George was born on Jan. 20, 1927 in South San Gabriel, Calif. He graduated from Pasadena High School and Cal State University, Northridge. George served in the U.S. Navy and was an engineer with an inquisitive mind. He was a 52-year resident of Simi Valley and moved there while working at Rocketdyne. George was a local businessman for over 30 years and was one of the first to bring solar power to Simi Valley. For the past 28 years he operated the Environmental Store specializing in pure drinking water and equipment.

George was passionate about Jesus Christ and was an avid supporter of missions, here and abroad. He was married for over 55 years to his wonderful wife, Luella. He considered himself blessed to have a loving family and was close to his four children: Darrel (Cheryl) Wight, Karen (Cobe) Crosby, Paulette Wight and Roger Wight. George was especially proud of his four grandchildren: Stephanie (Billy) Maus, Stacie Wight (Jordan Simpson), Spencer Wight and Coby Crosby. George is survived by his oldest sister, Leole BonDurant, and brothers, Kenneth Wight and Henry Wight, and preceded in death by sisters, Tanis Santry and Cora Lee Gentle. A

Memorial Service celebrating his life is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at Stone Bridge Community Church (formerly Simi Prez), 4832 Cochran St., Simi Valley, CA 93063. There will be a reception immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Missions c/o IFAP, P.O. Box 35000, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-3500. Payable to C & MA, designate in memo Sheree Lynch-IFAP (Sheree is a Missionary Physician serving in Honduras).

Assisting the family with arrangements is the family owned and operated Rose Family Funeral Home and Cremation of Simi Valley.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for George Wight

4 Entries

Jennifer Stivers

November 3, 2010

George came into our lives in May of 1991 when a fire took out a corner of his health food store that he had at that time. My husband did the repair work to his building and we were customers ever sense. I was amazed at his grace and generosity the morning of the Northridge Earthquake in January of 1994 when he was giving the people that had filled his parking lot with enough water to get their family for the next few days and informed everybody that the stack of filled bottles were not for sale, they were for a local convalescent hospital. Getting my water was never a chore, it was always a visit. I enjoyed my talks with George and we talked about many different subjects. He was wonderful to me and my young children when my husband passed away. I think he enjoyed seeing them as much as they enjoyed seeing him. He was always encouraging and supportive. He would ask me how I was doing and you could tell it wasn't polite chit-chat, he wanted to know. He was a regular part of my life for almost 20 years and I never took a day of it for granted. The community lost a valuable asset and I lost a friend. May he rest in peace. We are going to miss you George!
Jennie and the kids

Kathy, A Volunteer Minister

November 3, 2010

I'm very sorry to have read in the obituaries that your family has experienced the pain of losing a loved one in death. During this time of mourning, I would like to express my sincere condolence at the loss of your loved one and I pray everything is going as well as can be expected. With sincere sympathy to the family may these understanding thoughts help somehow to convey the sympathy that hearts can feel but words can never say. Precious in the eyes of God is the death of his loyal ones. Psalms 116:15. May God comfort you at this time of sorrow and bless you through the days ahead.

Elaine Bryant

November 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers to the family. He was my landlord for 27 years in Home Acres.

Bonnie Bjelke

November 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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