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Lois Dahlberg
Geiger
10/29/1925 - 8/29/2013
Lois Dahlberg Geiger, 87, passed away August 29, 2013 at her home in California, Calif. Born October 29, 1925 in Auburn, Calif., to Robert Eugene Dahlberg and Alverta Pearl Heiple. She attended Lincoln Way School and graduated from Placer High School in Auburn in 1943. Following high school she attended Armstrong Business College in Berkley, Calif. She then returned to Auburn and worked for her father at Johnson Hardware.
In 1946 she married Albert Geiger from Applegate, Calif. Albert was in the U.S. Army Air Corp and stationed at Wendover, Utah. After Albert's discharge from the service they returned to Auburn where she lived for the remainder of her life. Lois and Albert were married nearly 58 years until Albert's death in 2004. Both of their daughters were also born and raised in Auburn.
Lois was an active member of the Pioneer Methodist Church where she sang in the choir until a few years ago. She was the longest surviving member of the Methodist Church until her passing.
In her youth she was a member of the Auburn Rainbow Girls and Camp Fire Girls. While raising her daughters she taught Sunday school and was a group leader for both Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, knitting, reading, bird watching, making copper jewelry and supporting her daughters in their multiple school, social and club activities. In their retirement years she loved traveling with husband Albert in taking multiple trips in their travel trailer to various U.S. destinations in addition to driving through Mexico and cruising through the Panama Canal, Alaska and the Caribbean.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband Albert, parents, Robert and Pearl Dahlberg and sisters, Annabell Smyth and Dorothy Owen.
She is survived by her daughters Jo Anne Geiger Young of Grangeville, Idaho, Sharon (Frank) Geiger Mascola of Reedley, Calif., three grandsons David (Chivana) Young, Danny (Michelle) Mascola, Dominic (Samantha) Mascola, brother Eugene (Irene) Dahlberg and several nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service was held at the New Auburn Cemetery on Saturday September 14, 2013. Charitable remembrances may be made in Lois' name to Shriner Children's Fund (Shriner Children's Hospital), American Heart Association or charity of your choice.
You may leave online condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.chapelofthehills-auburn.com.
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Joanne and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you remember the wonderful times you had together and cherish all your memories.
Carol Scott
October 13, 2013
Joanne and Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My mom, Peggy Scott, was very sad to hear of her passing. God bless each of you and your family in your time of grief. She will be missed by all.
October 13, 2013
I'm sorry for your lost. God promises us a time where he will wipe our tears, and death will be no more. (Relevation 21:4)
September 26, 2013
Sharon and Jo Anne,
Thinking of you with nice memories of your mom.
Kelly Ridolfi Lardner
Kelly Lardner
September 20, 2013
Dear Jo Anne and Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
April Evers Pinegar
September 20, 2013
We are sorry for the loss of your mother & grandmother. God bless each of you as you go forward without her.
Mark & Iney Fowler
September 19, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
September 19, 2013
Dear Jo Ann, dear Sharon,
Thinking of you at this time.
Love,
Nancy Thym
Nancy Thym
September 18, 2013
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of my life. You will be greatly missed. Much Love, Patti Bruun McClure
Patti Bruun McClure
September 18, 2013
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