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Geraldine Ross Obituary

ROSS,Geraldine, "Geri" Passed away in Santa Rosa on January 1, 2011 with her beloved husband of 36 years Henry "Hank" Ross at her side. Born in Santa Rosa, Geri lived all of her life in Sebastopol and Santa Rosa. Geri is also lovingly survived by her children Joan (Steve) St. Clair of Santa Rosa, Bob (Gail) Franklin of Middletown, Julie (Alan) Judd of Ukiah, and Mike (Etta) Urton of Georgia; adored grandmother of Richard (Sairah) Fatu, Lisa Fatu (David McCloud), Steven and Trevor Franklin and Jackson Judd; loving great grandmother of Julian and Malia McCloud and William Fatu; and her brother Charlie (Donna) Coats. A 1957 graduate of Analy High School, Geri made a multitude of friends throughout her life. She worked for the PTA, Colombini Construction, Yeager & Kirk, Kendall Jackson and her "social" clubs. She loved RV traveling, crafts and above all she loved Shopping! Her family was the center of her life, and she lived for family gatherings. Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service celebrating her life on Saturday, January 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa. Inurnment will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life, 1451 Guerneville Rd., Ste. 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 or Blood Bank of the Redwoods, 2324 Bethards Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 525-3730

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 9 to Jan. 14, 2011.

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Karen Colombini

February 5, 2011

Hank and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Geri passing away. She was such a special person.

Marilyn Tunstall

January 10, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shari Day-Moore

January 9, 2011

I can not tell you how sad I am to hear this news. I have known Geri for many years. She was one of my first clients when I became a hairstylist. She quickly turned into a friend. I would look forward to her visits and especially her stories. I felt as though I knew Hank and all the kids (even though I didn't) because they were her world. It was all she talked about. She was the most upbeat and loving person. I missed her when I moved away from Santa Rosa for a time but we would send Christmas cards and I would always hear about her through mutual friends. Geri was a beautiful person inside and out and always had time for a laugh. I know her family will never be the same but please know she loved each of you and was so proud of everyone of her family members. She leaves a wonderful legacy..In my mind I can see her in Heaven crafting with the best of them, telling stories and laughing while she waits for the rest of her family..Shari Day Moore

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Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. - Santa Rosa

1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402

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