As with most farmers of that period George was an accomplished blacksmith, horseman, harness maker, rope splicer, and threshing machine expert. When harvest time came around George was the man in charge of the setup and operation of the threshing operation.
George was highly respected by his friends and neighbors. With his mild manor and sense of humor and general knowledge
he set a fine example for his Grandchildren especially his Grandsons.
When he was 79 years old he broke a leg cleaning the barn and the leg had to be amputated. Because of his age and complications with phneumonia it was just too traumatic for him and he died. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son Lauran He was survived by his wife Virta, sons Clarence (Martha) & Everett (Berniece), daughters Goldie (Arthur)Rima, Isabelle (Earl) Brown, and numerous grandchildren.
As with most farmers of that period George was an accomplished blacksmith, horseman, harness maker, rope splicer, and threshing machine expert. When harvest time came around George was the man in charge of the setup and operation of the threshing operation.
George was highly respected by his friends and neighbors. With his mild manor and sense of humor and general knowledge
he set a fine example for his Grandchildren especially his Grandsons.
When he was 79 years old he broke a leg cleaning the barn and the leg had to be amputated. Because of his age and complications with phneumonia it was just too traumatic for him and he died. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son Lauran He was survived by his wife Virta, sons Clarence (Martha) & Everett (Berniece), daughters Goldie (Arthur)Rima, Isabelle (Earl) Brown, and numerous grandchildren.
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