Geraldine Mae Schmitt, born June 27, 1923, to Gladys (MacAlistar) and John Craig, in Tacoma. Geri earned a BA from San Diego State University and a Master's from the College of Idaho. Music was her love and she taught music in San Diego, California and in Caldwell, Idaho. She thoroughly enjoyed her work with the choir and in musical productions at the Fist United Methodist Church in Port Angeles.

On February 27, 1945, Geri married her soulmate, Loren Alden Schmitt. Loren was a Navy man and they enjoyed moving around the country; Geri either going to school or working as a secretary in the different cities.

Geri was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority, and PEO. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Don Craig and Robert Larson. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Margaret (Ron) Cates.

Geri and Loren died the same day and a memorial service is planned for them on Sat. April 6, at 10 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 110 E. 7th Street in Port Angeles. The Reverend Graham Hutchins will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Fund at alz.org.

If anyone has sung under Geri's direction or worked with her in drama productions and would like to sing in the choir at the service, it would be appreciated. Please call the church at 360-452-8971 for more information.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles is entrusted with both Geri & Loren's arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for their family at www.drennanford.com .