Geneva I. Moorehouse

Moorehouse, Geneva photoAge 99, of Okemos, MI, died Thursday, September 7, 2017. Geneva was born December 9, 1917, on a farm north of Wheeler, MI, the daughter of James and Martha (Hipolite) Jones, the sixth of seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Moorehouse; son-in-law, Gary Sparks; sisters, Bessie Miller, Tressie Rich, and Dorothea Skeen; brothers, Walter (Mike), Arthur, and Thomas Jones. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Sparks of Portland, OR, and many nieces and nephews with whom she kept close ties.

Geneva began teaching in a one room country school near Wheeler in 1939 and retired in 1977 after 32 years as an elementary school and reading teacher in Lansing. Geneva loved her flower gardens and was determined to keep them weed free. She extended her gardening talents to many neighbors, church and others. Still on her hands and knees pulling weeds at 99. Geneva also enjoyed family trips, bird watching, reading, and was active in her church with a welcoming smile for everyone. Geneva maintained many lifelong friendships with fellow teachers (back to 1939), neighbors, church members, and continued to make new friends. She was a very giving person and touched many lives. Geneva was a wonderful support to her daughter Martha and they shared many happy times.

A celebration of Geneva’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2017, at Pilgrim Congregational UCC, 125 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing. Family visitation at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lansing Habitat for Humanity or Pilgrim Congregational UCC. Arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

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Heather MT
September 10, 2017 at 5:25 pm

A beautiful lady with a beautiful soul covered in pinks and purples. She will be missed.

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