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George Wiley Atkinson

Klamath Falls, Oregon

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George Wiley Atkinson, 85, of Klamath Falls, Ore., (formerly of Springfield and Dexter, Ore.) passed away on June 7, 2008, at his home following several years battling with emphysema. George was born on June 2, 1923, to Fred and Hazel Atkinson in Corona, N.M. His siblings include his sister...

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I was very saddened to hear of the lose of your father. Although I never met him, he must have been a very special man to have raised such a wonderful son. His integrity and values live on through you and I'm sure you will always keep him close in your heart.

My deepest condolences.

Reading the obituary for George lets me understand where Dale got much of his character and capabilities. I suspect mom and sister did some shaping too. Our prayers will continue for the entire family.

We send our condolances to our friend Dale, his mother Virginia and his sister Janie. Your loss of a great man is surely sorrowful. Please know our prayers are with you all.

We would like to send our sympathy to Virginia,Dale,and Janie ,along with their families.We all remember George for his stories of growing up with our mother and Nanny.We will miss you and we did love you.

My sincere condolences to the Atkinson extended family. I never met George; he retired 12 years before I was commissioned into the Air Force and Strategic Air Command. Nevertheless I know him through his biography. He and I share an unspoken bond among airmen. I have great respect and appreciation for his service and professional accomplishments. He served in some of the most difficult times our Air Force has ever faced. I recall being shuttled into the basement of our home at K.I. Sawyer...