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Robert E. GEIGER Born March 13, 1941 in Tacoma; died May 28, 2011 in Seattle. Survived by his loving wife, Mary, and his daughter, Jennifer Geiger, PhD., whom he lovedand adored. Also survived byhis brother, Charles Geiger (JoAnne) and his nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Robert was a Registered Nurse who worked for many years as a Nurse Manager at Rainier School for the Developmentally Disabled. He was an avid fisherman who spent many relaxing hours on Puget Sound, and became a creel maker after his retirement. He generously shared his wisdom, advice, and encouragement with us and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 121 N 80th St., Seattle, 98103. Interment, Calvary Cemetery, Tacoma. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to Bellarmine High School, 2300 S. Wash- ington St. Tacoma, WA 98405-1304. Please sign the on-line Guest Book at www.Legacy.com Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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Published by The Seattle Times on Jun. 2, 2011.

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June 6, 2011

Mary, I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Prayers for peace and strength coming your way. God bless!
Marie Claeys Olson HNA '68

Michael OBrien

June 5, 2011

Dear Mary, Jenn, Charles, It has been over 50 years since Bob and I worked together at St Ann's in Tacoma and attended Bellarmine. May God grant him eternal joy and give comfort to you. Michael OBrien [email protected]

June 4, 2011

Mary ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful years memories together bring peace to you all.

Sheila Sifferman Marie

Mary Beth Mead

June 4, 2011

Dear Mary, I send heartfelt condolonces to you and your daughter. I know Bob will always live on through you. I am praying for all of you.
Mary Beth (Todd) Mead

Jonete Waters Rehmke

June 3, 2011

Mary,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

June 3, 2011

Mary - may your many cherished memories of Bob, bring you and your family strength and an inner peace in the coming days and weeks.
Patricia Kahler Jason, Seattle Children's

Mary Dwyer Myers

June 3, 2011

Mary, so very sorry to read of your loss. You are in my prayers.

Collene Sinclair Lynch

June 3, 2011

Mary, my heart is with you and my prayer is for strength and peace as you meet each day.

Connie Lovell

June 3, 2011

Mary,
Bob will be missed by so many. I will always remember his intelligence, his sense of humor and great laugh. You were the love of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robby & Kristine Hoff

June 3, 2011

Mary and Jen... all of our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Monica Bell Cokeley

June 3, 2011

Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Taylor

June 2, 2011

My dear Mary, The love you shared with Bob was so very obvious every time I visited with you. I know you will have many wonderful memories forever. My love and thoughts are with you always, Carolyn

Susan Hamm

June 2, 2011

Mary, I am so sorry to hear about Bob, my thoughts are with you. Susan Hamm (your RPh)

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