Name: Celebration of Life for George Dawson BIDWELL
Start: 2016-11-20T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-20T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Mesquite Grill

BIDWELL, George Dawson passed away October 30, 2016 after yearlong complications from a severe lung infection. He was born October 1, 1932 in Pittston, PA to Ralph and Louisa Bidwell. He grew up in West Pittston, which is just across the Susquehanna River from Pittston. He served in the United States Army from 1950 - 1952. He moved to Tucson in 1957, and in 1962 started his career at Hughes Aircraft Company, taking early retirement in 1989. However, retirement was not really in George's vocabulary. He started a one-person machine shop that quickly grew into G & L Enterprises and was known for its precision machining for both aerospace and commercial industries. He and his wife, Louise, sold the business in 2008, and she finally convinced him to really retire at the age of 76. They chose Saddlebrooke for their next phase of life and moved there in 2009. George was active in two men's nine-hole golf leagues while continuing to be an avid organic gardener in their back yard. He was most proud of his work with the Saddlebrooke Troop Support (STS) organization and spent the last two years of his life as its President. He was predeceased by his parents and former wife, Marion, the mother of his children. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Louise; brother, Ralph Bidwell as well as three children, Cathy Bailey, George L. Bidwell and Eugene Bidwell (Heather) as well as two grandchildren, (Catina Jordan and Katelynn Bidwell) and two great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Mesquite Grill in Saddlebrooke (38759 Mountain View Blvd., Saddlebrooke, 85739). If you wish, you may make a donation in George's memory to Saddlebrooke Troop Support via its website www.saddlebrooke-troop-support.com or may send your check to Bob Sogn, STS Treasurer, 38873 S Rock Wood Dr., Tucson, AZ 85739. Arrangements by DESERT SUNSET.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for George BIDWELL

16 Entries

Pamela A Corrigan

October 31, 2022

George, I miss your smiling face

Pam Corriga

PAM Corrigan

October 31, 2020

Louise... I am remembering George today. Always a kind and loving man. Heaven got a good one!!!

Pam Corrigan

October 31, 2019

George was a great American and friend. Always a kind word from George. Miss him!

February 24, 2017

Louise, I have only now become aware of George's passing. I just knew George from working with him during the "Hughes" years. For some reason George was one of those individuals that I just couldn't forget over the years, he just made that kind of impression. I am very saddened to learn of the passing of such a great guy. So sorry for your loss. Bill Seiss

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Pam Corrigan

November 20, 2016

Louise, we miss George already. What a generous soul he was especially with the Tucson Troop Support. Our warm thoughts are with you now and in the future. You are blessed to have a huge support group of friends and family.

Dee Brunner

November 18, 2016

Our thoughts are with Louise and family. The special effort George and Louise made to help brighten the experience of our service members traveling through the airport's Military Liaison Office will always be remembered. George will be missed. Please know that his great works live on.

November 12, 2016

To the family of George,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the promise of God found at 1 Peter 5:6,7

BC~

D. A. Nanna

November 11, 2016

All of us in SaddleBrooke Troop Support share the loss of our President and friend. George and Louise worked tirelessly on behalf of active duty military members, veterans and their families throughout the Tucson area. They helped build a strong, vibrant organization that will honor George by carrying on this mission.

Robert Dreher

November 10, 2016

George was a great guy and will definitely be missed.

My condolences to his family.

Bob Dreher

November 9, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear love one. As family and friends may you find comfort by reflecting on the wonderful moments you had together. Continue trusting in our almighty God knowing that your love one is in a safe place. 2 Cor. 1:19, 20.

Jeannine Grippo

November 7, 2016

Louise:
I'm so sorry to hear of George's passing. I know how dedicated he was to the Saddlebrooke Troop Support and feel honored to have been able to work with him for STS during the past year.

I also know how much he meant to you and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your families during this time.

Leah Williams

November 7, 2016

My condolences go out to the family. May the Gid of Comfort take care of you in this time of need. 2 cor. 1:3

Charmaine Martinez

November 6, 2016

Aunt Louise,
My heart is so saddened with the loss of Uncle George. He was a wonderful Uncle to all of us and we were very blessed to share so many happy years with the both of you. I will always remember the laughter and fun times. Uncle George will be greatly missed. Please know that I am here if you need assistance with anything at all. I love you very much!!
Charmaine and family

November 6, 2016

Louise, my condolences to you and your family at the passing of our dear friend George. He had been a gentleman and friend to my father Camiel Albrecht whom he worked along side for many years at Hughes Aircraft and later on at his company. My family cherished his friendship very much over the years welcoming him to our home and at other get togethers of our families. I thank him for the friendship and comradery he showed my father as it was so terrific to see him and my father putting their great minds together to solve a design/manufacturing problem. May the Lord be with the family at this sad time giving them the healing and strength they need. Thank you George from the Albrecht family.

Duane Gibson

November 6, 2016

Cathy, just wanted to say I am so sorry for the loss of your father. I haven't seen you since high school but caught the name as I always look everyday.
Sincerely with sadness,
Duane.

M. Young

November 6, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

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