Geneva Vesterby

Geneva Lorraine Zimmerman daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Trost) Zimmerman was born September 27, 1912 in Chokio , Minnesota . She was baptized on November 26, 1912 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Johnson where she was later confirmed on April 10, 1927. Geneva grew up in Chokio and graduated from Chokio High School and after attended Morris Agriculture School . On December 29, 1942 Geneva was united in marriage to Vernon J. Vesterby. The couple made their home in Chokio where Geneva worked for Moffat Motor Co., Trost Motors, and the Chokio Clinic. The Couple celebrated their 50 ^th wedding anniversary on December 29, 1992.

Geneva enjoyed playing cards, especially smear. She was also an avid gardener, and loved to watch the Twins play on TV. She was an active member of WELCA, and a member of the senior center.

Geneva died on Friday July 23, 2010 at the Courage Cottage in Morris , Minnesota having lived to reach the age of 97 years.

She is survived by one sister: Evelyn Leuthard of Chokio. Three sisters-in-law: Ruth Zimmerman of Chokio; Fern Zimmerman of Chokio; Shirley Moerer of Wheaton as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers Harvey Zimmerman and Alvin Zimmerman.