Geneva Vernell Hicks

After graduating from high school, she was able to work her way through college. Her goal was to be a teacher.

Geneva met her future husband, Elmer Eugene Hicks, while doing volunteer work at a VA Hospital. After they were married, they moved to Grand Junction. She was able to begin teaching Home Making at Fruita High School. She had a kindergarten in her home while her children were smaller. In time she went back to District 51 school district teaching at Grand Junction Junior High. She was proud of the fact that she started a boy’s Home Making class in the Junior High. She finished her teaching career at Central High School. She retired in her mid-50s as she had always planned. She did not want to stay till she was so old the students made fun of her. She then worked at United Cable for 10 more years. Her life centered around family, work and the First Baptist Church.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Eugene, brother, sister, daughter Mona, daughter-in-law Barbara and a grandson. She is survived by two sons Danny (Carolyn) Hicks, Randall Hicks, son-in-law John Foote, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grandchildren.

The family is grateful for the staff at Mantey Heights and Hospice for all the caring attention they gave Geneva in her final years.

Geneva touched many people’s lives during her 98 years.

Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 7th and Grand Ave., Grand Junction, Colorado.

Viewing will be 4 pm to 5 pm for family and 5 pm to 7 pm for everyone April 22, 2022.

The funeral service will be at 10 am April 23, 2022 with a reception till 11:30 am. The graveside service will be at 11:45 am Memorial Gardens.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Hicks family.