Marjorie Claire Geisert

was born on December 3, 1929 to Paul and Ruby Pauls of Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada. She spent most of her childhood in Penticton, British Columbia, where she graduated from high school in 1948.She received a degree in home economics from the University of British Columbia, and completed an internship in hospital dietetics at the University of Oregon Medical School Hospitals and Clinics. Marj was a member of the American Dietetic Association, and worked at both Swedish and Children's Hospitals in Seattle. While at Swedish she met a young intern, Dr. Frederick Geisert, who would later become her husband. They were married July 17, 1954 and were blessed with two beautiful children, Salli Pierce and Frederick Paul.After marrying, they spent 30 years in Yakima, WA where her husband had a pathology practice, before deciding to retire on Bainbridge Island. Marj was an accomplished pianist and continued to take lessons up until her recent illness. She also greatly enjoyed swimming, playing tennis, and spending time with her family that she loved so deeply. Marj passed away peacefully on October 14, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frederick, daughter Salli, son Paul, and grandsons Jarred, Jacob and Joshua Hinton. She was an extraordinarily caring and loving woman with an incredibly infectious smile, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.The family would like to thank all of the medical professionals and friends who helped Marj through her illness with their kind thoughts and actions.A memorial will be held November 5th at Wing Point Country Club on Bainbridge Island at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Neuroscience Fund at Swedish Medical Foundation (206) 386-2738 or Helpline House on Bainbridge Island (206) 842-7621.