Obituary of Geraldine I. Blair

Geraldine I. Blair, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls following a short illness. Geri was born November 6, 1920 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Henry S. Woodruff and Mary Lo Forehand. While growing up in Oklahoma, Geri walked 5 miles each school day to the local country schoolhouse and worked on her stepfather Lester’s, farm. Like many women of her generation, Geri worked in a defense plant during the Second World War helping to assemble B-17’s. She was a real "Rosie the riveter". While working on B-17s, Geri met her future husband at a USO dance. On September 4, 1947, Geri married Jack L. Blair. Their home was blessed with the arrival of two children, Stanley and Pamela. Mostly Geri was a homemaker, but when times were tough she worked outside the home doing gift wrapping at Macy's and working on the processing line at Stokely - VanKamp Frozen Foods. Geri possessed a deep love of nature and also enjoyed ceramics, painting and sewing, making many of her own clothes. Just prior to their death, Geri and her husband Jack had been attending the Hollister Presbyterian church. Geri is survived by her son Stanley of Denver Colorado, daughter Pamela Dyer of Twin Falls, two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Proceeding Geri in death were her parents Henry and Mary, her stepfather Lester and her husband of 62 years Jack. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM Thursday, October 21 at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E. in Twin Falls, with Rev. Myron Glatz officiating. The family suggests memorials be given to the Alzheimer's Research or a charity of the donor's choice. Family and friends are encouraged to share their thoughts and memories of Geraldine at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com