Ann M. Giesy's Obituary
Ann (Mary) Giesy passed away on September 25, 2008. Ann was born on February 25, 1912 to Jim and Annabel Hogan. She grew up on a farm near Moline Kansas and, as a young woman, taught for twelve years in rural schools in Elk and Chautauqua counties. She and Jack Giesy were married in 1939. They had three children: LeAnne, Larry and Sharon.
In July of 1955, Ann and her family opened up the original “Toot’s†Drive In. After spending a number of years raising their children, Ann returned to the classroom in 1958. She continued teaching, first in Moline and then in Hemet, California until her retirement at age 65. After retiring, Ann tutored young children, both as a paid professional and as a volunteer, for another twenty years. She was a crackerjack reading teacher, and hundreds of children learned to read under her expert guidance.
Ann and Jack enjoyed a number of years traveling around the country and spoiling their grandchildren until his death at age 87. Ann moved to Salinas, California in 2000 where she lived until her death. Ann will be remembered for her zest for life, for her sense of humor and for the warmth of her personality.
Survivors include her daughters LeAnne Haas and Sharon Salinas; her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Joyce Giesy; her four grandchildren David Giesy, DeAnne Viveney, Mike Salinas and Garrett Salinas; her 5 great-grandchildren Garrett, Wyatt, Jocelyn, Michael and Bradley; and her many Baer, Giesy, Hogan and Weekes nephews and nieces.
A memorial service will be held October 11, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church in Moline with lunch to follow in the parish hall. We hope all of Ann’s family and friends will join us there. The family suggest memorial contributions to: St. Mary’s Alter Society and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Zimmerman Funeral Home P.O. Box 1233 Howard, KS 67349 is in charge of the arraignments.
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