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FAITH GEIER Obituary

GEIER--Faith. The Trustees and Staff of the Whitney Museum of American Art mourn with great sorrow the sudden passing of Faith Geier, beloved wife of longtime Trustee Philip Geier and adoring mother of Hope Smith and Johanna Howard. As her name quietly suggested, Faith was loyal, dependable, confident, and devoted in all that she did. Faith was a dear friend to the Museum and will be truly missed. Our thoughts and most heartfelt condolences to Phil, Hope, Ted, Jody, Peter, and their entire family. Flora Miller Biddle, Honorary Chairman Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus Robert J. Hurst, Co-Chairman Brooke Garber Neidich, Co-Chairman Neil G. Bluhm, President Adam D. Weinberg, Alice Pratt Brown Director

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 17, 2009.

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Gail McNally

January 14, 2010

My dearest Phil, Hope, Jody and families. I just spoke with Fred Maguire who shocked me with the news of Faith. We just returned from Panama so have been out of touch for a few weeks. So many memories of Faith have raced through my mind and I can clearly hear her infectious laugh and see us all together on Sea Girt beach and at the various spots of our 'era'. No matter what we all accomplished in life, there are no memories quite like those of our early days. I cannot believe that I will no longer see her beautiful face and I can only imagine how much all of you will miss her. Faith had a strong abiding faith and if she passed that through, all of you will be sustained with comfort. Phil, please be in touch if you get back to D.C. My love and deepest sympathy to all. XXGail

Karen Knier

December 19, 2009

I was so sad to hear of Faith's passing. As a guest of the Colony Hotel for all those years I think I really got to know her. She was a funny and spirited lady. All the staff sends their condolences. Our prayers are with you.

December 18, 2009

A rare and special woman has left this world- far too soon. The only comfort is knowing that her beloved family shall perpetuate her legacy.
May God bless you all- and provide comfort in your time of grief.
Marla Rhodes,
Mew York

greg birbil

December 18, 2009

Phil, you have our prayers and love.
Greg & Jeannine Birbil

Melva Bucksbaum

December 17, 2009

How sad. We are so sorry and send our love
and sympathy.

December 17, 2009

I'm so sorry. What a loss.

anne and anthony crotti-wilson

December 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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