Geraldine “Jeri” Futvoye was born on January 6, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri. She lived in Osceola for 30 years.
She went to Central High School where she graduated early and entered William Jewel College at the age of 16. She was a member of sorority Beta Sigma Omicron. Jeri was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years Arnie in 2017, her daughter Debe’ in 2000 and her daughter Karla in 2017.
Jeri passed away on August 8, 2021
She lists the best times of her life as being “when her children were young and living at home”, “her years at William Jewell College” and the “many, many good wonderful memories of her husband Arnie”, whom she “missed like crazy”.
3 Condolences for Futvoye, Geraldine
Condolences(3)
Herman Nitsche says
August 11, 2021 at 10:42 amI was their UPS driver for many years when they had JAF Miniatures, they were a beautiful couple, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Herman Nitsche
Greg and Linda Westbrook says
August 11, 2021 at 12:52 pmCondolences to the family. Specifically to my good friend Curt: you have been to great son and care giver to your mom. So sorry for your loss. I hope your mom is at peace now with your dad and that you and Lisa and the kids will reflect on fond memories and find healing as a result. Your friends, Greg and Linda Westbrook
crownjewelminiatures says
April 28, 2023 at 5:59 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with Jeri’s family and friends. I am very sorry for your loss.
I never had the pleasure to meet Jeri but the impact she left on the miniature world through JAF Miniatures has made a significant impact. Her long out of print catalogs are still sought after and her tips and techniques related to making 1:12th scale dollhouse chandeliers are still in use today!
Godspeed, Ma’am. I’m sure you left many special legacies but this one still fascinates and interests miniaturists like me, all over the world.
Robin
Crown Jewel Miniatures