Individual Details
George Thomas Meeker
(6 Nov 1934 - 14 Dec 2015)
George Meeker at the age of 81 and long time resident of Newhall, California, died peacefully, surrounded by his wife, Lucie and daughter Kathy at Valley Presbyterian Hospital at 10:00 am on December 14, 2015.
The youngest of four, he was born in Los Angeles on November 6, 1934 to Claud and Eva (Burger) Meeker. George lived in Pasadena, Covina and Rosemead until 1988, when he moved in with his dad in Newhall when his mom passed away to help care for his dad. After his dad passed in 1997, he decided to remain at the house, where he enjoyed many years of riding horses, motorcycles, hunting, flying remote controlled airplanes and building a horse boarding business the “Rocking M Ranch”. He even rode in the Newhall Senior Olympics on his horse “Sandy”.
George was a loving person and will be greatly missed by his long time wife Lucie, his two daughters, Kathy (Meeker) Burke and Pamela Meeker, his two granddaughters, Kathy and Michelle, his five great-grandsons, Jason, Colin, Graham, Hunter and EJ. He will also be missed by his brother Claud (Bud) and sisters Olive and Lucene and his long time best friend Ron Whitehead. He was preceded in death by his parents Claud and Eva Meeker.
Very special thanks go to Valley Presbyterian Hospital ICU’s staff and Dr. Josef Lobel, Dr. Hanon Lobel, in the care of George and the thoughtful consideration given to his visiting family members during the last couple of weeks of his life. Thanks also go to the caregivers at California Healthcare facility where George spent the last seven years under their diligent care after his stroke.
A Viewing and will be held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Chapel of the Oaks on Monday December 21, 2015 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The
Funeral Services will follow and be performed by Pastor Geoff Beckwith on Tuesday December 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Chapel of the Oaks
The youngest of four, he was born in Los Angeles on November 6, 1934 to Claud and Eva (Burger) Meeker. George lived in Pasadena, Covina and Rosemead until 1988, when he moved in with his dad in Newhall when his mom passed away to help care for his dad. After his dad passed in 1997, he decided to remain at the house, where he enjoyed many years of riding horses, motorcycles, hunting, flying remote controlled airplanes and building a horse boarding business the “Rocking M Ranch”. He even rode in the Newhall Senior Olympics on his horse “Sandy”.
George was a loving person and will be greatly missed by his long time wife Lucie, his two daughters, Kathy (Meeker) Burke and Pamela Meeker, his two granddaughters, Kathy and Michelle, his five great-grandsons, Jason, Colin, Graham, Hunter and EJ. He will also be missed by his brother Claud (Bud) and sisters Olive and Lucene and his long time best friend Ron Whitehead. He was preceded in death by his parents Claud and Eva Meeker.
Very special thanks go to Valley Presbyterian Hospital ICU’s staff and Dr. Josef Lobel, Dr. Hanon Lobel, in the care of George and the thoughtful consideration given to his visiting family members during the last couple of weeks of his life. Thanks also go to the caregivers at California Healthcare facility where George spent the last seven years under their diligent care after his stroke.
A Viewing and will be held at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Chapel of the Oaks on Monday December 21, 2015 from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The
Funeral Services will follow and be performed by Pastor Geoff Beckwith on Tuesday December 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Chapel of the Oaks
Events
| Birth | 6 Nov 1934 | Los Angeles County, California |  |  | |
| Marriage | 16 Feb 1955 | Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California - Beverly Joy Wilson | | | |
| Divorce | Apr 1976 | Los Angeles County, California - Beverly Joy Wilson | | | |
| Death | 14 Dec 2015 | Los Angeles County, California | |||
| Burial | Eternal Valley Memorial Park, Newhall, Los Angeles County, California | | |
Families
| Spouse | Beverly Joy Wilson (1937 - 2012) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
Notes
Birth
George Thomas MeekerEvent Type Birth
Event Date 06 Nov 1934
Event Place Los Angeles, California, United States
Gender Male
Mother's Name Burger
Marriage
George Thomas MeekerEvent Type Marriage (both never married previously)
Event Date 16 Feb 1955
Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California
Sex Male
Age 20
Birth Year (Estimated) 1935, California
Father's Name Calud Ongle Meeker, born in Missouri
Mother's Name Eva Martha Burger, born in Colorado
Spouse's Name Beverly Joy Wilson
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 17
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1938, Michigan
Spouse's Father's Name Hubert J Wilson, born in Nebraska
Spouse's Mother's Name Ethel P Johnson, born in Michigan
Note: Marriage Record filed 17 Feb 1955
Divorce
Beverly J WilsonEvent Type Divorce
Event Date Apr 1976
Event Place Los Angeles, California
Spouse's Name George T Meeker
Burial
PLOT: Garden of PeaceInscription: LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, GREAT-GRANDFATHER & SON
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