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Jean Gerst Obituary
Jean Gerst age 78 of Massillon passed away Saturday February 16, 2008 at Amherst Meadows. Jean was born June 9, 1929 in Dover to the late Francis & Irma (Hines) Davis and lived in the area most of her life. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts and baking. Her church membership was at St. Clements. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Herman Gerst (1997) and a brother James Davis (1995). Mrs. Gerst is survived by four children, Barbara (David) Conant of Massillon, Sue Eaton of Hutchinson, MN, Ruth Marcussen of Perry Twp. and Joe Gerst of Massillon; one sister, Barbara Karr of Dover; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Burial will be at St. Clements Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to www.paquelet.com
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Janet L. Copeland
February 27, 2008
Joe,
Sorry to hear about your Mother passing away.May the Lord hold you in his arms and ease your pain and grief. YOu have our deepest sympathy.
Janet and Bud Copeland
Tom & Janie Lindsay
February 25, 2008
Dear Joe,
I know what it's like to lose your mom, and I'm so sorry for your grief. When I lost my mom, someone reminded me that it's OK to ask God to help you handle the pain or even to take it away!
You are a precious part of our group, Joe, and I will be praying for smooth transitions for everyone and for peace in your heart...
Hope to see you before August!
Love in Christ,
Janie & Tom Lindsay
friends from the Larry Wilgus Singers
Joanne Miller
February 25, 2008
Joe,
I am sorry about the loss of your mother. I pray that God will give you the strength to get thru this difficult time. Find peace in knowing she has gained her heavenly reward.
Joanne Miller (choir member)
Greg Obringer
February 23, 2008
Joe,
You, your family and your Mother are in my thoughts and prayers.
Valerie Fortunato
February 22, 2008
I only knew Jean through my mother, Caryl Karel (Carol Ann Taylor) but my mother's memories were only positive, and I know Jean's passing saddened her deeply.
Marnie - Christmas Choir
February 22, 2008
Dear Joe:
If your mom was half as sweet and thoughtful as you are, she was indeed a treasure, and I'm sorry I didn't know her! I'm so glad I know you, and my prayers are for you and your family. God bless you all!
Pat Deles (formerly Oliver)
February 22, 2008
Dear Joe,
Ed & I extend our sympathy to you and your family from here in Chicago-land. Distance kept us from being there with you.
Remember that we all love you.
Your choir friends, Pat & Ed Deles
Alan Irvin
February 22, 2008
Our friend Joe and family and friends of Jean: Please accept our deepest sorrow for your loss, and encougagement to go forward knowing that Heaven awaits us all and time spent on earth with our loved ones is only a part of the journey. May the Lord's peace be with all of you....Alan and Beth Irvin
Colleen Grandon-Phillips
February 21, 2008
Joe,
I was so very sorry to hear that your mother passed on. Flu kept me from coming to the calling hours, but my prayers are certainly with you!
Elizabeth Koehler
February 19, 2008
Dear Joe, and Family
We were sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a sweet lady. She was always so friendly to everyone. We will miss her at The Apartments. Sincere sympathy from, Elizabeth Koehler, Betty Baumgartner and Laura Freidly. Apartment P.
Caryl Karel
February 19, 2008
I remember Jean playing clarinet in the band, working in the cafeteria, and being an "older" child. She was never mean to anyone, and she really loved her children. I respected her and she was part of my family.
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