October 28th, 1930 – November 7th, 2018

George passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s at the Kamloops Hospice on Nov. 7 at the age of 88 years.

George was born in Sask where he helped work the family farm in the village of Pelly. At the end of grade 12, George furthered his education by acquiring his teaching certification. His first teaching job was in Lynn Lake, Manitoba where his passion for hunting, fishing and camping was realized. George married his life time partner, Frances 3 years later and the couple began their married life in the small northern mining town.

Always active in the community, George taught school, became the town’s conservation officer, and worked part time at the nickel mine in the assay office as well as in the pit as a dynamiter. Daughter Lori was born and the couple then moved to Winnipeg. Here George began his life time career teaching industrial education and completing his degree. Son, Bill was born and after a few years, the lure of the outdoor opportunities of
BC called. The family moved to 100 Mile House in 1966 and remained there for 30 years.

During his time in 100 Mile House, George acquired a small parcel of land, where his desire to farm could somewhat be accomplished. He developed the property into hay fields, pasture land and a garden. When not teaching or working the farm, George was active curling and playing pool. In the summers, George always took time to engage his family in camping and fishing.

When George retired, the couple moved to Vancouver for a few years, but always returned to the Cariboo to visit long time friends and family. Eventually, George and Frances made Kamloops home. Always wanting to be busy, the couple built a cabin on Charlotte Lake, in the Chilcotin. Here George could work with his chainsaw, build and enjoy the outdoors.

George never wavered from being a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Frances of 63 years, daughter Lori (Paul), son Bill, grandchildren Darren (Daisy), Nicole (Kyle), 2 great grand children Jack and Elliot, and special friends Deb and Pat.

In the spring there will be an opportunity for friends to gather and reminisce about the
good times we all shared with George.

Rest in peace now Dad and work that farm you always wanted.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2018-11-16
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.