George Jewell Sr. passed away March 16, 2012. George was raised in Fortuna and played baseball on the Fortuna team, he enlisted and served in the Korean war. He came back to Fortuna to live with his wife Meryl and raise a family. He worked at Safeway here in town for 30 years. After he retired...
George was a friend to all who met him. He was a Inspiration to any person Involved In fishing and with Questions. I have missed George a lot, but will never forget him. R.I.P. My Friend.
larry barrote
March 15, 2024 | Friend
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George was a great person to know. Very smart in a lot of ways. He helped me in my fishing experiences and set me up with the right tackle for what I was perusing. GONE FISHING. Has been a reminder to me in a lot of of my life long ventures. I miss George, he was a friend and a great knowlegable guy. R.I.P.
Larry Barrote
March 25, 2019 | Fortuna, CA | Friend
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Has Geoge really been gone a year, my how time flys....I still see Scotty occaisionaly here in Sunny Fortuna behind the Redwood Curtain...Hope all is well with you Meryl, Georgie and Family in the Idaho High Country!!! Meryl I still have Ressurection Plants a plenty that I pot and take to Tabatia's, the Adventist Thrift Store where Fortuna Auto Parts used to be accross form the old Safeway where Geogre and I started out. You gave me a "start" years ago from the Plant in your living room,...
Doris Osburn
March 16, 2013 | Fortuna, CA
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Dear Meryl, I'm so sorry for your loss. George was great. I've missed you both since you moved.
Rob Mayer
May 22, 2012 | Eureka, CA
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Dear Meryl and family - We are sad to learn of George's passing. George was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed it. I remember George and the rest of the family as one of friendly neighbors when we moved in up the street from your Victorian. Even to this day, I refer to the house as "the Jewells' old house". Halloween and Christmas were very special times of the year. Your house was in keeping with the spirit of the times. On Halloween there were...
Carole and Tauren Kuzan
April 21, 2012 | Fortuna, CA
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I feel so blessed to have been involved in youre lifes. I grew to love George and his witty personality. He kept all of us on our toes. He made us all laugh and with his passing made us all cry. We miss him greatly, and think of him often. I often still wait for my early morning chat with Robin and mid afternoon chat with Meryl:) you all hold a dear spot on my heart. Lots of love from Kris at the Cottages
Kristina Cook
April 19, 2012 | Nampa, ID
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We are so sorry for your loss. we will be praying for you and your family. Susan and Ruben Rios Senior Citizen on Patrol.
March 28, 2012
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Dear Meryl and Family:
I was saddened to learn of George's recent passing. I have many fond memories of my friendship and acquaintance with him over the years. He and your family were great neighbors of ours in Fortuna for many years, and I remember spending a great deal of time with him in my pre-teen years growing up across the street from your home. I do hope that you and George enjoyed your life and home in Idaho these past few years. Many of us missed you in Fortuna and...
March 27, 2012
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Meryl,
I was sorry to hear about George's death. I know he meant the world to you. We miss you so much and wish we could be there for you.