Roberta Louise "Bobbie" Geney

1939 - 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Geney
August 25, 1939 - October 4, 2024
Roberta (Bobbie) Louise Geney was born in San Francisco, CA to August and Gertrude Kalbfus on August 25, 1939. She passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on October 4, 2024, at the age of 85.
Bobbie met the love of her life on a blind date. He was a young Marine named Mel (Dick) Geney. They married shortly after, on February 11, 1957, and resided in Oceanside, CA where they had three children. A few years later, they moved to West Covina, CA where they raised their 3 children and were active in scouting, little league and many outdoor activities. Later, when Mel was offered a great job opportunity, the family moved to his hometown, Santa Rosa, CA. There, Bobbie was employed by Agilent Technologies, and ultimately retired in 2003. After retiring, they moved to Brookings, Oregon where she became very active in the art community, joining the Manley Art Center and served as its president for a couple years. She was a very talented artist and was always learning new techniques. Bobbie was also active in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Brookings, OR and was part of the team that established the community kitchen that fed many people in the community. She always wanted to help others in any way she could. She would stop people living on the street and offer them clean, dry socks and food for their animals. She had a wonderful way about her and did it with a smile. Bobbie loved reading books and had amassed a very significant personal library where she would go back and reread some of her favorites. She was a fashion master. It didn't matter if she was working around the house, or going to the theater, she was always dressed impeccably and in the most current fashion design. She was full of love and joy and was always excited to discover new things and places. She was the most caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother anyone could ask for. We are all going to miss her very much.
Bobbie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Mel (Dick) Geney of Brookings, OR, sons Mike (Kathy) Geney of Reno, NV; Steve (Marilyn) Geney of Santa Rosa, CA and daughter Sharon Geney of Chester, CA; sister Gretchen Kalbfus, Emmett, ID. 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Our family is very grateful for all the hard work and love that our father endured as mom's full-time in-home caregiver for the past several years. Thanks Dad, You're our hero. We love you.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to any charitable organization of your choice.