George Marshall Grills

George’s journey began in Stockton, California. His father, Maj. Gen. Herbert Grills, U.S.A.F. (deceased) and mother Helen Rasmussen (deceased) took him to many Air Force bases in the U.S., Guam and Japan. He attended 12 different schools before graduation in Dallas. This made him comfortable in any space and culture. Duke University awarded him an engineering degree (go Duke) plus awesome fraternity contacts. The Peace Corps in the Philippines was next followed by a long career with IBM which afforded many opportunities including a move to Vancouver and Toronto. An appreciation for live theatre, wine, cooking, the underprivileged, education, and liberal politics led to many volunteer stints. George will be remembered for his intelligence, dry wit, insightfulness, generosity, and remarkable tenacity. He read mysteries, enjoyed skiing, his ’57 T-bird, cruising (missed Antarctica by a smidge), entertaining, sports (especially Cowboys and Final Four,) and pets. His beloved sister, Jeanne Tate, predeceased him. Left to mourn are his “rock”, Lee, and their loving daughter, Karen (Ralf), brother Joe (Marge), many treasured nieces and nephews all over North America as well as Greg (Shannon). Celebration of Life at Seymour Golf & Country Club, North Vancouver, Sunday, June 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Arts Club, Capilano University, and Duke University, Knowledge Network and/or PBS, outstanding Lions Gate Hospital Foundation or another worthy charity you support. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MeM.com for the Grills family.