George Edward SLEVIN

Dear husband of Virginia, son of the late George and Frances Kelly Slevin. A native of the City, George was the descendant of an old Mission district family whose great-grandfather, from Ireland, was a Police officer in San Francisco in the 1800's, and whose grandfather attended Sacred Heart College (now Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep) in 1878. He leaves his family: Tom and Terry Slevin of Auburn, Joan and Steve Lynch of Tiburon, Nancy and Skip Latno of Sonoma, Cindy and Dan Gallagher of San Rafael and Aileen and Eric Wormood of Novato; also, his grandchildren, Kylee, Shannan and Conner Slevin; Molly, Ryan and Corey Lynch; Carter and Georgia Latno; Brynnagh and Taryn Gallagher; and Donovan and Gillian Wormood. He also leaves many loving cousins, nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. George was the brother of Phyllis Healy and the late Kathleen Hutchins Mattimore; the brother-in-law of Hank Mattimore, Mary Cole and Bernie and Sheila Maguire; also, the late Dermot Healy, Pat Maguire, Ed Cole, Catherine and Bill Healy, Eileen and Al Kirchner and Sabina Maguire. After service in Korea, George started his career in banking. He eventually owned his own company, Park Lane Mortgage, in San Rafael. He made many friends and brightened everyone's day with his big grin and good humor. He was a fourth generation Californian on the Kelly side, a third generation San Franciscan, a graduate of St. James High School and St. Mary's College. Go Gaels! Nine years ago, George suffered a serious health problem. At that time his youngest daughter, Aileen, wrote the following poem: "The Strongest Rock Our Dad is the strongest rock With the gentlest soul you'll ever know. He walks into a room without lights And somehow makes it glow. He sings off-key But he sings anyway. He lives his life by the adage 'Carpe Diem!' Seize the day! He's refined the art of the optimist Refusing to dwell on what's done. A million times I've heard him say 'tomorrow a new day will dawn'. Those who know George Slevin Might say That laughter defines Georgie Boy But in truth His humor is his instrument Helping others find their own joy. And now, I know He'll be seeing the signs of Spring In his childrens' eyes, in his grandchildren's laughter In his wife's heart And in the hope that each new day brings." George leaves a legacy of Joy, Love and Laughter. He was the "apple of our eyes". There will be a Memorial Mass on Tuesday, April 17th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Church, Agua Caliente Road, Sonoma.