"Dear Jenny, Cindy, Charm and Jeff, I want to tell you how sorry I am in the loss of your mother. She was an awesome person and a Grand Lady. She loved her family with every fiber of her body. She was so kind to everyone, She took me under her wings and treated me as one of her own children. She was so proud of each of your and her grandchildren and great grand children. She will be missed by everyone who knew her, "
In loving memory of
Violet George
March 22, 1927 - October 13, 2020
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, Violet George, youngest of 14 children, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 22, 1927 in Twin Falls, Idaho, a daughter of Charles and Martha Walters Higley.
She was schooled in Blackpine, Idaho and attended Box Elder High School.
Violet married O'Del George on January 29, 1947 in Brigham City, Utah. He preceded her in death on July 18, 2018.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Violet ran the Midway Inn in Sardine Canyon from 1965 to New Years Eve in 1989. On the weekends they would have a band, sold hamburgers and antiques.
Violet enjoyed shopping and collecting.
The family would like to thank Integrity Hospice especially Jody Jones for her loving care.
Surviving are four children: Jenny Harper; Cindy (Jack) Burt; Charm (Roland) Petersen; Jeffrey George; 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sweetheart, Odel, one daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Kelly Cook, son-in-law, Greg Harper, and two grandchildren, Angelic Cook and Jami Burt; 12 brothers and one sister.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 12 Noon at Brigham City Cemetery.
A viewing will be held on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City please wear a mask for Covid restriction.
Send condolences to www.gfc-utah.com
Tributes
"Such a beautiful, friendly lady. I remember as a kid stopping in there with my family getting a drink or a burger. then as I got older I would stop in if the flag was out and browse all the antiques and visit with her and her husband. So sorry for your loss of such a great loving lady."
"Jack and Cindy, We know hard it is losing out parents, even when we know they are probably better off. Our hearts are with you at this time. We love you! Curt and Karen"