Eugene A. George

Galt, CA

Eugene A. George

December 17, 1935 - June 10, 2008

Eugene A. George, of Galt, CA, age 72, passed away in Lodi on June 10, 2008 following a brief illness. He was born to Amel Andrew and Louise (Sforze) George on December 17, 1935 in Canon City, Colorado. He was raised there, and graduated from Holy Cross Abbey High School, class of 1953. His family moved to San Fernando Valley, CA, he attended Pierce Junior College, and was active in the college Rodeo Team in Chatsworth, CA.

In 1961 Eugene and his family moved to Galt, and he began working in the construction business. At the time of his passing, he was an owner, secretary-treasurer, and general superintendent of F & H Construction Company in Stockton. He was in the construction business for the past 53 years.

Eugene loved to spend time on his ranch, caring for his cattle and horses. He was a member of the American Angus Association, and enjoyed attending cattle shows, fairs, and sales to purchase champion livestock, especially loved attending the Red Bluff Bull and Guilding Sale and the National Western Stock Show in Denver. He was also a member of the Carpenter's Union Local #25 in Manteca, and had served on the apprentice laborers consultant board. He was an past 4H leader and continued to be a supporter of Oak View 4H, also a past school board member of Oak View School, and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Lodi.

Eugene was well respected in the construction industry and very active and respected in the cattle industry. Eugene's idea of a great day would be branding cattle at the ranches in the foothills, and along with family and friends by his side. He always had a few choice words to get the job done. After that it was important to him to offer a good lunch to anyone who helped. His days would be from sunup to sundown. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. They were very important to him. He was a true cowboy, husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, and friend to all. He will be very much missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Anthony George and Steven Eugene George; two brothers, Timothy Samuel George and Joseph Michael George; and nephew, George Rasic. He is survived by his wife, Diane J. George; children, Michelle Louise (Mike) Hansen, Mark Andrew (Anne) George, and Cynthia Diane (Anthony) Dennis; grandchildren, Shawnna George, Stephanie (Rudy) Miranda, Joseph (Kayla) George, Brian George, Pvt. Normand Cormier, Cody Barnard, Katie George, Cody Kavanaugh, Christine Kuehn, and Courtney Kuehn; great-grandchildren, Marina Miranda, and Ryan George; two sisters, Elizabeth (Jerry) Farley, and Tina (John) Beccerra; nieces & nephews, Nick Rasic, Eva (Bill) Price, Marie (Bill) McGlashan, Sue (John) O'Callahan, Keith (Ann) Farley, Maureen (Joe) Hoska, Sean (Virginia) Farley, Krisondra (Jerry) Murphy, Amanda Becerra, and Jillian Becerra; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Ken Metcalf, Lee George, Garlene Phillips and the late Perry Phillips; aunts, Lucille Rounds and Vivian George; cousins, George (Phyllis) Brown, Austin Brown, Malcolm Brown, George (Lea) DeLellis, and Andy Lloyd; Honorary Son, Darren (Allison) Schulz; and his cowdogs, Luke, Tug, Nicki, and Jazz. Also all of his great friends that included the F&H Construction Families, all of his fellow cattlemen that were always there by his side.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15th, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 & Harney Lane, Lodi, followed by the Recitation of the Rosary, commencing at 5:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 16th, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Walnut and Church Streets, Lodi, followed by a committal service at Cherokee Memorial Park.

Memorial may be given in Eugene's memory to Oak View 4H, c/o Cynthia Dennis, 27571 N. Kennefick Road, Galt, CA 95632, or to Lodi Memorial Hospital West Transitional Care Unit, 800 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi, CA 95242.