George passed away peacefully in Hospice House on January 29th, 2011 with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley, of 43 years; one son, James (Heidi) Hyer, one daughter, Holly (Wayne) Haverkamp, all of Vernon; six grandchildren: Levi, Zachary, Justin, Joshua, Mia and Nathan; three brothers: Chuck, Les (Betty), and Darryl (Diane) Pollock; five sisters: Marie (Roy) Mattson, Doreen Boucher, Gloria Ritchie, Gail Baron (Frank), Joann (Ted) Barrie, numerous nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his mother, Lena, Ma Sauvie and one brother, Jimmy Pollock.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 7th, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. from the Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Pastor Lloyd Klein officiating. A reception will follow in the Pleasant Valley Tea Room.
In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions in memory of George may do so to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506-27th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 1S4.