Obituary for Muriel Mae Georgeson
Muriel May GEORGESON -
Muriel completed her earthly journey on the 23rd day of May, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born March 5, 1926, the only daughter of Stanley and Winnifred Harrison, on her parent’s farm in Dobie Township. After
Muriel completed Grade 10 at Dobie SS No. 2 School, she left home and became a housekeeper for 2 wonderful families over five years.
On June 5, 1946, Muriel married Jess Georgeson in Fort Frances and they had three sons; Robert, Keith and Murray. She worked side by side with Jess in whatever venture they undertook, beginning with the purchase
and operation of a West End Gas/Convenience store. When Jess could finally buy his first pulpwood truck, it was the beginning of a successful logging/trucking business where Muriel was key in the day to day financial
operations.Muriel was multi-talented, and instrumental in the naming,developing and management of the NorWest Animal Clinic with her veterinarian son, Bob. She was very proud of her jobs over the years
including those at Bell Canada, InterCity Gas and H&R Block. She continued to handle her own financial matters, even preparing and submitting her own income taxes.
Muriel’s life had many incredible chapters, which she has documented in detail, leaving treasured memories for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her deep faith helped her to find comfort in the
teachings of God’s Word. She came from humble beginnings on a small farm in Dobie Township, braved many tragic events, celebrated new beginnings, and became the strong-willed woman we have come to know.
She loved spending time with her family and friends. For many years Muriel spent winters enjoying the sport and social aspects of curling. She and Jess loved to travel, including trips to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and many
parts of the USA. In later years, Muriel treasured the time spent cruising with her family to various ports. During the last few years, she cherished time spent at the cabin and lunches with Murray.
In 1992, Muriel married Lyle Anderson of Princeton, Minnesota.They spent much time traveling together to many more destinations and gained many friendships along the way. She very much appreciated the
kindness and time spent with Lyle’s family over the years together. Muriel was predeceased by Jess, who died suddenly in July, 1987 after 41 years together, her son, Keith, also passed suddenly in February,
1992 and Lyle in November, 2011. She is also predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Winnifred Harrison and her four brothers; Wilfred, Gordon,Leslie and Milton.
Muriel is survived by her eldest son, Robert (Anne) Georgeson,residing in Ottawa along with his family Kirsten (Audric) Beauchesne, Andrea (Brian) Harrison, and Guy (Katie) Georgeson, her youngest son, Murray (Arlene) Georgeson residing in Fort Frances, daughter in law, Marlene Georgeson also of Fort Frances and her daughters Sherry (Rod) Scholler of International Falls, and Jennifer (Johnny) DeBakker of Thunder
Bay. The loves of her life also include eleven great grandchildren; Isabelleand Sam Beuchesne, Ben, James and Lucas Harrison, Charlie and Maeve Georgeson, Jessica Duchnicki, Kaylee and Andrew Scholler, and Mabel andGeorge DeBakker. Included in her extended family is beloved friend, Ruth Clausen, with whom she maintained a close friendship over 80 years, starting when she cared for Ruth as an infant.
Funeral services will take place at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ontario on Monday, May 29th, 2023 at 10:00 am.
Muriel completed her earthly journey on the 23rd day of May, 2023 at the age of 97. She was born March 5, 1926, the only daughter of Stanley and Winnifred Harrison, on her parent’s farm in Dobie Township. After
Muriel completed Grade 10 at Dobie SS No. 2 School, she left home and became a housekeeper for 2 wonderful families over five years.
On June 5, 1946, Muriel married Jess Georgeson in Fort Frances and they had three sons; Robert, Keith and Murray. She worked side by side with Jess in whatever venture they undertook, beginning with the purchase
and operation of a West End Gas/Convenience store. When Jess could finally buy his first pulpwood truck, it was the beginning of a successful logging/trucking business where Muriel was key in the day to day financial
operations.Muriel was multi-talented, and instrumental in the naming,developing and management of the NorWest Animal Clinic with her veterinarian son, Bob. She was very proud of her jobs over the years
including those at Bell Canada, InterCity Gas and H&R Block. She continued to handle her own financial matters, even preparing and submitting her own income taxes.
Muriel’s life had many incredible chapters, which she has documented in detail, leaving treasured memories for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her deep faith helped her to find comfort in the
teachings of God’s Word. She came from humble beginnings on a small farm in Dobie Township, braved many tragic events, celebrated new beginnings, and became the strong-willed woman we have come to know.
She loved spending time with her family and friends. For many years Muriel spent winters enjoying the sport and social aspects of curling. She and Jess loved to travel, including trips to Europe, Alaska, Hawaii and many
parts of the USA. In later years, Muriel treasured the time spent cruising with her family to various ports. During the last few years, she cherished time spent at the cabin and lunches with Murray.
In 1992, Muriel married Lyle Anderson of Princeton, Minnesota.They spent much time traveling together to many more destinations and gained many friendships along the way. She very much appreciated the
kindness and time spent with Lyle’s family over the years together. Muriel was predeceased by Jess, who died suddenly in July, 1987 after 41 years together, her son, Keith, also passed suddenly in February,
1992 and Lyle in November, 2011. She is also predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Winnifred Harrison and her four brothers; Wilfred, Gordon,Leslie and Milton.
Muriel is survived by her eldest son, Robert (Anne) Georgeson,residing in Ottawa along with his family Kirsten (Audric) Beauchesne, Andrea (Brian) Harrison, and Guy (Katie) Georgeson, her youngest son, Murray (Arlene) Georgeson residing in Fort Frances, daughter in law, Marlene Georgeson also of Fort Frances and her daughters Sherry (Rod) Scholler of International Falls, and Jennifer (Johnny) DeBakker of Thunder
Bay. The loves of her life also include eleven great grandchildren; Isabelleand Sam Beuchesne, Ben, James and Lucas Harrison, Charlie and Maeve Georgeson, Jessica Duchnicki, Kaylee and Andrew Scholler, and Mabel andGeorge DeBakker. Included in her extended family is beloved friend, Ruth Clausen, with whom she maintained a close friendship over 80 years, starting when she cared for Ruth as an infant.
Funeral services will take place at Northridge Funeral Home in Emo, Ontario on Monday, May 29th, 2023 at 10:00 am.