Livonia/Geneseo: Gerald Allan Pease, April 7, 2014 at age 95 years. Predeceased by his wife Bernice Bauer Pease in 2000. Survived by his daughters; Joyce (Ronald) Blowers of Avon and Sylvia (Bryan) Cleaveland of Baldwinsville, NY. 7 Grandchildren; Laura (Matthew) McCabe of Avon, Becky Blowers of West Henrietta, Aaron (Kathy) Blowers of Lima, Christine (Robert) Brinson of MD, Amy (Stephen) Bates of IL, Jeremy (Robin) Cleaveland of CO, and Lydia (Wesley) Ferwerda of MD. 9 Great-grandchildren; Trevor and Ethan McCabe, Mercedes and Isaiah Blowers, Sharon, Dru, and Charis Brinson, & Everett and Elijah Bates. Sister Beatrice Preston of FL, nieces & nephews, cousins, exchange students that were like his 2nd daughters; Pam from Australia, & Gloria and Chela from Columbia, and many friends.
Born on a dairy farm in Geneseo, Gerald Pease attended district school, graduating from Livonia High School, and then from Geneseo Normal School. He loved teaching elementary school for two years, but with the start of WWII, he returned to work with his father on the family dairy farm. He remained a dairy farmer until his retirement in 1988. During his farming years he expanded the farming operation, adding acreage and putting up one of the first free stall barns and milking parlors in the county. As a farmer he was involved in the Conesus Milk Producers, Farm Bureau, and the Grange and he recorded rainfall and temperature data during the growing season over 40 years for Cooperative Extension. After retirement he continued his interest in weather as the Lakeville “Weather Watcher” for News Ch 8. He was a 70 year member of the Masons, a member of Eastern Star, and active in many other community organizations. After retirement he served as treasurer for the Lakeville Fire Department. He was active his entire life in the Livonia Methodist Church singing in the choir for over 70 years. He loved being with people, and lived a life actively promoting agriculture and serving his community.
Friends may call Friday, April 25, 2014 from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Livonia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10am at the United Methodist Church of Livonia, 21 Summers Street, Livonia. Rev. Dan Finch will be the celebrant. Burial Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneseo, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church Choir, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487 or the Tribute Tree Program at the Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Road, Rochester, NY 14619. To send a condolence and for further information please visit:
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I did not know this information. I am so sorry but you must have many memories of your Dad. He was a great man, a wonderful Granger and Mason. He was so knowledgeable in his farming career. He so many times mentioned his family. My condolences go out to you.
Gerald was a steady presence at many events sponsored by the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce during the years I served as President. He was outgoing, kind, and understanding of the value from business networking. He was a frequent attendee of the Farmer Neighbor Evening, and actively engaged in the Lakeville, Livonia, and Conesus business communities. He was blessed with a long life, and his perseverence following the passing of Bernice was a testament to his love of his wife and his commitment to the community. God bless Gerald Pease.
Our deepest sympathy to his family. Gerry was a good and kind man! Always had a beautiful smile! We have many memories of events at Eastern Star and traveling with him throughout the state. Blessings to all the family. Sarge and Eleanor
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Gerald Pease.He was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of serving with him on the Livonia Grievance board for many years. He always was smiling ,happy, and a pleasure to know. I am sure he is in Heaven with his beloved Bernice now.
God Bless and bring comfort to all his family.
Joyce Andrewlavage
I was sorry to read of Gerald’s passing. My late husband Dave and I became acquainted with Gerald through the Livingston County Historical Society and it was always a pleasure to see him at the Sunday afternoon presentations. He was always jovial and very knowledgeable about the history of the county. He was one of the good guys and will be missed. My condolences go out to his family.