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George Pryde Obituary
May 21, 1916 - Nov. 20, 2013
Resident of El Sobrante
A long-time resident of El Sobrante, George was born in Oakland, CA to Donald and Katherine Pryde. After graduating from Berkeley High, he attended U.C. Berkeley, graduating in 1938 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. George served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
George was an independent Union Oil, and Chevron dealer until his retirement in 1995, and was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Tilden and Redwood Bowmen. George truly enjoyed his home and garden, and spending time with his family.
George is survived by his loving children Georgia McAlister and husband Michael, Harriet Muir and husband Jerry, Dixie Sudhakar, and Margaret Pryde; grandchildren Scott Diefenbacher, Heidi Diefenbacher, Christine Daly, Michael McAlister, Jr., Melissa Sudhakar and Elizabeth Vidor; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gentiva Hospice, or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Pryde
November 27, 2013
Margaret, I know how much you adored your father and he cared about his family. May his legacy console you at this time.
Yolanda
Rosemary Giordano
November 26, 2013
Dixie, I am very sad to hear about your dad he was a very good person. All my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
annette Oliver
November 23, 2013
Please accept our condolences. We are sorry for your loss. Annette and Richard Oliver. I will miss him at the window when walking my two dogs,Samantha and Jack.
November 23, 2013
My mother and I extend our sincere sympathy. George was my mom's dear friend, and she will truly miss their monthly chats. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ramona Hofmann & Mona Hofmann Keehn
tom johnson
November 23, 2013
I thought the world of George. he gave me a chance and hired me to work in his chevron station in 1968. I stayed until 1971. I learned a lot from George. like tom McGee I had an opportunity to tell George what he meant to me over lunch a couple of years ago. im glad I got the chance to do that. my thoughts are with the pryde family
November 22, 2013
Margarete...I don't know if you remember me..Tom McGee I worked for your dad in the late 70's and early 80's..I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing..I have to say I am in business for myself the last 20 years and my time working and fishing with your dad I learned so much about people and how to deal with people.I ran into your dad about 15yrs ago in Bodega Bay and I told him how much he meant to me and I thought I saw a tear.My heart is heavy with the Passing of an El Cerrito Icon..Love to the family....Tom McGee
November 22, 2013
Dear Dixie,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I really enjoyed our lunch with Carol and Sharon and hearing about your childhood memories of him. Such a nice man. I pray for you and your family.
Love,
Cathy Schlager
Carol Spalteholz
November 22, 2013
Dixie,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon Steele
November 22, 2013
Dixie, Georgia, Harriet and Margaret:
I'm so sad to hear that your dad passed away. Please accept my deepest condolences. I am so thankful I had that nice long visit with him a few months ago. He was sharp as a tack and made me feel like I was a 13 year old kid again and Dixie's co-partner in crime. To all his girls I have the most admiration. You all banded together and took such good care of him. What a lucky man he was to have all of you. On that last visit I had with him nothing was more evident than how very proud he was of each one of you. RIP Mr. Pryde, you left a legacy here on earth.
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