Frances Degeest

10/31/1917 – 04/19/2010
Birthplace: Seattle, WA
Last Resided in: Bellingham, WA
Obituary
Frances L. DeGeest, age 92, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 after a short illness. She was born in Seattle on October 31, 1917. Her husband, Leo passed away in 1992. She was a school teacher at Sunnyland School for many years and retired in 1973.
Frances was an avid golfer and had 2 hole in ones, which she was very proud of. She also enjoyed playing bridge with her friends.
She is survived by her niece Carol Smith of Bellingham and several nieces and nephews in other parts of the country. She also has 2 older brothers, Alan Barth living in Utah and Lawrence Barth living in Hawaii. At her request there will be no service.
Guestbook
Date: 4/21/2010
From: David Crook
City/State: Peoria, AZ
Frances was my 4th grade teacher at Sunnyland School in the late 1940's. But my most recent memories of her were the years she spent at Merrill Gardens. She always had a big hug and a kiss for me. When I would conduct chapel services there, she would be there with a big smile. I will miss her, as will many others who had the experience of her teaching years in Bellingham.
Date: 4/21/2010
From: Pat O’Brien
City/State: Bellingham, WA
When I came to Bellingham in 1951, one of the first educators I met was Fran DeGeest, who was one of the finer Bellingham School teachers and a mentor to many. Later we golfed at BGCC and we always ejoyed her spritely mind.
Date: 4/25/2010
From: Grant Wilder
City/State: Bellingham, Washington
I have known Frances all of my life and she was a dear family friend. We had so many great times at their cabin at Birch Bay and she played a big role in my life as a child and as an adult with my own family. She was a spirited and fiesty person who will be missed by many.