George Holmes

George Holmes, 86, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2016. George was born February 26, 1929 to William and Florence Holmes of Novi, MI.
At a young age George joined the military and served in four branches. While serving in Massachusetts George met and fell in love with Betty Conroy. They were married in 1955.
George and Betty moved their young family to Yakima in 1960. He started working for Schultz Furniture, then for Lovering Tire, and finally at Howards OK Tire in Toppenish. After retiring, George enjoyed his job as a parking attendant at the Yakima Mall.
One of the joys of George's life was time spent at O'Sullivan Lake water skiing with family and friends. George and Betty loved spending time with Betty's sister Irish and John Wade. George and John were fishing buddies.
After retirement George and Betty enjoyed the sunshine at their winter home in Mesa, AZ. In 2003, George lost his loving wife of 49 years.
George was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Jay, Vera, Olive, Earl, Samuel, Roy and Danny.
George is survived by his sister Aileen and children John Broome (Joan) of Olympia, Lynn McGough (Mike) of Denver, Susan Greiner of Spokane, and Kevin Holmes (Linda) of Yakima. Grandchildren are Jeff (Kylie), Jim (Mey), Julie (Chip), John, Molly, Amy (Tavis), Haley, Dane, and six great grandchildren.
A private celebration of George's life will be held on January 18, 2016.