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Theodore "Ted" Raymond George, 80 of Billings,
passed away peacefully on October 22, 2007 after a short, but
courageous battle with cancer. He was one of nine children born to
Manuel and Josephine (Ferria) George on March 11, 1927. He left
school after the eighth grade to work on the family ranch. On
February 1, 1951 he married the love of his life, Shirley L.
Mendonsa at St. Isadore’s in Danville, CA.
He was a proud member of the Heat and Frost
Insulators and Asbestos Workers Union, Local #16 in Alameda, Ca. He
enjoyed his work and was highly regarded by his co-workers. He
served 38 years before retiring in 1988. After living in the Bay
area, he moved to Sacramento, CA in 1959.
After retiring he and his wife spent most of their
time traveling to Montana to be with family, and going to "flea"
markets. His joy and happiness came from "spoiling" Shirley. There
was not one thing that he would not have given her or done for her.
In 1997 they moved to Billings, MT to be near his family.
Ted’s favorite thing to do was to spend time with
his family and go to the local auctions and "flea" markets. He had a
love for antiques, and collected belt buckles, German beer steins,
and beer sign memorabilia.
He is survived by his only daughter and
son-in-law, Debbie and Kenny Witt of Billings; grandchildren Kevin
(Renee`) Witt and Kyle (Jennifer) Witt of Billings, and Rene` (Wes)
Lindeen of Longmont, CO; 8 great grandchildren; his sisters, Irene
Ferreira of Fresno, CA, and Rose McGlynn of Concord, CA; brother
Albert (Loretta) George of Corte` Madera, CA; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Shirley;
brothers Fred George and Ernie George; sisters Bernice Hoyt and
Helen Lucas.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary and continue through the weekend. Vigil
services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday , October 28, at
Michelotti-Sawyers. Cremation will follow. Memorial Mass will be at
11:00 A.M. on Monday at St. Bernard’s Parish, 226 Wicks Lane.
Private family inurnment will be held at Calvary Cemetery
Columbarium. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Daddy, you were the first man in my life. I love
that I will always be your little girl. We love you Papa and we will
miss you. You will be in our hearts forever. |
