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Georgene Rock Obituary
Georgene Rock
April 10, 1930-June 8, 2019
ELDRIDGE-Georgene Rock passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge.
Per her wishes cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Trinity Cathedral Church, Davenport. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. A luncheon will follow, and all are invited to attend. Memorials may be left to Trinity Cathedral Church, Eldridge Scott County Library or ARL of Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfuneralhome.com
Georgene was born April 10, 1930, in Davenport, the daughter of Ralph and Vera Garber. She married Wes Rock, February 18, 1950 and was an integral part of the success of Rock Farms, describing it as "a family affair" and took pride in the work they accomplished together.
A vivacious and determined woman she was an inspiration to her daughters and grandchildren. In addition to Georgene's strong work ethic, there's nothing she loved more than traveling with her family and friends. Whether it was skiing in Colorado, camping and hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, horseback riding, or golfing. Georgene and Wes operated their family's Century Farm until they retired at the end of the harvest in 2004.
She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years Wes; her daughter Denise; her son-in-law, Van Cline;
and five grandchildren, Lauren Cline (Hunt Briggs), Alex Cline, Christian Cline, Katie Maher, Cassidy
Maher, and 2 great-grandchildren, Wesley and Rowan Briggs.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Christine and her brother Daniel Garber.
A special thanks to the caregivers at Grand Haven and Heartland Hospice.
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Jonette "Jonee" Reber
September 29, 2019
I am so sad to receive the news of Georgene's passing. She and Wes were valued friends for years. They welcomed me and my husband, John, into their home many times when we were struggling students at Palmer Chiropractic College back in the 60's for sleepovers, dinners and adventures together. Those were such special times! I met her in a swimming class at the Bettendorf Pool, and we became life-long friends almost immediately. I always call them on their birthdays and was so looking forward to George's upbeat, positive spirit tonight and to be able to share birthday wishes with Wes. Our phone visits always brought me much joy. She will be greatly missed. When I couldn't get through, I googled and got the sad news of her passing. Denise, I would love you to connect me and tell me how to get in touch with your dad or update me on his condition as I know he has been struggling. With much love at this difficult time! Jonette Reber
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Tish Easton
June 16, 2019
I was so sorry to hear of Georgene's passing. She was such a classy lady. I will remember the fun we had golfing on Ladie's Day at Springbrook Country Club. My condolences to Wes and the rest of the family. She will surely be missed by a lot of people.
June 16, 2019
Our sympathies to Georgene's family. We have great memories and always enjoyed our fun vacations with Wes and Georgene to Mexico. Jan and Al Kluever
Carolyn Heddinger
June 15, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Georgene's passing
We shared their love of dogs and that is how we met Wes and Georgene.
We miss them and send our sympathy. Jack and Carolyn Heddinger
June 15, 2019
Sincere condolences to Wes & all the family. Georgene was such a nice lady. I used to live in ParkView and sold Wes & Georgene the VW Rabbit Diesel they used on their winter vacations.
Bill Collins - Apollo Beach, FL.
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