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Maria--it was really special to have known your mom and to feel her gentle strength--which she has so selflessly passed along to you!! love you,
marcie
marcie meditch
October 08, 2006 | Chevy Chase, MD
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Obituary
Genné, Noma Jensen age 90, of Minneapolis. Born, October 18, 1915 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY. BA, social work, Temple University, graduate work at Baptist Institute, Phila. She served as educational field secretary for the national NAACP office in the early 1940s under later Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Roy Wilkens. Developed and implemented intercultural education program to voluntarily racially integrate U.S. public schools north of the Mason-Dixon line. Taught sociology at Roosevelt University, Chicago; Religious Education Director, First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, L.I.; Director, YWCA USO, Chicago. Avid community volunteer. Latest involvements with her beloved church community and as a performer in her daughter's intergenerational dance company, Kairos Dance Theatre. A modest woman of integrity, with a strong heart, firm sense of justice, articulate speech, inclusive faith and ample courage. Died September 21, 2006. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph; brother, Bruce; parents, Marjorie & Martin Jensen. Survived by daughter, Maria Genné (Cristopher Anderson); grandchildren, Elinor and Parker Anderson-Genné, Mpls; step- daughter, Beth Genné (Allan Gib- bard), Ann Arbor; step-grandchildren, Steve Gibbard, SF and George Gibbard, San Diego. Service 2 PM Friday, Sept 29 in Westminster Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 1200 Marquette Av, Mpls. Memorials to Southwest Senior Center or Westminster Church. For more about her NAACP work, see www.voicesofcivilrights.org/ Approved _Letters/1007-GENNE-MN.html
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Dear Maria and family - my thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Allan Warrior
September 29, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
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Maria, Cris and family,
My heart goes out to you and all your loved ones. There is no practicing for the loss of a beloved mother. In a prayer I asked my Mom, Eileen, to welcome Noma to her new home. If she didn't already know how to play Pitch ( Mom's favorite card game) she probably knows by now.
With all the love I have: Blessings and Peace to all of you.
Long life, Honey in the heart, No evil, thirteen Thank Yous,
Rick Gravrok & Patch
Rick Gravrok
September 29, 2006 | St. Louis Park, MN
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I was deeply saddened by the news of Noma's death. In the few months I have worked at WMHC, I only had an opportunity to speak with Noma a handful of times. I found her to be friendly, personable and kind. Upon reading more about her, I realized what an influential and wonderful woman she was. I am truly humbled to learn that in those moments in my window, I stood in the presence of greatness. Heaven has indeed gained a great woman. I hope that your warm memories are many, and your sorrows...
Maria Scherkenbach
September 27, 2006 | Maplewood, MN
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To Cris, Maria and family,
I thank God I had a 2nd. chance for your mom and I to find each other. I loved her so much and now I am missing her just as much.
God bless you
Maxine Wilmo
September 26, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN
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My heart is made tender by learning of your loss, Maria. Thanks as always to Cris who knits the community together as only he can. All of you are in my thoughts.
Blessings,
Liz Oppenheimer
September 26, 2006 | Minneapolis
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Thanks for calling, Cris. What a wonderful woman. Your family has our deepest sympathy as you celebrate her life and miss her in yours.
Janet and Terry Jacobson
September 26, 2006 | Wales, ND
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Maria, I am truly sorry to hear of the death of your mother. Yes, a long and good life, Cris, and yes, I did meet her, at your wedding.
Bruce Severy
September 26, 2006 | Simi Valley, CA
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