
Geraldine Carol Sprouse
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Mount Vernon - Geraldine Carol Sprouse, 81, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2022, at home in Mount Vernon, WA with her family by her side. Geri was born on November 10, 1940, in Whitefish, MT to Jack Pershing Roach and Clara Anne Roach (Baker). Geraldine moved to Burlington, WA at the age of 15 with her mother Clara. She met and married the love of her life Charles Meade Sprouse in 1959. Meade and Geri were happily married for 61 years. Together they raised 3 boys; Meade, Rick and Kevin of which Geri was so very proud. Geri loved family events and was most happy when she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She made friends easily and she had friends wherever she went. Many of the friends Geri made became lifelong friendships. Geri had many hobbies and interests. She was an excellent cook and loved to bake. There were always snacks in the Sprouse household. Geri and Meade also loved to travel. They cruised the Panama Canal for their 50th Anniversary and drove "Can you believe it" to Yellowstone National Park for their 60th Anniversary. After Geri raised her kids, she joined the workforce. Her first job was with Poppe Insurance Co. She later went to work for Smiley Insurance Co where she met and worked with many longtime friends before eventually retiring. Geri was preceded in death by her husband Meade and son Rick. She is survived by 2 sons: Meade (Jill) and Kevin Sprouse. She also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Clayton Sprouse, Baxter and Wilson Sprouse, and Tatum and Lane Sprouse. A private family graveside will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, WA where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband and son. If you would like to honor Geri, please make a donation to Skagit regional Health Foundation, Cardiac Cares Campaign; PO Box 1376 Mount Vernon, WA 98273. The family would like to thank the staff at The Bridge in Mount Vernon, WA for their excellent care of Geri during her time she spent there, especially the last few weeks. Please visit www.hawthornefh.com (http://www.hawthornefh.com) to share your thoughts and memories and sign the online guest register. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.
