Geraldine S. Haver

Geraldine “Geri” S. Beitzel Haver, 73, of New Boston, Texas and formerly of Stone Creek, passed away peacefully, December 3, 2024, with her family by her side. 

A daughter of the late Arnold Hiram and Ruby Mae (Hawk) Beitzel, Geri was born at Dover on February 14, 1951.

She worked briefly as a phlebotomist and spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, babysitting her grandson and caring for her dog, Izzy. Additionally, she was a talented crocheter and gardener. In Texas, Geri was a member of the New Boston master Gardener Club. 

Geri leaves behind her children, Lori Lanzer of New Boston, Texas, Marcy Pearson of Dover; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; her brother, James Beitzel; and her sister-in-law, Jan Beitzel. Several nieces and nephews complete her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. “Jack” Haver on November 29, 2013; her son, Richie Lanzer; her grandson, Cody Lanzer; and her sister, Viola Kohr.

The family will greet guests on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 from 3 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at Stone Creek Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow the graveside service in the Tunnel Hill Community Center at Stone Creek.