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Helga George Obituary

GEORGE, Helga Born July 31, 1931 in Heggen, Germany. Died August 21, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Professor Robert George, whom she selflessly and lovingly cared for until his death. Helga is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Greg McCarty, her son Philip George, and her two brothers and their families in Germany, Helmut and Herbert Meyer. She was a devoted mother and caring neighbor; always caring for many. The memorial service for her will be on: August 29, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. It will be held at Gates, Kingsley, and Gates, 1925 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Huntington's Society.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2008.

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Mark Sturgeon

August 26, 2008

Our condolences to the George family. I have very fond memories with Helga. Mark, Debbie, Sarah, and Lili Sturgeon

Jutta, Mark, Kai

August 26, 2008

I feel fortunate that I had a chance to meet Helga a few years ago. She was a very impressive lady, a strong woman with a big heart, a wonderful carrying friend.

We'll miss you.

Susanne, Karl-Arnold & Andreas Lerg

August 26, 2008

Heavy-hearted, we say goodbye to your beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, and our beloved friend. You are with us in our thoughts.  

Helga was an outstanding person, an optimist with a lot of humor and a big heart, she was benevolent, helpful, with outstanding hospitality, and was a beloved and unforgotten friend for us!

Unforgotten, the self-sacrificing love, with which she tended her husband Bob.

Unforgotten, the many happy times we spent together with Helga, Bob, and the whole family in Malibu.

We are grateful for everything and will never forget Helga!

Our sympathies are with you, and we wish you strength, and all the best.

With Love, Yours Karl-Arnold, Susanne and Andreas

Eric Cooper

August 25, 2008

I had the pleasure of meeting Helga and I found her to be one of the nicest people I have ever met. She was a sweet lady.

Joe Francuz

August 25, 2008

I will miss Helga a great deal. Her wonderful hospitality and delicious meals indicated her great charity for others. While caring for her beloved Bob, she always took time out for others.

Craig Clark

August 24, 2008

May fond memories be of comfort to you at this time. With Sympathy from the Clark family.

-Anita, Craig, Shawn, Laura, and Lola

Lisa Mitchell

August 24, 2008

Condolences to the George family from all of us at Sunset Mesa!

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