Stearns, Germaine Grace DeKeyser

Germaine Grace DeKeyser Stearns, age 73, of Longview, quietly left this world 
after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Longview, 
TX. Geri was born on January 4, 1934, in Neenah, WI, to the late Gabriel and 
Grace (Muttart) DeKeyser. Her sister, Evelyn Heuer of Neenah, WI, preceded her 
in death. She is survived by her brothers, Edmond and Willis DeKeyser of Neenah, 
WI; and her sister, Janet DeKeyser of Tucson, AZ.

Geri was the proud mother of Kristi (Glenn) Armstrong, Neenah, WI; Kathi (Gerry) 
Green, Mesa, AZ; Jami Garcia, Gulf Breeze, FL; Scott (Danita) Stearns, San Diego, 
CA; and Joi (Ben) Whaley, Longview, TX. She was also the loving grandmother to 
Kyle Armstrong; Traci, Gerrod and Travis Green; Rachael Garcia; Noelle Domiano 
and Garrett Stearns; and Cas and Georgia Whaley.

Geri was a military wife married to the late Richard C. Stearns. She lived in 
many cities and states and made many friends along the way. She enjoyed music, 
traveling and chatting with her friends.

Geri especially touched the lives of the hospital personnel at Good Shepherd 
Medical Center in the last remaining months of her life. Our family is very 
thankful for the wonderful and sensitive care she received at Good Shepherd.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 13, 2007, at 12 noon at Trinity 
Episcopal Church, with the Reverend Carol Petty officiating. Services are under 
the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity School of 
Texas.

Interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah, WI, at a later date.

Geri was loved by all and will be greatly missed by friends and family.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 7/12/2007.