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for George Jewell
larry barrote
March 15, 2024
George was a friend to all who met him. He was a Inspiration to any person Involved In fishing and with Questions. I have missed George a lot, but will never forget him. R.I.P. My Friend.
Larry Barrote
March 25, 2019
George was a great person to know. Very smart in a lot of ways. He helped me in my fishing experiences and set me up with the right tackle for what I was perusing. GONE FISHING. Has been a reminder to me in a lot of of my life long ventures. I miss George, he was a friend and a great knowlegable guy. R.I.P.
Doris Osburn
March 16, 2013
Has Geoge really been gone a year, my how time flys....I still see Scotty occaisionaly here in Sunny Fortuna behind the Redwood Curtain...Hope all is well with you Meryl, Georgie and Family in the Idaho High Country!!! Meryl I still have Ressurection Plants a plenty that I pot and take to Tabatia's, the Adventist Thrift Store where Fortuna Auto Parts used to be accross form the old Safeway where Geogre and I started out. You gave me a "start" years ago from the Plant in your living room, some call Mother of Millions also. Truly I've shared a "million" plants thanks to you, and they help raise a little money for the less fortunate that Tabithia's serve!!!
Many long ago memories we shared are more precious than ever. May God continue to hold you in the palm of His right hand that never waverth, and under the shadow of His wings, ALWAYS!!!
Love and prayers, Dorie Do II
Rob Mayer
May 22, 2012
Dear Meryl, I'm so sorry for your loss. George was great. I've missed you both since you moved.
Carole and Tauren Kuzan
April 21, 2012
Dear Meryl and family -
We are sad to learn of George's passing.
George was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed it.
I remember George and the rest of the family as one of friendly neighbors when we moved in up the street from your Victorian. Even to this day, I refer to the house as "the Jewells' old house".
Halloween and Christmas were very special times of the year. Your house was in keeping with the spirit of the times. On Halloween there were cobwebs, ghosts, pumpkins, and other stuff, that was really cool.
Christmas time - a snowman and lots of lights.
George was always considered a "fatherly figure" to me,(Tauren) growing up here on 6th St. We had many conversations about George's love for fishing. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Thanks for all the great memories, George. You were truly an inspiration to both of us.
May God bless you, George, and your family - and hold you in His arms forever.
Your neighbors,
Carole and Tauren Kuzan
Kristina Cook
April 19, 2012
I feel so blessed to have been involved in youre lifes. I grew to love George and his witty personality. He kept all of us on our toes. He made us all laugh and with his passing made us all cry. We miss him greatly, and think of him often. I often still wait for my early morning chat with Robin and mid afternoon chat with Meryl:) you all hold a dear spot on my heart. Lots of love from Kris at the Cottages
March 28, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. we will be praying for you and your family. Susan and Ruben Rios Senior Citizen on Patrol.
March 27, 2012
Dear Meryl and Family:
I was saddened to learn of George's recent passing. I have many fond memories of my friendship and acquaintance with him over the years. He and your family were great neighbors of ours in Fortuna for many years, and I remember spending a great deal of time with him in my pre-teen years growing up across the street from your home. I do hope that you and George enjoyed your life and home in Idaho these past few years. Many of us missed you in Fortuna and missed George's wonderful fishing column in the Humboldt Beacon.
Please accept my deepst and most sincere sympathy with his loss, and please extend my condolences to your sons, Scott and Georgie and their families.
Sincerely,
Louis (David) Bucher
March 26, 2012
Meryl,
I was sorry to hear about George's death. I know he meant the world to you. We miss you so much and wish we could be there for you.
Karen Wagner
Don & Linda Andersen
March 26, 2012
So sorry to hear of George's passing. I enjoyed the time we worked together at Safeway. I hope your wonderful memories comfort you in your time of loss.
March 26, 2012
Meryl and family,
Sorry to hear about George's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck King
March 25, 2012
Meryle and Family .. Our condolances
George .. I'll see you around ..
Howard Mc Laughlin
Casey Thompson
March 25, 2012
I only knew George at Safeway. He was such a great help with everything.
George had a good sense of humor too. I missed his happy smile when he retired.
Doris Osburn
March 25, 2012
Meryl, Georgie, Scott and Families,
So sorry to read in the TS about George's going on before us. I think we dated back to the not so big Red S on 11th St. in the fifties. His cheery voice and his willingness to service customers is an attitude of the past, not in existance today. I still think of you when I drive by the Big House that was home for so many years. I'm still home in the Old Brown House???!!!
May God comfort you in your loss, sustain you in your grief, and give you JOY in your memories!!!
Love and Prayers, Dorie Do II
March 24, 2012
Meryl and family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss of George. You were always such a great couple. You will remain in our hearts and prayers.
Love Janet and Bob Fallis
Cheryl Seidner
March 24, 2012
To Meryl and family, I was sadden to hear about George. It was a great joy to be invited to your home to hear about my uncle Gerald. I loved the stories about baseball and the navy. Thank you for sharing him with Leona and I. You are in my prayers. Loving you, Cheryl
Betsy Brownell
March 23, 2012
Meryl,George,Scotty
I was so sad to hear that George had passed away. Growing up in the same neighborhood he was like a father to me. I loved to visit him and you Meryl. When I got married and would go into Safeway I would always look for him. He always gave me help picking out my fruit. Also we would reminisce about the old days. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Betsy Perdew
March 22, 2012
To Meryl,George Jr, Scott, we have many memories of the days gone by, abalone diving, and all the tricks to fishing, George and I worked many years together at Safeway, and he taught me so many things, may he RIP, as he will be greatly missed, we send our sympathy to all of you Wes & Jerri Ann Ammer
Janice Dunaway-Hillyard
March 22, 2012
Dear Meryl and Family,
I have so many wonderful memories as a young girl with my Dad, Ralph, and spending time at your home and fishing with George and my Dad. Not to mention the fun when Dad would take me down to Safeway at night when the watermelon trucks came in! George was a wonderful friend to my Dad. I will be thinking about him a lot today, and all of you. Take care.
Ted Ostrow
March 22, 2012
I well remember George's kindly smile. My condolences to his family & friends.
Marilynn Claypool
March 21, 2012
Dear Meryl,
I was so sorry to read of George's passing. You were such a good team. The fantastic job the two of you did restoring that huge Victorian in Fortuna was a shining example of the cooperative, supportive marriage you had together. Every comment you made about George in all the years you and I worked together told me how much you loved him.
My heart goes out to you.
Sandi Bertain
March 21, 2012
Meryl and family,
So sad to hear of George's passing. I had the pleasure of working with you two as an officer with Fortuna PD. George was a fine man and much appreciated for all that he did for the community.
Sandi Bertain
Dean Glaser
March 21, 2012
,My deepest sincere condolences go to all of the Jewell family.
I met George in 1971 when I started working for Safeway in Fortuna. He was the produce manager and I was his new helper.We both shared the same interests in fishing and hunting and that passion never diminished over the next 33 years. We were jokingly referred to as the siamese duck hunters attached at the hip.
George experienced life with a level and zest most of us don't reach, and his enthuiasm would rub off onto you if you got too close. We duck hunted together at Tule Lake,Goose lake and locally,George was a walking encyclopia of knowledge and experience and I loved asking him for advice.In Nov.2002 George asked me to join SCOP (senior citizens on patrol) and I accepted the offer. For the next 6 1/2 years George and I were devoted to helping protect Fortuna's citizens-rain or shine.He truly loved Fortuna.
It has been an honor knowing George as a fellow Safeway employee,but most important as a wonderful friend and companion.You will continue to be remembered in our hearts and our memories.
Larry Barrote
March 21, 2012
Dear Meryl,cant believe it's true, I'am so sorry, he was a awsome fisherman we all learned from george. My prayer's are with you.Larry Barrote.
Kris Bush
March 21, 2012
Dear Meryl. My heart goes out to you. You will be in my prayers. A big virtual hug to you.
March 21, 2012
Dear Meryl and Family: We are so sorry to hear the news of George's passing. He has been my friend for 73 years. I always thought George would live forever.
He had so many interests but only one true love and that is you , Meryl. With prayers, Wilma and Jack Thompson
George Jewell, Sr
March 21, 2012
Meryl,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when you would tell us what a great husband George was. May the memories of your wonderful marriage help sustain you now during your time of grief. Much love from your friend, Gloria Johnston
Rebecca Kalal
March 21, 2012
Dear Meryl, I am so sorry to hear about George's passing. My thoughts are with you, way up there in Idaho, at this sad rime.
Love and hugs,
Becky Kalal
Eureka, California
Daryl and Phyllis Chinn
March 21, 2012
Meryl and family,
We are very sorry to hear of George's passing and keep you and your family in our loving thoughts.
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