Geraldine Elaine Luth

Geraldine Luth Obituary

LUTH, Geraldine Elaine

Born in Woodland June 10, 1920 - God took home a special Angel March 9, 2006. She lived an American Life. There was a lot of love, but not much money, growing up on Depot Street (Woodland). She was a 1939 grad of Woodland High and soon thereafter was so happy to find a good job as a telephone operator. During WWII she found time to volunteer (after work) to look for enemy planes we feared would attack our homeland. She and her only sibling (her brother Bob) bought their parents their home during WWII for $900 (36 monthly $25 payments no interest). She found love - and married Ed Luth - in 1954. Her son was born 9.5 months after the wedding (Steve 1955). They lived several years in Woodland - and 1957 took them to Sacramento in search of better work for Ed. God gave them a daughter that year (Susan 1957). Ed wanted Jerry to now be a stay-at-home MOM, and that made her very happy. Life was swell on Bradford Drive a vibrant newer postwar neighborhood filled with young families. She went back to work when Steve needed braces, and eventually retired with 30 years of service from Pacific Bell. She honestly never had an unkind word for anyone. The couple lived Christian lives and especially loved their church family at St. Paul's Lutheran where they were members well over 40 years. They were blessed, by Susan and the Lord, with grandchildren, Stephanie & Kristin. Ed went home first in 1998, as Jerry courageously fought a 10-year long battle with Alzheimers. We are so grateful to her caregivers at Golden Dove Care Home (especially Angela & Sandra) where she lived since 1997. Her celestial homecoming was also preceded by that of her loving parents, Joseph & Bessie Brown; her wonderful brother, Bob; and many members of the Newman and Caldera families. Jerry's was a life well-lived and we, her loved ones, will try to live by her example and trust in the Lord that we will all be together again. Friends & family are invited to visitation Thursday March 16, 4-7pm at Nicoletti Funeral Home (5401 Folsom) and to her Christian burial Friday at 1pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church (59th & Broadway - Sacramento). Please consider a donation to The Alzheimers Association in lieu of flowers. www.alz.org.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Mar. 14 to Mar. 16, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Geraldine Luth

13 Entries

Linda Colfield

May 22, 2006

Dear Steve, After seeing your Mother's obituary, I wanted to let you know it was a pleasure and honor to have met you and your mom. Your love and devotion to her were always so evident, and you were so sweet to my mother, Serena. My mom broke her hip on Feb. 24th and she is now recovering at Casa Coloma nursing facility in Rancho Cordova. I hope to be able to get her back in a residential setting in the near future. I think your mother and mine had a lot in common, especially their life long faith in Jesus and his love and redemption. Your words show how proud you were of your Mother and I know she must have been very proud of you. May God bless you and give you his peace.

Lori Koester

March 20, 2006

Dear Steve and Susan, We are so sorry for your loss, but so thankful for the assurance of salvation offered to all who love the Lord. We are in the middle of a good old Nebraska blizzard and hoping no new calves will be born tonight and longing for spring, a reminder that God has it all in control, every season of our lives. We hope you find comfort in Him and knowing that He is with you through it all. Lots of Love, Lori (Erwin) Koester and Lindy & kids (Shannon, Katie, Brett, Alissa)

Gary and Yvonne Erwin

March 20, 2006

Dear Steve and Susan & family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May GOD hold you all in His loving arms and give you His peace. Love, Gary and Yvonne Erwin

Norma Smith

March 20, 2006

I want to convey my deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mother. I worked with her in the early 1950's at the Woodland Telephone office as a operator. Your Mom was a lead operator and was so sweet, always willing to help a new operator. After her marriage we lost touch, but I have thought of her often. I also knew her brother Bob when he was working at Traynhams Music Store. She was a wonderful woman.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Norma Mende Smith

Dorothy Erwin

March 18, 2006

Dear Steve and Sue/family: Our hearts reach out to you in loving memory of your precious mom. We are never quite ready for such losses and yet she is now present with her God and Maker. What a wonderful release for her. May you find real peace and God's comfort in these days, as you reflect on your wonderful memories. God Be With You, is our prayer for you. Love, Wylie and Dorothy

Sam Yared

March 18, 2006

My THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY YOUR MOM REST IN PEACE.

Lana (Erwin) Oswald

March 17, 2006

Dear Steve and Susan,

I was speaking on the phone this morning, and Mom (Yvonne) just told me that you had lost your mom a week ago--she wanted me to search the web for the obituary, and that brought me to this site. We are all so sorry for your loss, and yet thrilled for your mom! :) Steve, my boys still ask about their cousin in California, (you know, the one with the cool old cars!) and they were both really sad for you. What a lovely obituary--I will print it and get copies to my folks and sisters.

You're all in our prayers,

Lana

Thomas Keelor

March 16, 2006

Steve and Family,

As my brother stated previously, it was truly wonderful of you to attend our mothers funeral not 2 weeks ago and speak to us all, knowing full well that your own mother only had a few days left in this world herself. Thank you for your comforting words that day and we pray for you and your family now during these trying times of yours. Bradford Drive is my earliest memories as a small boy and I have pictures of you and your family to this day. Please keep in touch so that our families can get through this together. God bless you all.

Tom Keelor and family

Rely Tapnio

March 15, 2006

STEVE,

THOSE WHO BLOOM IN THE HEARTS OF OTHERS NEVER FADE AWAY... MAY YOU FIND COMFORT AND STRENGTH IN YOUR MEMORIES.

I MAY NOT BE WITH YOU, BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW, MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AND BEST WISHES ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU.

YOUR ARTIST FRIEND,

RT

jacqueline bibbs

March 15, 2006

STEVE, SUE AND FAMILY ME AND DONTAY WANT TO SEND ARE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, WE KNOW THAT THERE IS ONEMORE GREAT ANGLE'S SHINNING DOWN ON ALL OF US YOUR MOM WAS THE SWEETEST MOTHER I HAVE KNEW HER SMILE WAS SO WARM AND BLESSFULL YOU CAN JUST FEEL HER LOVE. HER MEMORIES AT GOLDEN DOVE WILL ALWAYS STAY CLOSE TO ME AND DONTAY HEART ALL THE TIME STEVE AND SUE THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY CAREING FOR YOUR MOTHER THAT"S BLESSING FOR ME THATS A BLESSING MAY HER WINGS FLY TO HEAVEN AND HER LOVE TO STAYS IN ARE HEARTS ...SMILE STEVE,SUE AND FAMILY WE ARE HERE TODAY....WALK BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT ......LOVE FROM ME DONTAY AND WHOLE BIBBS FAMILY

teresa amor licup

March 15, 2006

Steve,

My family and I extend our condolences to you and Susan for Mama Jerry. I am blessed to be one of those who took care of her. Your mom is lucky to have a son like you because you did a good job in caring and loving her until the end. I know whereever she is shes proud of you. We will miss her.....

JAMES KEELOR

March 14, 2006

STEVE,SUSAN AND FAMILIES..

OUR MOTHERS ARE ANGELS..MISSED SO MUCH ALREADY. THOUGH WE'VE LOST THEM,THEY WILL STILL WATCH OVER US AT ALL TIMES.

STEVE, JUST 2 WEEKS AGO YOU JOINED US AT OUR MOTHER'S GRAVESIDE CEREMONY AND WHAT A PLEASURE TO HAVE YOU SAY SOMETHING WONDERFUL IN FRONT OF OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THAT WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN. OUR HEARTS CRY FOR YOU AND SUSIE. OUR MOTHERS HAD A SIMILAR TRAIT, THEY NEVER HAD A BAD WORD FOR ANYONE, AT LEAST NOT OUT LOUD.

I TOO HAD FOND MEMORIES OF OUR LIVES ON BRADFORD DRIVE. YOUR FOLKS WERE ALWAYS KIND AND FRIENDLY TO OUR FAMILY.

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES. MAY YOUR MOTHER REST IN PEACE.

SINCERELY, JIM KEELOR AND FAMILY

Jeffrey Brown

March 14, 2006

Steve,

The article was a great tribute to your mother.You've done a great job over the last 12 years taking care of both of your parents. It's something you can be proud of. See you soon.

Jeff

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