Jeannine Gigi Vandendriesche

Jeannine Gigi Vandendriesche age 56 of Sylvania passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 2, 2016 in Mercy St. Annes Hospital. She was born May 4, 1959, a daughter to Thomas and Therese (Gladieux) Geiger. A graduate of Notre Dame High School she attended St. Leo University in St. Leo Florida. She worked for a short period for Scholz homes before returning to school at Mercy College, School of Nursing where she earned her LPN. She was employed at Mercy Hospital for 2 years before becoming a partner in the former Marys Adult Day Care for 3 years after which she retired to devote herself to her family. She enjoyed boating, camping, cruises, visiting with friends and water skiing where she was a past member of the Lake Erie Rough Riders. She also enjoyed helping her mother with various charities. Most importantly, she thoroughly supported her husband with unwavering love and caring through various health issues. Preceded in death by her mother Therese, she is survived by her husband Rob; son Scott (Alex) Vandendriesche; and was Wigi to her grandchildren Madylin and Trenton; father Thomas (Brenda) Geiger, Sr.; brothers Thomas (Paulette) Geiger, Jr. and Richard Geiger; sister-in-law Gail (Charles) Olson; brothers-in-law, Russ (Sue) and Don Vandendriesche, childhood friend Rose Manor; and very dear friends Rodney (Patti) Pearson. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey) after 12 PM where funeral services will follow at 3 PM. Interment will be private. The family suggests memorials to Little Sisters of the Poor 930 S. Wynn Rd. Oregon, Ohio 43616, The Toledo Humane Society 827 Illinois Ave. Maumee, Ohio 43537 or the charity of the donors choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com