Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 12:00 a.m.
Gross, George Mathew
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, GEORGE MATHEW GROSS, who passed with family at his side, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the age of 84 years.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, GEORGE MATHEW GROSS, who passed with family at his side, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the age of 84 years.
Affectionately known as Poppa, George is survived by his loving wife Jean; his daughter Terri, twin sons Tim (Kelley) and Tom (Sue) and daughter Patty (George); his grandchildren Scott (Carlie), Tysun, Jarid (Brittany), Challis, Eastyn, Ainsley (David), and Haley (Keegan); and great-grandchildren Brody, Kaycee, Avery, Ada and Oliver.
He is predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Joseph; brothers Philip and Lawrence and sister Barbara (Shockey.)
George was born February 8, 1933 and grew up in Grassy Lake, Alberta. He was an avid sportsman, who loved golfing, baseball and hockey. George met and married Jean Summerbell in Taber in 1956 and then moved to Lethbridge in 1961, where they raised their four children. He worked for the Provincial Government for 25 years and following his retirement, he worked at the Lethbridge Country Club, where he was highly valued and well liked. George's true passion though was the time he spent with his grandchildren. He would spend hours playing baseball or teaching golf to the kids that he affectionately referred to as "dip sticks".
George was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was on the Board of Directors at the Lethbridge Miner's Library.
Please join the family for a Celebration of George's Life in the LETHBRIDGE LODGE GRAND BALLROOM, 320 Scenic Drive South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, December 21, 2017 from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's name to a charity of one's choice.
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Jean and family. Please accept my condolences on the passing of George. A very kind man with a great sense of humour. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this sad time in your lives. Take care!
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
We were very sorry to hear about Uncle Georges passing. He was one of a kind and will be missed by many. He will always be in your heart. Love Helen & Sheldon
Jean and Family Our Condolences to you, Jean and your Family in the loss of your husband George. Most Sincerely Aunt Tillie Thomas Roz and Bryan Kranzler and Familu
Sorry to hear about your loss Jean, our thoughts and hearts reach out to you on this time of sorrow.
Sorry to hear of your loss, thinking of you at this difficult time. Take Care Joshua
Condolences to you Jean and to your family at this sad time.
Auntie Jean, and family, sending you all my deepest condolences with the passing of Uncle George (husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather) You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was loved very much and will be missed dearly. Love you all!
Dear Patti, George and family. I am so very sorry to read about your father. You are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Love, Mary Ann and Arnie
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of a very kind and funny man. I was extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to have known George through the Miners and his beautiful daughter Patty.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts My sincere condolences.
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I was saddened to hear that George has passed away. I have many happy memories of him always smiling & laughing at the Miners. My thoughts are with the family & please accept my sincere condolences.