George A. Giboney
July 16, 1921 - December 12, 2013
Obituary
Age 92 Seattle, WA
Died Thursday Dec 12, 2013
Born Seattle WA on July 16, 1921
Parents: Ezra P Giboney and Jessie M (Bishop) Giboney
Graduated from Foster High School
Married to Barbara R. (Uttendorfer) Giboney 72 years
Attended University of Washington
Enlisted in Army on 27 March 1943 and entered training to become a pilot
Due to the Needs of the Army, was transferred from Army Air Corps training to the infantry
As a result, instead of flying combat aircraft he ended up driving Heavy Trucks while serving in Central Europe During WWII. He wrote : “I Survived WWII in France, Germany and Austria In the 71st Infantry Division attached to Patton’s 3rd Army”
Honorably discharged Feb 26, 1946
Worked for a time as a motorcycle mechanic with his best friend Larry “Poke” Poitras
In 1948 was accepted as and A & E Apprentice at the Boeing Company
Worked at Boeing for nearly 40 years (Highlights: Worked on the original 707 “the Dash 80”, Worked on the B-52 that was modified to carry the X-15 Rocket, Assisted in the FAA Certification test of the Boeing 720 at Edwards Air Force Base, worked on virtually every model of Aircraft that Boeing Built up to and including the 747)
He lived at Three Tree Point (now Burien) where he built a house.
In 1962 the family moved to Snohomish Washington. Just prior to retirement, they purchased a Boat which he and his wife lived on for more than 15 years moored primarily at the Everett Yacht Basin. In the last few years George and Barbara resided in the Skyway Area.
Avid boating and airplane enthusiast and obtained a private pilot’s license in his 60’s logging over 90 hours of flight time.
Assisted oldest Son George Giboney Jr. in Building a Thunder Mustang aircraft. Took Great pride in his son who raced the Thunder Mustang for several years at the National Championship Air Races in Reno Nevada.
He was preceded in death by His father and mother, Sister Margaret (Colomb, Beffa), Brother Edgar.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, Sons George A. JR (Patsy ), Richard M., Thomas E. (Constance), Steven A. Giboney (Connie)…Grandchildren: Brian, Brett, (Richard), Cara, Colin, Dean, Timothy(Thomas) Curtis (Steve)…Great Grandchildren: Andrew and Anna Jennings (Cara), Emma, Joshua, Hannah (Colin), Nora, Caleb and Luke (Dean)Kailee, Kaden(Brett), Grayson (Brian)
Love you Dad! Smooth waters, Blue skies and tail winds.
Reading George’s obit brought back a flood of Three Tree Point memories. George and Betty were great neighbors and very successful parents. Blessings to Betty and Family.
Gpa Giboney is the best Gpa anyone could ever ask for. Very happy memories playing tennis at the Dunes, commercial fishing, crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca & into Canada for weeks at a time. I will never forget how unselfish you were and made sure Brett, Jenny, and I always had a good time. You are in my heart always Gpa.
I feel very fortunate to have had such a great dad. I have never known anyone as unselfish, honest, and kind hearted as him. I spent a lot of time working with him on many projects growing up. He was always available to help his family and really enjoyed working with his boys. He will always be remembered and missed.
Dad was the son of a Presbyterian minister Ezra Peabody Giboney and was raised as a devout Christian. In his younger years his social life revolved around church activities and sports at Foster High School. That is where he met Betty Rose Uttendorfer, the love of his life. On Dec 7th 1941 he was with Betty when they learned about the attack on Pearl Harbor. They became engaged on that day and married on June 12th, 1942. Beginning a life together that spanned 71 + years. Together they always managed to be a shining example for us children. Dad and Mom instilled a strong work ethic in all of us children and they were our moral compass as we grew up. We couldn’t have asked for better parents and Dad, you were a good and kind man. May God bless your soul and may you live in the kingdom of heaven watching over the legacy you left on earth. We will try to live by your example and we will never forget you.
George , A kind generous special man !
I remember George as a quiet kind man. I was around him mostly at many family get-togethers. He had a calm presence and I admired him as he watched his family at these gatherings. I am a proud aunt of Brian, Brett and Jenny. I know Brian and Brett will contine to raise their families modeling their father and grandfather.