Garry George

July 13, 1943 - July 18, 2019

Garry Dean George was born July 13, 1943, in Dodge City, KS, to Fay and Genevieve George. Garry grew up in Plains, KS and graduated from Plains High School in 1961. He attended classes at Southwestern College and Kansas State University. He moved his family to Edmond, OK in 1977. During his career, Garry excelled in the Information Technology field. He was employed by Ideal Foods in Kansas and in Oklahoma with Fleming Foods and the State of Oklahoma. Before retirement in 2011, Garry participated in the State of Oklahoma Data Center project. On October 17,1987, Garry and Barbara Petree married and blended their two families. Garry loved riding his motorcycle. He earned his Iron Butt license plate and was planning at least one more such endurance adventure. He also restored vintage bikes to perfection. His other interests included sailing, TaiChi, firearms and most recently, photography. He was licensed as a general aviation pilot. A grandson asked him after a special birthday flight, "Papa, is there anything you can't do?" Garry passed away peacefully at his home on July 18, 2019, after a courageous battle with ALS. Garry is survived by his wife, Barbara; mother, Genevieve George of Edmond, OK; and sister, Sandra Wertenberger of Lees Summit, MO. Children: Kimberly & Darrell Downing of Norman, OK; Brian George & Andrea Lay of Norman, OK; Larry & Lori Petree of Evergreen, CO; Brian & Stacy Petree of North Canton, OH; and Linda & Tom Blackman of West Dundee, ILL. Grandchildren: Parker & Mariah Kugler of Perkins, OK; Cole Kugler of Norman, OK; Jason & Stacie Downing of Tacoma, WA; Zach Petree and Noah Petree of Evergreen, CO; McKenna Petree and Jamason Petree of North Canton, OH; Collin Blackman & Evan Blackman ofWest Dundee, ILL. Garry was proceeded in death by his father, Fay George, grandparents Jerry and Verna Golliher and Clarence and Faye Marie George, and many beloved aunts and uncles. Services will be held Thursday, July 25th @ 2:00pm at the Crawford Family Funeral Service, 610 NW 178th Street, Edmond, OK. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ALS Association at www.ALSA.org.