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George Hagen Obituary
On April 30th, 2021, George Lynn Hagen went home to be with the Lord. His ferocious faith and generous smile embraced many. He shared a love of travel, cars, his dog Tiny, and Italy with his wife Carol, and daughters, Laurah, Carmel, and Julia. God blessed him with unique talents and gifts, among them an insatiable appetite to learn and innovate.
Lynn was a serial entrepreneur and named inventor on twenty-nine patents. He founded or served as an executive of several companies including Osborne Computer, the pioneering maker of the first portable computer; Axxess Technologies®, reinventor of key duplication for retailers; Upper Deck®, a trading card and sports memorabilia company; Taymac®, reinventor of electrical products; Keyworks®, consumer-operated key duplication kiosks; and Tagworks®, laser-engraved pet identification tags.
Lynn loved the challenge of multidimensional problem solving. A deep strategic thinker who obsessively enjoyed learning, idea generation, and the problem-solving process, he knew that the best ideas were born from hard work. He understood that design was only done once concepts were distilled to the point of a simplicity so elegant, a user would think, "of course that's what you would do."
Lynn loved hiking the Brookbank Trail, driving around town with the windows down and his dog by his side, and applying his creativity to everyday problems, like finding the best and least known solution for his daughter's poison ivy. He loved his friends, business partners, family, and neighbors, and enjoyed telling them jokes and anecdotes about his latest interests, often repeatedly. He died without ever knowing how fast his daughter's prom dates drove his car, which is for the best.
Lynn studied the Scriptures regularly and believed wholeheartedly that 'the Word of God is living and active' as Hebrews 4:12 teaches.
Preceded in death by his sister Karolynn Moody, mother Nadine Holm and his father George Hagen. He is survived by his wife Carol Hagen, his daughters Laurah Hagen, Carmel Hagen and husband Michael Rubenstein, granddaughter Stella, daughter Julia Hagen, brother Brook Hagen, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Quality Connections Flagstaff at QualityConnections.org. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer.
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John Walker
November 15, 2024
I met and was hired by George in the early days of Tagworks. I could write a book on the generosity and the love of Jesus he showed to everyone. He trusted people till they did him wrong and then he forgave them and moved on. I knew him as a man of God who loved his family and one who inviting people to go on his journey with him. While I only worked for him a few years, he became a friend for life. Sad he is gone, but happy he is home with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Richard Veil
January 16, 2022
I just found out that we have lost a wise and interesting man, who taught me a lot about many things in a very short time. George baptized me in the Pacific Ocean in Capitola, CA, and I had the honor of spending time with him and his amazing wife, for whom I cannot imagine the feeling of loss she must feel.
I fall back on the only thing I have ever read that comes even close to what I feel at times like this.
I paraphrase Abe Lincoln -
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours as his mate in this life and to see him through the challenges you faced together. And know how much you both helped me, and I will never forget your kindness and where we went. And, I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. -
Thank you for the time you and George spent with me when you were here so many years ago, it seems.
I don't know if you remember me, but your photographs were outstanding, and I hope you are still shooting.
I am still in disbelief.
I am crestfallen.
I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you and the family are doing ok in these crazy times.
I was very happy God helped me find these photographs of George and Tiny.
May 11th, 2014, I believe.
Words cannot express!
My deepest condolences to all!
Richard Veil
Richard Veil
January 16, 2022
Richard Veil
January 16, 2022
Richard Veil
January 16, 2022
I just found out that we have lost a wise and interesting man, who taught me a lot about many things in a very short time. George baptized me in the Pacific Ocean in Capitola, CA and I had the honor of spending time with him and his amazing wife, for whom I cannot imagine the feeling of loss she must feel.
I fall back on the only thing I have ever read that comes even close to what I feel at times like this.
I paraphrase Abe Lincoln -
I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours as his mate in this life and to see him through the challenges you faced together. And know how much you both helped me and I will never forget your kindness and where we went. And, I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. -
Thank you for the time you and George spent with me when you were here so many years ago, it seems.
I don't know if you remember me but your photographs were outstanding, and I hope you are still shooting.
I am still in disbelief.
I am crestfallen.
I am so sorry for your loss and hope that you and the family are doing ok in these crazy times.
I was very happy God helped me find these photographs of George and was it.. Tiny?
May 11th, 2014, I believe.
Words cannot express!
My deepest condolences.
Richard Veil
Berta
May 19, 2021
So sorry to hear about Lynn´s passing. I came by the house to offer my condolences, but ur weren´t home.
Always loved him.
David Kasch
May 17, 2021
George, Carol & Tiny came into my life for a reason. Carol treated me with the kindness I needed. Tiny was the glue that allowed me to meet Laurah, Carmel, Julia & Lynn. In time, I had a chance to belong to their family. My guitar music played at Carol's Speed Shoot. Thereafter, I would meet with more Family, friends & acquaintances. In time, I began to know and be taught by Lynn about the world. Thanks to Lynn, I know how to navigate through this world. Through kindness, you touched my heart, Lynn, Thank You!
Joe and Cynthia Daulton
May 12, 2021
Our deepest condolences to your family. Sending prayers for comfort and strength. We will always appreciate Lynn's generosity and helpfulness to our family. Much love to you all.
Carmel Hagen
May 11, 2021
Lynn and Carol enjoying the ocean
Julia Hagen
May 11, 2021
Kathryn and Derek Feuquay
May 11, 2021
Carol,
We are very sorry for your loss. We miss seeing George walking the trail up the hill with Tiny. We are thinking of and praying for all of you.
James McLean
May 10, 2021
Lynn knew me since I was a baby boy. It's sad to see such a good friend go. Lynn liked showing me his car collection and his love for Jason Borne. Carol, I have prayed for you and Lynn.
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:12
Madison Lan
May 10, 2021
George was one of my first clients when i started working at Abax/Ocorian. George was a great business man and a big heart. It was always a pleasure speaking to him because of how knowledgeable the man was. May god bless you and your family . You will always be remembered
Carol, i wish you all the courage needed to go through this difficult time. I remember how lovingly George always spoke about you and your couple trips to Italy which he loved very much. Sending you my deepest sympathy and big hugs.
Madison
Steve & Danette Robson
May 9, 2021
Rest in peace, Bro. Lynn! We love you, Hagen´s! May God be your comfort! (((Hugs)))!
Thane and Geri Kranzler
May 9, 2021
Carol, we are so very sorry for your family's loss. We, like many of the neighbors, will greatly miss George, his smile and the very interesting conversations we had with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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