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George Nowadnick Obituary
May 21, 1930 ~ April 19, 2019
George William Nowadnick passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2019 surrounded by family.
George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was born in Chehalis, Washington on May 21, 1930. After graduating from Pacific Lutheran College in 1952, George married Phyllis Isvick and together they raised four children, a son, Kurt and daughters, Jill, Sara, and Gail.
George's career in education spanned four decades. He was a highly regarded teacher, coach, principal, and administrator. He began his career in Mossyrock in 1952, moved to Issaquah in 1957, and then became principal at Snohomish High School in 1968. Before retiring, he also served as Assistant Superintendent for the Snohomish School District.
After retiring in 1982, George worked for the American Lutheran Church as Director of Personnel Services. In 1987, he became principal of Faith Lutheran School.
George was a passionate advocate for schools, using leadership positions to speak out for education funding, teacher support, and student achievement. He served on the Snohomish School Board from 1993-1998, and while still a principal, he was a member and president of the Washington Association of School Principals.
George was active in his church and community, always finding ways to support and encourage others. After moving to Snohomish, he and Phyllis became a beloved part of Christ the King Lutheran Church.
George was a 65-year member of Lions Club International. He helped found the Snohomish Education Foundation. He served beside Phyllis at the community kitchen. He volunteered in the Special Offenders Unit of the Monroe reformatory.
George led by example, loving generously and giving selflessly. He is survived by Phyllis, his wife of 67 years, his children and their spouses, Kurt, Jill, Sara, and Gail, ten grandchildren and their spouses, and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating George's life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Avenue, Snohomish, WA 98290.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snohomish Education Foundation, P. O. Box 1312, Snohomish, WA 98291 or Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Avenue, Snohomish, WA 98290.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janis ROSSITER
May 1, 2019
SAD TO HEAR OF THIS LOSS. HAVE KNOW
THESE FOLKS FOR A VERY LONG TIME, AS
I AM A RETIREE OF THE SNOHOMISH
SCHOOL DIST. HAD GREAT RESPECT FOR MR.
NOWADNICK. ALWAYS HAD A " HELLO "
FOR YOU. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED, AND
I WILL KEEP HIS WIFE PHYLISS AND FAMILY IN
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Vic Eaton
April 27, 2019
I have never met a man that I respected more, nor a man that had more influence on my life than George Nowadnick
Vic Eaton IHS 1964
Annette McNabb
April 26, 2019
George was a great role model in his role as teacher and administrator. His obituary paints the picture of a man of great integrity, and that is the man I remember from my time at Issaquah High School. He lived an exemplary life. My deepest condolences to his family.
Jan Viney
April 26, 2019
George Nowadnick brought strong loving leadership to my high school years, thank you!
Alex Myrick
April 26, 2019
George Nowadnick was a man of faith who made great contributions to the field of education, and to many communities.
Janet Wood
April 26, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this news and am sending my deepest sympathies to George's family. Although we had not kept in touch it's still sad to hear of George's passing. Janet (Muriel's daughter)
Steve Humphries
April 25, 2019
RIP from the class of 1970.
Ron Crawford
April 25, 2019
George as an outstanding school administrator and a great person. I send my condolences and prayers to Phyllis and the family.
Dr. Ron Crawford
Retired Superintendent Snohomish School District
Bill Krieger
April 25, 2019
George Nowadnick was a tremendous positive influence on my life as my football coach for three years. I will never forget him and the values he upheld--and his red ties.
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