Geraldine Blair Bangerter

Geraldine Annice Bangerter, age 84, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011 in Bountiful, Utah. Born February 11, 1927 in Ogden, Utah to Leo Amos and Myrtle Christensen Blair. Married Neslin Bangerter on May 20, 1943 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was gifted in music and writing. Was an active member of the LDS Church holding many positions throughout her life and fulfilled seven missions with Neslin, including genealogy missions. Jeri had a great love for genealogy work and was an expert on her pioneer heritage. Held several positions as a member of Daughters of Utah Pioneers and was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.

Survived by, her husband, Neslin, and 10 children and their spouses, Lawrence (Charlett) Bangerter, N. Kent (Wendy) Bangerter, Sandra (Dan) Aldrich, Russell (Leslie) Bangerter, David (Susan) Bangerter, Susan (James) Scavetta, Robin (Gloria) Bangerter, April (Brett) Booth, Maren Nelson, and Jill (Brad) Dymock. Also survived by sister, Bonnie Lorence and preceded in death by brother, Berdell Blair. She has 42 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Rolling Hills LDS Ward Chapel, 1825 North 200 East, Centerville. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Friday morning 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Bountiful City Cemetery.