Georgiana Ruth Chave
May 14, 1925 - May 3, 2005
Obituary
Georgiana Ruth Chave died Tuesday, May 3, at the age of 79 after a brief illness. She was born May 14, 1925, in Indianapolis, IN, as the third child of Herman and Georgia Steen. Georgiana spent her childhood in Wheaton, IL, and then attended Oberlin College where she majored in liberal arts and piano. She was an accomplished pianist. She later lived in Bethlehem, PA, and Honolulu, HI, during which time she raised two sons, Alan and Warren, and worked in the travel industry. Georgiana moved to Seattle upon retirement. Her house was highlighted by signs of her travels to many parts of the world and by her love of cooking, classical music, and plants. She was especially devoted to her granddaughter Ashlea, who was a frequent visitor, during her last years. In addition to her sons and granddaughter, she is survived by brother Ronald of Wisconsin and sisters Carol of Florida and Mary Ellen of Seattle.
A celebration of life will be held on May 14 in Seattle. Details may be received by calling her son at 508-333-4711.
I had the pleasure of working with Georgiana for many years when she worked for American Express Travel Service in Honolulu at the Discovery Bay office. She was always so knowledgeable about travel with all her experience. We always loved her wit and dry sense of humor! She will be missed by many people that were fortunate to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.