GEORGE DILL

Deputy Mayor George Dill Aug. 19, 1934 - Nov. 19, 2009 Puyallup's Deputy Mayor George Dill passed away on November 19th at the age of 75. George retired from the U.S. Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 following 23 years of service. He served 4-1/2 years in Vietnam and was honored with the Bronze Star, Air Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and other awards. George also contributed to the Puyallup community as an educator. He received a Bachelors degree in business from the University of Puget Sound and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pacific Lutheran University. He served for several years as a Pierce College faculty member, instructing students in Business and Accounting. Deputy Mayor Dill served on the City of Puyallup's Civil Service Commission and Salary Commission prior to being elected to the Puyallup City Council in November of 2005. He began his first term on the Council in January 2006 and was re-elected to a second term of office representing District 1 in the last election. George was a lifetime member of Puyallup's VFW Post #2224 and the American Legion Post #67. He volunteered alongside his wife at the Puyallup FISH Food Bank, where George also served on the Board of Directors. He had dedicated many hours as a volunteer of the Puyallup Public Library and the Puyallup Police Department. George and his wife, Shu, shared their downtown Puyallup home with pets rescued from the local shelter. Memorial donations may be made to the Puyallup Valley FISH Food Bank or to Support America's Armed Forces. A public memorial service will be held Monday, November 30, 2009 at 10:00 am at the Pioneer Park Pavilion in Puyallup. A reception will follow.