your mom told her she could not have the baby until the carnival was over. And guess what day I arrived. Yep, the day of the carnival. But my mom said she put on the best carnival and raised a lot of money for the ward.
I loved seeing her on the 4th of July at John and Jackies house, we had some fun visits that I will always treasure.
You are all such wonderful, kind people and it is a direct reflection of the wonderful and kind parents that raised you.
Your mom will forever be in my heart.
All my love, Maridawn Wilson Wadsworth

January 26, 2011

Dear Huber Family,
I have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. Your home was always open to anyone who needed a friend or frozen pops out of the freezer. My parents called Jerry & Ed dear friends from not only their years in Lakeridge but their time together at South High. My heart and prayers are with you.

Love,
Paula(Bailey)Ellis

The Gonzalez Family

January 26, 2011

Dear Ed and Family,

Its been a blessing having you and Jerry in our lives as neighbors. Jerry has touched our lives and will be truley missed. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Love Always
The Gonzalez Family.

Shawna Venturino Przybylak

January 26, 2011

Dear Huber Family,

My mom and I are sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. She was a special lady and the thought of her brings back so many memories of the years in our Lakeridge neighborhood. You will all be in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Shawna Venturino Przybylak &
Cleone Justesen

Wes Howard

January 26, 2011

What did I do, I wonder, to deserve her love? Though she treated me like a son and called me a son, her love came without invitation. It was never solicited or lobbied for. Her love came free to me as a gift.

I’m sure she treated everyone the same, but she had that talent, rare among us humans, to make a conversation with me seem to be the most important thing she could possibly be doing at the moment. She always made me feel as though I was more important than I was.

There are certain little, seemingly insignificant, moments in life where an experience crystalizes and becomes an enduring memory. Such a moment occurred for me on a warm summer night, as I lay down to sleep in the backyard of my childhood home. I was hanging out with the big boys. My brother Roger and his good friend, Dave Richards, were fifteen or sixteen-years old. I was about ten or eleven. One of them began to sing a song that had been used in a road show in which they had parts. “Happy talk, keep talkin’ happy talk. Talk about the things you’d like do. You got to have a dream. If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna have a dream come true?” Dave reflected “I can’t ever hear that song without thinking about Jerry Huber.” And over the past half century, I have never heard that song without thinking of Dave, of Roger, of warm summer nights, and of an endearing woman who blessed us all with her optimistic, upbeat, can-do personality.

I will always hold Jerry’s memory dear, and I will cherish the honor of having been included as one of her loved ones.

Deloris Fowler

January 26, 2011

Judy, Karl and Family

This is a very sad time for all of you. We are very sorry that we are unable to attend your Mother’s funeral as we are going out of town. However you are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was a great lady a leaves a wonderful legacy. Please know that we love you.

Aunt Deloris & Bob

January 26, 2011

Thinking of you and your family during this hard time.
Your friends from Stowe Mountain Resort, Cathy and Mindy

Jeff Barnes

January 26, 2011

To my uncle ed , cousins and there familys, i am so saddened to hear about the loss of my aunt gerry. words cannot describe how this wonderful woman has impacted my life . I will cherish all the memories. May god bless you all at this difficult time.

Mike and Cindy Hobbs

January 26, 2011

Dear Huber family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Please know your dear friends are here for you and love you.

Sheryl Roberts

January 26, 2011

Dear Huber family,
I just wanted you to know how much I appreciated your mother coming through the temple with me and your sister Judy.I am so thankful for them both being there for me at that time. Thank you for being great example to my daughter Lisa. She would never stop talking about the Huber family and how wonderful they were to her and care about her so much. You have forever touched our hearts. Thank you for pulling off all the old lakeridge summer parties. You were one of kind and will be greatly missed. Love you all !

Tawnya Lang

January 26, 2011

Dear Chris and the Huber family,
Deepest condolenses on the loss of such a regal mother. I remember with fondness her service to Lakeridge Elementary. I got such a warm feeling when entering your home. When staying with my aunt and uncle, I would always beg to come to the candy store. Your mother was truly a "gem." May you be blessed through this time of sadness and change.
Sincerely,
Tawnya Silcox Lang

January 26, 2011

Dear Huber family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time of loss. We love you. Nathan and Melanie Hanson family (West Jordan, UT)

Tina Gourley

January 26, 2011

Dear Geneil & Steve and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. She lived a wonderful life and left a great legacy for all to follow! Our prayers will be with you during this time of change. Love Don & Tina Gourley and family.

Colleen Sorensen

January 26, 2011

Huber Family-

Magna won't be Magna without your mom there. It's hard to imagine it.

My mom spent the holidays at my house and every day she would talk about your mom and wonder how she was doing. My mom, and my whole family, have great love and admiration for your mother. I was always so shy that I admired her boldness and determination to voice her opinion. Jerry would always tell it the way it was. If my dad hasn't accepted the gospel yet in the Spirit World, I'm sure your mom can convince him.

I wish I could be there for her funeral. Just know my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Colleen Howard Sorensen

Paula Barnes-Dean

January 25, 2011

Dear Uncle Ed and all my dear cousins and their families:
This is with a very heavy heart. There is no brief words to describe to you what my Dear Aunt Jerry means to me. I have so many dear and precious memories that will live on forever. She was a second mother to all of us kids and we loved her dearly. She was so loving and caring to all. She was kind but stern if needed be, and you would listen. She got your attention. I will always try to live my life by her standards. If ever I could touch one person the way she has me then I will know I have accomplished something special in life. I will forever miss your sweet dear mom. I know I am blessed to have been lucky enough to call her Aunt Jerry. This is a very sad time for all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and she is forever in my heart. Thanks Aunt Jerry for all the many family activities that you worked so hard to pull off. We love you. Paula Barnes Dean, Shaun & Amber Dean and family, Kyle Dean, Taylor Bruin and Ryder Dean

David Gourley

January 25, 2011

Dear Huber Family (friends)
An Angel has returned home. I was honored to work with this amazing women as she performed volunteer service in the PTA at both Brockbank Junior and Cyprus High Schools. Her deep devotion to all children in the community will always stand out in my mind. Her love for live was infectious and she always enjoyed a good laugh. Through her children and grandchildren, her legacy of service lives on.
May God give comfort to the entire Huber family.

January 25, 2011

Dear Hubers,

My sympathies for all of you. I understand your loss and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rob Eccles

John Millard

January 25, 2011

What a wonderful obituary. We can all hope we will be remembered well, but what more could be done than Ed's mom?

Wendy McClellan

January 25, 2011

Dear Huber Family,
So many of you have touched my life and my childrens life. Jerry was on my visiting teaching route for a few years. I enjoyed going to her home. She always had great advise to give and was such a great listener. Her personality was so sharp. She set a great example by being faithful to her Heavenly Father to the end. My heart is so full. I am so sad. I am thinking of each of you at this time of grief. I will always smile when thinking of Jerry Huber and the women she is and the example she gave to me.
Love always,
Wendy McClellan

Noël Hinton

January 25, 2011

We enjoyed Jerry's kind smile and warm greetings at the many family events we attended together (Ed and Jennifer's family events). She was always so happy. It was clear that she loved being with her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tender time.

Lisa Roberts

January 25, 2011

To all the Huber Family, My family thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will never forget you Sis.Huber. You and your family has always been a great example to me as I grew up. I loved the candy stores and popcicles that ended up being a traditon with my own kids. They had so much fun as they were growing up selling at that time the "Buhler Sensations" the good old frozen punch in a cup with a stick.Your ideas were shared with my children and many more in my neighborhood. I am sure it will contunie with my kids and my grandchildren. Sitting in your house singing all the youngwomen songs with Cindy at the piano. You always made so many people welcomed into your home. The neighborhood parties that you would have in the summer time for all the ones that still remain in the neighborhoods. My mom will never forget you and your family for being there for me. As will I. You will be greatly missed here on earth. I love you and my deepest sympathy to all of you. Her Legacy will live on with many people that she touched. Love you very much The Huber Family !

January 25, 2011

Our hearts are saddened by your loss, but we are forever grateful to have had the "BEST" of the best neighbors! When we married and moved in across the street Jerry was still calling Mike the "brat"! To have had the example of love and deep family bonds has always been an inspiration to us both. I loved going outside and seeing Jerry playing in the yard planting, pruning and making her home beautiful. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Mike and Becky Peterson

Bob and Pat Bean

January 25, 2011

Gerry was my co-grandmother to Ed and Jennifer's children and we enjoyed our times together for blessing and baptism celebrations. We shared chuckles over how cute they were and at the challenges raising a little family can be...been there done that kind of thing. She was wonderful and I enjoyed being around her. She'll be sorely missed by us all.

January 25, 2011

My Grandma as a beautiful young woman

Annie Howden

January 25, 2011

Tiffany Sadler

January 25, 2011

Dear Huber Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I attended school with Ed and have wonderful memories of swimming parties at your home. It was also evident how much her family meant to her.
May the memories of your Mom sustain you during this difficult time.
Love,
Tiffany Farrell Sadler

Jenifer Barnes-Rather

January 25, 2011

I am so saddened by the news of my Aunt Jerry's passing. She was such a wonderful woman and like a second Mother to me growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to my Uncle Ed, my cousins and my Mother Patti, her sister. May God shine his light on you during this difficult time. Sending my love to all.

Vickie Eccles Arnell

January 25, 2011

Sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Jerry. She had a great sense of humor that my dad did and I miss that. I also remember sleepovers at your house when we would come to SLC for vacations and I thought the candy store was way too cool. Your family is also in my thoughts and prayers.

January 25, 2011

I was so sad to hear about Aunt Jerry passing. I am glad that I was able to spend some time chatting with her when my dad died. I do have fun memories at your house in the Candy Store and at the pool. I loved her sense of humor.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Karen Eccles Noorda

January 25, 2011

John and Lori, We are saddened to hear of your mothers passing, just a quick note to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn and Patsy De Mie

Steve & Robyn Wallwork

January 25, 2011

Dear Huber family,

Steve and I send our love to each of you at this time.

It's hard to lose a mother. Especially one as actively involved in her children's lives as your mother was. I have many fond memories of Jerry. My first memory was of her selling candy from your home. It was fun to go to your back door and buy penny candy and "popcicles" made from punch frozen in a dixie cup on a stick. On Halloween it was always enjoyable to stop by the Huber home and have a drink of her "witches brew" homemade rootbeer. She was my 4-H Club teacher and encouraged me to enter my Peanut Butter cookies with Jam in the middle in the County Fair which I did and got a Second Place Ribbon.

She, like my mother, encouraged creativity in her children and I can still picture Cindy and I romping around dressed up in costumes well into our teens. How amusing that was.

I also remember how many years she was the "Bishop's wife" which is a big responsibility for women with families.

I know her legacy of hard work and her testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ will live on in the hearts and minds of her children and grandchildren. Isn't that all a mother could ask for?

January 25, 2011

Ed Hu ber and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Jerry has always been a good friend and neighbor, We will all miss her. She was and is a Great Lady. We will all see her again if we remain faithful. The gospel is true.
From Sweden with Love, Tore

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