George was not just a colleague or a manager, he was a mentor, a friend, a father figure. He was willing to listen to any problem, both work and personal. He was able to give negative feedback in such a way, that one didn't get defensive, but started thinking about how to change. He loved to tinker in the code. When he became a leader again and didn't have a lot of time for it, he would still do his own SQL searches, rather than delegate. He gave wonderful advice, solicited and unsolicited. Every March he admonished us to put a half of our bonus and merit increases into 401K or IRA. He believed in his people. He was immensely proud of his family. He had pictures all over his cube, he loved talking about grades, cheer, jobs, funny things that someone did. He called his wife Sue at work, but sometimes he would slip into affectionate Suzie when telling a story, even when he got a granddaughter with the same name: Suzie and little Suzie.

He taught me a lot; he taught many people a lot. The world is poorer for not having him in it.

Krista, thank you for posting family pictures. Sue and everyone, I am so sorry for your loss.