George Buchanan Cross

He was born in 1932 and lived his entire life in Vancouver.

He attended Lord Bing, West Vancouver High and UBC, Faculty of Commerce class of '54 "for too many years".

He operated and owned the George Cross Daily News Letter from 1964 to 2000. The Newsletter was started in 1946 by his father (George C. Cross).

In 2007 he was inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame and ended his career in 2018 at Haywood Securities.

He was at home with financiers, promoters, geologists and prospectors alike.

and his broad knowledge, passion for exploration and support of junior companies made him a legend in the mining industry.

He was a strong and supportive mentor to many people.

He loved: family gatherings, swimming, skiing, gardening, reading and scotch with friends.

He travelled extensively for work and pleasure. His mantra was "Travel more to learn more to earn more to travel better to learn faster. "

He is survived by his children Patti, Susan (husband Don), George and Paul Duchart.

He was predeceased by his first wife Carol (nee Hill) and second wife Anne (nee Duchart).

He was proud of his 6 grandchildren and their partners. He will be remembered for his personality and stubborn perseverance.

His parting words for all were "Learn the value of compound interest."