Geraldine Paula Calame, 73, passed away on August 15, 2020 in Jourdanton, TX. She was born on December 3, 1946 in Hondo to parents Jack Calame Sr and Geraldine Calame.
Geraldine was preceded in death by Jack Calame Sr – father, Geraldine Calame – mother.
Geraldine is survived by David (Jennifer) Caldwell – son, Charlotte Caldwell – granddaughter, Lillian Caldwell – granddaughter, Jack Calame – brother, David Calame – brother, Richard Calame – brother, Thomas Calame – brother, Susan Bendele – sister, Sherry Campsey – sister, Mary Long – sister.
Her son David recounts, “For much of her life that I knew her, Mom liked to be called Paula, but I guess with Alzheimer’s, things can go back a ways sometimes. So, in this last bit, she was known as Geraldine again. She was born in Hondo, an Air Force brat. She had fond memories of traveling to Europe, and of living in California, most notably Vandenberg AFB, before moving back and completing high school in Devine. She moved to Austin, and married an idealistic hippie, my dad. She always gave her everything to be the best Mom to her only child. Her job was with Civil Service, and she has worked at Lackland, Randolph, and also for Fish and Wildlife. She went on to be one of a line of Calame family owners and operators of the original Calame Store, established in Devine, in 1936, by her grandparents. She helped to raise her two granddaughters, until she was no longer able. She is the best Mom I could hope for, and here presence until we are rejoined through the promise of Jesus, will be sorely missed. Even so, as I tell her granddaughters, she became me, and I became them. Seeing them play, the look on their faces, it can’t help but be true. We love you Mom, Grandma.”
Public Viewing will be held at Hurley Funeral Home Devine from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Rosary will be recited at 7:00PM at the Hurley Funeral Home Chapel in Devine. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, St. Joseph Catholic Church – Devine with interment to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Devine.
Anyone wishing to leave condolences, share memories, or sign the guest book may do so at www.HurleyFuneralHome.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Hurley Funeral Home – Devine, 303 College Ave., Devine, TX 78016.