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1941
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2020
George Vail Obituary
George (Bob) Vail born April 14,1941 passed away August 3,2020. He was 79 years young.
George was originally from Portland Oregon. He serviced in the U.S. Army Rangers (1958-1961) and Oregon National Guard (1975-1979). From there George had visited 25 countries. Making Sudan, Egypt, Kenya, Sudan/Khartoum his home for some time working as a director of million-dollar projects! All in all, he traveled the world 2 and a half times! Making Arizona his permanent residence.
It is no wonder George loved Eagles so. Hail the world traveler!
George R. (Bob) Vail worked and retired with ADOT as a statewide project manager.
He held 42 different jobs before becoming an iron worker. Some of them being, The IEF Group, Inc., James T Dowler Steel Fabrication (OR), Double "AA" Constructors, Inc., J.R. PORTER Construction, INC., Moline-Phillips Construction CO., INC. and Skidmore Contracting Corporation just to name a few.
Memorial services are being held at 12:30pm, October 2nd, 2020 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. 480-513-3600
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Toya Coleman
November 22, 2020
George was my neighbor
I often would take time out of my day and go help him with things around the house or run a couple errands for him or sometimes just come over to keep him company
He was very strict and particular
But overall he was very smart ,stern and teach able man .I loved 2 socks
May his soul Rest❤
Shatoya Coleman
November 22, 2020
George was my neighbor
I often would take time out of my day and go help him with things around the house or run a couple errands for him or sometimes just come over to keep him company
He was very strict and particular
But overall he was very smart ,stern and teach able man .I loved 2 socks
May his soul Rest❤
Barb Austin
November 12, 2020
George left a big mark in my heart. I met George when we worked together on his shower for Baths for the Brave. He was an amazing man of God and I will remember him forever.
God be with you George. You are loved.
Barb & Bryan Austin
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