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Hollis Leroy Yensel
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Children: |
Hollis Lawrence Yensel Geraldine Louise Yensel Smith Shirley Ann Yensel Davisson Robert Leroy Yensel Esther Rebecca Yensel
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Grandchildren: |
Bonnie Hollis Renna Ronald Michael Diana Donna Douglas Teresa Wade Anthony Patrick Steven Tiffany Jeffrey Great Grandchildren Samra Tad Lisa Tamara Sean Nicholas Kimberly Shelly Wade Marissa Tyler Niles Katie Michael Destiny Dakota Chelsea Christopher Patrick Amber Brittany Tori Megan Great-Great Grandson Austin
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Parents: |
Holten Elden Givan and Algela Mary Berry Givan
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Siblings: |
Esther Bowman Willard Givan
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Grandparents: |
None listed
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Cemetery Location Map to Gravesite |
Birth Date: 9/6/1906
Death Date: 7/28/2002
Washington Park East Cemetery
Section O, Lot 601, Grave 7
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Geraldine Elizabeth Givan Yensel was born to Holten E. Givan and Algela Berry Givan September 6, 1906. She was the oldest of 3children. She has a sister, Esther and a brother, Willard. She was a member of Englewood Christian Church until her death. Geraldine and Hollis Leroy were married by O. A.Trinkle in a double wedding with her sister and her fiance' on June 19, 1928. She had five children, Hollis Lawrence born October 6, 1929, Geraldine Louise born June 12, 1931, Shirley Ann born May 22, 1935, Robert Leroy born April 30, 1937 and Esther Rebecca born February 2, 1943. Their marriage ended on July 19, 1948 after 20 years. She did many things to support the family through the hard years. She loved children and animals very much. She took care of many children and they had good life's while under her care. She also took care of her father during his last years. She was always ready to baby-sit or help any of her children whenever needed. She will be greatly missed by all. At the time of her death 3 children, 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson survived her. |
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Mother was 41 and Esther 4 years old. The rest of us were at school.
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Geraldine at around the age of 19, a beautiful lady.
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Shirley, Hollis, Esther, Mom, Bobby and Jerri before Hollis went in the Marines.
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This one Geraldine was 21 and her sister, Esther 19 at there double wedding ceremony at the parsonage.
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Geraldine and Esther at school graduation when she was 14 years old.
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Bobby, Shirley, Esther, Mom, Hollis and Jerri on one of their rare get-togethers.
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Geraldine with Ronald Reagan during a trip to Union Station while living at Crestwood Village East.
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Willard, Connie, Herb, Esther and Geraldine while they were here on vacation.
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Esther, Mom and Willard when they were here visiting.
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Grandma Donna, Aunt Tammy, Great-Great Grandson Austin, Great-Great Grandmother Geraldine and Great Grandma Shirley at nursing home. Austin's Mom Lisa was working.
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