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George LeBOLT Obituary
LeBOLT George W., 81, died February 27, 2010 in Newport News, Virginia. He and his wife Judy had recently moved to The Arbors in Port Warwick.He was a resident of Closter, New Jersey since 1960, and, before retiring, was a co-owner of Simpson Electric Corporation, Engineers and Contractors in New York City. He was a member of the New York City Code Committee and active in the New York City construction industry. He served for ten years on the Executive Board and as President of the New York City Subcontractors Trade Association. He was honored by the Association as "Contractor of the Year."George was best known as a passionate devotee of the art of Bonsai. He taught and lectured on Bonsai and was a Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic Bonsai Society and current President of the Bergen Bonsai Society for sixteen years. His Bonsai trees won many awards, including the BCI President's Award, MABS Best in Show, and the MABS President's Award. His vast collection of Bonsai trees has been donated for permanent display to the Montreal Botanical Gardens in Montreal, Canada.He was a member of Temple Beth-El in Closter, New Jersey, former member of the Haworth Country Club, the Emerson Country Club, and the Haworth Racquet Club.George is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Judy LeBolt; his sister, Gloria Martin of Los Angeles, California; daughter Dr. Sherri L. Becker of Yorktown, Virginia; his son, Dr. Scot LeBolt of Herndon, Virginia; and four grandchildren.In memory of George, donations may be made to the George LeBolt Bonsai collection at the Montreal Botanical Gardens in Montreal, Canada or to the United Jewish Community of the Virginia Peninsula in Newport News, Virginia.A graveside service will be held at 12 PM on Monday, March 1, 2010, in the Jewish Cemetery of the Virginia Peninsula in Hampton. Arrangements by Peninsula Funeral Home.
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Marina
July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024 just visited the Japanese garden at the botanical gardens in Montreal, and saw the beautiful donations of bonsai donated. Thank you!
March 12, 2010
My sincere condolences go to Miss Judy and her family. I did not know Mr. George very long but it was truly a pleasure to work with him each day that I was there. His humor I will always remember and he really touched a special place in my heart. He will be missed by many, but he lives on in all that he gave to this life.
One of his caregiver
Bob Owens
March 4, 2010
The loss of George is a sad thing to not only his family but the entire east coast bonsai community.
I didn't know George half as well as I woulld have liked. We both shared a love of bonsai & I learned a few tricks from him that I will in turn pass on to those I teach. I regret that I didn't know he was here until it was too late to see him.
To George's family I extend the deepest sympathy of the local bonsai community.
Kris Springer
March 4, 2010
I had the chance to meet George just once, he visited my home for a summer club picnic and workshop. Georges was very charming and we got to chat privately at length. Later that summer he called and invited me to visit him...sadly that day will never come.
I will however rember George as the kind gentelman who showed me the trick to removing ficus sap from one's hands..
mine and my families scincere condolences,
Kris A. Springer
March 3, 2010
Dear Sherri and family,Both my Mom and I were so saddened to hear about the death of your Father. I am so glad that you were able to move your Parents to The Arbours where it appears that they made many friends especially since your Father was so talented in the Art of Bonsai. May his Memory always be for a Blessing and may you find comfort from the words of others about their special times with your Father. Our Deepest Sympathy to your Mom, Bill, and Robyn. Belle & Ed
John Passante
March 2, 2010
George was the consummate bonsai artist. His technical knowledge was vast, and his design sensibility was impeccable. He was the single greatest influence on my botanical design aesthetic. The entire bonsai community mourns the loss of this giant.
I want to extend my sincerest condolences to George's family, especially his lovely wife, Judy.
Todd Hansen
March 1, 2010
Our most sincere condolences to Judy and the family. George's presence in our mutaul passion for Bonsai will be sorely missed. Todd and Lily from Sanctuary Bonsai.
William Swain
March 1, 2010
To Georges family, you have my sincerest, sympathies, and condolences, George will be missed by many. I only knew George for a few years, but his love, and dedication to bonsai was very obvious. I count myself lucky to have had the opportunity to have learned from him. His presence at the Mid Atlantic Bonsai Society will be missed.
March 1, 2010
Dear Judy,
It was an honor to know George and our heartfelt condolences go out to you and family. Yours in bonsai.
Jim & Mary Kay Doyle
Virginia Shen
March 1, 2010
Dear Judy and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of George. His loss will touch many people. I am not able to be there but you are in my thoughts today, which will be a difficult one for you. George was a good teacher and I wish I could have absorbed more of his knowledge. I truly mourn his passing.
Terry Gaffey
March 1, 2010
If George was still alive, these are the things I would thank him for:
•Thank you for showing me the beauty of Bonsai.
•Thank you for mentoring me and trying to bring out my inner Bonsai Master (She is in there somewhere).
•Thank you for your patience.
•Thank you for always being available to share your knowledge and Mastery of the Art.
•Thank you for the many seconds, minutes, hours, days, and years that you have given of yourself to all of us so that we too can love Bonsai.
•Thank you for your crazy sense of humor and endless stream of jokes.
•Thank you for sharing your home and family with us.
•Thank you for being the rock that we all counted on.
•Thank you for your dedication to the art of Bonsai.
•Thank you for being my teacher and inspiration.
•Thank you for your understanding and persistence.
•Rest in peace George, we will miss you.
All my prayers and best wishes to Judy and the family!
Terry Gaffey
Bergen Bonsai Member
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