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George Dailey Obituary
June 7, 1931 - January 7, 2022
Los Gatos
George S. Dailey died on January 7, 2022. The third of four children, George was born June 7, 1931, to parents Paul and Sarah Dailey, at O'Connor Hospital in San Jose, CA. George graduated from San Jose High School in 1949, followed by San Jose State University with a major in Education.
After enlisting in the army, he fought in the Korean War where he was wounded three times in combat, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart.
After the war, George began his 40 year career as an English teacher in 1963 at Live Oak High School, in Morgan Hill, CA. After his family, his greatest passion was teaching high school and coaching waterpolo and swimming.
Forever an outdoorsman, his war injuries never kept him from leading a very active lifestyle including camping, hunting, fishing, snow skiing, and water skiing. He was also an avid koi fancier for over 50 years, building beautiful ponds for his award winning fish.
George was politically active, often writing letters and editorials for the local newspaper. In 1974 he ran for San Jose City Council, and in later years, was a county representative in Santa Barbara County.
George is survived, and will be forever missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Connie Dailey, and their children Michael, Saen, Tammi, Meagan and Matthew; their spouses Mike, Sue and Sandra; his grandchildren Nicholas, Dylan, Owen, Ian, Hannah, Luke and Lucia; and his sister Harriet and his brother Paul.
George's memorial service will be held Friday, April 1st, at 9:30 AM, at the California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Road Seaside, CA, followed by a celebration of life at the Los Gatos Commons Clubhouse, at 445 Alberto Way, in Los Gatos, at 1:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation, in George's name, to the DAV (https://www.ihelpveterans.org), the VFW (https://www.vfw.org) or any animal/nature organization of your choice.
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John and Lucille Carpenter
March 30, 2022
I taught at Live Oak High School with George, as a fellow English teacher and when he was our Department Chair. He was always careful to motivate his students, especially those who found academics difficult. I enjoyed his friendship, and admired his concise writing style. The school and his students were better from his contributions. Well done, George - you will be missed.
Chet and Kathy Campanella
March 19, 2022
Our heartfelt sympathy to Connie and the Dailey family
for your loss.May you find comfort in family and friends
and in the precious memories you share.May he rest in
peace.George was a true friend.He was a member of our
San Jose High School reunion committee for many years.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.May he
enjoy every moment of his new life in heaven with our
Lord Jesus Christ God. Chet and Kathy Campanella
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