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Barbara Mayhew George

1915 - 2014

Barbara Mayhew George obituary, 1915-2014, Estes Park, CO

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Barbara George Obituary

Barbara Mayhew George, age 98, a long-time resident of Estes Park, Colorado, passed from this life on January 7, 2014, at her home in Estes Park, surrounded by her family, her companion, and caregiver. She was born August 23, 1915, in Post Mills, Vermont. Her parents were the Rev. Leland E. Tupper and Laura Lois Chamberlin Tupper.
Barbara spent part of her childhood in Vermont before moving with her family to Hiawatha, Kansas, where she graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1932. She received a degree from the University of Kansas in 1938 and began teaching in a Brown County, Kansas, country school. She married Paul E. George of Hiawatha in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1964.
Estes Park was a frequent summer vacation destination where she loved hiking, spending time in the outdoors, taking wonderful nature pictures and just enjoying the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park. She made Estes Park her home after retirement from 35 years as a public school teacher. Local residents will remember her involvement on the board of the Senior Center in Estes and long-time participation in the Mountain Aires.
Barbara is survived by her companion Walter Richards, a son Michael George and his wife Netta of Lawrence, Kansas, a daughter Paula George of Colorado Springs, Colorado, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was a dedicated genealogist and family scholar. After co-founding the Estes Park Genealogical Society, she taught a course for others interested in researching and documenting their ancestors.
Funeral services will be at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Monday, January 13, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. There will also be a graveside service at Mount Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha, Kansas, for family and friends. Arrangements are pending. Barbara touched many lives along the way - family, friends and students. She will be remembered for her passion for teaching, her love of family and friends, her kindness and her love of nature. She will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Estes Park Senior Center or the University of Kansas Endowment Association, in care of Allnutt Funeral Chapel in Estes Park. The family would like to thank the Hospice of the Estes Valley and Home Instead Senior Care for their loving care and assistance.

Published by Estes Park Trail-Gazette on Jan. 9, 2014.
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My sincere condolences to the family....John 17:3

JW

January 14, 2014

We are thankful that we got to know Barbara in choir at the Presbyterian Church and eating out at Poppies on Tuesdays. She will be greatly missed. Our Prayers are with you at this time.

Thelma and Don Blincow

January 12, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Brittany Urich

January 10, 2014

What a long and wonderful life she had! She and my Mother always enjoyed "climbing" the family tree.

Sue Houser

January 9, 2014

I regret never having the opportunity to meet such a special lady. You have our sympathies for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Marvin and Debbie loecker

January 9, 2014

A smart and funny lady. I know my children and grandchildren will miss her. I promise to do what I can to keep her memory alive.

Jacque Lauer

January 9, 2014

What a truly wonderful person your Mother was, and will always remain, Michael & Paula! My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family.

Sara J. Darwin

January 9, 2014

I was blessed to have her as my grandmother. She was smart, wise, and so much fun to talk to. I will miss her.

Cydney George-Abatecola

January 9, 2014

Will miss my grandmother but will be reminded of her everytime im hiking out in nature doing what we loved growing up with the park in her backyard....Chris

Christian george

January 9, 2014

Heartfelt sympathies for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families during this difficult time.

Chris and Bob Yap

January 9, 2014

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