Geraldine N. Metcalf

Geraldine N. Metcalf, 85, of La Grande died July 31, 2006 at a local care center. A private service will be held.

Mrs. Metcalf was born August 19, 1920, to Lewis and Lucille Strange Ansell in Burley, Idaho. She married Robert Metcalf on December 24, 1937 in La Grande and worked at US Bank for 20 years. She enjoyed tole painting and traveling.

Survivors include children and their spouses, Paul and Bert Metcalf of Summerville and Keith and Kathy Metcalf of Umatilla; a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Thelma Ansell of La Grande; five grandchildren and other relatives. Her husband, two brothers, Gerald and Phillip; four sisters, Lula Harlow, Phillis Cochran, Florence Payne and Harriet Nygord and a grandson, Kevin Metcalf, all died earlier.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital in Portland.