George was one of a kind.  I played with George at SAS for over a decade, both on competitive teams and at pickup. You could always tell it was George by his huge flick huck or his high stepping  cutting.  I can still picture his head bob to the left and then he was gone high stepping to the right.   A shrewd strategist on the field, he would consider every possible scenario between points.   He always had a calm, wry smile on his face, even when discussing a play or call.  I looked forward to playing SAS ultimate every day with our SAS family.  He left us too soon and will be sincerely missed.   Sincerely condolences to his family, from a member of his SAS ultimate family.  

I had the pleasure of working in the same department as George for many years. When I first joined SAS as an intern, I quickly learned about his reputation of being someone you could count on. He lived up to that reputation and more. There was no problem too big for him to solve and he always did it with a smile and a joke thrown in. In our daily status meetings, he always went right before me and, as the saying goes, he was a tough act to follow. I believe this may be the case for all of us now. George leaves a legacy at SAS as a go-to person, a friend, and an incredible human being who knew how to enjoy life. I hope that we can all be more like him in our lives.

Like many others, I mostly knew George from the Ultimate field, although we did work on a few work projects together. But all my interactions with him shared a common thread - George was never in a rush, he took the time to patiently explain everything, and he made sure that whoever he was interacting with was set up for their success. He was persistent, but always even-keeled. He'd chat and make jokes while walking up the field to lull you into not paying attention, and then suddenly he'd be making a key throw or catching a score, and you'd see that little smile on his face. My life is richer because I knew George, and he made the world a better place by being in it. Rest well, George.

I really enjoyed playing ultimate with George. He will be missed. He was a good man. 


I worked with George on a few occasions and was in several meetings with him.  He was very strong technically and proved to be someone who could handle the toughest challenges and could debug the most complex problems.  I loved the humor, positivity, and focus he added to meetings. In the end, that's what we remember:  the life someone adds to each situation, and he was a great life-giver. I will really miss working with him.

George and I prepared coffee in the small café area of our church, arriving an hour before the earliest attenders, to have the snacks, pastries, and coffee ready when needed.  If ever I was held up I could always count on the process having already begun and some times completed, with George serenely sitting at a table working on his emails.  I enjoyed the quiet conversations following the set-up; sharing stories of our families, struggles and aspirations, or opinions on current topics of the day.  George was easy to be with, had a sharp mind and kind heart.  He was always uplifting and encouraging, and never judgmental.  I will miss him.

I didn't know George that well -- crossed paths with him on the frisbee field a lot -- could never even HOPE to cover him b/c he was twice my height and had twice the athletic ability.    Yet he was always a very gracious player.    I'm very sorry to hear of his passing and will pray for peace/comfort for the many loved ones he left behind.



Others have already said what needs to be said about George. Like others, I knew George mainly through ultimate and appreciated his calm demeanor and gracious attitude. I recruited him for leagues also and last time I saw him play I believe was Winter League 2018. I love how others mistook his soft manners and underestimated his athleticism on the field. I am glad to have known George and I'm better for it. Thanks, George, and may you rest in peace.

Like so many who have shared, I knew George mostly from our time together on the ultimate field.  While George was a fierce competitor, he was never a bad sport.  He was always encouraging his teammates, being gracious in victory and in defeat and making the game generally more enjoyable for everyone.  I played hundreds of games with George over the 25 years we played together.  One memory stands out above all else.  During the first year of Thor, our first club Ultimate team, we were at a tournament in Virginia.  We were deep in our own end zone.  I had the disc and the count was high.  George yelled "huck it" and I did.  I threw it as far as I could throw a disc.  George was just a little in front of me when I let it go and it seemed as if he transformed into a thoroughbred racehorse or a gazelle on the planes of Arica.  I have never seen anyone run so fast or jump so high.  He ran the entire length of the field and scored one of our few points that game.  He was something to behold.   We all miss you my friend.

It was an honor, privilege, and pleasure to count George Wilder as a friend, colleague, and teammate.  George was skilled in ultimate, soccer, basketball, and football, and I always marveled at how he knew the strengths and flaws in his game and in his team and the opposing team and always had a strategy and could adapt his tactics to give his side the best chance possible for victory.  We had some good debates over points and he was always clever and shrewd, though when he felt someone on either side had been treated unjustly he would stretch up his full 6’3” sinewy self and tilt his head back a little and to the side like a cobra, and then you knew to take care with your next step.  He was a wizard in his work too, and helped us greatly at SAS with containing Java code encryption  within the US export rules.  The happiest I ever saw George was once when I was giving him a ride back to work from an ultimate game and I asked him how his family was doing and he lit up with joy speaking about Barb and her Spanish skills and all that his children were studying and playing at  - he was elated, and for George who was usually a bit stoic it was wondrous to see.  In later years we had great travels to Pittsburgh and Sarasota for ultimate Regionals and Nationals, and George was as good a roommate as you could ask for.   In the final season George played SAS ultimate, we finally were able to play on the same team there, and as The Commish said, “you guys are a good mix - Zurk tells everyone what they did right and George tells everyone what they did wrong and could do better.”   We went undefeated!   The last several years I learned a lot from George as we discussed our skirmishes with cancer.   He was always deflecting any concern about himself and said he was fine, and was just taking a weed wacker to his malady and cutting it back, and he was always more interested in encouraging me.  He was a brave and inspiring man.  I treasure the friendship and wisdom he shared. 

I mostly knew George from playing winter league ultimate with him.  In the 90s I would try to pick him for my team every year, because he made the whole experience better.   He was able to calm me down when I got too excited, was very encouraging to new players-he simply made the whole vibe better when he was around. I assume that is the way he was in the rest of his life as well.   I haven't seen George in a decade or so but was still very sad to hear the news that we lost someone who has made the world a better place.  Love to all of his family and friends.

What can be added to the incredible litany of lives George impacted - I certainly am a better human for having shared a short sliver of time inhabiting the cosmos with him.  My heart is with his family and friends and others he may have touched with his intelligence and humor.  A life well lived, but never long enough.  Godspeed, Friend.

 George and I  worked together in the same platform division for many years and I had the good fortune to collaborate with him on many occasions.  George was always willing to help out with anything and always had a positive demeanor no matter what was going on. I very much enjoyed the good natured ribbing we had back and forth over our favorite baseball teams.  He being a Red Sox fan and me being a Yankees fan.  He was sure to let me know when his team crushed mine and vis-a- versa.   As others said, George always worked hard and you could count on him to help whenever needed.   I agree with Randy...  I will miss George, the world needs more George Wilders.  I hope George's wife and children know how much he was liked, loved, and will be missed.  May you find comfort in knowing he had such a positive impact on others.  My sincerest sympathies to his family.

Like many others I first met George on the Ultimate field. He was welcoming to a complete novice to the sport, was kind, understanding and enjoyed a healthy banter. At work, George was often the go to person with regards to figuring out an issue, and once again was always available to help. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. 

Having played ultimate frisbee with, and against George numerous times during our time at SAS, I remember him as a fierce competitor who loved the strategy involved in the game and passing that knowledge along to others. George was always encouraging others and had a great perspective on things, understanding that it was just a game.  He always seemed to have smile on his face. He possessed a sharp wit, caring nature, and the ability to take things in stride. My deepest condolences to his family and other friends. He will be missed.

I was lucky enough to play ultimate with George at SAS, as part of local leagues, and assorted other places for the better part of the last 20 years.   The SAS frisbee community has been a great part of my life, and I have to imagine there are other groups all over the place who were similarly enriched by him being around.  We will miss him, and my deepest sympathy to family and all those who knew him far better than me.  

I've known George for about 20 years through various sports at SAS.  We've played basketball, all sorts of water sports, and ultimate frisbee.  George would often take the time to explain (in great detail) what you were doing right or wrong, and why it mattered.  He brought a unique wit and charm to the game that I'll always remember fondly.  We'll miss you, George.

I met George playing lunchtime basketball shortly after I started working at SAS in 1995, and we had a lot of fun as part of the regular ultimate frisbee group.  George was often a team captain in our ultimate leagues.  His teams were always very well-organized with good game plans, which enabled them to win many times against teams that looked better "on paper."  Even in pickup games, you knew George's team was not going to start a point until everyone on his team knew what they were supposed to do.  This could lead to some extended wait times on occasion!

I'm glad that George and I had several good conversations in the last few years, not only about his illness and treatment but other things as well.  I admire George's ability to face his illness bravely, realistically, but also with hope.  He will be missed.


I played ultimate frisbee with George for a quarter of a century, from the laid-back pickup games at SAS, to the chill co-ed tournaments in Savannah, to the highest level we could attain at the National Championship in Sarasota, FL. We grew together in skill and competitiveness and eventually both ended our time on the field when our bodies could no longer take the punishment. Just before the pandemic, he and I and our friend Tony Dean would take slow lunchtime walks around the SAS campus, as we were all dealing with various health issues. George was very matter-of-fact about his illness and faced it head-on with the same sanguine attitude he had when we were playing against teams we knew were going to beat us in the end: he never gave up, he never backed down, he always worked hard, and he was always ready with a laugh and a smirk. He was a fierce competitor, a loyal teammate, a good friend, and I will miss him. Above are two of my favorite photographs from our time playing ultimate; one when we were flying to Delaware with John Boswell to play in a tournament that would send us to Nationals and the other in Athens, GA, after a mud-filled day of play with more losses than wins. George’s smiles were the same.

George and I started working at SAS around the same time.  We spent many years working in the same platform division so our work overlapped on many occasions.  George was Mr. Cache at SAS.  He integrated the platform with data caching services that were used by many folks at SAS.  George was someone that worked hard and you could count on his work to be solid.  He was very proud of his family and talked frequently about their accomplishments.  His work is complete.  God bless.

George was a kind and thoughtful friend that was always willing to help a coworker solve a problem. I first met George playing basketball in the company league years ago when we were in our twenties. Later years we would have dual responsibility of some code that brought us to work together multiple times. George always showed more patience with others than I and he showed that patience with me as well. Through the years we played ultimate frisbee together as well. You could always count on George. He stayed so positive the last six or so years, and never complained no matter what medical issue came his way. I will miss George, the world needs more George Wilders.  May God's grace and mercy be with his wife and children, his extended family and friends. Deepest sympathy. Rest in peace my friend. 

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George Warren Wilder III

27 juin 1966 – 10 janvier 2022

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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