George Bernard Conlan

George Bernard Conlan A native of San Francisco and longtime resident of Marin County, George, 83, passed away on August 2, 2014 of complications related to lung cancer. By his side was his wife, of 53 years, Dolores and his daughter Heather. His cousin Father Tim read a blessing. He is also survived by his son Mark, granddaughter Kendall, grandson Porter and numerous family and friends. He graduated from Tamalpais High School, San Francisco City College and acquired a BA in Business Management from St. Mary's College, Moraga. He was a Korean veteran. George had a memorable career in the San Francisco Bay Area hotel and food service industry where he was President of several divisions of Sara Lee. He was active in developing educational opportunities for students of San Francisco City College with his role as President of the Hotel and Restaurant Alumni Association, Food Service Executives Association and Hotel and Restaurant Scholarship Foundation. He was also a member of the American Management Association. George enjoyed traveling, running, bicycling and tennis at the Tiburon Peninsula Club. He was a 71 year member of the San Francisco Olympic Club and ran the Dipsea race in Mill Valley 15 times. George enjoyed several years as an airplane pilot and became a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Aircraft Owners Association. He is remembered as an energetic and dynamic man who embraced life to its fullest and whose thoughtfulness and generosity knew no bounds. George rests in peace at Cypress Lawn Cemetery, Colma, CA. Donations may be made to cancer research.