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.
|
|
|
Spouse:
|
Hollis Leroy Yensel
|
|
Children:
|
Hollis Lawrence Yensel
Geraldine Louise Yensel Smith
Shirley Ann Yensel Davisson
Robert Leroy Yensel
Esther Rebecca Yensel
|
|
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
|
|
Parents:
|
Holten Elden Givan and Algela Mary Berry Givan
|
|
Siblings:
|
Esther Bowman
Willard Givan
|
|
Grandparents:
|
None listed
|