Genevieve Parish

Genevieve Parish, 99, of Sioux City, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 at a local rehabilitation center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Reverend Alva F. Hohl, Jr. officiating, visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Graceland Park Cemetery.

While attending school, Jenny raised her younger sister, Jean Brandt-Kregness. Upon first entering the workforce with a career in business, Jenny also assisted in sending her younger sister to Briar Cliff.

In 1934, Jenny married her loving husband of 43 happy years, Joseph M. Parish. She was an active member of her church and community. She was admired for her interest in others and her beautiful disposition. She was an artist, skilled knitter and needle worker & avid reader; she also babysat many children in her neighborhood. Moreover, she was a good friend to many.

In Jennys later years, she continued to share a kind word and gentle prayer with her many friends at Northern Hills Independent Living in Sioux City, IA, where she happily and actively lived until her last weeks.

She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph M. Parish; parents Edward & Goldie A. Elsey-Brandt and stepsister Marion Smith. Survived by sister, Regenia G. Brandt-Kregness, Denison, IA; nieces & nephews: Lisa Kregness, Julie Kregness-Thorsen, James W. Kregness, Richard & Juanita Smith; friends: Linda McMahan, as well as residents and staff at Northern Hills Retirement Community.

In lieu of flowers, please send remembrances to Northern Hills Retirement Community, 4000 Teton Trace, Sioux City, IA. 51104.