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Geraldine (Keller) Tarver passed away on October 7, 2020 in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. She was born on November 8, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas to Adolph Keller and Inez Crain. Mrs. Tarver was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John D. Tarver; and her daughter, Joan Diane Tarver. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Nichols, Kathy Phillips and Cecilia Creighton (Tom); sons, Darrel Tarver and Pat Tarver (Laura); 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren and 5 siblings. Geraldine lived in San Antonio all of her life. She was born to a German/Irish family with 12 siblings and lost her own mother at the age of 15. Graduating from Brackenridge High School she chose a career as a waitress in the food industry. Blessed with beauty she could have been a movie star. Geraldine was a devoted mother to her family. She loved children and was “Grandma” to everyone. She was always visiting someone in a hospital (even when we tried to hide it), providing a home for those in need and loved family gatherings. She enjoyed reading, traveling (her favorites were Lake Tahoe and Washington D.C.) and in her later years became a master of 1000 piece jigsaw puzzles. Mentally sharp until the very end she completed her 2020 ballot 2 days before her passing. In her late years her declining health meant she could not live alone. Her youngest daughter Kathy Phillips welcomed her into her home and cared for her over the last years. In the last days her health further worsened and constant care was required. Her daughter Teresa, Grandson Jeremy and wife Carrie provide constant loving care until her end. Their selfless love and humanity comforted her until the end. A special thanks to the wonderful people at Good Shepherd who attended to our mother in the end. They are angels and never made any of us feel like they were just doing their job. Their sensitive and tender care will never be forgotten. SERVICES Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral Services will be on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 9:00am at the funeral home chapel, with interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the Tributes section. MISSION PARK FUNERAL CHAPELS NORTH 3401 CHERRY RIDGE DR. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78230 (210) 349-1414

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Geraldine N. (Keller) Tarver

November 8, 1927 - October 7, 2020