Genece Lunn
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On September 5, 2014 @ 8:40 am In 2014,Obituaries | 9 Comments
Genece Inez Lunn
Following a courageous battle with liver disease, Genece Inez Lunn, in the presence of her loving husband and children, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on September 4, 2014. Genece, a resident of Savage MN, was 72 years old.
A Visitation will be held on Friday September 12 at Shepard of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake MN from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service. Her grandchildren will be the urnbearers.
Genece was born on May 5, 1942 in Worthington, MN. She was the first of three children born to parents, Oscar and Lillian (Reno) Thoresen. As a child, she enjoyed visiting her Aunt Elva’s boarding house and exploring the large home with her sister Gaylyn. A good academic student, Genece graduated from Worthington High School in 1960.
After high school, she attended Worthington Community College (1960-62) and Winona State University (1962-64) earning a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Her first job was in Wykoff, MN teaching science and math to 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Genece spent many years in the Jackson Public Schools working with students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. She ultimately retired as a Special Needs Tutor from Jackson Public Schools in the late 90’s.
Genece met her husband Garey while attending classes at Worthington Community College. They married on June 14, 1964 in Worthington, MN. They recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Genece loved being a Grandma. She took pride in watching her grandchildren learn and grow. She especially treasured the time spent with her grandchildren as babies, holding and rocking them to sleep.
Genece enjoyed spending time at the cabin baking cookies, watching the birds and looking out over the lake. She had a fondness for hummingbirds, eagles, cardinals and gold finches. Genece and Garey shared many adventures together traveling, hunting for antiques, and searching for the ultimate tasty treat. Genece enjoyed crocheting and knitting blankets and scarves to give to family.
Genece never lost her love of learning. She liked playing cards, dominos, Sudoku and Jeopardy. She was a ferrous reader and always had a book close by. Genece had a life long love of music and was an avid Rod Stewart and Elvis Fan.
Preceded in death by her parents. Survived by her husband, Garey; children, Corey (Kathy) Lunn, Jody (Tom) Beckers, Kelly (Scott) Moore; grandchildren, Chelsey (Travis) Naab, Benjamin Lunn, Molly Lunn, Jack Donovan, Owen Beckers, Nicholas Moore, Mason Moore; sister, Gaylyn (Chet) Bisel; brother, Craig (Barbara) Thoresen; other loving relatives and friends.
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Let eternal light shine on Genece, Lord.
Grant Genece eternal rest, Lord, and let perpetual light shine on her.
Garey, I noticed Genece’s obituary in the Worthington paper. I extend my condolences. I know this is a difficult time and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. We have not been in contact for a long time but I have fond memories of our time working together.
Losing too many WHS Class of ’60 graduates! Sending love, thoughts, prayers and condolences to her family!!
Garey, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember “Mrs. Lunn” as the woman with the biggest smile in the room…and at JHS. She radiated a warm heart and I know all her students felt it. May your love for her and lifetime of memories bring you peace and comfort.
Im so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Garey,
We are so sorry to hear about Genece. Things will be different for you now. I think back to our days at Jackson Area Vocational Institute. You were the one who hired me to tutor in Special Needs Dept. I thank you for that. It was a great experience for me. My time in the library was especially interesting for me. Maybe we will run into you at your church sometime. Our daughter still goes there.
Betty & Tom Johnson
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as mourn the loss of this wonderful person. Let us take comfort in knowing that the bright and happy spirit of Genece will be waiting for us when we all meet again beyond this life.