George R. Stoker

George Stoker Obituary

Stoker, George R.
81, of Chandler, passed away Aug. 19, 2010 after a long illness. He was born and raised in Indiana. He spent 2 years in the Army, at the end of WWII and then enlisted in the Air Force where he remained for over 21years. He was involved in the Vietnam War and was a proud American who loved serving his country. After returning from a wonderful tour in Germany, he retired in Arizona. After retirement from the Air Force he became a Technical Writer for several companies-Garrett, Allied Signal and then Honeywell. He and his wife of 55years JoAnn were avid Suns and Diamondback fans. "Bud" as his friends knew him by was preceded in death by his father Ray Stoker, his mother Marjorie Fehlberg and great niece Julia Quin. He is survived by his beloved wife JoAnn, his grateful children Seria Barker and her husband Larry, Lloyd Stoker and his wife Kathy, Trenda Gomez and her husband Ray and Laura Ferguson and her husband Roger, his sister Thyra Marcel and husband Charles, niece Datra Quin and her husband Paul and their children Molly and Marshall. He is also survived by his special grandchildren Jeremi, JoAnna, Mandy, Tirscha, Levi, Dominic, Patrick, Tiana, Aaron, Kahlia, and Hunter who will be forever beholden to him for making Christmas and everyday special and the great-grandkids Sara, Pierce, Knolan and Xavier who will be lesser for not being able to know and spend time with such a wonderful man. We will miss our beloved Bud, our wonderful Dad and our awesome Grandpa, but nothing can ever replace the special memories he gave us that we will hold in our hearts today, tomorrow and always. He will be forever in our hearts. A viewing will be held 6-8 PM on Thursday, Aug. 26, with rosary at 7 PM at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler 85225. A funeral mass will held on Friday, Aug. 27 at 10 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St., Chandler. Burial will be at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Mesa. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Mary's Catholic Church.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for George Stoker

8 Entries

Roberta (Bert) Stowe

September 7, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I haven't seen you guys in years but you were always the sweetest. You are in my thoughts, JoAnn, I wish you the best. May your memories of Bud give you peace.

Bud & Annie Meehan

September 4, 2010

We spent many memorable years traveling with George & JoAnn when he was in the AF and our children were young. George & Bud were in the same detachment and moved every few months to a new base. We stayed in the same trailer court and spent lots of time together and have wonderful memories of the family and our children playing together. In May 1961 we went to the Hilo Hattie Hawaiian Revue at Randolph AFB TX. When the evening was over and we were all sleeping, we woke George up and asked him to come to our trailer to stay with our children while I went to the hospital to have our 4th child. He didn't feel like it but he did not hesitate.

He was a good friend and a good soldier; he was reserved, smart and very talented. We will miss him.

September 4, 2010

Bud & JoAnn were our Air Force friends for many years; we moved from one location to another pulling our house trailers (mobile homes). We always stayed in the same trailer court at new assignments. JoAnn took care of our children often and the kids played together every day. One New Year's Eve, after we had been to the NCO Club at Randolph AFB to the Hilo Hattie show, we woke George up shortly after he went to bed to ask him to babysit our kids while I went to the hospital to have our 4th. He did it in spite of wishing he could sleep. I can't recount all our wonderful experiences but JoAnn remembers them all. He was a good soldier and a wonderful friend; we will miss him.

Bud & Annie Meehan

September 4, 2010

Bud & JoAnn were our Air Force friends for many years; we moved from one base to another pulling our house trailers (mobile homes). We always stayed in the same trailer court at new assignments. JoAnn took care of our children often and the kids played together every day. One night, after we had been to the NCO Club at Randolph AFB to the Hilo Hattie show, we woke George up shortly after he went to bed to ask him to babysit our kids while I went to the hospital to have our 4th. He did it in spite of wishing he could sleep. I can't tell all our wonderful experiences but JoAnn remembers them all. He was a good soldier and a wonderful friend; we will miss him.

Skip Rodgers

August 28, 2010

Mr. Stoker definitely fought the good fight both militarily and spiritually. His mind, body and soul will find rest and peace.
Mrs. stoker, you and your family has shown me what true sacrifice and love is all about. God bless.

Tammy Haynes

August 26, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. It is a hard thing to lose a dad. I will pray for you and your family.

Steve & Roni Coppock

August 26, 2010

Although I never met him, I know how much he means to your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

aaron sandoval

August 25, 2010

we love you and miss you grandpa

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