KERR, George E.

Kerr, George E. George E. Kerr, 87, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 2, surrounded by his loving family. A 14-year resident of Sun City West, George was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 2, 1916. He and his wife Trudy moved to Arizona following his retirement from Dean Brothers Pumps where he was a sales representative. George was an accomplished duplicate bridge player, having achieved the rank of Silver Life Master. He and Trudy developed a wide circle of lifelong friends through their association with the bridge world. George taught bridge in Indiana, he was a member of the American Contract Bridge League, and he was a certified bridge director. George was also an avid golfer, and he scored an unlikely three holes-in-one in his lifetime. George was a member of the Sun City West KIVA Duplicate Bridge Club, the Posse, and PORA. In Indianapolis, he was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, the Oriental Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and the Shrine Club. He was a World War II veteran, and he received a Purple Heart for service in the Pacific. George is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years and by his three children and their spouses-son Robert Kerr and his wife Theresa in Indianapolis; daughter Georgianne Chaffin and Roger in Seattle, and daughter Jacqueline Roberts and Greg in Gig Harbor, WA. Survivors also include seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services will be held this Saturday, December 6, at 10:00 AM, at Sunland Mortuary in Sun City. Viewing of the deceased will be at 9:00 preceding the service. Published in the Arizona Republic on 12/4/2003.