George Arthur Waddell

1935 - 2025

George Arthur Waddell

January 24, 1935 - June 8, 2025

Elk Grove, California - George Arthur "Bub" Waddell passed away peacefully on June 8th, at the age of 90, with family at his side. He was born in Denver, Colorado in 1935 to parents Lamar and Janice Waddell. He was the middle child of 4 siblings, John, Carl, Gary and Rose. He was predeceased by his parents, daughter, Julie Lockwood, and his 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, MaryAlice and their two sons, Art (Kenna) and Brett (Regina). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Sacramento Sr High School in January 1954, that April he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served our country for 3 years in Guam and in the Hawaiian Islands, attaining the rank of Corporal.

He was a member of the Air and Sea Rescue Team and was an Expert Rifle and Pistol instructor on the Puuloa Range on Oahu. He received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. The family made their home in Sacramento and in 1971 moved to their ranch in Elk Grove. He had a 37 year career with the City of Sacramento retiring as a Supervisor in the Parks Department.

He was a treasured Papa to 7 grandchildren, Kristie, (Brandon) Merola, Brandon (Jessica) Waddell, Courtney, (Adam) Wolfe, Chris Waddell, Colt and Cody Lockwood, and Tyler Waddell. He was a Great Grand Papa to Aubrey and Blake Merola, Hanna Waddell and Hayes Wolfe.

An interment service will be held on July 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon. A memorial service will be held on September 13th at 10:00 a.m. at Fremont Presbyterian Church, 5770 Carlson Dr., Sacramento, Ca 95819. Following there will be a Celebration of Life with the location shared at the church service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fremont Presbyterian Church or Project R.I.D.E., 8550 Southside Ave, Elk Grove, Ca 95624.