WOODROW, George

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, June 8, 2007 George was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on May 3, 1927, second of five children of H. Arthur and Mildred A. Woodrow. He left us Jan. 27, 2007, after a three-month battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sally (Sarah) Bushy; two sisters, Roberta Alice Snare (Perry) and Nancy Maye Paugh, both of Youngstown. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Woodrow, of Sun City West, Ariz.; and sisters, Mildred Woodrow of Albuquerque,N. M., and Julia (Abe) Walters of Lexington, Ky. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. George served in the U.S. Army, being stationed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland and Camp Irwin, Calif., working on bomb disposal. For 30 years he was employed by Southern California Edison, beginning his career working on their boilers and progressing to 15 years in labor relations. After he retired, he was frequently asked to return for labor arbitrations. He moved to Prescott 17 years ago. George was an avid golfer and a very active member of Rotary. He firmly believed that anyone who had succeeded in life was obligated to serve and help others. Friends may call Hampton Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Hampton Funeral Home, and private services will take place at Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery in Westminster, Calif., on Monday, Feb. 5. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the NAU Foundation for the Mildred A. Woodrow Scholarship or to YRMC Hospice. The family entrusted the arrangements to Hampton Funeral Home. Information provided by survivors.