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Geraldine Janet “Gerry” Tuschoff Griffiths

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Birth	:	20 Feb 1933 Everly, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	13 Dec 2014 Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Lakeview Gardens Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3925000, -95.1119000
Description	:	Geraldine, "Gerry," Griffiths was born on a farm north of Everly, Iowa, on February 20, 1933 to Chris and Ora (Lighter) Tuschoff. She went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital - Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her husband and children. Being raised on farms in the Everly & Moneta areas, she later attended and graduated from Gillette Grove High School. After studying Home Economics at Iowa State University for one semester, she married Robert Griffiths on December 27, 1952. They lived in Storm Lake while Bob attended Buena Vista University then moved... Read More	Geraldine, "Gerry," Griffiths was born on a farm north of Everly, Iowa, on February 20, 1933 to Chris and Ora (Lighter) Tuschoff. She went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2014, at St. Mary's Hospital - Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her husband and children. Being raised on farms in the Everly & Moneta areas, she later attended and graduated from Gillette Grove High School. After studying Home Economics at Iowa State University for one semester, she married Robert Griffiths on December 27, 1952. They lived in Storm Lake while Bob attended Buena Vista University then moved to Ft. Smith, Arkansas & Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, where Bob served in the United States Army. The next destination was Iowa City & the University of Iowa. After a quick stay in Davenport, they made their way to Okoboji, IA, in 1963, where they raised their three children. Her beautiful home was a demonstration of her beautiful spirit, being able to watch the deer and wild turkeys while doing dishes was one of her simple pleasures. Gerry was an amazing hostess to anyone that entered her home. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking. She and her husband, Bob, owned Spirit Lake Clinic Pharmacy & Spirit Lake Drug for many years where she maintained the books and did the buying for the gift store, including the Hallmark cards and ornaments. Gerry has been an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes for decades and has attended many of their sporting events. She also was the number one fan for all her grandkids school activities as they grew up. Gerry was a member of PEO, LBU, bridge clubs, Arpoki, and the women's group at First Christian Church in Spencer, IA. She taught Sunday School for many years and numerous volunteer jobs in the church and at her children's school. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert, "Bob," Griffiths of the family home in Okoboji, Iowa. Sisters; Virginia (Logan) Dunham, Carroll, Iowa, Ardyce (Bill) Stevenson, Spencer, Iowa, Lois (Ron) McConkey, Lewistown, Montana. Her children; Debra (Richard) Harding of Olathe, Colorado, John (Robyn) Griffiths, of Boise, Idaho, and Jeff (Patti) Griffiths, of Okoboji, Iowa. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Benjamin (Jordan) Griffiths of Seattle, Washington, Brian Griffiths, Boise, Idaho, Sharon Griffiths, Mason City, Iowa, Jennifer (Brian) Funk, Ankeny, Iowa, Melissa Harding, Fort Worth, Texas, David (Jessica) Harding, Fort Worth, Texas, Derek (Emily) True, Dallas, Texas, Ariel Campbell, Montrose, Colorado. In addition, she is survived by her great grandchildren; Joshua Campbell, Montrose, Colorado, Hunter Harding and Harper Harding, Fort Worth, Texas. Numerous nephews and nieces, their spouses and children, shared many memorable moments on Lake Okoboji with Gerry along with her "Fishing Buddies" in Canada. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Merle Tuschoff.

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Where is Geraldine Janet “Gerry” Tuschoff Griffiths's memorial?
Geraldine Janet “Gerry” Tuschoff Griffiths's memorial is located at: Lakeview Gardens Cemetery, Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA.
When did Geraldine Janet “Gerry” Tuschoff Griffiths death?
Geraldine Janet “Gerry” Tuschoff Griffiths death on 13 Dec 2014 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Geraldine Janet “Gerry” Tuschoff Griffiths's memorial?
Latitude: 43.3925000
Longitude: -95.1119000

Family Members:

Parent

Ora Edith Lighter Tuschoff

(1893 - 1986)

Siblings

Ardyce Colleen Tuschoff Stevenson

(1928 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakeview Gardens Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3925000, -95.1119000

2. Rose Hill Cemetery (Defunct)
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4077600, -95.0976130

3. Saint Albans Episcopal Church Columbarium
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4175000, -95.1222000

4. Okoboji Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3649406, -95.1303558

5. Lakeview Cemetery
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4239006, -95.1213989

6. Bedell Gravesite
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4128430, -95.0773690

7. Pioneer Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3655000, -95.1403000

8. Spirit Lake Memorial Gardens
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4227982, -95.1331024

9. Gardner Family Cemetery
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3654410, -95.1403480

10. Saint Margaret Cemetery
Orleans, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4450130, -95.1130370

11. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

12. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

13. Richland Township Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565323, -94.9927821

14. Superior Township Cemetery
Superior, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4399986, -94.9533005

15. Loon Lake Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5249672, -95.0949554

16. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

17. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

18. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

19. Fairview Cemetery
Terril, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2977982, -94.9349976

20. Holy Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Lakefield, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5562920, -95.1868880

21. Saint John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
Jackson, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5584540, -95.1829330

22. Union State Line Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4928017, -94.9156036

23. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

24. Oak Hill Cemetery
Estherville, Emmet County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3986015, -94.8518982