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Genette Sizer Obituary

Genette Ann Sizer passed away at home after illness the morning of Monday, October 16, 2023. She was a loving mother to her daughter Leslie and sole mate to her beloved husband James William Sizer, whom she met as a child in their hometown of Greeley, Colorado. They were happily married 59 years. She was an amazing English teacher at Elsinore High School for 38 years, dedicating herself to inspiring her students. She leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Summer-Rayne Roberts, Sierra-Sky Roberts-Lopez, Shade-River Roberts and Star-Love Roberts; her daughter Leslie Renee Roberts and her loving husband James William Sizer. Her funeral service will be Friday, Oct 27th 10:00am at First United Methodist Church of Riverside.

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Published by The Press-Enterprise from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2023.

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Cathy Cormany

December 7, 2025

One of my high school English teachers who made an impression. Saw me reading a copy of The Big Fisherman by Lloyd C. Douglas and told me she'd known the author. A fond memory.

Eileen O'Hagan Straley

December 25, 2023

Today is Christmas and I had heard that a high school friend of mine had passed and I was looking through the obits as I lived in Riverside and graduated from Ramona High School in 1965. Instead I found Genette's notice and send my condolences to Jim and Leslie and the grands. I was childhood friends with Genette's sister, Kaylene, and Genette and Kay's parents were my 'second' parents who helped to raise me until I left Greeley. Genette and I corresponded over recent years and then it stopped several years ago. I had just been thinking about getting back in contact with her in January. Genette, you have been a role model and had a positive impact on your family, students and community. Thank you.

Sharon Persall

October 19, 2023

My heartfelt condolances on the passing of your wife, mother, grandmother and friends. I have many fond memories of her as teacher, mentor, and friend. She was always there when I needed a ear or solid advise. The world needs more people like Genette Sizer.

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