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Jean Gerard Obituary
Jean "Tina" GERARD Jean "Tina" (nee Eberle) Gerard, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Beloved wife for over 36 years of Bryan Gerard; cherished mother of B. David, Emily Holman (Alex), Anne, Sara and Jennifer; loving grandmother of Liam and Dorothea Holman; dear daughter of Jean Fahey Eberle and the late Dr. Vincent Louis Eberle; dear sister to Tim Eberle (Mary), Andrew Eberle (Barb), Dr. Cathy Eberle, Beth Burka (Jerry), Libby Hagene (John) and the late Daniel Eberle (the late Gayle); loving aunt of Michael and Rachel Eberle, Paul Burka and Bridget Hagene. Tina was a devoted wife, loving mother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Tina graduated from City House and McGill University, and was an avid walker, knitter, and quilter. She worked for Interlake High School in Bellevue, WA. She loved to read and excelled at crossword puzzles. Tina volunteered at her local parish, St. Madeleine Sophie, and supported many worthy causes. Services: A Memorial Service will be celebrated at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place SE, Bellevue, WA 98006, Saturday, October 24 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions appreciated to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, The Washington/Alaska chapter, 530 Dexter Ave N, Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98109 or Susan G. Komen for the Cure , Puget Sound Affliate, 1900 N. Northlake Way, Suite 135, Seattle, WA, 98103.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jean Gerard
November 10, 2009
Dear Gerard & Eberle Families:
Tina taught me so much in the time I knew her. She was one of the kindest people I have ever known. You have my deepest sympathy.
Linda DeLay
Weight Watcher friend
Colleen Finnegan
October 20, 2009
Dear Eberles and Gerards,
Everyone in Tina's City Hosue class is so saddened by our first loss, and such a great one. Yours is even deeper. We were incredibly moved by her email to all of us letting us know of her fight and by all her subsequent personal exchanges with each of us.
Tina made my days at City House richer as one of my closest friends, and in college years and our twenties sharing events with her was an important part of becoming young adults. Many, many friends from those days have gotten in touch with one another to express the ways her vitality and beauty and dazzling smile personified those days for us. And today my younger brother Dennis called to mourn and said the first time he was ever on a farm was when we took him to Eberles'.
Tina Eberle Gerard had a true impact on many people. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers, and if I can do anything for Tina's children, please let me know.
Lorena Epstein
October 20, 2009
Tina was a spark of energy at our weekly staff meetings. I enjoyed her fiesty intelligence and miss her already. She was courageous and an inspiration to all of us. I am very sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed here at Interlake High School. God Bless You.
Marken Gannon
October 16, 2009
My heart goes out to the Gerard family. She will be truly missed. Mrs Gerard was one special lady.
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October 15, 2009
Beth and rest of Eberle Family - My heart and prayers are with you all. I have such fond memories of Tina during my high school years hanging in Parkview with Beth. Tina was just one of a kind and a true Eberle -- fun, intelligent, always with an opinion and a great role model as a mom and community active individual.
Carrie
Pete McMahon
October 15, 2009
Dear Eberles,
I am so sorry to hear about Tina's passing. Your family was such a positive influence on my life during the St. Roch years. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
October 14, 2009
Bryan,
We were so sorry to hear about Tina's death. We remember how generous, kind and intelligent Tina was. She made us out-of-towners feel so welcome. We had such a great time just talking and being together! Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Rand and Jeanne Wonio
Stan and Beth Robinson
October 14, 2009
Bryan: We are so sorry to hear of Tina's passing. She was a lovely person. We had many good times together.
Diane Hildebrand
October 14, 2009
Tina was a very dear friend, and she will be greatly missed by me and her "Washington" family of friends. I came to know her because of her passion for Volkssporting, and that community is missing her kindness and giving spirit, as well.
May the many memories you shared with her bring comfort during this time of sorrow.
Mark McMahon
October 13, 2009
Dear Eberles,
I am so sorry to hear of Tina's passing. She was a typical Eberle- kind, with a wicked sense of humor. I loved the Eberle family, and Andy was my best friend for several years in grade school. The overriding memory of their family was the Eberle farm--shoooting clay pigeons, riding in the back of the old Ford pick-up, hiking down to the creek, spending the night up in the "attic" of the farmhouse, eavesdropping on the conversations of Dan and his friends down below. The "Doc" always appreciated any labor that could be contributed by visitors, and I remember rebuilding the brick chimney with my brothers and Mike Grady. The good doctor never mentioned the distinctive slant with which we left that chimney. I am truly sorry that I will be out of town visiting our daughter at college, and will not be able to attend the wake or funeral. My sincere and deep condolences to the Eberle clan. With love and fond memories.
Lynn & Rick Vandertie
October 13, 2009
Beth & Jerry, Emily & Alex: We were so sorry to hear of Tina's death and know that all of you are struggling with your grief. We will keep you in our prayers and hope you find support and comfort from all those surrounding you at the funeral.
October 13, 2009
Be assured of the prayers of the Sacred Heart family throughout the country. I write not only as head of the National Office of the Associated Alumnae & Alumni of the Sacred Heart AASH) but also as one of Tina's friends and admirers. She was my "desk partner" and "big sister" at the City House, and I have always cherished her friendship, kindness, and the wonderful tales she knew I loved to hear of her amazing Eberle family.
May beautiful memories bring comfort to all of the Eberles and Gerards.
Jeanne Burke O'Fallon
October 12, 2009
Emily and Alex and all of the family and friends of your Mom, our sincerest condolences. You are all in our thoughts. Xochi Kountz and Leslie Melanson
October 12, 2009
Dr. Eberle and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember Tina. Most Sincerely, Diane Hendricks
Pat Schott
October 12, 2009
Dr. Eberle - My deepest sympathy to you and your family and the Gerards. You are all in my prayers.
Addie Harte
October 12, 2009
Beth & Family - I am so sad for all of you. I hope you can take strength from your faith and the love of your many friends and family.
October 12, 2009
Dr. Cathy Eberle: I am so sorry about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sally Hand
Geriatrics UNMC
Elisabeth & Joel Price
October 12, 2009
Dear Friends and Family of Tina - she was our neighbor on Westgate in Parkview. We always thought she was a saint on earth, so tireless in her efforts for young and old, so generous, so broadminded, so patient. She should have lived for ever - and she will. An asset to heaven, on earth she will be sorely missed.
October 11, 2009
Dear Lassie and all the family, Eberles and Gerards,
Tina was such a bright soul! The innermost reaches of all hearts are touched to the quick at thinking of how quickly she left this sweet earth!
I always loved her wit and wisdom, admired her generous spirit, and appreciated her kindness. She will be missed ever and always, even as she looks in on all from the other side, offering help where it is needed.
May you all draw comfort and strength from one another in the days ahead and feel angels' wings cradling all you hold true of the divine.
Love and prayers, Eileen Kinsella
Maggie Kinsella
October 11, 2009
Dear Eberle, Gerard and extended family of Tina,
I am so sorry to know that Tina has left you and all of us far too young! I send my heartfelt condolences and best wishes for your peace in her loving memories. I also include this quote from "The Little Prince by Antoine dr Saint-Exupery:
"...In one of the stars I shall be living, In one of them I shall be laughing.
And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing when you look up at the sky at night."
Sincerely, Maggie Kinsella
Tim Tumbrink
October 11, 2009
May you rest in peace. (Your father delivered all 10 of the Tumbrink children)
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