George Charles Andrew Blair was eldest son of William O. Blair and Clara O. Moe. He was baptized at the First Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN on August 20, 1922. George lived his early years with his family in Superior, Wisconsin. He attended East High School where he played in the school band.
In 1942, George enlisted in the United States Navy and began his training at the Great Lakes Training Center before being stationed out of Bremerton, Washington on the battleship USS Nevada. He proudly served aboard the USS Nevada at the Battle of Normandy, Battle of Iwo Jima, and the Battle of Okinawa. On March 27, 1945, George was wounded at Pearl Harbor when a kamikaze struck his ship at the gun mount at which he was stationed. Eleven men were killed, and he lost his left hand and severely injured his left leg. He was hospitalized for his leg injury for one year at Mare Island Naval hospital in northern California.
In 1946, George returned to Superior, Wisconsin and began work as a parts manager at DeVink Madsen Pontiac Cadillac. On October 5, 1946, George married the love of his life, Ardis "Chris" Christopherson, and they soon gave birth to a daughter Nancy, and the first of their two sons, Bruce. In 1953 the family moved from Wisconsin to Southern California where George began his long and dedicated career (1953-1978) as parts manager for Buffington Cadillac, in Inglewood, California. As George's parts department was recognized for top sales, he and Chris traveled on award trips sponsored by Cadillac, to destinations including London, Hong Kong, Hawaii, and Germany. They made lifelong friends and were given unforgettable memories through these trips and Cadillac affiliations. The couple's second son, Bill, was born in 1962 in Inglewood, CA. With this change, the family moved into their new home in suburbia in Los Alamitos. This relocation was the beginning of many wonderful times for family and friends that only few ever experience in a lifetime.
In 1978, George was hired on as parts manager at Bob Spreen Cadillac, Downey, CA, later becoming Penske Cadillac. As this company grew, George was given the responsibility of setting up a new parts deaprtment. When George retired in 1987, he continued to enjoy his life long hobby of golf, and worked as a Marshal at El Dorado golf course and also as a courtesy driver at Old Ranch Country Club. He and Chris loved traveling to see friends, dining and dancing together. George took special joy in the company of his family, and his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is dearly missed by his lifetime companion, Ardis "Chris", who loved him, cared for him, and shared his love since she was 16 years old. The whole family feels a large void, where there once was a strong, determined, yet gentle man who was a shining example of self-reliance and responsibility.
Rest in heavenly peace, Uncle George, until we all meet again.
In 1942, George enlisted in the United States Navy and began his training at the Great Lakes Training Center before being stationed out of Bremerton, Washington on the battleship USS Nevada. He proudly served aboard the USS Nevada at the Battle of Normandy, Battle of Iwo Jima, and the Battle of Okinawa. On March 27, 1945, George was wounded at Pearl Harbor when a kamikaze struck his ship at the gun mount at which he was stationed. Eleven men were killed, and he lost his left hand and severely injured his left leg. He was hospitalized for his leg injury for one year at Mare Island Naval hospital in northern California.
In 1946, George returned to Superior, Wisconsin and began work as a parts manager at DeVink Madsen Pontiac Cadillac. On October 5, 1946, George married the love of his life, Ardis "Chris" Christopherson, and they soon gave birth to a daughter Nancy, and the first of their two sons, Bruce. In 1953 the family moved from Wisconsin to Southern California where George began his long and dedicated career (1953-1978) as parts manager for Buffington Cadillac, in Inglewood, California. As George's parts department was recognized for top sales, he and Chris traveled on award trips sponsored by Cadillac, to destinations including London, Hong Kong, Hawaii, and Germany. They made lifelong friends and were given unforgettable memories through these trips and Cadillac affiliations. The couple's second son, Bill, was born in 1962 in Inglewood, CA. With this change, the family moved into their new home in suburbia in Los Alamitos. This relocation was the beginning of many wonderful times for family and friends that only few ever experience in a lifetime.
In 1978, George was hired on as parts manager at Bob Spreen Cadillac, Downey, CA, later becoming Penske Cadillac. As this company grew, George was given the responsibility of setting up a new parts deaprtment. When George retired in 1987, he continued to enjoy his life long hobby of golf, and worked as a Marshal at El Dorado golf course and also as a courtesy driver at Old Ranch Country Club. He and Chris loved traveling to see friends, dining and dancing together. George took special joy in the company of his family, and his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is dearly missed by his lifetime companion, Ardis "Chris", who loved him, cared for him, and shared his love since she was 16 years old. The whole family feels a large void, where there once was a strong, determined, yet gentle man who was a shining example of self-reliance and responsibility.
Rest in heavenly peace, Uncle George, until we all meet again.
George Charles Andrew Blair was eldest son of William O. Blair and Clara O. Moe. He was baptized at the First Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN on August 20, 1922. George lived his early years with his family in Superior, Wisconsin. He attended East High School where he played in the school band.
In 1942, George enlisted in the United States Navy and began his training at the Great Lakes Training Center before being stationed out of Bremerton, Washington on the battleship USS Nevada. He proudly served aboard the USS Nevada at the Battle of Normandy, Battle of Iwo Jima, and the Battle of Okinawa. On March 27, 1945, George was wounded at Pearl Harbor when a kamikaze struck his ship at the gun mount at which he was stationed. Eleven men were killed, and he lost his left hand and severely injured his left leg. He was hospitalized for his leg injury for one year at Mare Island Naval hospital in northern California.
In 1946, George returned to Superior, Wisconsin and began work as a parts manager at DeVink Madsen Pontiac Cadillac. On October 5, 1946, George married the love of his life, Ardis "Chris" Christopherson, and they soon gave birth to a daughter Nancy, and the first of their two sons, Bruce. In 1953 the family moved from Wisconsin to Southern California where George began his long and dedicated career (1953-1978) as parts manager for Buffington Cadillac, in Inglewood, California. As George's parts department was recognized for top sales, he and Chris traveled on award trips sponsored by Cadillac, to destinations including London, Hong Kong, Hawaii, and Germany. They made lifelong friends and were given unforgettable memories through these trips and Cadillac affiliations. The couple's second son, Bill, was born in 1962 in Inglewood, CA. With this change, the family moved into their new home in suburbia in Los Alamitos. This relocation was the beginning of many wonderful times for family and friends that only few ever experience in a lifetime.
In 1978, George was hired on as parts manager at Bob Spreen Cadillac, Downey, CA, later becoming Penske Cadillac. As this company grew, George was given the responsibility of setting up a new parts deaprtment. When George retired in 1987, he continued to enjoy his life long hobby of golf, and worked as a Marshal at El Dorado golf course and also as a courtesy driver at Old Ranch Country Club. He and Chris loved traveling to see friends, dining and dancing together. George took special joy in the company of his family, and his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is dearly missed by his lifetime companion, Ardis "Chris", who loved him, cared for him, and shared his love since she was 16 years old. The whole family feels a large void, where there once was a strong, determined, yet gentle man who was a shining example of self-reliance and responsibility.
Rest in heavenly peace, Uncle George, until we all meet again.
In 1942, George enlisted in the United States Navy and began his training at the Great Lakes Training Center before being stationed out of Bremerton, Washington on the battleship USS Nevada. He proudly served aboard the USS Nevada at the Battle of Normandy, Battle of Iwo Jima, and the Battle of Okinawa. On March 27, 1945, George was wounded at Pearl Harbor when a kamikaze struck his ship at the gun mount at which he was stationed. Eleven men were killed, and he lost his left hand and severely injured his left leg. He was hospitalized for his leg injury for one year at Mare Island Naval hospital in northern California.
In 1946, George returned to Superior, Wisconsin and began work as a parts manager at DeVink Madsen Pontiac Cadillac. On October 5, 1946, George married the love of his life, Ardis "Chris" Christopherson, and they soon gave birth to a daughter Nancy, and the first of their two sons, Bruce. In 1953 the family moved from Wisconsin to Southern California where George began his long and dedicated career (1953-1978) as parts manager for Buffington Cadillac, in Inglewood, California. As George's parts department was recognized for top sales, he and Chris traveled on award trips sponsored by Cadillac, to destinations including London, Hong Kong, Hawaii, and Germany. They made lifelong friends and were given unforgettable memories through these trips and Cadillac affiliations. The couple's second son, Bill, was born in 1962 in Inglewood, CA. With this change, the family moved into their new home in suburbia in Los Alamitos. This relocation was the beginning of many wonderful times for family and friends that only few ever experience in a lifetime.
In 1978, George was hired on as parts manager at Bob Spreen Cadillac, Downey, CA, later becoming Penske Cadillac. As this company grew, George was given the responsibility of setting up a new parts deaprtment. When George retired in 1987, he continued to enjoy his life long hobby of golf, and worked as a Marshal at El Dorado golf course and also as a courtesy driver at Old Ranch Country Club. He and Chris loved traveling to see friends, dining and dancing together. George took special joy in the company of his family, and his time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is dearly missed by his lifetime companion, Ardis "Chris", who loved him, cared for him, and shared his love since she was 16 years old. The whole family feels a large void, where there once was a strong, determined, yet gentle man who was a shining example of self-reliance and responsibility.
Rest in heavenly peace, Uncle George, until we all meet again.
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