Paul Joseph Geertsen

About

University of Utah

FUNERAL HOME

Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel & Cremation Center - Murray

4760 South State St.

Murray, Utah

Paul Geertsen Obituary

Paul Joseph Geertsen 1927 ~ 2005 Our beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, Paul Joseph Geertsen, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side on Oct 4, 2005. Born May 9, 1927 to Joseph Edwin and Eloise Ensign Geertsen in Salt Lake City, Utah. After serving 13 months in the US Navy, he married his sweetheart, Lois Welti, in the Salt Lake Temple on Aug. 27, 1946. Paul loved music and was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice. He sang his first solo in an assembly at South High School and performed often with his sweet wife at various functions through the years. He loved the Lord and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many callings throughout the years, including Bishoprics and Gospel Doctrine teacher. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1950. He was an educator and administrator with Granite School District for 34 years and touched many lives in those years. Along with his teaching he sold Fuller Brush and Watkins products for many years. His hard work enabled him to take his family on vacation each summer which created many fond memories for all of us. He loved nature and taught his children to love it also. He especially loved the ocean and Yellowstone. He enjoyed bird watching, astronomy, coin and stamp collecting also. He is survived by his beloved wife and four children, Margie (Ray) Hardy, Nancy (Rand) Rawson, Patty (Jerry) Bennion and Gary (Jill) Geertsen, 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, brother Bob (Linda Ann) Geertsen and sisters Marilyn (Delmon) Erickson, Joan Wood and Linda Lee Geertsen. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim. Special thanks to Patrick Tyson, Helen and all the other people at Caregivers Support Network for their kind and loving care of dad. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kearns First Ward Chapel, 4575 W. 5415 S. Friends may call Friday evening at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State, Murray from 6-8 p.m. and one hour before the services at the church. Interment - Valley View Memorial Park. We will miss this dear sweet man but his legacy will live with us forever.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Deseret News from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Geertsen

9 Entries

Amanda Goodfellow

October 8, 2005

Lois,

I am so sorry about your loss. We will all miss him very much. I send you my deepest condolences.

Kristine Hansen

October 7, 2005

Geertsen Family,

I remember coming to your house as a young girl and feeling so welcome and loved. I loved Mr. Geertsen as my 5th grade teacher. He was an excellent teacher and I will also remember it as my favorite class. I also loved his sweet daughter, Nancy. Thanks for being my friend. Please know that the "Hicken family" are thinking of you all and are so sorry for your loss. Love from, Kristine Hicken (Hansen)

Denyce McKay

October 7, 2005

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cora Lummus

October 7, 2005

Aunt Lois,

I want you to know how much I love both you and Uncle Paul. God bless you in this time of mourning. You guys were always so sweet to me.

Love Cora

Jeff & Janet Labrum

October 6, 2005

To the Geertsen Family,

Jeff and I are sorry to hear of Paul's passing, but at the same time so grateful, as we know you are, for the knowledge we have of our loving Father's plan of salvation. May our Father's choicest blessings be with all of you at this time, and know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our best to the family,

Jeff and Janet Labrum Family

P.S. Please make sure Jerry and Patty know we would love to hear from them. We feel so far away, but do love it here.

Kelly Kimber

October 6, 2005

Dear Lois and family,

I wish to express my sincere sorrow for you at this difficult time of loss. I have many fond memories of brother Paul and your family. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed. May God bless you all and may the love of Christ lift your burdens at this time.

October 6, 2005

What a kind and caring man Mr. Geertsen was. I've missed him since he retired from selling. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

A Watkins Customer

Holladay, Utah

Bill Geertsen

October 6, 2005

I wish to offer my condolences and sympathies to the Paul Geertsen Family at the temporary loss of there patriarch. As a nephew I have fond memories in my earlier years of spending one week a summer out to Paul & Loises house where they would include me in there family activities for that week. Uncle Paul has now been released from his worn out body where is free to move at will and can enjoy the association of loved ones who have passed on previously.

Randy Sartori

October 6, 2005

Sister Geertsen and family,

I so admired Brother Geertsen. He was a wonderful example of dedication and love. He taught me a lot about service to others. I was aa great experience serving with him as Home Teachers. May God bless and comfort you.

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results