In Memory Of
Anna Westfall
1931
2020
Anna Westfall
September 4, 1931 — June 13, 2020
Anna "Jaye" Westfall, age 88, of Dayton, passed away June 13, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 4, 1931, the daughter of Wellington Jack Burroughs and Mary Ethel (Hert) Burroughs. She married Robert E. Geist in 1948, with whom she had four children. Although they divorced in the 1970s, they remained supportive of one another until his death in 1987.
Jaye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray Westfall, her daughter Cinde Soik, and infant daughter Robyn J Geist. Jaye's twin sisters Maye (Charlie) Harrison and Gaye (Lionel) Poling also predeceased her.
Survivors include her sons Christopher (Jean) Geist and Jeff (Cini) Geist; son-in-law Mike Soik; grandchildren Sascha (Chuck) Instone, Jude (Wendy) Geist, Angela (Ryan) Maurer, Jacki (Dave) Shue, and Amanda Geist; and her great grandchildren Eli and Noah Geist, Natalie and Scarlett Maurer, and Hudson and Lincoln Shue.
Jaye and Ray spent many summers at Indian Lake where they maintained a camper and developed lasting friendships. They shared many campfires and pontoon boat excursions with Maye and Charlie and other friends, and loved visiting lakeside restaurants and the Moose Lodge. She was always up for a party!
Jaye was a very caring person who was always willing to help others. She was an involved mother with great emphasis on education as she guided her children through life and supported them in many extracurricular activities. Family gatherings were very special to her, especially at Christmas. She loved and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren even though they were widely dispersed geographically. In her later years she frequently sent them thoughtful birthday and holiday gifts to their great delight.
Jaye collected "country" decorative items to adorn her home. She was also a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan, but especially during the Big Red Machine era. An avid reader, she treasured her collection of books.
Jaye's burial at Ehrstine Cemetery will be private. No visitation is planned, but a celebration of her life will be held at a later date per her wishes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to the Area Agency on Aging at; 40 West 2nd Street, Suite 400, Dayton, OH. 45402. Their staff helped Jaye in many ways during her later years.
To share a memory of Jaye or a special message for the family, please click on the Share Memories button above.
Jaye was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray Westfall, her daughter Cinde Soik, and infant daughter Robyn J Geist. Jaye's twin sisters Maye (Charlie) Harrison and Gaye (Lionel) Poling also predeceased her.
Survivors include her sons Christopher (Jean) Geist and Jeff (Cini) Geist; son-in-law Mike Soik; grandchildren Sascha (Chuck) Instone, Jude (Wendy) Geist, Angela (Ryan) Maurer, Jacki (Dave) Shue, and Amanda Geist; and her great grandchildren Eli and Noah Geist, Natalie and Scarlett Maurer, and Hudson and Lincoln Shue.
Jaye and Ray spent many summers at Indian Lake where they maintained a camper and developed lasting friendships. They shared many campfires and pontoon boat excursions with Maye and Charlie and other friends, and loved visiting lakeside restaurants and the Moose Lodge. She was always up for a party!
Jaye was a very caring person who was always willing to help others. She was an involved mother with great emphasis on education as she guided her children through life and supported them in many extracurricular activities. Family gatherings were very special to her, especially at Christmas. She loved and doted on her grandchildren and great grandchildren even though they were widely dispersed geographically. In her later years she frequently sent them thoughtful birthday and holiday gifts to their great delight.
Jaye collected "country" decorative items to adorn her home. She was also a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan, but especially during the Big Red Machine era. An avid reader, she treasured her collection of books.
Jaye's burial at Ehrstine Cemetery will be private. No visitation is planned, but a celebration of her life will be held at a later date per her wishes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be mailed to the Area Agency on Aging at; 40 West 2nd Street, Suite 400, Dayton, OH. 45402. Their staff helped Jaye in many ways during her later years.
To share a memory of Jaye or a special message for the family, please click on the Share Memories button above.
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