With heavy hearts, the family of Wayne Alexander George, age 78, wish to announce his passing on January 28, 2021. Wayne fought a lengthy battle with diabetes but did so with a determination to continue his best life any way he could. For those closest to him, it was difficult to watch what this disease would take; but Wayne would often say “I’m doing alright” or “I’m doing ok.” He did better than us.
He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman regardless of the season. Despite his leg amputation, he made sure he found his way into a boat or onto a skidoo and off he went; doing what he loved the most. He loved his home at the lake; the rock and flower garden Bev made were always something he liked to show off. He spent many summer nights sleeping in his porch and loved to see the sun rise or set. There wasn’t a grandkid that didn’t share a ride or the wheel in Gramps' golf cart; it never sat idle with them around. The lake was where he was happiest. He loved his dogs and they loved him too. His home was open to many (whether he wanted them or not); Denny, Trigger, Bill and Molly to name a few. His dog “Sara Belle” has been with him for the last nine years; a dog that he and Bev both loved. A few weeks before Wayne passed, Sara was diagnosed with cancer and her health deteriorated quickly. There is some comfort in knowing she will be there waiting for Wayne and welcoming him home.
Throughout his life, Wayne worked many jobs. His early years were spent on the lakes; he was a guide, a cookee and a dockhand for Spawn Inlet Lodge and he worked on a houseboat known as “the Executive.” He went on to work at Crilly Dam and if you had asked him; he and his partner, Gib Tucker were the best pulp wood cutters with a chainsaw that Boise Cascade ever had. In 1979, Wayne bought his first grader and formed Wayne George Grading Ltd. The Cedar Narrows Hotel was known to many for hunting and fishing adventures. It was a place everyone knew they could stop by; his hospitality to all those who came was second to none. Cedar Narrows Camp was his home away from home; a place he worked and lived alongside his son, Larry and his brother John. Wayne retired when he was 65 but he was always around and willing to help.
During the last few years, Wayne could always be seen riding around on his scooter, stopping to visit and chat with family and friends. He was always social and always smiling.
Wayne's children and grandchildren were very special and loved by him; he was known to his grandkids as “Gramps” and they loved him very much. He is survived by his daughter Shelly (Brad); his grandchildren Carter and Jaymee; his son Larry (Michelle); his grandchildren Carson, Emily and Cale; and his daughter Tawnya (Joe); his grandchildren Madison and Brooklyn.
He is also survived by his loving partner, Bev whom he loved very much. His brothers John (Dylinda) and Jim (Sherry); and by his sister-in-law Phyllis, his best friend and cousin Pete Calder; and by Al Loveday who had a very special place in Wayne's heart. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and many friends; Ron, Paul, Jack, Rick, the Sowden Gang and so many more.
Wayne was predeceased by his parents Agnes and Edward; brothers Herb and his wife Jenny, Joe, Bobby; sisters Fran and husband Hank, Patricia; and three sisters in infancy, Emma, Hannah and Louise.
If you so wish, donations can be made in honour of Wayne to the Dialysis Unit, Riverside or the Diabetes Society Canada.
Due to COVID restrictions and as per his wishes, a celebration of Wayne's life will take place at his Uncle Lute's at a later date.
“Wayne made the whole world a better place.”
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