Geraldine M "Jerry"
(Mann) Stahl
Oct 14,1922 - Jan 13, 2017
Posted by: Ann Weber
BARTLESVILLE
EXAMINER-ENTERPRISE
BARTLESVILLE, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)
She was born October 14, 1922
in Panama, IL to Charles and Elta Mann. At the age of seven
the family moved to Springfield, IL. She received her
education in Springfield schools, later working for the
Board of Education in the office at Lanphier High School.
She and Henry Stahl were married November 21, 1942. In March
of 1943, Henry enlisted in the
U.S. Navy and served in World War II until the end of
the war in 1945.
After the war years, they made their home in Elkhart, IL
until moving to Oklahoma in 1959. Three years were spent in
Tulsa, OK before moving to Bartlesville, OK in the fall of
1962.
The family joined the Methodist church. Jerry remained an
active member until her death serving in several areas of
ministry in the church. She was a member of the Evangelical
Team for 34 years and the prayer group for 30. She also
served as secretary for the Administrative Board for two
years, President of United Methodist Women and was a trained
Stephen minister and served as District Chairperson for
Jubilee 83. She was instrumental in organizing Hands Around
Bartlesville, a ministry at the Brookhaven Apartments and
leading vacation Bible time for mentally challenged
children. She worked weekly for 12 years with the Mother's
Day Out, later named Children's Day Out. She loved people of
all ages and worked with youth groups and adults for several
years.
Gardening and writing were her hobbies. She loves God's
world so the love of expressing herself in writing about his
world brought her much joy. She also was a good cook,
cooking for her family not only daily meals, but also in
celebrating the many holidays and other special occasions.
Survivors are her children, Janice Bigby, Sperry, OK; Sandra
Warren, Bartlesville, OK; Deborah Rice, Owasso, OK; Sheila
Benhke, Glendora CA; Gregory Stahl, Fair Oaks, CA; Henry and
Jerry Stahl of Bartlesville OK; 15 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. A
sister-in-law, Carol Stahl of Albuquerque, NM. She was also
survived by several nieces and nephews as well as many
friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Charles
Stahl; one son, Edwin (Eddie) and two grandsons Chris and
Scott Wright. A brother-in-law, Jack Stahl, sister-in-law,
Anita Van Pelt, and son-in-law, Wayne Bigby.
Services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM at
First Church in Bartlesville. First Church is located at the
Southeast corner of Price Road and Madison Blvd with First
Church Ministers officiating. Committal will be in the
Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction
of Walker-Brown Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the First Church in Bartlesville. Online condolences for the family can be made at www.walkerbrownfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home
Walker-Brown Funeral Home
4201 Southeast Nowata Road
Bartlesville, OK 74006
918-333-7665
Published in Examiner-Enterprise from Jan. 17 to
Feb. 16, 2017
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