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GEORGE SUMNER Obituary
George L. Sumner of Green Valley, AZ, age 81, passed away June 18, 2013 after a stoic battle with cancer. Survived and greatly missed by daughters Michele Renee Sumner of St. Louis, MO, and Judith Anne (Richard) Williams of Santa Barbara, CA; granddaughters Rachel Leah Sass and Maylah Kate Williams; and final joy of his life, Bessie "Billie" Rohrich. Preceded in death by Sally Ann Sumner, wife of 49 years, and Philip David Sumner, Jr., brother.
George was born in Mexico City, Mexico on Feb. 15,1932. At the age of 15, he and his older brother moved to Minnesota to continue their education. George and Sally married Sept. 12, 1953 and soon after he served in the Army for a 2-year term. George retired after 35 years as Traffic Manager from Van Waters & Rogers of St. Paul, MN.
His father, Philip David Sumner, was a Foreign Service Officer who retired with his wife, Mary, to Green Valley in 1964. George and Sally followed suit by becoming "snowbirds" from New Brighton, MN beginning in 1995. Long into retirement he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and participating in the Green Valley Senior Olympics. He was a member of Elks Lodge #2592 and was a dedicated Deacon of Valley Presbyterian Church, where his memorial service will be held in December, date to be determined. Memorials preferred to Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85614 and also to Soulistic Hospice, P.O. Box 1990, Tubac, AZ 85646-1990.
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Mark C. Banks
March 28, 2022
I lost touch with George and just learned of his passing. My sincere heartfelt condolences to Judy, Rich, Maylah, Michele, and Rachel. He was much loved. His smile, laugh, kindness, generosity and especially his love for his wife and daughters and will always remain etched in my memory, as I´m sure they they will for all who knew and loved him. May God bless those who were close to him, especially his daughters and their respective families.
Tom & Betty Williams
July 7, 2013
George was a dear and beloved friend who is greatly missed. He gave our family (especially our son, Richard) a treasured daughter-in-law, Judy. He was a loving father to his daughters and granddaughters and a faithful and caring friend to those who knew him. Now his heart must be filled with the joy of heaven as he lives a new life with God.
Ken and Cheryl Miller
June 30, 2013
We knew George briefly as we stayed at his Green Valley house with Jerry and Rosie Wiss. We went out to eat with George and Billie and very much enjoyed their company. We received his "writings" until just a year or so ago. He was a fine gent! We send our condolences to Billie and the family.
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