Terrance Richard George

Terrance “Terry” Richard

October 28, 1952 ~ May 13, 2015

Terry George passed away suddenly of an unexpected illness on May 13, 2015. Terry is survived by his best friend and sweetheart of 42 years, Shirley George (nee Lee). His daughters Kathleen Smith (Richard), Jackie Newton (Ray Heather), Shannon Armes (Gord), his many adoring grandchildren Joshua, Harley, Sophie, Taylor, Mikayla, Emily, Mike , Katherine, Brandon, Brianna and 3 very loved, adored and spoiled great grandchildren Sierra, Isabelle and Logan. Terry is predeceased by his parents Thomas George and Margaret George, his son Thomas George and very recently his grandson Mackenzie Pawluk. Terry was a retired member of the Engineers Core of the Canadian Armed Forces, where he served for 13 years. While in the service, he was a member of the United Nations Peace Keeping Force and was honoured with the UN Peace Keeping medal. After retiring from the military he started a career in Canadian Corrections. While working in Corrections he was presented, by the Lt. Governor of British Columbia, a medal of service for his work and contribution to the Canadian Armed Forces and Corrections Canada. Terry, (Dad, Papa, Grand Pooba) was a fun loving dedicated family man, who found joy and happiness in his quiet everyday life and in being with his family. Terry loved knowledge and learning and knew a little bit about a lot of things and he loved sharing that knowledge with everyone. He loved flying, airplanes, the outdoors and camping; mudpie at the Airport Coffee Shop with his granddaughter Brianna; long drives and talks with Jackie; hockey games with Gord, Isabelle and Brianna and recently became a dedicated and very boisterous supporter of the Chilliwack Chiefs. He was a long time member of the Chilliwack Amateur Radio Club. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Latter Day Saints Chapel, 6300 Tyson Road, Chilliwack BC. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association.