Updated: 26 December 2009
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About the George Family
Pericles "Papa D" George (b. 04 March 1831 in Greece) and his wife (born in the USA) had 9 children:
Walter Demetrius George (bet. 18 May 1881 in Chicago, IL, d. 25 Aug 1958 in Havana, Ciego de Avila, Cuba) married Hilda Marie Pederson (23 May 1881 - 26 Dec 1963) in Lindstrom, MN. She was born at sea and both her parents were born in Sweden. They had 4 children:
Halien (right)& Mildred George (left) as children.
Mildred Marie George (06 June 1908 - 11 Nov 2001) married Dean Charles Gaston (22 Nov 1909 - 08 July 1984). They had 4 children:
Dean A. Gaston obituary from the Jackson Citizen Patriot: GASTON, DEAN A.
Age 73, of Pleasant Lake, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2004 at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jackson & Oaklawn. He was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty J.; six children, Gary D. Gaston and friend, Marilyn Horton, Craig L. (Becky) Gaston, Randy E. (Luanne) Gaston, Renee D. (Gene) Leightner, Brian L. (Tracy) Gaston, Deana M. (David) Thomas; 18 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patricia Gaston and his twin sister, Jean Maher; numerous nieces, nephews and his faithful dog, Tipper. Preceded in death by his parents, Dean C. and Mildred Gaston, grandson, Dean Thomas, great-grandson, Joshua Gaston and sister, Beverly VerPlanck. Dean had honorary degrees in Management Skills from both MSU and Harvard University. He was a National Sales Manager in the cabinet industry. In retirement he started local businesses in the same industry. He was also a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Deanna and Marilyn from the Dept. of Aging. Mr. Gaston is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. the Reverend Erick Johnson officiating. Interment 2:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Leslie.
In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society South Central Michigan Service Area would be appreciated.
The family will receive friends Tuesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Desnoyer Funeral Home Family owned for 114 years
Photo of Hal George (from the Jean Maher collection)
