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George passed away peacefully on November 12, 2013, at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, CA, surrounded by family and close friends. George was born August 16, 1936, in Sumatra, Indonesia, where his father worked for Goodyear.
The family then moved to Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Kenyon College, he enlisted and served as a proud U.S. Marine until 1963. George began his business career at Kaiser in Oakland, CA, and after many rewarding positions at other corporations, moved to Rancho Santa Fe, CA, in 1984 to serve as Vice President of Human Resources at San Diego Gas & Electric until his retirement. After leaving SDG&E, George started WEAL (Weida Executive Advisory League) to provide corporate consulting services. George was a Board Member Emeritus for STAR/PAL, a San Diego non-profit organization that provides educational, athletic and recreational programs to promote safety, positive life choices, and academic success for underserved youth.
George loved to travel and was an avid sports fan. Spending time with his four sons was his greatest joy.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Weida (Flora Miller); his wife of 30 years, Julie Weida; uncle, Wharton Weida; and sister, Ge Farr. He leaves behind his four sons, Frederick Edmund Weida, David James Weida, George Bradley Weida and Craig Miller Weida; first wife and mother to his children, Marilee Weida; grandson, Jake Bradley Weida; and his partner of nine years, Dottie Olson, and her family who loved and cherished George as their own.
George will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a true lover of life who lived his to the fullest.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Craig Weida
January 17, 2014
George was such a unique combination of strength and compassion which he shared generously with all his friends. And there weren't many that met George and did not develop into his friend. You immediately were drawn into a connection with his magnetic intelligence and fun-loving nature. He was a caring leader, and leaves a legacy of those he mentored. George lives on in our treasured memories, and will be truly missed in this world.
Rose Aftreth
December 18, 2013
George was not only a wonderful Vice President but truly a good friend. We shared lunches together after our departure from the company and also many laughs together. I last talked to him in July 2013 and he was just as wonderful and funny as always. He knows I will not be attending any services for him because I want to remember him as he was the last time we talked or the last time we shared lunch. You will be greatly missed George.
Tricia White, Rancho Bernardo, California
December 15, 2013
George was a force of nature. If he was in a room, you knew it. Such a great voice and story teller (and boy did he have stories). He would always show up at the SDG&E Alumni Luncheons in his holiday red, and enjoyed the friends and, again, regaling everyone with stories. He and Dottie loved going to movies and I would often run in to them there. He was dedicated to his sons, his Star Pals charity (among many), the Oakland Raiders, any teams his sons played on, and, of course, his friends. George will be missed. I am glad I knew him as a friend, not just a boss.
Cindy Young
December 12, 2013
It's not often you get to spend time with a friend's parent. George wasn't a parent when we were out...he was a friend. His spirit was that of a 20-year old and his laugh would light up the entire room. He loved attention from the ladies, and the ladies loved giving it to him. He was kind, soft-spoken, full of life and a great man. I enjoyed every minute spent with him & only wish there were more minutes to be had with Poppa George! He will be missed!
Marjan Khonsari
December 10, 2013
Words cannot expresee what the loss of George means to me. We had many fabulous years together that I will never forget and the love that me shared. He was my friend, love and will remain as such forever. Dotie
Dottie Olson
December 3, 2013
George was definitely one of a kind !Not only did I work for George, but as Carl wrote, we have George to thank for introducing us almost 30 years ago. George was a great union supporter/negotiator and a boss that was always a supporter. I was always struck by how dedicated George was to his four sons. George, will be missed. With Love. George will be missed !
Vicki Zeiger
November 30, 2013
In loving memory of George and to the family of our good friend who introduced us to each other in 1984. Loving memories Carl and Vicki Zeiger
Carl and Vicki Zeiger
November 30, 2013
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