George Donaldson

Donaldson, George, 87, of Seminole FL., passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on August 28, 1923 in Clydebank, Scotland. He moved to Florida in 1976 from Syracuse, NY. George was a veteran of the US Air Force serving both during WWII and the Korean War. George was last employed by Florida Steel Corp. and was in structural steel management most of his working years. George was also an active volunteer with many organizations and helped to feed the hungry, clothe the homeless and find shelter for those abandoned and left battered. George was an active member of Seminole First Baptist Church for over 30 years.

George is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Donaldson of Seminole FL, two sons, Roger (Jennifer) Donaldson of Karlstad, Sweden and Kenneth Lee of Seminole, FL., and three grandchildren Christoffer (Tove), Eric (Nadia) and Hannah, all of Sweden. George was also seen as “father” and “grandpa to the many Asian war refugees he sponsored over the years, especially with “grandchildren” Tiffany Chuk, Angela Chuk and Eric Chuk. George was also involved in numerous local, domestic and international organizations.

Funeral Services held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Seminole First Baptist Church in Seminole. FL. Committal prayers and burial with military honors followed at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be offered to either The Bay Area Pregnancy Center or Feeding America.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121..