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presented each year to a local Fiji in recognition of his loyalty and devotion to Phi Gamma
Delta. He received the Distinguished Fiji Award in 1965 and attended eleven Ekklesiai.
Most significant of all is the story of the "Gold Key". As George puts it, "The kids came
out to the house and presented me with the key in recognition of the work I had done in
helping the house through some tough spots." A dynamic Fiji, Brother Gunn felt that no
matter how much time he spent on his fraternity, he could never do as much for Phi
Gamma Delta as Phi Gamma Delta had done for him.
Georgie Gunn
KENDALLVILLE. Ind., Jan. 1, 1908—At the stated meeting of Kendallville Georgie Gunn
died at her home at South Milford. Tuesday evening at 11 o'clock, age sixty-six years. She
hadbeen ill for some time with pneumonia and gradually grew worse until paralysis caused
her death. The funeral services will be held at the house Friday morning at 10:30, the Rev.
Mawhorter officiating. Interment at Wright's cemetery. The deceased leaves a husband,
one daughter, a sister and a host of friends to mourn her death.
George Gunn,
86, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009. He was born Feb. 28, 1922, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He
was a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Cove and an Air Force aircraft
mechanic in World War II. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. today at Farmer's Academy
Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of
Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. He is survived by his wife, Irma; four daughters,
Mary Gunn, Jo Reed, Sharon Shook and Annette DeGroot; two sisters; three brothers;
nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be
made to Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church or Hospice.
George Gunn
7/25/17 ; 5/22/08 Born and raised in Spokane, Washington, the son of Scottish immigrants.
He graduated from North Central High School and then went to the University of
Washington, graduating in 1941. After graduation he joined the Army Air Corps as an
officer and bombardier instructor. While on leave in Miami he met Helen Forehand, a
nurse from Georgia. They were married in 1945 and moved to Seattle where they settled in
the Wedgwood area and raised their four sons. George worked for Frederick & Nelson as a
buyer and store manager for 30 years. He then joined Eddie Bauer for a short time as
Regional Executive. At age 60 he began a second career in the travel business as President
of Our World Tours which he enjoyed for almost 20 years. George was always optimistic
and looked for the best in every person and situation. He and Helen loved to travel, garden
and play bridge and poker. They enjoyed family trips to Long Beach and Lake Bosworth.
He was Santa every Christmas for his grandchildren, extended family and neighbors. Later
in life he developed a love of singing and was never without his songbook. He sang in the
quartet at Ida Culver House and played in the Bell Choir at Aegis of Lynnwood. He took
great joy in entertaining the residents. George is survived by his four sons, Brad Gunn