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George Applebay, 89, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015.
George was preceded in death by his wife Earlene in 1983 and son Brent in 1975.
George is survived by his son, Darin, who also lives in Albuquerque; daughters Judy and Georgann from Southern CA. He is also survived by two grandsons, Travis in Colorado and Tidus in Southern CA; as well as three great- grandchildren, all living in Southern CA.
George's love of aviation kept him working until late last year at his business, Applebay Aircraft, located at the Moriarty Airport. His accomplishments included designing and building a number of competition sailplanes, receiving
numerous outstanding achievement awards for his contributions to aviation, and having one of his sailplanes, the ZUNI, dedicated into the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum. In addition, he founded the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum, also located in Moriarty.
His joy in life was helping others enjoy their life. He will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren along with other relatives and many friends.
Service will be held at the U.S. Southwest Soaring Museum at 918 Historic U.S. 66, Moriarty, NM at 11:00AM on Saturday, April 11th.
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David Applebay
April 2, 2020
Playing with my cousin Brent one day in the early 60's, we came across Uncle George's workbench. A shiny steel round bar caught my eye. I grabbed it and went about my play business with Brent. Later that day, I met a friend of mine and well, we played some more of course. I showed him the steel bar and he was impressed enough to offer me a 50 cent piece for it. The deal was done. A couple days later, my Dad Harry, Georges younger brother asked me about that bar and if I knew anything about it. My heart sunk,my legs trembled and the skies grew dark and ominous.
Dad brought me over to speak with Uncle George.
I knew it. I was dead. Uncle George sat me down and began to explain to me in his kind and patient voice what the part was to his Sailplane. He showed me where it was to fit and what it was supposed to do. Then he asked me if I knew anything about it's whereabouts. I sheepishly answered him and told him everything. To my surprise, he asked me only to try to get it back from my friend. I said "Sure Uncle George, I can go over to his house right now." I did manage to coax my friend out of it by showing him the five dollars Uncle George gave me to sweeten the deal.
I got the part back........WOW!
Not once did Uncle George raise his voice or change his kindly demeanor one iota during our time together, then or ever!
Well, I knew that My Father however was going to have some stern words for me about keeping my hands off of other people's property and he surely did not disappoint.
God bless you, Uncle George and Dad.
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David Applebay
April 14, 2015
Together with your beloved Son Brent. May you soar together in God's Kingdom.
Meg Aubuchon
April 10, 2015
May God be with you the way you were with your family. You have served your time in life to its maximum. God bless your resting soul.
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