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GERARD, Jane G. (Goldthwaite) 1921-2018

GERARD, GOLDTHWAITE, PFAFF

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 1/3/2019 at 11:37:00

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Biography

Jane G. Gerard, 97, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Windhaven of Western Home Communities due to natural causes.

Jane was born on March 26, 1921 in Sigourney, Iowa, the daughter of Dr. Guy G. and Gladys C. Pfaff Goldthwaite. She married Dr. Russell S. Gerard II on December 19, 1940; he died March 31, 2000.

She graduated from Sigourney HS in 1938, received her associate degree in 1940 from Lindenwood College for Women in St. Charles, MO, and attended the University of Iowa.

Jane attended Westminster Presbyterian Church and was a choir member, Junior League of Waterloo/Cedar Falls Emeritus member; past president of Chapter KS PEO and 75-year member. She also belonged to Allen Hospital Auxiliary.

She enjoyed playing especially bridge, needle point, and traveling many places together with her husband.

Jane is survived by her son, Dr. Russell S. (Syndy) Gerard, III, of Kamloops, British Columbia; five grandchildren, Brad Pancratz, Todd Pancratz, Paige Pancratz, Tami (Kari) Kohonen, and Laurie (Peter) Wiley; six great-grandchildren, Tayler, Hadley, and Brody Pancratz, and Austin, Jessica, and Amanda Kohonen.

She is preceded by her husband; daughter, Linda Jane Pancratz (1997); and brother, Dr. Charles J. Goldthwaite.

Cemetery:
Memorial Park Cemetery, Waterloo

Memorials:
to the church, Cedar Valley Hospice or Allen Foundation

SOURCE: Locke Funeral service


 

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