Geraldine Shirley, 94, stepped from mortality on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She had spent the previous week in Bear Lake Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving husband and many family members. She will be missed by all of those who love her. Geraldine was born in Garden City, Utah, on August 18, 1924, to Willis Alma Benson and Stella Brooker Benson. She was the oldest of four children and often remarked that she had a perfect childhood. She loved the lake and the mountains, especially Beaver Creek where she enjoyed many childhood summers camping with her family. Her school years were spent in Rich County where she graduated from North Rich High School. She always told her children that she got good grades and never got in trouble! Evan and Geraldine were married in Paris, Idaho on January 4th, 1943. On August 5, 1948, at the Logan, Utah, Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, they were sealed for time and all eternity. They later spent a few years serving together as ordinance workers in the Logan Temple and said those were some of their happiest years. They are the parents of five children: Linda (Tom Rogers); Jeri (Frank Crawford); Bill (Jan Shirley); Nancy (Rob Reynolds); and Mike (Dottie Shirley). Also, they loved being with their many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Geraldine's favorite thing to do was to pick up a grandchild and read them a book. She loved reading and spent many hours devouring books. Geraldine served in many Church callings including Primary and Relief Society President. She worked hard to fulfill these assignments to the best of her ability. She was a wonderful cook for her family and loved to share her goodies with neighbors. Geraldine also worked hard keeping a beautiful rose garden. She and Evan raised their family in Fish Haven where they also taught them to work hard and to love the lake! After four of her five children left home, Geraldine went to Cosmetology school and then worked several years at home as a beautician. Geraldine was preceded in death by both of her parents, all three of her siblings: Kent Benson, Jackie Rich, and Pat Carlson. Also two granddaughters: Christi Crawford and Kaycee Reynolds Barnett. She is survived by her husband, Evan Shirley, 96, her five children and many loving grandchildren. Services will be held for Geraldine at the Montpelier 2nd Ward, 585 North 8th Street on Friday, November 16, at 2:00 PM, with the viewing beginning at 12:00 noon. She will then be laid to rest in Fish Haven Cemetery overlooking the lake she loved so dearly.