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George Hart Obituary

George O. Hart, 78, resident of La Quinta, Calif. passed away in Bermuda Dunes, Calif. on October 11, 2010. He was born in Colebrook, N.H. on April 24, 1932 to Joseph Francis Hart and Zella Blanche Wilkins. He was a retired Director of Maintenance and Operations, Desert Sands Unified School District. He is survived by his wife, Joy Woods Hart of La Quinta; sons, Warren A. Hart (Patti) of Hooksett, N.H., and Ted A. Hart (Linda) of La Quinta, Calif.; step-daughter, Malia Morales (Joe) of Indio, Calif.; step-son, Mark Woods (Julia) of La Quinta; grandson, George L. Hart II, of Indio; step-grandchildren, Meagan McKenny of Thermal, Calif., Heather Morales and Seth Morales of Indio, Jeremy Morales of New Orleans, La., Chad Woods of Denver, Colo., Cole Woods of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Clint Woods of Austin, Texas. George was pre-deceased by his first wife, Georgia M. Shively; son, George L. Hart; his parents; and six brothers and sisters. A special thank you to Sedona Court Board and Care and Staff for their care and kindness given to him and family during this difficult time. Visitation was held at the Wiefels Chapel in Palm Springs, Calif. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Graveside Services will be held at the Coachella Valley Cemetery on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the hour of 1:00 PM. Donations to the Diabetes Association, Alzheimer's Association or charity of your choice would be appreciated. FitzHenry-Wiefels Funeral Directors

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, 2010.

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Maggie Hawkins

October 18, 2010

Joy are prayers are with you and your family.

Emma Jones

October 17, 2010

Joy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I was just remembering the CASBO conferences I attended with George and the gang and how I discovered there was a mischievious cut-up and funny guy under that serious exterior we saw everyday at DSUSD. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

October 14, 2010

Joy,Ted,Warren and families.
Our sincere condolences to all. You have lost a dear husband,father and grandfather and we lost a dear friend, We all have wonderful memories to cherish.
Love, Sue & Larry Sheffield,Ma.

Wanda Schultz

October 14, 2010

Joy, Malia & Mark,
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. My heart goes out to you as well as my prayers. I pray the Lord will bless you with peace and surround you with people to comfort and support you through this sorrowful time. God Bless,
Wanda Hensley-Schultz

Rebecca Fletcher

October 14, 2010

May you rest in the loving arms of our Lord and me He bless the loved ones you've left behind.

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