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George A. Puhl Richmond, BC Canada QCWA # 22260 Chapter 98 |
George A. PUHL (April 30, 1916 - September 02, 2015)
George Andrew Puhl (99 yrs) was born April 30, 1916 in Middletown, Ohio, USA where his parents stayed as temporary naturalized Canadians.
Few men we have encountered in our lifetime have displayed the honest, forthright compassion, and concern for others that we have witnessed in George. George's parents returned to Melville Sask in 1917 where he was educated and experienced farm life. George married Violet on June 28, 1950, to which they had wonderful life together. George participated as an Amateur Radio Club member acquiring his license in 1963 and remained active into his senior years. George worked from 1956 -1981 for the Corporation of Richmond beginning as an equipment operator in parks and later as foreman. He played an important role in building Richmond. One story he was proud of was that he can be attributed to saving the Minoru Park trees next to Minoru Chapel, after having orders to level out the field with his bulldozer, but refused to move his bulldozer after then Councilor Archie Blair advised him of a special meeting to save the trees. Thank you George, You're one in a million.
George was predeceased by his wife Vi (McMurray), sisters; Helena Margaretha, Agnes Theresa, brothers and sister-in-laws; Ferdinand (Helen), Joseph (Margaret), Albert John (Frances) & Charles (Alma). Survived by his brother William Puhl (Eva) and many soul family members.
A celebration of life services will be held at the Courtyard Gardens care facility at 7051 Moffatt Road, Richmond, BC on September 12, 2015 @ 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ostomy Canada Society
Published in The Richmond News from Sept. 9 to Oct. 8, 2015