Imogene Drew
May 11, 1919 ~ January 6, 2012
Imogene “Genee” Drew, 92, of Gettysburg, passed away, Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Oahe Manor in Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2012 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Jeff Adel officiating. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luce Funeral Home.
Imogene Britton was born May 11, 1919 in rural Gettysburg, SD to Rufus and Laura (Holmes) Britton. She attended country school and graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1937.
On January 20, 1938 Genee married Bill Drew in Pierre, SD. They made their home on the Drew family farm where they raised their family until moving into Gettysburg in 1949. Genee went to work as a clerk for Vail’s Drug. She then spent the next 17 years working as a legal secretary for Neumayr Law Office in Gettysburg, and attorney offices in Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Genee enjoyed her time cooking, reading, completing crosswords puzzles, sewing and riding horses in her youth. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, the Jaycette’s and the Gettysburg Saddle Club.
Genee is survived by her husband Bill of Gettysburg; her two children: Bob (Shirlee) of Gettysburg and Mona (Jim) Baldridge of Conde; seven grandchildren: Lori (Rod) Lemler, Bobi (Erno) Kallenberger, Rob (Amy) Drew, Deryk (Sherie) Drew, Drew (Heather) Baldridge, Daryn Baldridge, Derick Stanley; 13 great grandchildren: Devyn & Shelby Lemler, Ashley & Connor Drew, Kadyn, Treyson, Peyton & Dylan Drew, Melisaa (Denton) Baldridge Porter, Andrew & Christopher Baldridge & Jessica (Nathan) Baldridge Smythe and one great-great granddaughter: Madeline Porter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Richard and one daughter-in-law, Jan Drew.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Genee’s arrangements.
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Mona & families,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. May your memories you have of your Mom live within you each of you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Audrey Imsland
So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Dear family, I am sorry for your loss. May each of you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart ;and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalms 34;18)
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Genee has always had a special place in my heart, as well as Bill. May God’s speed find you comfort and closure. With Love, Nicky
To the Drew Famiy:
We only saw Imogene’s obituary in the Aberdeen American News. We wanted to send our sympathy to your family. We have both lost our parents, so understand your sadness. We send our thoughts and prayers to your family. God Bless you all.
Dennis and Marlene (Anderson) Branham
Uncle Bill, Bob & Mona and all your families…..you have my deepest sympathy. Uncle Bill called me today and I was so surprised. I thought they would have had the good fortune to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversey. It is so hard to lose a parent, no matter how old we are and I can’t even imagine losing a spouse. Love to all of you.