George Feher

My father and George Feher were cousins. I met him once at a visit to his home in La Jolla. He sent me a group family photo before the changes in the 19`30´s. His work in science and photosynthesis and lifelong awards and achievements are a pleasure to read. My father was a chemist, too, with an imaginative mind. Remembering them both.

It has been about two years since his death, yet I continue to remember George at odd times during the day and, strangely, in dreams! He had a huge impact on the field of photosynthesis, and I treasure my moments discussing science with him ... his trademark was the long pause, which in my old age have come to learn is more useful than the quick response.

To the memory of a mentor, a bright scientist and a great man

May the family be comforted during the time of loss through the promise God has given us. John 6:40

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Elsa and the family.
Brian Berlau & Helen Warren Ross

May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this difficult time.

Even though we knew George's life was nearing an end, it was still a big shock hearing he died He provided so much to all of us who worked in his laboratory, everything from a livelihood to a logical and ordered way of looking at the world. It's a big loss now that he is gone. And in these times especially, his approach is such a breath of fresh air. I hope I can retain some of what he tried to teach us.

Sincere Condolences to Elsa and his family.

As a grad student at UCSD physics, my main relationship with George was as a tennis partner; I was fortunate to play doubles with him and others in the department. His relatively shaky technique was buttressed by a keen tactical awareness and a fierce but always friendly competitiveness. We also shared the pleasure of exchanging the occasional words in Hungarian. My warmest memory of George is of his remarks at the memorial to Bernd Matthias, where, with his voice choking, he recalled how...