George Robert Nourse

Born on April 6, 1938, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Robert and Fern Nourse, he was married to his wife, Esther Nourse, for 58 years. He served his country in the Army and as a Reserve Officer, reaching the rank of Captain and qualifying as an expert with the carbine rifle prior to his notable civilian electrical engineering career in high voltage electrical research and testing. Well published and a patent holder, George was most recently self-employed as an Electrical Engineering Consultant for power switchgear, DC breakers, and traction power equipment. He served on the IEEE Switchgear Committee for switchgear and bus duct Standard development, as well as being a representative to NEMA and the USNC Technical Advisory Group to IEC for international Standard development. Other past employment included Lab Manager for Chempower Laboratory, in Canton, Ohio, as well as engineering and management work at Controlled Power Limited Partnership, American Electric Power, HRB-Singer Inc., Western Electric Company, and Goodyear Aerospace. George was a beloved, intelligent and generous man, devoted to his family and friends. He was very inquisitive, with many interests, including natural healing and improving or modifying the way things worked. George also had a very well-known love of bacon.

George is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Barfield and husband, Robin; his son, Russell Nourse and wife, Melissa; his grandchildren, Julie Pinto and husband, Chris, Amy Evans, Miranda Arnett and husband, Ryan, Bethany Evans, Hailey Nourse; and great grandchild, Tyler Pinto; his sister, Irene Burke and husband, Bruce; nieces Lisa Burke-Eddib and Kelly Burke; great nieces Devon Burke, Zeyna Burke-Eddib, Sophie Lapierre, Selma Burke-Eddib, and Leila Burke-Eddib. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther, and their granddaughter, Teagan Nourse.

He was honored to receive special care from the Moyer, Fox, and Park Village families.

George will be interred with military honors at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to any veterans’ charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Karlo-Libby Funeral Home.