Geraldine A Samuelsen

Geraldine Samuelsen, 80, of East Wenatchee, WA was lifted up into Heaven by God’s loving hands and warm embrace in the early hours of September 27, 2017. Geraldine was a very determined person and was stubborn from the moment she was born earning her nickname “Mikie” her father had given her. Her father said she was born with red hair and a temper to match a real fighting Irishman-even though they were not Irish. Born in Flint, Michigan near the end of the depression in 1937, Geraldine was the oldest of four children. Her parents operated an airport in Bay City and her mother worked in the office at the airport. Her mother’s hard work and dedication was an inspiration to her children, which Geraldine passed onto her children. She would often go flying with her parents and siblings and she obtained a student-flying license. In 1955, she graduated from Bay City Central High School and then enrolled in Henry Ford Hospital nursing school. She was the president of her nursing class. In 1959, she graduated from Henry Ford Hospital with a Registered Nursing Degree. Geraldine was an accomplished pianist and at one time played for the Detroit Symphony. She met and married her husband, Roald, in 1961 and they settled in East Wenatchee where they raised three daughters. Geraldine worked for Deaconess Hospital as a Registered nurse for many years taking time off to raise her three children. Before she retired, she worked at Highline Nursing home. Geraldine made her family feel loved and they treasure the time they had with her. She enjoyed flowers, reading, sugar free candies, playing the piano, music, especially Mozart, and she loved being outside with the sun on her shoulders. A devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandma, and cherished sister, Geraldine is survived by her three daughters: Pamela (Tim) Wick, Theresa (David Grande) Samuelsen, and Mariann Samuelsen; eight grandchildren: Shelby, Haley, Jarrick, and Megan Wick; Anthony, Ryan, Keilah, and Ethan Grande; two sisters: Carol Rauschke and Beverly Brooks; her brother, Allen D Hoffman; and dozens of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roald Samuelsen; her parents, Allen M and Marian I Hoffman. We will remember her smile, her warmth, her concern for others, her determination, and her constant reminder to be kind to others. The family wish to express their gratitude to their parents’ neighbor, Eric Toombs, as well as the courageous firefighters who rescued their mother from their burning house in the middle of the night on June 13 2016. They appreciate prayers for strength and healing at this difficult time as they mourn their beloved Mother. We invite you to join us and celebrate her life together. Services will be held on October 7, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Wenatchee.

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Geraldine A Samuelsen

August 6, 1937 - September 27, 2017