Reverend Gordon R. Geiger
Died: December 20, 2019 | Place: St. Joseph's Hospice
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GEIGER, Reverend Gordon R….
In his 98th year after a brief stay at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London, Ontario, on Friday, December 20, 2019.
Gordon, with Audrey, his wife and partner of 71 years, served as minister to United Church of Canada congregations in Readlyn (SK), Creighton Mine, Binbrook, Lucknow, Essex, St. Catharines, Windsor, Sarnia, and London. After retirement, he served as interim minister at Riverside United Church in London, Ontario, where he continued for many years as Minister Emeritus. Gordon was a dedicated community leader who found great fulfillment in his ministry. Not only did he serve and mentor his congregations attentively, he was a faithful visitor to the sick and the isolated and an advocate for the needy and the suffering. He cherished fond memories of the individuals he got to know so closely and all the communities in which he lived.
Throughout his life, Gordon was an avid gardener, furniture refinisher, bridge and crokinole player, lawn bowler, curler, and hockey fan. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren explore their own paths in life. After retirement, he and Audrey travelled widely in North America, camping across the prairies many times, and taking trips and cruises to Europe. Together they enjoyed life and, in their nineties, gave thanks for every day granted to them.
Gordon was predeceased by his wife Audrey and son Alan Geiger. He was lovingly attended by his children during his final short illness soon after Audrey’s passing. The whole family are very grateful for the caring attention of staff at Longworth Retirement Home and St. Joseph’s Hospice. Gordon is sorely missed and joyfully celebrated by his sisters Mary Beresford and Ruth Larmor, his children Roy Geiger and his wife Peggy Roffey, Anne Koemsted and her husband Ted, Joan Geiger-Dow and her husband Daniel Dow, Paul Geiger and his wife Marianna Boyd, Ross Geiger and his wife Geri, 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, January 30, 2020 from 12-1 pm at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Drive, London, where the funeral service will be held at 1 pm.
Donations in Gordon’s memory may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 804-2 Lansing Square, Toronto, ON M2J 4P8. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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To all the Geiger family my deepest sympathy with loss of your father. Many great memories here in Essex. Thinking of all of you.
Love Mary Webb
So sad to hear your parents are both gone. I always looked forward to their Christmas letter. I have wonderful memories of your father as my minister while growing up in Essex.
Our deepest sympathy extended to the Geiger family on the passing of your father.
Your father and family brings back fond memories of growing up in the small town of Essex with caring and great friendships.
Very sad to read of the passing of Rev. Geiger. Rev. Geiger was a major influence on our family in Essex Ontario. My condolences to the Geiger family.
Dear Roy, Anne, Joan, Paul, Ross, and families, we are so sorry that we are not able to attend the Celebration of Life for our dear friend Gordon. We treasure the memories we have our long friendship with both Audrey and Gordon. We are so thankful that we were able to spend time with both mom and dad before their passing. We will continue to draw on the strength of their caring wisdom, even though their physical presence is gone from us. In celebration of the good that their lives gave to so many, we have made donations to the Leukaemia and Lymphoma Society as well as their last church family through the reNEW program at Riverside U.C. With Love, Judy and John Welbourn