Geneva E. Kalina, 88, of Bowman, ND, passed away on August 20, 2014 at her home in Bowman.

Funeral Services for Geneva will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Bowman Assembly of God Church. Pastor Ed Kvaale will officiate with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 24, 2014 from 11-9 p.m. at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel with the family present from 7-9 p.m. Geneva was born in Aberdeen, SD on April 12, 1926, the daughter of John and Jessie (Lash) Hawk. She received her education at rural schools in Ludlow, SD. Geneva worked in the Clare Lincoln Café where she met John Kalina and after several dates, a set of rings was purchased from Bennet Drug in early spring of 1944. Geneva and John were married April 29, 1944 in Baker, MT. The couple made their home in Bowman while saving money to buy their first truck and in 1947, they bought brother Joe's trucking business which they worked at and enjoyed for many years. During the 1970's and 80's, they operated an over the road semi business, followed by several years of operating busses for the Bowman School District. Geneva enjoyed sewing, cooking and making puppets. She was John's "right hand man" and was very much a part of every aspect of his life. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren while always grateful to be able to spend a lot of time with them. Geneva is survived by her husband, John, son Keith Kalina of Mesa, AZ, daughter, Kaye Allen of Phoenix, AZ, son, Alan Kalina of Laughlin, NV, and daughter, Sherilyn Kalina of Bowman, ND, along with grandchildren, Heather Cutlip, Heidi Cook, Jerry Kalina, Louie Kalina and great grandchildren, Aspen Cutlip, Robert Cutlip, Blake Cutlip, Shea Kalina, Kyle Kalina, Sage Mullady, Tanner Cook, Mika Kalina and Harris Kalina. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Jessie Hawk.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral services of Bowman in Charge of the arrangements.