- Date Of Birth: July 18, 1926
- Date Of Death: September 30, 2018
- State: Idaho
George Franklin York peacefully slipped away September 30, 2018 at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Born July 18, 1926 in Linwood, KS, he was the third child of John and Neta York. While in school, George made “All State” in basketball two years in a row. George loved all sports including, but not limited to, the New York Yankees and Kansas City Chiefs.
George enlisted in the Navy in 1943. He served in WWII and was in the invasion of Okinawa.
George retired from Boise Vault after 38 years. After retirement, George and Judy loved traveling to Maui, HI and to the Oregon Coast. He enjoyed playing cribbage with family and friends. He loved his garden.
George was preceded in death by his parents John and Neta, his brother Bill, sister Mallie, his first wife Barbara, second wife Judy, and two great granddaughters.
George is survived by his children April Harrison, Laurie Reed, Robert York, Tammy Zimmer and son-in-law Tim, 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and one more on the way. George loved his children and grandchildren very much.
