Geraldine M. Teesdale age 80 passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at home. Mrs. Teesdale was born September 22, 1936 in Cedar Springs, MI the daughter of Gordon and Lillian (Croff) Bassett. Her family was very important to her and she had a great love for her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Roger whom she married on May 12, 1956; children, Ken (Doreen) Teesdale, Debbie Laws, Deanna Huston, Herbie Teesdale; grandchildren, Kristi (Mike) Stewart, Roger Teesdale, Matthew (Katie) Teesdale, Houston Laws, Kamille Laws, Kristen (Ike) Keith, Chasity (Robert) McCready, Jennifer Teesdale; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Jay (Diane) Bassett; sisters, Joyce (Cliff) Liefers, Florence (Gary) Butler; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Gentle; son-in-law, Pat Laws; grandson, Michael Huston. The family will greet friends Friday from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Pastor Tadd Butler officiating. Private family interment at Crandall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.