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Patti Geddes Obituary
GEDDES, Patti Jean
(Age 54)
On August 27, 2011, Patti Jean Geddes, passed away peacefully in her sleep and returned to the loving arms of her Father in Heaven. She was born October 27, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM, to James Whitehead and Sylvia Jean Myers Geddes. Patti was the oldest of seven children. A friendly, outgoing, beautiful individual - Patti played flute in the band and orchestra, was selected Homecoming Queen and graduated with honors from Coeur d'Alene (Idaho) High School in 1974. She attended Brigham Young University and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Organizational Communications. She married Richard Gerdts in 1976. Although the marriage ended, Patti and Rich remain the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Kelli Rachael and Adrian Michelle. Patti excelled in various professional positions. She served diligently in her many LDS Church callings. She was a talented musician, author, poet and avid reader. Patti was known for her generosity and love toward her fellowman. Despite her personal battles with emotional and physical adversities, she touched many lives for good and remained upbeat and positive. Patti is survived by her two daughters, Rachael (Brennan) Bates and Adrian (Ryan) De Prima; four grandchildren, Carter, Savanna, Gavin and Cash Bates; and six siblings, Michael, Deanna, Tom, John, Betsy and Marci. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 12 noon in the Cedar Hills 7th Ward LDS Chapel. (9737 Chesterfield Dr. - Cedar Hills, UT 84062) Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 11:00 am under the direction of Warenski Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens (7315 N. Government Way - Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815) on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:00 am. Condolences may be sent to www.warenski.com
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Raylene Marks Streeter
September 8, 2011
Our condolences to the Geddes family. Patti and I were best friends and my brother Butch Marks has many memories of Patti too. She was a beautiful young woman....too young to go. We are so sorry for her family. The Marks family and the Streeter family
Louise Zimmerman
September 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Randy Ferguson
September 1, 2011
Patti you will be greatly missed. I feel so bad for your family and friends. I count you as a friend, and will miss you. I still have some great memories that I will never forget. I wish you peace and your family comfort.
Tatiana Harrison
September 1, 2011
I went to school with Patti and she worked for me at Bath and Bodyworks. She was a beautiful person and always tried to be upbeat and positive. I am so sorry for your loss. I fell blessed to have known her. Tatiana Monroe Harrison(CDA, ID)
Holly Hall
September 1, 2011
To Patti's family,
Though I have not seen Patti in many years, I have many fond memories of her, With our names so close in alphabetical order we often sat near each other in school.She was so smart and funny. My prayers are with your family
Sincerely,
Holly Hall
Debbie (Best)Pohlmeier
September 1, 2011
I remember Patti from Coeur d'Alene High School... She was always very sweet, kind & beautiful. I am so sorry for your family Debbie (Best) Pohlmeier
Alona Holm
September 1, 2011
To Patti's family,
I met Patti when she moved to Utah. My sister, Deon Emery Masker introduced me to her at that time. My other sister, Carol Brady and I became fast friends with Patti and we loved to do fun things together. Friday nights became a special time for us. We'd go to dinner and catch a movie. If we couldn't find a good movie, we'd just visit for hours.
Just recently Patti stayed overnight with me on a Saturday and then went to church with me on Sunday. We'd planned to do that again next weekend. Patti loved the Gospel and had a strong testimony of it's truthfulness.
Patti was a joy to be with. I loved sharing stories and ideas back and forth with her. She had a heart of pure gold and was so kind to me in every way. I'll miss her so much.
Love to all her family,
Alona Holm
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