Eleanor D. Geis

GEIS Eleanor D. Geis, age 91, of Worthington, OH, previously of Canton, passed away unexpectedly in the home on Tuesday, April 12, 2006. Born in Canton on July 16, 1914 to the late Gorden and Elsie Dunbar, she was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School and obtained her degree from Kent State University. She was a teacher in both the Canton City Schools and Worthington School System. Eleanor was a member of Worthington Presbyterian Church for 56 years and was active in Sarah Rachel Circle Club as well as the Red Cross blood drives. She liked working with her crossword puzzles and in her younger years liked to work in the yard. Nothing meant more to her than the love she shared with her family as a mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert M. Geis who went to be with the Lord in 1963 and brother-in-law Ace Morgan. Survivors include her two sons, Rob (Pam) Geis of Hilliard and Steve (Jennifer) Geis of St. Petersburg, FL; three grandchildren, Aaron, Audrey and Lucas; sister, Margie Morgan and brother, Richard (Wilma) Dunbar, both of Canton; nieces and nephews, Greg (Kathy) Morgan, Jeff (Janet) Morgan, Mindy (Vince) Dollive, Linda (Joe) Linder, Carol (Steve) Christopher and Rick Dunbar. There are several great-nieces and great-nephews also surviving. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 in the REED FUNERAL HOME NORTH CANTON CHAPEL, (801 Pittsburg Ave.) with Rev. Wendy Bausman officiating. Burial to follow in North Lawn Cemetery. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.