Mildred M. Geiler

Mildred Marguereite White Geiler was born January 19, 1908 in North Judson Indiana to G.A. and Elizabeth White. George Thomas Geiler and she were married December 1, 1928. Her husband preceded her in death in April 1978, and she died in her sleep January 6, 2005 at Home Sweet Home, care facility. They had moved to Cottonwood and the Bent River Ranch in 1960 from Phoenix. She is survived by her younger sister, Mary Elizabeth Renner, who is the only surviving child of the G.A. Whites. Other survivors include Elnora K. Jordan, Mildred and George\u0027s only child, and Elnora\u0027s husband, Charles E. Jordan; three grandchildren: Norela E. Harrigton and her husband Herald, of Cornville; Nada B. Encisco and her husband John of Marietta, GA; Carl Ray Simpson died 1998, his wife Judy Simpson of Denison, Iowa; and nine great-grandchildren: Ronael Eckman, Tucson, Medical School; Geiler Eckman, Tucson, U. of A.; Aubrial Harrington, Cornville Elementary School; Elizabeth Encisco, Cambridge Maine, Harvard; Sara Encisco, Marietta GA, High School; Ellen Encisco, Marietta GA, Middle School; Kathryn Encisco, Marietta GA, Elementary School; Carolyn Simpson Weister and husband Jason, Kingman; and Marilyn Simpson, Denison Iowa, Middle School. Mrs. Geiler was an active P.E.O. member for 74 years and president of the four Chapters that she belonged to over the years. She also belonged to the Order of Eastern Star and is a Past Matron of the Cottonwood Chapter. As a member while living in Phoenix, she became active as a supporter of the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, becoming a Mother Advisor and later the Scholarship Chairman for the state organization for 40 years. Mildred acted as a Girl Scout Leader and Camp Fire Leader, President of the Washington Women\u0027s Club as well as Zonta International Organization. In April 15, 1968 Mrs. Geiler became one of the founding groups of the Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital Volunteers, or Pink Ladies. When she retired in April 1999, she donated over 18,605 hours of service. Mildred and George made quite an impression on the Rainbow Girls that they worked with back in the 40\u0027s through the 90\u0027s. In fact, approximately about 10 of those girls of the 50\u0027s have traveled to Cottonwood the past 10 years to help celebrate her birthday, January 19th. When not volunteering, she and George enjoyed all types of cards and games. After his death she became an avid bridge player and belonged to several groups. Another very important hobby she developed at a very young age and throughly enjoyed was reading, often a book a day, and the last several years was read too; but not a book a day. Services are to be held Monday, January 10, 2005 at 1 P.M. in the Mountain View United Methodist Church, 901 S. 12th Street, Cottonwood, AZ. A visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the church. The Geiler family would appreciate donations to your favorite charity, in lieu of flowers, or sending a memorial to the Clemenceau Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 511, Cottonwood, AZ. Her smiling face and blue eyes are now just a beautiful memory. Westcott Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.