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George McLaughlin Obituary

George M. "Mac" McLaughlin age 76, passed away May 1, 2014 and is now with his Heavenly Father. He retired from the USAF as a SSgt after 19 years, having served in Iceland and Turkey. Employed by the City of Dayton, OH as a land surveyor, he also trained dogs for over 35 years. Mac was a proud and grateful member of AA for 31 years. While living on the Navajo/Hopi Reservations and in Tucson, he dedicated himself to sponsoring others in recovery. Preceded in death by his son, Timothy McLaughlin. Mac is survived by his wife, Rebecca McLaughlin; sister, Gloria McLaughlin; brother, Dennis McLaughlin; daughters, Colleen McLaughlin Gardner, Pam McLaughlin Boggs and son, George M. McLaughlin, Jr.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; stepsons, Jeff Moredock, Jon Moredock and two step-grandchildren. Mac donated his body to medical research, believing that his earthly body is just a vessel and he has received a Glorious new body in Heaven. A devout Christian, Mac attended St Andrews Presbyterian Church where a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by SCIENCE CARE.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 18, 2014.

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Cheryl Leoni

May 25, 2014

I am eternally grateful for you and Mac's help in quitting smoking. The group was so fun, and I learned a lot. He is surely missed!

Lourdes Moredock

May 22, 2014

There are no words to describe how many people you impacted in this walking life, but there is no say that you will continue helping and guiding anyone and everyone in need. We are so thankful to have had you in our lives. Love forever, Lourdes, Cinthya and Antwan; your " Mexican family " <3

Wayne Gardner

May 19, 2014

George, I will miss you and miss our talks of our adventures. Love, your son-in-law, Wayne

Colleen and Wayne Gardner

May 19, 2014

Becky, We are saddened by your loss. I have started to write this about 20 different ways and it sounds to formal for how I feel in my heart so here is what I want to tell you...thank you for all the care you gave our Dad and for the hard work you had in his last days caring for him at home so he could be there surrounded by the things he loved. It had to be stressful and sad to be there by his side until the end. It was what he wanted. For that we will always be grateful. I hope you find peace knowing he is finally pain free and is with his beloved young son again.

Jeanne Bedwell

May 18, 2014

Mac, we admire, love, and respect you, holding your life up as an example of a devoted Christian. Your work with the Navajo and Hopi, in sponsoring those in recovery, as well as your help to others in every place you encountered those in need, touched our hearts. You truly followed in the footsteps of your beloved Master, answering the call to work with the sick and the hungry, the weak and the lost. Your example shines in our hearts. We will miss your presence on the Earth, but we are relieved that the suffering and pain are finished.
"Well done, good and faithful servant."
Love, CJ & Max
[sister-in-law, brother-in-law]

Pam McLaughlin Boggs

May 18, 2014

You will always be missed. Love your daughter.

Colleen McLaughlin Gardner

May 18, 2014

You are now with your youngest son again. What a terrific pair you will be to watch over your family.We have always missed you, Dad and will continue to miss you for the rest of our lives...until we meet again... love always, your daughter.

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