Obituary of Geneva Clausen White
Geneva Clausen (Cross) White, 95, of Thompson, passed into eternal life on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at home. Geneva was a hardy soul who had suffered a brain hemorrhage over a year ago yet remained at her cozy Cape. She was a member of the Thompson Congregational Church where she sang in the choir for decades and participated in many church activities. Geneva loved flowers and had lovely gardens. She took up painting in later years and leaves many examples of her various forms of artwork as one of her legacies. She worked in the shoe store that she and her husband Elmer owned for over 20 years. Upon graduation from Woodstock Academy (1932) she worked as a teacher's assistant at a private school. Geneva was a member of the Board of Directors of the East Thompson Cemetery Association. In later years Geneva traveled through Europe including Norway where her mother was born. She was a wonderful mother, witty, patient and talented. Geneva was the daughter of the late Samuel T. Cross and Jorgina (Clausen) Cross. She was predeceased by her husband Elmer M. White; her daughter Jane A. (White) Johnson; a great-grandson Jack David Johnson; her three sisters and a brother. She is survived by her son Justin C. White and daughter-in-law Judy; daughter Sarah F. White; beloved son-in-law David E. Johnson; grandsons Justin C. White, Jr.(wife Rhonda); Lars A. Johnson (wife Debra), and Ragnar R. Johnson (wife Kristen). Geneva has five beautiful great-grandchildren. Cody, Cole, Rori, Kristine, and Eric. She is also survived by four nieces, and three nephews. In lieu of flowers or donations please think of the wonderful memories we all share of Geneva. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Thompson Congregational Church, Thompson, CT. Burial in East Thompson Cemetery.
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