1934
Geraldine
2018
Geraldine (Howard) Alderman
August 11, 1934 — March 16, 2018
Houghton --- Geraldine “Gerry” H. Alderman of 9900 Luckey Drive went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 16th, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa, FL after a brief illness. She was born on August 11, 1934 in Fillmore, a daughter of the late Leroy R. and Marian J. Hall Howard. On March 28, 1953, in Nunda, she married Richard J. Alderman who survives.
Gerry was a graduate of Nunda High School, class of 1952, where she was President of the Student Council and was active in music and academics. After marriage, she joined her husband in Florida as an Air Force wife.
She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and traveled extensively across the United States and Europe. She loved her family very much and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a loyal and loving friend to many.
For the last 18 years, Gerry and her beloved husband split their time between Houghton and Brooksville, FL.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are four daughters, Karen (Bruce) Bossard of Farmington; Cheryl (Carlos) Martinez of Louisville, KY; Carol (George) Griesedieck of Houston, TX; Diane (Kevin Seaman) Alderman of Walworth, a son, Stephen (Kara) Alderman of Houston, TX, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a son, Mark Alderman in 2006 and a brother, Wendell Howard in 2005.
A memorial service to celebrate her beautiful life will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Houghton Wesleyan Church. Rev. Dr. Wesley Oden will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Houghton.
Memorials if desired to: The Gideons International, Box 92, Houghton, NY 14744 or to the Haskinville Scholarship at Houghton College, Houghton, NY.
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