George Leopold Wherley
March 3, 1917 - May 29, 2011
Obituary
George Leopold Wherley, age 94 died peacefully May 29th, 2011 in SeaTac. George is survived by his son, John Barb George Wherley; five daughters, Ruth Dave Matthews, Joy John Ramshur, Marie John Spear, Chris Mike Davis and Carol Kevin Hurt Cohoe; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and his sister, Cynthia Wherley. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Margaret on April 18th, 2011 and his brother, Frank Wherley. George & Margaret lived in the Seahurst area for 49 years. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 at 11:00 am at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA, reception following. Interment, Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery, Federal Way, WA. Please visit Margaret’s guest book at www.bonneywatson.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice, acknowledgements to, Attn.: M. Spear, P.O. Box 62, Lynnwood, WA 98046.
I HAVE ONLY SHARED THIS WONDERFUL COUPLE AND THEIR FAMILY FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME. BUT I ENJOYED MOMS SPARKELING EYES AND CHEEKY SMILE.AS IF SHE HAD A SECRET.SHE TOOK MY HAND ONE DAY AND SHOWED ME HER GARDEN. I LOVED HER IMMEDIATLY. DADS FUNNY JOKES AND LOVE OF HIS FAMILY. THE GREAT MEMMORIES THEIR FAMILY SHARES . WHAT A GIFT .I FEEL THE SUDDEN LOSS ALSO. TO ALL IN MY “FAMILY”, I THANK YOU. LOVE BARB
George was always our SANTA, always full of good cheer, jokes, laughter .
What an inspiration !. He will be missed and always fondly thought of.
Lonnie, a Boeing Bluebill.
Joy and Family,
I was so sad to hear about your father passing away. I loved to see him when he was at church on Saturday nights. He was very admired and loved through out the community. My best memory is when he would be Santa Claus at the Christmas party at St. Francis. The kids just loved him and the wooden toys that he carved where so special. I have one that he gave my daughter Michelle. I will treasure that always. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to know a kind and loving person. You were very blessed to have him as a father. My prayers are with you and your family. I know your Mom passed away not to long ago. Joy, please contact me if you can. Send me your e-mail.
God bless,
Pauline Hoyt
Simard
I will miss my grandpa very much I loved him all my life, but I will never forget him. The thing I will always miss the most is Christmas when we’d play musical parcel and Grandpa would play train sounds on the reel to reel that’s my most cherished memory of him
To the entire Wherley family – our hearts go out to you for your great loss. George was a truly special person and a joy and pleasure to all who knew him. We were privileged to share our volunteer life and work with George. He was truly an inspiration and a beloved friend. Our world is a better place because George was here. We too have some of the special toys that George made with loving care. We will cherish them always along with our fond memories of this truly extraordinary man.
GEORGE WAS GODS ANGLE ON EARTH
NOW HE IS WITH OUR LORD
George brightened our Bluebill’s meetings with his jokes and words of wisdom. He was an exceptional man and I feel honored to have known him. I cherish the angel he gave me when he was making wooden toys. He will be missed by so many of us.
As a fellow Blue Bill, working at the warehouse, I was fortunate to be able to spend many hours talking with George. He had a fasinating life and will be missed. Jim
It has been such a pleasure to work and know George for may years. He made such a great Santa. I remember all those wood toys he made for so many kids to enjoy. I have a few of them that he gave me and I will cherish them. George was never at a loss for words or a good joke. He will be sadly missed by so many. It has been an honor to know him. Eleanor
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