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George H. Roos Jr.

George Roos Obituary

ROOS, GEORGE H. JR., Lt.Col. USAF (Ret.)

Age 83, of Broad Run, VA, died on Friday, August 19, 2005 at his home. His wife, Barbara Carlene Roos preceded him in death in 1993. He is survived by a son, Ronald Charles Roos of Kula, Hawaii; and a daughter, Shelley Carlene Roos of Broad Run, VA; A granddaughter, Tamara Nicole Roos also survives. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. Friends should assemble at the Administration Building at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720; or the American Heart Association, 7203 Poplar St., Annandale, VA 22003.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 21, 2005.

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