George Vestal Obituary
He is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Anne; sister, Marie Colehour; nieces, Diana (James) Baker, Cheri (Adam) Poage, and Kelli (Steve) Sager; good friends, Candice and Don Keen; and sister-in-law, Wendy Mayfield. He is predeceased by his parents; mother-in-law, Marie Mayfield; and brothers-in-law, Morey Colehour and Stan Mayfield.
The family would like to give a special thanks to St. Croix Hospice, Dr. Dale Gray, and Dr. Mohammed Afzal for the care given to George.
A Celebration of life will be on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 3:00 PM, at Life Church, North Campus, 5910 Elevator Road, Roscoe, Illinois 61073. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pedaling 4 Parkinson's at the Roscoe YMCA or Knock Out Parkinson's Boxing, Knockoutparkinsonsinc.org. Please share memories and condolences online at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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Ron Lund
October 12, 2022
I learned many things from George. Parkinson´s had taken a toll on him when I first met him at boxing. He almost never missed a boxing session & never expected any special attention or help. One day I was coming to class & George was outside in the snow on his back. He had fallen but didn´t want any help getting up. I asked if he had been lying there long enough. He gave me a little head nod & accepted my help in getting up. After brushing him off, George took off into class with honor intact. I will always admire his pride & determination.
Sara Akerlund
October 3, 2022
George, I will miss your smile and your humor. You added so much to our Parkinson's group and taught us all to just 'keep moving'. Sara
Don Schleicher
September 25, 2022
My deepest condolences to the Vestal Family. George and I grew up in the same neighborhood from the 40´s to the 60´s and enjoyed all the neighborhood games. Later on in life I was a Supervisor for Rockford Mass Transit, and got George a job as a driver. George was very well liked by his fellow employees and passengers. This is a picture from the 50´s on stilts. From left to right is Richard, Butch, myself, and George. Rest In Peace old friend...
Don Schleicher
September 25, 2022
So sorry for the loss to the Family of George. We grew up together as neighbors and friends. Used to play all the neighborhood games. Later in life, I was a Supervisor with Rockford Mass Transit and got George a driver´s position, and he was an excellent employee for many years. This is a picture of George, Roger, Richard and Myself on the tall stilts back in the 50´s. Rest In Peace George.
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Nancy Swanson
September 15, 2022
To all the Vestal family, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. My family and I lived on Ashley Ave. with the Vestal's across the street from us. We were all such good friends growing up and have so many great memories! We will be out of town at the time of George's service, but definitely thinking of his family. Nancy and Wayne Swanson
Dale Gray
September 14, 2022
As a doctor, when certain people are on the schedule, you know it's going to be a pleasure to see them, and George was one of those guys. No matter how bad things became for him, he continued to have that wry smile, a twinkle in his eye, and oftentimes, a joke to tell. I'll never forget the time he came in with goggles, a stethoscope, and a white lab coat embroidered with the name, George Vestal, DOM on the right side, and Doctor of Mischief on the left. I still have the photo on my cellphone. He was a stitch. And his positive spirit and love for life will be sorely missed by all. Anne, you were a wonderful caregiver to George and went above and beyond the call of duty. You demonstrated real love by the care you gave him. My deepest condolences go out to you.
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