Jeanne Marie Gerber
September 19, 1923 – September 18, 2019
Jeanne Marie Gerber, 95, of Chesapeake Beach passed away September 18, 2019. She was born September 19, 1923 in Harford City, IN to Carry Jay and Marie C. (Cale) Palmer. She was raised in Kansas City, MO and married Clarence Gerber in 1942. Due to Clarence’s military service, they lived in many places all over the world, primarily Annandale, VA and she moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2015. She was employed as a secretary for Fairchild, was a real estate agent with Pulte Homes and was also the VP and treasurer of her family business, Screen Presentation, Inc., a film and video production company in D.C. Jeanne also volunteered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for 25 years. She was an avid Bridge player and also enjoyed crossword puzzles, singing, going to the beach, especially the Outer Banks and loved spending time with her family and friends. Jeanne was easy to love and very giving.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, daughter-in-law Diane Davis, grandson-in-law Brian Horst and brother Jay Palmer. Jeanne is survived by children Lynn Gonder and husband Peter Davis of North Beach, Michael Gerber of Annandale, VA and Christopher Gerber of Upper Marlboro. She is also survived by grandchildren Amanda Gerber, Jason Gonder and wife Sarah and Whitney Horst, great-grandchildren Emma, Maryn and Tyler Horst and Jack and Nathan Gonder and a sister Joyce Wyatt.
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19 Sep 2019
6:21pm
My thoughts and prayers go to Jeanne’s dear family. She was a treasure for all who knew her smile and optimism. We who were lucky bough to know her as a fellow resident at Horizons On The Bay cherished her friendship and generous spirit. Jeanne and I drove to together to play bridge every Wednesday and Thursday and cards here Monday evenings. She was my dearest friend and confidant.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
21 Sep 2019
10:01am
Jeanne was one of God’s Angel’s, always smiling, always kind, and always ready for a laugh. We will miss her delightful presence at cards on Monday evenings. May God’s love surround each of you as you say goodbye to this kind woman. Johnny and Sharon, Jeanne’s HOB neighbors
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
26 Sep 2019
9:50pm
I will greatly miss Jeanne’s visits to Twin Beaches Library. Her smiling face and engaging conversations always lifted my day! We once went to the movies in Annapolis and then enjoyed dinner al fresco at the Old Stein Inn! Although we always talked about books and movies, I never knew her connection to films until I read her obituary. So many questions I would loved to have asked her! I know her family and friends will miss this charming, amazing lady. I will, too.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
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My thoughts and prayers go to Jeanne’s dear family. She was a treasure for all who knew her smile and optimism. We who were lucky bough to know her as a fellow resident at Horizons On The Bay cherished her friendship and generous spirit. Jeanne and I drove to together to play bridge every Wednesday and Thursday and cards here Monday evenings. She was my dearest friend and confidant.
Jeanne was one of God’s Angel’s, always smiling, always kind, and always ready for a laugh. We will miss her delightful presence at cards on Monday evenings. May God’s love surround each of you as you say goodbye to this kind woman. Johnny and Sharon, Jeanne’s HOB neighbors
I will greatly miss Jeanne’s visits to Twin Beaches Library. Her smiling face and engaging conversations always lifted my day! We once went to the movies in Annapolis and then enjoyed dinner al fresco at the Old Stein Inn! Although we always talked about books and movies, I never knew her connection to films until I read her obituary. So many questions I would loved to have asked her! I know her family and friends will miss this charming, amazing lady. I will, too.