George Gund III

A great, kind, visionary and inspirational man. It is a privilege to work at the NHL franchise he started here in San Jose. And - it was an honor to know him.

We will have great memories forever of George.

The Cleveland Institute of Art mourns the passing of George Gund III. We honor him for co-founding our Cinematheque, supporting us with his personal gifts and foundation support and leading a life of fun, engagement and passion for film art. For him, living well was indeed the best revenge.

I remember jumping into that freezing cold pool in Elko. We loved our stay there and love you.

Men in the Rough

Men in the rough—on the trails all new-broken—
Those are the friends we remember with tears;
Few are the words that such comrades have spoken—
Deeds are their tributes that last through the years.

Men in the rough—sons of prairie and mountain—
Children of nature, warm-hearted, clear eyed;
Friendship with them is a never-sealed fountain;
Strangers are they to the altars of pride.

Men in the rough—curt of speech to their fellows—
Ready in everything, save to deceive;
Theirs are the friendships that time only mellows,
And death cannot sever the bonds that they weave.

Arthur Chapman, from Out Where the West Begins, 1917
This poem is in the public domain and does not require permission for use

My thoughts are with the entire Gund family. Have many memories of growing up together

A very caring giving person...Many prayers for you George Gund, your family, friends, and loved ones. Thank you to all you did for others!!!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Eternal Memory and Blessed Repose....George. Many prayers for you George, your family, friends, and all that knew you. Thank you for all that you did for others in this Life...it has given Life you shared with others on this Earth Great meaning and purpose...

I have many fond memories of George... as a Seals, Crusaders, North Stars and Sharks fan since 1975...and as a Unied Airlies rep finding him last minute seats on sold out flights be they from SFO, CLE or Elko! Watching him on his cell phone in the players' bench during a game--opening and closing the bench gate as players came off the ice--while on a call! I've never forgotten his support of our Viet Nam Veterans' Art Show in Saint Paul and his incredible kindess. He was truly a STATESMAN for the sport of hockey.
Semper Fi! Sarge...I'll think of you when we honor our Korean War veterans this July 27th.