George J. Amar

1921 - 2010

George J. Amar obituary, 1921-2010

BORN

1921

DIED

2010

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Reyers North Valley Chapel

2815 Fuller Ave Ne

Grand Rapids, Michigan

George Amar Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 2010.

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February 26, 2010

JoAnn (Hasser) Gabris

Patricia, George and Jack, please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dear father, George. I first met George when I was 16 years old and went up to visit my great aunt Aneese and uncle Jim in Detroit. George's sister, Elizabeth and her husband Phil came to Detroit and picked me up taking me back to Grand Rapids to meet the rest of my cousins. (George and his sisters, Lena and Elizabeth were my father's first cousins. (John J. Hasser) Elizabeth and Phil took me to a grocery store that George owned and operated and told me to go into the store and fill my cart with some crazy items and when I got to the checkout to say, "charge this to my dad". When he asked for my dad's name, I gave it to him, but he wasn't catching on yet, he looked a little puzzled and asked for my address and I told him the street address and he still didn't catch on and then I added, St. Louis, Missouri. With that he threw his arms up in the air and hollered and hugged me. All this time Elizabeth and Phil were peaking in the window and laughing. I was so embarassed to meet my cousin for the first time by playing a trick. He insisted that he and Julia take me out to dinner. I met all of you children that night but I don't think you were old enough to remember me. After dinner, I believe we played miniature golf. Then about 10:00pm they insisted I meet their friends. When we got to their home it was dark so George started throwing small pebbles upstairs to their bedroom windows, shouting "come out and meet my cousin from St. Louis." I was so happy that they either weren't home or didn't wake up. I also went to the Grand Rapids Zoo with all of you, your beautiful mother, Julia, and Elizabeth, Phil and their children. We had a very fun day. I did send copies of the photos I had taken that day of all of you to your parents. One year your father was going to a convention in St. Louis and they stopped in to visit my husband and I. It was so enjoyable. Some years later I saw your father several times (Julia had already passed on) The last time was at Elizabeth's 90th (?) birthday party at the Gardens in Grand Rapids. Patty, I also got to speak with you at that time. Your dad was always so kind and fun to talk to. He told me about the weekly trips he made to Detroit, taking ill people to pray for a healing. I am sure he has a very high spot up in heaven and he is enjoying the rewards of his good Christian life that he led.
You all must be proud of your father and mother, and know they are at peace with their Lord and God and watching down on all of you, being with you in spirit until you all meet again. My love and prayers are with you at this time.

February 12, 2010

Steve Rolston

To the Amar Family,

As the administrator of St. Ann's, I meet many people toward the end of their life and have the privilege to make this time in their life as fulfilling as possible. Your Dad was a special resident to me. I had many conversations with him; not to mention loaning him my dictionary on many occassions. Your family is in my prayers.

February 9, 2010

Dear George, jack and Patty,
I am so sorry to learn of your Father's passing. Your family were good neighbors on Union St.
Peggy Kenny
Palominas AZ

February 9, 2010

Peggy Kenny

Dear George, jack and Patty,
I am so sorry to learn of your Father's passing. Your family were good neighbors on Union St.
Peggy Kenny
Palominas AZ

February 9, 2010

Pat Quinn

Jack and Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Jack's dad. It is so hard to lose our parents no matter how old we are. It sounds like he was such a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 7, 2010

larry and janet schultz , the room lit up with smiles and good feelings when george walked into the office - a kind and generous man . phoenix, az

February 5, 2010

Mary Annn Palmer Beatrice Allard

Jack and Diane and the Amar Family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

February 5, 2010

George Amar will be remembered in my heart forever. George had a fantastic sense of humor, was very ethical, loved people, and shared his open heart with us all. George Amar will always be one of my favorite people. Rest in peace old friend. Dick Lee

February 4, 2010

Dan & Jo McKay

We are very sorry to hear about Dad and
Grandpa. He was always a great friend and neighbor. Always quick with a friendly hello and a short joke. Our prayers and sympathy are with you all.

February 4, 2010

First of all, my condolences to the Amar family. Secondly, this message is for Jack. You probably don't remember me, but I worked at Kent Hills Foods (Spencer/Penn St), while I attended GRJC. You came in and we shot the breeze. Well, after 36 years of teaching and coacing in the GR area, I finally retired.I am sorry for your loss. Godspeed.

February 4, 2010

Michele Freiberg

George (A.K.A. Bill Clinton) was a long time patient and friend of the O'Brien family that over the years had a way of making us all laugh & feel good. He will be missed but never forgotten! =) RIP Bill

February 3, 2010

Jerry&Marcia Zawistowski

We are so sorry, for your lost we shared some good times with George at the K&C Hall he could always make people laught and always had some funny story to tell.

February 3, 2010

Jerry&Marcia Zawistowski

February 3, 2010

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies. Mr. Amar was a wonderful man and it was my pleasure to have served him. May you all be at peace knowing that he is at peace.

Camilla J. Martin

February 3, 2010

Jennifer Odlund

George and Julia were such a large part of my life growing up! I will truely miss them. I am thankful to have been able to catch up with George a while ago thru a mutual friend.
Love and prayers to their family

February 3, 2010

John Boguslawski

George will be remembered in the lives of the countless people he touched with his humor and his love. The world is a better place for the time he spent here. Now he can spend his time with his beloved Julia. I will always remember them in my prayers.

February 3, 2010

jim symko

Patricia, George and Jack - Nancy and I want to express our sympathy in the passing of your dad. We will always remember your dad as helping Nancy and I buy our first house, and how nice your dad and mom were. We enjoyed you all as neighbors. Jim

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