George T. Blackman
George T. Blackman of Pt. Richmond, California died unexpectedly on 9/10/2013 at the age of 68.
George was born in Oakridge, Tennessee November 18, 1944. He was the son of the late Oscar Blackman and Patricia (Nellett) Rudden. He leaves his wife Judith (Anderson) Blackman, his step-daughter Jaedra McSweeney, her husband Chad McSweeney and grandchildren Kayleen and Patrick McSweeney. He is predeceased by his brother Nick Sancho and leaves his sister Nancy Philipp as well as several nieces and nephews in Arizona , and cousins in Niteroi, Brazil.
George graduated from St. John's University in New York. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a volunteer for the Peace Corp where he served in the Dominican Republic. He worked for Chrysler Financial for 20 years as a financial analyst. In 2001 he retired and began a new career working as an instructor for the Contra Costa County Office of Education.
George was an avid sailor and member of the Richmond Yacht Club for many years. When he wasn't out sailing on the Bay, he would be travelling throughout the United States, Europe and South America.
A Celebration of his Life will be held on October 17, 2013 at 11 AM at the Richmond Yacht Club in Pt.Richmond, California. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Richmond Yacht Club Foundation.
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George, Hard to believe it's been 6 years since you left us. Pleasant memories of our years together. See you someday. Gail
Gail Howard
September 27, 2019
Gail Howard
Friend
September 27, 2019
Spring is here and I still miss you and sailing. It doesn't seem right not looking forward to going out. I hope you are sailing everyday.
March 25, 2015
George, I won 1st Place in the 2nd Half Opener this racing season and I owe it all to you. Thank you for inspiring confidence in me to become a racing skipper! Your words always echo in my mind - :Just do it! Just get out there and sail as much as you can! Don't worry about coming in last, just sail!".
Michael Bender
November 30, 2014
Still think of you friend. We felt you at your memorial sail. You were with us. Love you and will see you when it's time.
Gail Howard
November 29, 2014
I miss you baca. It really sucks that we never got to sail to angel island or climb the hills again. Going to the Rainforest Cafe will never be the same. There hasn't been a day where I didn't think of you. I love you and miss you.
~Diligent Dragonfly
Kayleen McSweeney
April 18, 2014
thinking about that good man.
Kevin Lucid
February 25, 2014
Good man. Took me onboard small distance, angel island, one of those weekdays. Never will forget that erikson, the crew, and him, a silent vision guy.
Im not afraid.
He is a good man.
Kevin Lucid.
Kevin Lucid
February 25, 2014
I know it's crazy writing to you but I know somehow you know about it. Still, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Patricia too. We miss you. I looked at Alexandria and thought of all the memories and places we sailed. Like the time we sailed to Santa Cruz. I'm not an ocean sailor. Couldn't wait to get off the boat. You touched so many lives. Your friend always, Gail
October 23, 2013
George, You are so missed by many. I met you in Hawaii in 1990 and despite my many moves and times away from you, you remained a very special friend. You were always generous, patient, helpful, understanding and never judgmental. It's been a month already and there's not a day goes by that I haven't thought of you.
Gail Howard
October 14, 2013
George,
You took me in and let me make mistakes on Alexandria in many races, and you taught me what it means to be a sailor. You always answered my questions cheerfully and gave me the opportunity to learn every time we were on the water. You also were the venue for me to meet and get to know a great group of sailors that are now life-long friends. Thank you for everything George. You are a good man. May your next adventure be all that you want it to be. You have left a profound mark on me and for that I can't ever thank you enough.
Mike
Michael Bender
October 13, 2013
I will always be grateful for our time on the water.
Your old sailing buddy,
Howard Martin
October 5, 2013
We are saddened to learn of the passing of George, but very grateful to him for his service to our country in the Peace Corps.
Our condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association
October 4, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Phil
October 4, 2013
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