Jean S. Geddes

Jean S. Geddes went home to heaven Wednesday, September 25, 2013. She was born December 22, 1921 in Paisley, Scotland and was brought to the United States by her parents in 1923. She was married in Kearny, NJ, 1948, to Thomas Geddes. She has been a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1979. Mrs. Geddes is survived by her daughter, Madelyn Soales and husband, Robert; grandson, Brian Soales, all of Albuquerque; nieces, Marylene Wilson and Joyce Basye; nephews, Robert Fullmer, James Geddes, Wesley Geddes and George Sutherland; cousins, Jean Magowan and Robert Stevenson of Johnstone, Scotland; and special friend, Arleen Keiber. Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas, in 1973; infant son, Bruce Thomas Geddes; her father and mother, George Dunn Sutherland and Sarah Emmerson Sutherland; brother and sister-in-law, George and Marie Sutherland; and cousin, Eleanor Rayburn. Jean was Executive Secretary in the corporate office of Prudential Insurance Company, Newark, NJ; Church Secretary at the First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, NJ; an Editorial Assistant with Martindale-Hubbell, publisher of the Law Directory, and an Administrative Secretary at BDM Corporation in Albuquerque. She was a Golden Eaglet Girl Scout, the highest rank in the Girl Scouts, and served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 10 years in Kearny, NJ. As a Girl Scout, she and her troop were invited to have tea with Eleanor Roosevelt in the White House private quarters. Jean was a member of Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was an Ordained Deacon. She was a longtime member of Hannah and Ruth Circles of the Women's Ministries, serving as secretary-treasurer. She was also a member of the church's Prayer Force. Jean was also a member of St. Andrew Scottish Society of New Mexico, serving as editor of the Society newsletter for six years and being a member of the Scottish Country Dance group. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, October 3, 2013, 11:00 a.m., at Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 8600 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heights Cumberland Presbyterian Church. FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400