Geraldine (Schenck) Sterling

Geraldine Sterling was called home to her heavenly Father on July 2, 2013, at the age of 78. She was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Edward Palmer Schenck and Vergie Mae King. She graduated from Farmington High School and attended Fort Lewis College. She later married Bruce Sterling. Together, they had six children, Mike (Penny), Jeff, deceased (Vickie andamp; Darold), Brice (Brenda), Eddie (Angie) Sterling, Cindy (William) Morrow and Ronda Kinkade. She had many treasured grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They ran the Bisti Trading Post for three years before moving to the family farm in Farmington, where they established Sterling Brother's Construction and later Sterling Herford's. She was quite busy taking care of kids and chasing cows for a number of years. She worked at San Juan County for over 20 years. She was also a member of XI ALPHA ETA, where she met many beloved friends. She was a very loving and caring person with a great sense of humor. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Viewing for Geraldine will be 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home. Services will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400 W. Apache St. in Farmington. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Geraldine's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.