Geraldine "Jeri" James Collard Obituary (1939

Geraldine James Collard passed away peacefully at home November 2, 2014. She was born October 10, 1939 to William Frank and Mildred Ekins James. Geraldine had one sibling, Linda James Johnson, whom she had a loving relationship with her whole life. She was a lifetime resident of Provo, Utah and attended Maeser Elementary, Farr Junior High and graduated from Provo High in 1957 where she participated in several school activities. Geraldine had several dear girlfriends that she stayed friends with from grade school until the time of her death. Geraldine married her high school sweetheart, Leland Gordon Collard of Provo, Utah, fresh out of high school, August 2, 1957. They had five children: Lee Ann, Cay Lynn, James, Lafey and Richard. Geraldine was very devoted to her children and grandchildren; supporting them in their many activities such as horse showing, ice skating, gymnastics, cheerleading, ballet and many others. Geraldine was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions throughout her life, some of them being involved in the Relief Society Presidency as well as a teacher in both Young Women’s and Primary. Geraldine is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leland Collard; children: Lee Ann (John) Dunford, Cay Lynn (Randy) Robinson, Lafey Lewis and Richard Collard; 7 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and sister, Linda James (Paul) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her son, James Leland Collard. We are so grateful for the unconditional love of a family who lost a loved one and generously donated her liver allowing us to have 15 more years with our mother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Berg Drawing Room Chapel, 185 East Center Street, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the mortuary, Thursday, November 6, from 6-8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Intermountain Research and Medical Foundation in Geraldine’s name is appreciated. www.imedicalfoundation.org.