Still missing my dearest sister in law. What a joy you brought to anyone you ever met!! Be Seeing you one day..............

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. 

Lord how I miss this lady. You were more to me than a sister in law. Great advice and never any judgement. Dance with my bro and reap your reward together. Love you forever

Thinking of you today Gerane as you and Bentley are now together again. So thankful to have had both of you in my life. You were "the couple" that everyone aspired to emulate. You both are remembered forever in my heart.

Gerane was a very special person and a great cousin.We all miss her laugh and her sparkling personality.Again I want to say she was very good to me always excite to see Kay and Me.I want to mention Bently as he also is special.
       Nolan and Kay

Never a day goes by without looking at the beautiful painting on my wall and thinking of you Gereane. Have loved you like family for most of my life and today, as we celebrate your memory on your Birthday, I know you are dancing in Heaven. I'm blessed to have been able to call you friend.

Every day I am encouraged to be more and more like my aunt Gerane. Genuine, joyful , sincere, loving and kind. With a dance In my step and a love for every moment.
Forever remembered

Thank you cousin Jenni for renewing this website. I really enjoyed reading everyone’s comments. Auntie Gerane’s wit, beauty, and humor came through in all your stories. What a lady!
At one year out I still think of her often. I miss our phone conversations a lot. She was fun to talk to and had much wisdom that never came off heavy, but her opinion was always clear.
For me, Her recipes are always going to be a link back to her. Here are a few that are on the Rasmussen menu often:
7 Layer salad
Chicken enchiladas (white sauce)
Poppy seed cake
Ice cream sherbert party punch
The Cheese bread recipe was always a ‘debate’ between us cousins and I think Gerane’s had red onions and Vernita Ann’s ( my mom) had green onions
Some of these are on old school recipe cards written in her own easily recognized hand writing which matches my own scrawl very closely!

What beautiful comments about an equally beautiful woman. 
This is Sandy "Heydel" Hooker - Roland and Marilyn are my parents . . . My memories of Gerane was she was never at a loss for words - or laughter - or hugs - or smiles - she had hospitality down to a science. My heart breaks for you Bentley, Bentley JR & Jennifer. Death is a deep dull agonizing pain - so thankful we have Jesus, and the assurance we will be laughing again one day with her. Love to all

My mothers service was perfect! Thank you for all the love and stories! Please go to this link to view the service.

https://vimeo.com/224780698

"The hostess with the mostess" , "blond bombshell", "immaculate", "dresses to the 9s", "talented" , "clever". As a boy, these were terms/phrases I would hear my mother use about her friend Gerane, long before Gerane started her art career. 

Many years later, one of Gerane's painting hung in my mom's room when my mom (Belma) had alzheimer's. For a year or so we could walk over to the painting, read Gerane's name on the painting, and it would some how reorient my mom to her life in LaCanada and she then could recall her friends by name and ask how they were...but only if we were in front of the painting.

I am grateful for my mom's long friendship with Gerane. I was inspired today learning more about Gerane's life at her beautiful memorial service. You will be so missed! "Oh Kid!", ( as she used to say) I bet you're dancing now.

Dear Mooney family,
Gerane was such a inspiration to us with her never ending positive attitude and love. I had the pleasure of spending every weekend in January for about 10 years with her at Desanso Art Gallery showing our artwork together. I miss the times we had together then and our lunches after the gallery closed. She was always so fun to talk to about her travels, art and family. She was beautiful inside and out. She had a lot of spunk and she lives in all of us. Our heartfelt condolences. I will always remember her beautiful smile.
Much love,
Tenny and Mark

We will miss our dear friend and beautiful lady. We will always remember her especially when we look at our paintings she did for us. God bless her family and bless her on her way.

Grammy, as my wife Tiffany lovingly called her, was truly a special person to all of those she touched. Always in the best of spirits, even through the most trying times while she was sick, she always knew how to make her family and friends smile. One of her most astounding features was the unique ability she had to find the best in any situation, even in today's sometimes challenging and trying times... a difficulty for most people. She was the most talented, passionate, kind woman, full of grace and love. 

I will always remember her "Oh honey!" or "Oh Eli!" reactions as we would talk and tell stories. She was fully supportive of our endeavors, and made sure to always make it known. I feel truly blessed to have gotten to spend time with her in the last 5 years. As lucky as I was to become family with her through marriage, I will still remember her as a great friend more than anything.

I regret being apart from Bentley and Gerane for most of the years since our high school days. I still remember Gerane as being sweet, funny and altogether a joy to be around. My prayers go out to Bentley and the family, I know you are missing her terribly, I love you all.

Gerane, to know you was to love you. I have so many precious memories that I will hold forever. I love that as I set here in my office, I'm viewing the most beautiful painting, a floral that you gifted Lee & I for our wedding gift. It is a tangible treasure but your loving friendship through the years live forever in my heart. My love and prayers to you, Bentley, Jennifer and your family, Bentley and your family for His peace to be yours in this new chapter in your lives.

Gosh, I have known Gerane for such a short time, but you cannot have known her without loving her. She was such a kind and inspirational person; and I am a better person for having known her and having loved her and her family. Thank you, Gerane, for making this world a brighter and better place. You are missed, but you will never be forgotten.

Gerane was my cousin,she always made feel special.She was a special lady,we were very close growing up.Even after adulthood she made Kay and I very special.I know she is a far better place.but we all will miss her.My sympathies go to all her family.

The Holloway family was blessed to know Gerane. I fondly remember many Mooney-Holloway-Busma family gatherings over the many years. Gerane's smile and laugh were always abundant! She will be missed greatly here on Earth, but I know the heavenly reunion of Gerane, my mom Winona, and Belma was a sweet one!

Gerane was a once in a lifetime friend! I was blessed to have her as my best friend for the last fifty years, since the day we met sitting on the bleachers during our sons T ball game!

We had fun together in all kinds of circumstances! I remember fondly once when we decided to treat ourselves to an evening out by getting dressed up, going to dinner together in Hollywood, & and then going to the Merv Griffin show! When we got to the show, the entry way was jammed & we despaired of getting a seat! Suddenly a man came up to us & said: "I have seats saved for you two!" Somehow he decided to give us two seats in the front row, & during the whole show, we had the lights shining on us & the camera on us often. We had the time of our lives!

Gerane was fun even under less glamorous conditions! I hope my normally stylish friend would forgive me for telling this story again,
but I still laugh when I think of it. Her son, Bentley, had accidentally started a fire in the garage from cleaning something with gasoline, while Gerane was in her kitchen coloring her hair! The fire department came and Gerane was driven from the house with her hair piled high with purple goop! Naturally, I with my three kids hanging out the windows, plus everyone of the neighbors came while she was talking to the firemen! It was like an episode of "I love Lucy"! We had lots of laughs for years to come, especially as no harm done!

As well as being so much fun, Gerane was a gifted, talented artist, could sew anything, cook beautiful dinners & entertain! Most importantly Gerane was a truly loving & caring friend, & even during her illness, never lost her good cheer &willingness to laugh! Despite my sorrow at losing my dear friend, I am rejoicing to know she is now in the arms of our loving Father above forever.

I will remember Gerane as a very talented, delicate, lovely woman of God. What a surprise when she told me that she had fixed the roof on her house plus other "manly" chores.
My deepest sympathy to you, Bentley, & all your family. You know that she is with Jesus, and you will see her again--what blessed hope!
Do you think they have roofs in heaven?

My condolences to you, Tiffany and your family. I met your Mother at Tiffany & Eli's wedding, through the introduction of Randy and Gail Erb. She made such an impression with me and made me feel very welcome during the days leading up to the celebration. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet her. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jenn, my love and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I consider it such a privilege and blessing to have known your mom through the years........She was always a beacon of Light and Love....I feel so fortunate that I was able to spend some one on one time with her around New Years, being able to help her in a very small way..........but giving us time to share about our lives, our challenges...and how important God and our faith is in our lives....and recommitting to pray for each other and our families always....Gerane, May you rest in peace, and Rise in Glory !!! Amen

ahhhhh....what a loss for this world. Such a special human being. She mama'd me growing up. She taught me how to blow my nose 'out' into the hanky instead of 'up'. She instructed me how to eat a little less sugar on the cinnamon toast she'd make for me. And she just always made me feel loved. Something I think she did for everyone she met. She can be credited with bringing me to God because she and your family brought me to church with you at Grace Baptist in La Canada. Just a whole lotta who she was has made me who I am. I'm praying for you all to feel her from heaven because the mothering won't stop. God bless.

There are certain "trigger words" my Sweet Bride & I have to be careful about saying around our dogs.
Even if we're not talking to the pups! 
If we let a "walk", "treat" or "outside" slip out...
The dogs LIGHT UP, wag their tails and realize that life is going to get AWESOME!!!
"Gerane" has that effect on me! 
From first meeting her to our most recent time on a dance floor, Gerane was always a beam of Happiness, Friendship and Love. If there was a gathering and Gerane was going to be there...I'll be there with my tail wagging!
As long as I exist, I'll think of her often and my tail will be wagging. 
Love Her So Much.

Dear family, how sweet are my memories of Gerane! I love her artwork, proof of a God given talent. She was a Godly woman beautiful both inside and out. Caring thoughts are with you at this precious time.
From: Anita Bartholme Weld

Aunt Gerane showed us how to live with grace and dignity. Fully living every breath until it was time to go. Blessed by her family Angels, she courageously showed us how to die with the same.

Forever missed, though forever woven into the fabric of who I am.

Jennifer, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your Dad, and your family. Your Mom was such a kind and talented person. We are fortunate to have known her and to have one of her beautiful paintings hanging in our home to remember her. With love, Jeff & Cynthia Kester

Our deepest condolences to the whole family. Gerane was a rare person that made everyone around her feel better. Her talent, wit and general upbeat attitude will be missed by all. We were lucky to be part of her extended group of family and friends. Peace and God Bless

My mother lived life to its fullest. She was the glue of the family, always smiling and putting others first. She loved my father for more than 65 years. They traveled the world together and shared an amazing life. Mom art is displayed in homes all over the country. I am the most blessed daughter to call this Godly woman my mom.

My sister in law has left a mark on so many lives she didn't even know she touched. She absolutely touched mine and I told her so. Caring, loving, kind, talented and especially God fearing. She loved the Lord and He was always first in their home and she is having the time of her life with them all. I miss you sis and will see you soon.........

I loved Gerane with all my heart. She was like another mother to me. I will always remember her and I pray that she is at peace with our Lord Jesus Christ and celebrating her life her on this earth - no more pain, she is whole. She was a fighter and a survivor - what a beautiful beautiful woman. I am proud to have had her in my life her on this earth. xo xo xo God Bless you Bentley, Bentley Jr. and family, Jennifer, Tiffany and Mikey.

We send our condolences to you and your family! We thought of your mother as an absolutely adorable person! We wish the best for Bentley in the days ahead and we will be praying for all the Mooney family! God bless! Bill and Janice Bigelow