George YUHAS

YUHAS, George 84, died on September 23, 2017. Survived by wife, Pat; sons, John Bell and Jeffrey Bell (Mary) and daughters, Vicki Walker and Kristy Johnson (David); five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and sister, Margaret Combellack and nephew, Kevin. Preceding him in death were his parents, Steve and Margaret Yuhas; granddaughter, Kara Walker; great-granddaughter, Kyerra Samiec and son-in-law, Dan Walker. George grew up in Warren, Ohio. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He graduated from Hiram College and went on to get his masters in counseling at the University of Arizona. He and Pat married in Tucson in 1977. George's first love was tennis - he was the tennis coach at Sahuaro High School, instructed at Pima College, and gave private lessons. He was also a highly ranked tournament player. He was inducted into the Southern Arizona and in the Southwest Tennis Hall of Fame. He was also honored for serving as an official in local and professional tournaments for over 35 years. He was very active in the Presbyterian church serving as both a Deacon and an Elder. A Celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at St Mark's Presbyterian Church, 3809 E. 3rd Street, Tucson. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Homicide Survivors or to Soreo Hospice. Arrangements by ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME