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Feb 10, 1950 - Mar 7, 2016
Prayers of comfort & healing to the family of Gerry. She had the most pleasant personality, and always had a nice word for everyone. Know that she is looking down on feeling at peace, we will all meet again one day, and I'm sure Gerry will be at the head of the line to greet us with that infamous smile.
Peace to all,
Sandi
March 12, 2016 | Kalkaska, MI
Gerry was a blessing to so many in this world. As a teenager in the 60's she was my Dearest Friend. I have not seen or spoken to her in years and that is my loss. I will regret having let life, miles and the years come between us until I see that Beautiful Smiling face again in Heaven. And my greatest regret will always be not picking up the phone when I heard she was sick last week. My deepest sympathy goes out to her Family. Your mother was a true Angle on Earth and is now spreading her...
Miki Hayes
March 11, 2016
The world lost a beautiful person when Gerry left it for her permanent home in heaven. We were cousins that only saw each other at the family reunions during the summer. Those times were filled with smiles,laughter,and getting caught up on Life. Her love for her family was evident in all she did. The reunions won't be the same without you. Our family sends our deepest sympathy, our prayers will be with you even though we will not be able to be at the service. Becky and Paul, Pat and Al, Bruce...
March 10, 2016
We are sorry to hear that you have lost your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give your family courage and patience.
Bryan & Judy Hubbs
March 10, 2016 | Battle Creek, MI
I am so very saddened to learn of Geraldine's passing. I had not seen her in many years, not since her boys were tads. Through trials she persevered. I always thought of her as sparkling.
Maggie (Campbell) Tiller
March 09, 2016 | Kentwood, MI
Gerry will be greatly missed by all who had the honor of knowing her! Her smile tells it all! Prayers for her family
Mary Slick
March 09, 2016 | Rapid City, MI
When I think of Gerry, I think about her big smiles and her friendliness that she loved to share with everyone. She was a Christian lady. Paul and Brian you must be so proud to be able to have caller her your Mom. She will be missed.
Cheri Peterson
March 09, 2016 | Kalkaska, MI
Geri was amazing. She was so kind to my parents Bruce and Jean Chadwick. My dad always looked forward to Geri coming over to can peaches with him! She never missed an opportunity to ask how my family was. She will be missed so much by everyone. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peter, Heather, Cait & Dani Johne
Heather Chadwick-Johne
March 09, 2016 | Fife Lake, MI
A truly blessed soul. How she remembered so many names and faces, it always baffled me. I will miss her always smiling face and kind, loving, open heart. My condolences and blessings to ALL who knew her. May the Lord bring you some comfort and grant you peace. Special blessing to her family.
Lois Nation
March 09, 2016 | Kalkaska, MI
Geraldine Leah "Gerry" Birgy passed away in Traverse City on Monday March 7th, 2016; surrounded by her devoted family and close friends. Gerry was born on February 10th, 1950 in Dayton, OH and was the daughter of Clark and Margaret (Campbell) Cleary. Gerry started working as a local bank teller at the age of 18 and made that a career for over 20 years; she eventually retired from the Kalkaska Public School System. Gerry additionally served on 2 different school boards for over 16 years and was involved with the inception / structure of what became Forest Area Consolidated Schools in 1976. Gerry treasured spending time with family and friends, taking annual trips to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, reading, scrapbooking and baking. Gerry was very well known for her pies, cakes, breads and "Grandma Gerry" brownies. In her senior year of high school, Gerry competed in the Miss Kalkaska Pageant, winning the title of Mrs. Congeniality; which was a characteristic she encompassed for her entire life. Gerry was the type of person who lit up a room with her infectious smile, her love and hugs; and was a 2nd Mom or "Grandma Gerry" to hundreds of kids through the years. Gerry is survived by her sons Paul V Birgy and Brian R Birgy, and granddaughter Taylor R Birgy; all of Kalkaska. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Sharon Wells and brother James Cleary. Visitation will be on Friday March 11th from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home in Kalkaska. A one hour visitation will take place on Saturday March 12th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; with funeral services taking place at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Kalkaska Church of Christ, located at 1725 W Kalkaska Rd NW. Burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska Township later in the spring.Memorials may be given to the Kalkaska Public Schools - Central Office c/o Gerry "Grandma Gerry" Birgy Memorial Scholarship 315 S. Coral St.Kalkaska, MI 49646Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
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