Juanita Giertz

Juanita Anne Giertz
December 17, 1941 to February 21, 2009

Passed unexpectedly after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Predeceased by husband, Edward; parents Hubert and Edna Ruth Powell; brothers Hugh and Larry. Survived by sisters, Vivian Nixon and Edna Gaffney; former spouse, James Chitwood; son, Duane A. Chitwood; and nieces and nephews.

Anne's family asks that donations in her memory be made to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, New York 14620, and that on December 17th and February 21st those who knew her in life, pray for those who suffer with and those who care for Alzheimer's.

We would also like to thank Catholic Charities and Cheryl Calhoun for all of the assistance and care that they provided for Anne in her final days; Greta Barnett and New Comer Funeral Home for their care and assistance in making final prepartions for Anne.

We find comfort in knowing that Anne's long battle here is finally through, and that she is finally at peace with our savior.



I try to hold on to this world with everything I have
But I feel the weight of what it brings, and the hurt that tries to grab
The many trials that seem to never end, His word declares this truth
That we will enter in this rest with wonders a new
But I hold on to this hope and the promise that He brings
That there will be a place with no more suffering


There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more, we'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always


I know the journey seems so long
You feel you're walking on your own
But there has never been a step
Where you've walked out all alone


There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, and no more fears
There will be a day when the burdens of this place, will be no more,
We'll see Jesus face to face
But until that day, we'll hold on to you always

Troubled soul don't lose your heart
Cause joy and peace he brings
And the beauty that's in store
Outweighs the hurt of life's sting

I cant wait until that day where the very one I've lived for always
Will wipe away the sorrow that I've faced
To touch the scars that rescued me from a life
Of shame and misery this is why this is why I sing

words and music by Jeremy Camp