I just found out about George's untimely death while trying to contact him.  We've been in and out of each other's lives since first grade.  My life will never be the same with his loss.  He was always there for me when I needed him even if I didn't know it at the time.  He helped me realize what's important in life.....other people and relationships.  My sincere condolences to his family especially for such a sudden and unexpected passing.

I met George 20 years ago at the top of McCulloch Peak.  I had hiked to the top and George arrived on his mountain bike.  We chatted and then bumped into each other the next day at HP.   We became friends and George introduced me to mountain biking.   George also introduced me to my now husband Vic who is also a mountain biker. Over the years I and our group of friends did many mountain bike rides, cross country ski trips, and hikes with George.  He will be missed.

Although George and I both worked for HP, our paths didn't cross at work. I met George in a men's group. I remember quite a few "philosophical" conversations about life and meaning of various challenges that came our way. I remember his infectious smile often accompanied by a mischievous  twinkle in his eye.

My heart goes out to his family and friends. You will be truly missed, George.

Tony Cadena

Skiing with George

I met George many years ago when I worked for HP. We became friends and would meet periodically at Squirrels Tavern for dinner and a beer. He was a good man, a gentle, caring soul, no ego, no bullshit. He was a good friend and I'll always miss him. Rest in peace George and know that you were loved by many people, we'll be joining you soon enough.

Rest in Peace George. You were always a smiling, mellow soul in Corvallis. You will be missed.

George w/Lindsay, and family friends — with nancy kneisel, larry crawford, sue crawford and lynn hopper

I have known George for 28 yrs, we worked in the same department. George was a great guy and will definitely be missed. George and I made several trips down the Siletz River together fishing for Salmon and he also taught me how to Steelhead fish.  I loved it so much I bought a driftboat and he help me learn too read the river and also coached me  on the sticks.

My heart goes out to the Family. 

Rest in peace my friend.

Terry

Our family is just so sad for this loss, and our sincere hugs go to his family. I heard lots about how much he loved his family. For our part - we miss exchanging waves as he drove his distinctive orange bus past our house, and miss his nearly constant activity caring for his lovely yard (and bus!) I never heard him grumble about the deer that made beds in his backyard and nibbled contentedly on his beautiful dahlias. An avid outdoorsman and fisherman who loved describing his Montana fishing adventures and it sounds like this past year was one of the best, with ups and downs but mostly ups! And mountain biking, he recently described how different it was with an e-bike and was still evaluating if he preferred the old fashioned way to peddle around in our lovely woods. I wish I'd learned more about his young adventures, I always pictured him bebopping around the SE like Jimmy Buffett. This guy will be dearly missed.