Geraldine Beyer, 89, of Grinnell, died on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Grinnell United Methodist Church with Pastor Dave Crow officiating. Interment was in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. Memorials may be designated to the Grinnell United Methodist Church.
Geraldine Louise Adkins was born the daughter of Grandville Leroy and Clara Viola (Stewart) Adkins on Aug. 10, 1929, in Grinnell. She was raised in the Grinnell-Newburg area and on the family farm near Searsboro. Jerry graduated from Searsboro High School in 1947.
Jerry was united in marriage to Earl Max Beyer on Aug. 22, 1947, in Oskaloosa. They were blessed with four children: Cheryl, Gary, Sandy, and Lorri. Together they farmed in the Grinnell area for all of their 71 years of marriage.
Jerry loved life on the farm and held a special place in her heart for the animals. She was a loving wife and mother who devoted much of her life to making sure her family was well-taken care of. She was a talented artist who enjoyed painting and cake decorating. Jerry taught her children and grandchildren the value of hard work and taking time to enjoy the simple things in life. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, for being a good listener, and for the love of her family.
Jerry is survived by her husband, Earl Beyer of Grinnell; daughters, Cheryl (Michael) Bristle of Bixby, OK, Sandy (Russ) Motta of Grinnell, Lorri (Eric) Gettes of Clinton; son, Gary (Karen) Beyer of Nashua; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marilyn Elliott of Winter Springs, FL, Don Adkins of Darlington, MO, Russell Adkins of Fair Grove, MO, Richard Adkins of Unionville, MO, and Bruce Adkins of Cedar Falls.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Jeanne Lewis, Jane Moffitt, and Charles Adkins.
