George Marston Portice
1933 - 2010
George Marston Portice
1933 - 2010
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BORN
1933
DIED
2010
George Portice Obituary
George was born in Onaway on March 16, 1933, to Marston and Drusella Portice, the second of five children. He married Rose Fisher on May 11, 1959, in Cheboygan County.
At age 18, George enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War, where he was awarded several commendations for his service, including two Purple Hearts.
After leaving the Army, George worked in the oil fields, as a welder and as a truck driver until his retirement.
George was a wonderful storyteller and had a great sense of humor. He loved to laugh and loved making others laugh with his colorful stories. He also enjoyed woodworking and working with his hands.
George was a longtime member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans.
George is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Paul of Detroit; daughter, Linda (Dale) Pavwoski of Buckley; daughter, Charlene Laur of Detroit; sister, Darlene (Bob) Cox of Traverse City; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry; two sisters, Luella Middough and Betty Smith; and brother, Don.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 4, at the Covell Funeral Home, 232 E. State St., Traverse City. The funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. June 4, following visitation. Interment will be at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens in Traverse City.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Munson Hospice in Traverse City.
Condolences may be offered at www.covellfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City.
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Andrew May
June 4, 2010
sorry great uncle George, I wish I could have made it to see you. I pray that the hevens above will take care of you. I want to get up there to see the Portice side, for I dont really know much about that side of the family. Love you.
Belinda Ackerman
June 4, 2010
I have fond memories of Uncle George. I used to be over their house a lot. Linda and I would always be doing something together. I remember him be funny and making me laugh.
Belinda Ackerman (Hoeft) Florida
Danielle Portice Chateauvert
June 2, 2010
May we find comfort in knowing that those to whom we say farewell, are welcomed in heaven by beloved family members who have gone before.
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Colleen Cox
June 1, 2010
I have so many great memories of Uncle George. I remember him telling us when we were little that he could stand closer to the wall than we could. I also remember going to their house in Buckley, MI and seeing his teeth in a glass and I remember being scared of them. Uncle George had a great sense of humor. Uncle George will be greatly missed by all of us. He is my mother's older brother and she loves him very much and a very loved brother in law as well. My dad had a lot of good times with Uncle George.
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