t is with immense sadness that the family of Geraldine “Jeri” Morton announces her sudden passing on August 27, 2025.
Geraldine “Jeri” Beese-Morton was born December 8, 1952 in Vancouver, BC where she lived with her parents Mary and Wes Beese, and her younger sister Leslie. They moved to Coquitlam in 1962. She lived there until she married her husband, Anthony Morton, on August 7, 1970.
While their first home was a pipeline station in Summit Lake, BC, they would have many homes in their early years.Eventually, they moved to Calgary, Alberta, in the mid-70s. On a drive to Medicine Hat to search for a place to move their mobile home, Jeri told Tony to drive around Claresholm. The rest is history.
Jeri worked at the Flower Nook and Gifts with her dear friends as well as owning Jeri’s Sewing Box. She loved to go camping at Race Horse Creek. She was mom extraordinaire to Donnie and Kathleen and was the center of their world. Upon retirement, she settled into a quiet life with her husband and dogs, Piper and Belle.
Jeri was predeceased by her daughters, Christine and Katrina, her sister Leslie, her parents Wes and Mary, and her son Donnie. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 55 years, Tony and daughter Kathleen as well as friends and family.
At Jeri’s request, there will be no formal service. A small gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Kidney Foundation.