Edward Joseph Geers, Jr., 71

Resident of Scappoose, Oregon

Passed away 15 December 2015 after a long illness.

Edward was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1944 to Edward and Romaine Geers. He grew up there with three brothers (Bill, Bob, and Joe).  Edward graduated from the Alexian Brothers School of Nursing in Chicago followed by the St. Francis School of Anesthesia where he became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, a.k.a. The Gas Man.

Ed married Kyle Ann Larson in 1968. They had two children (Sarah and David) then moved to Florence, Oregon in 1973. Ed worked at PeaceHealth Hospital providing anesthesia for over 30 years.  They adopted two more children (Michelle and Christopher) in 1976.  In his spare time, he worked and volunteered in a variety of interesting pursuits; commercial fisherman, volunteer fire fighter, gas station attendant, mechanic, and real estate agent.  He served on the Siuslaw School Board for over a dozen years. In retirement Ed moved to Scappoose to be close to his family. He served on the Board at Springlake Park and lived in the Rose Valley community for over five years where he made many good friends.

Ed is survived by his brothers; Bill (Maryanne) of Crawfordville, FL, and Joe (Eileen) of Deltona, FL, Sister-in-law Elizabeth Geers of Charlotte, NC; his children; Sarah (Michael) Havlik of Scappoose, David, Michelle, and Christopher, former wife Kyle King; beloved grandchildren Anika and Kevin Havlik; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob Geers.

Rosary

December 20, 2015
2:00 PM
Hustad Funeral Home
7232 N Richmond Ave
Portland OR 97203
(503) 286-9663

Funeral & Reception

December 21, 2015
11:00 AM
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church

51555 Old Portland RD
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-2110

May 2016 – Florence Celebration

A celebration of life in Florence is planned for May 2015. Details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, consider doing a corporal work of mercy. Ed, a lifelong Catholic, would love to have you do something for others.