Peter Edward Geffre

Peter Edward Geffre passed from this world at home in Lindsay, Oklahoma on June 21st , 2008 at the age of 72 . Peter was born on November 16, 1935 in LaMoure, North Dakota He married Shirley Laferne Lindsey on May 31, 1985 . Pete was preceded in death by his mother, Johanna Geffre and his father, Joseph Geffre; two sisters, Ann Bushby and Eva Steiner; and one brother, Charles Geffre. He is survived by his wife Ferne, his children, Rhonda Bennett, and Rusty Wilson and wife Trish; four grandchildren, Sylvia Kay Black, Sierra Faye Brown, Russell Dee Wilson and Randall Lee Wilson; one great-grandchild Khira Nevaeh Black; four sisters, Jean Schimke and husband Ernest, Helen Andry and husband Jerry, Teresa Erickson and husband Al, and Peggy Murphy and husband Bill. He is also survived by seven brothers; Sebastian Geffre and wife Ambrosia, Andrew Geffre and wife Madeline, Joseph Geffre, Paul Geffre and wife Bernie, William Geffre and wife Kathy, Dennis Geffre and wife Brenda and Irvin Geffre and wife Marge. Other survivors include brothers-in-law Roy Bushby and Tom Steiner and many nieces and nephews. Pete served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his service in the U.S. Army, he moved to Lindsay, Oklahoma and established a jewelry business. It was there that he married Ferne. Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, raising animals, cooking, visiting with family and friends, and, most of all, he enjoyed his grandchildren. His sense of humor was unique. Pete was a member of St. Peter?s Catholic Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma, and he seldom missed a service. A wake will be held between 6:00 and 8:00p.m. on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 at B.G. Boydston Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Geffre will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 at St. Peter?s Catholic Church in Lindsay, Oklahoma. The service will be led by Father Vaught and Father John Michalicka under the direction of B.G. Boydston Funeral Home. Interment will be at Greenhill Cemetery in Lindsay. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences for the family may be sent online to www.boydstonfuneralhome.com Pete will be missed greatly by all his family and friends.

Peter Edward Geffre

November 16, 1935 - June 21, 2008

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