DEASTY, George Stanley

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Sunday, November 27, 2011 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father George Stanley Deasty, in Salmon Arm, B.C., Nov. 1, 2011. Stan is survived by his two sons, Peter (Bonnie), of Sorrento, B.C., and Michael (Nancy), of Whitehorse, Yukon; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister Peggy MacKay; and common-law wife Betty Goddard. Stan was born in Premier, B.C., Sept. 16, 1931. He spent his childhood around Harrison Mills and Agassiz, B.C., and his younger years logging on the sunshine coast. He spent 10 years in the RCAF after which he moved his family to Chase, B.C., where he worked at the Adams Lake sawmill for 15-plus years. He started wintering in Lake Havasu City in the early ‘70s, where he met his current spouse, Betty. Stan collected stamps in the early years and was heavily involved in church activities. The family would like to send out a very sincere thank you to Dr. Kevin Goldberg and the excellent nursing staff the Salmon Arm hospital. Memorial services will be Saturday, 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Pastor David Richardson will offer words of comfort and inspiration. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.