Lila Geerdes
June 24, 1924 ~ September 27, 2013
Lila M. Geerdes, 89, Detroit Lakes, formerly Davenport, ND, passed away Friday, September 27, 2013 at Essentia Health, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Lila (Johnson) Geerdes was born June 24, 1924 at Davenport, North Dakota to Anna (Narvestad) and Emil Johnson. She attended grade school in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School. She graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Home Economics and Science. She taught school in Ada, MN, Mandan, ND, Davenport, ND and Kindred, ND. She retired after 25 years of teaching. She married Kenneth Geerdes on August 24, 1947 in the Davenport Lutheran Church of which she was a life time member.
She and Ken celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997. Lila and Ken spent 40 summers at their cabin on Pelican Lake and many winters in Arizona. Her last 6 years, she resided at Lincoln Park, Detroit Lakes, MN.
She is survived by her son Ronald (Patricia) Geerdes, Dent, MN, grandson, Gregory (Amy) Geerdes, Frazee, MN, grand-daughter, Gina (Gerald) Stanford, Barnesville, MN, 4 beloved great-grandchildren, Jayden & Brooke Geerdes, and Anna & Noah Stanford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth on October 14, 2003, two brothers, Kenneth and Eugene Johnson.
Memorials preferred to the Davenport Lutheran Church, Davenport N.D.
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Fergus Falls Minnesota
Mrs. Geerdes was my home ec teacher at Kindred High School. She was a very nice lady, and I’m thankful for everything she taught me about sewing and cooking! I’ve used the skills often as a wife and mother of four. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of Lila.
Fargo ND
We so loved Lila. We met her when Rick’s mom, Mabel Feldman, lived at Lincoln Park. Whenever we visited, we ate lunch with Mabel and Lila. Lila was the first to wave, smile or greet us in some way. She made us feel so welcome. We just loved visiting with her. I remember the day Mabel passed away in April. Lila came to her apartment that day to visit and I had to tell her that her friend had died. Lila just cried and cried. They were dear friends.
In the short time we knew her, we developed so many great memories, I can only imagine what you, as her family have, with your lifetime of Lila. So precious and blessed are memories.
God Bless the life of Lila Geerdes.
Otter Tail MN
I am very sorry to hear about Lila’s passing. She was a great lady and a very special person to me. Lila was kind and appreciative all that you did for her. Lila will be missed. My thoughts, prayers and love go out to the family.
Shakopee MN
Sorry to hear of Lila passing away. My family has so many many fond memories of Ken and Lila. I was so lucky to have Lila for my teacher – she was amazing !
Thinking of you at this time.
Blessings,
Jeanie
( Joe and Marcella Lahren was my parents and Daryl was my brother)
So sorry to hear of Lila’s passing. We all loved her at Lincoln Park and will miss her very much! May the loving memories you have help you through this difficult time.
Detroit MichiganMy condolences to the Geerdes family. Please in your spare time, read Luke 7:12-16 and notice how Jesus was moved with pity, so that he resurrected someone. Yes he will do this again on a grander scale, in the near future, with the help of his father. So soon you may see your loved again, doing what she loved and you enjoying her again. Please may you and your family, find some comfort from this, in your time ahead.
Chandler AZ
Ron, my condolences in the passing of BOTH of your parents. I was privileged to teach at Kindred High School with your mom. She was a warm, caring teacher and one of the bright stars on our faculty.
erhard mnsorry for your loss Ron and Pat