Elgin, Union County, Oregon
Mrs Mary Geer Dies Today At Daughter’s Home
Mary Holtby Geer died unexpectedly today at noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Philip Lockwood, of heart disease. The body is at the Snodgrass and Zimmerman mortuary and funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Mrs. Geer was the widow of Judd Geer, who died several years ago. She was a pioneer resident, coming to Union county 47 years ago which she made her home until death.
She was born in Rome, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1862 and was 72 years, seven months and 25 days of age. She was a life long member of the Episcopal church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lockwood and Mrs. Claude Puckett, of La Grande, a sister, Mrs. E. E. Evans, of Rome, N. Y., and five grandchildren.
La Grande Evening Observer
Monday, October 15, 1934
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