David - Age 56 - Abiquiu - George

DAVID FRANKLIN GEORGE, 56, Lt. Colonel retired US Army, a resident of Abiquiu, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2014. David was preceded in death by his father, Fred George and brother, Kevin George. Dave graduated from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado in 1981 earning his Bachelor’s degree in engineering. In 1999, he received his Master’s degree in environmental studies from the University of Denver. He worked for Department of Energy as an engineer, most notably at Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Facility and Los Alamos National Laboratory. David was a devoted husband and father. He was a huge Denver Bronco fan, loved being in the outdoors and exploring ancient ruins. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Mr. George is survived by his wife, Debbie George; children, Derek and Devin George, Jason, Spring, Charlotte and Raelynn LaRue; mother, Joyce George; brothers, Ken George and wife Delain and Kerry George and wife Becky; sister, Kelley Bouchard and husband Terry; 6 grandchildren, 6 nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 30, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with a memorial reception following the services at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Los Alamos. The family of David George has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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