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DOROTHY LOUISE "DOT" GEHO

DOROTHY LOUISE "DOT" GEHO obituary, New Smyrna Beach, FL

DOROTHY GEHO Obituary

Dorothy Louise "Dot" Geho, age 88, passed away on July 20, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Edgewater, with her family by her side. Born on June 10, 1924 in Kulpmont, PA, she was one of 5 children and grew up in Ft. Howard, MD. On October 14, 1945 she married Wilbur E. Geho. She was a beloved wife, mother and devoted catholic. Dot was a World War II "Rosie The Riviter" and was active with the Girl and Boy Scouts, T.O.P.S., Friendship Force, camping clubs, travel clubs, spent years square dancing and was a talented artist, art teacher, wedding cake decorator, gardener and cook. Most of all she "loved being a mother". Mrs. Geho is survived by her husband of 66 years, Wilbur; six children: Robert Geho, Diane Tober, Wilbur Jr., Timothy, Daniel and Patrick Geho; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Saint Gerard Mission Church, Edgewater, with the Reverend Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R., officiating. Friends will be received from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Settle-Wilder's New Smyrna Beach Chapel. Her generous and loving spirit will be dearly missed. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Mrs. Geho's memory to: Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, ATTN: Edgewater Care Center, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. Condolences may be made online at www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Jul. 22, 2012.

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Kathy & Adam Lustig

July 24, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Kimberly Turner

July 24, 2012

Dot was a special lady and I always looked forward to seeing her at our TOPS Club. Her gentle way and kind nature will always stand out in my heart. I will miss you, Dot, more than you know. My deepest sympathies to all her family and friends.

Donna Morris

July 23, 2012

Dot was a dear friend and a lovely lady with a great sense of humor. We shared many good times together at our TOPS Club over the past 31 years. Wilber, I cannot even imagine what you are going to do without her by your side. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Donna

Colleen Sumner

July 23, 2012

I never met "Dot" but have heard wonderful words spoken about her. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Heavenly Father and may the same Loving God bless her family.

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