George R. Selkirk

George R. Selkirk, 94 of Grand Traverse County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. George was born on March 6, 1918 in Williamsburg, Michigan to the late Clarence and Erma (Beckwith) Selkirk. He married the love of his life Lorraine "Peg" Brown on November 3, 1945 in Traverse City at the Central United Methodist Church. George proudly served his country in the Army during WWII from 1941-1945, honorably earning the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Following his time in service he became employed as a maintenance man for Munson Medical Center where he was a valued employee until his retirement. George was a lifelong member and Past Master of the East Bay #264 Masonic Lodge. George attended Williamsburg United Methodist Church with his family, where he enjoyed spending time with his church family in breakfast and golf outings. A player on the school basketball team began George's enjoyment of sports and an active lifestyle of gardening, golfing, daily walks or bike rides, He was the handyman that could fix anything that was broken. The highlight of George's live was living on Elk Lake where he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and neighbors. George was the rock of the family, a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family, many friends, and extended family members. Surviving George are his children, Lance B. Selkirk of Grand Rapids and Larry G. Selkirk of Traverse City, grandchildren Shannon (Jason) Bush, Jason (Cheryl) Selkirk, Cameron Selkirk, Laura (Adam) Nemeskal, 4 great grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. George is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Paula, a grandchild, and his beloved wife Peg. Visitation for George will be held on Friday, November 9, from 7-9pm at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home with a Masonic Funeral held at 7pm. Funeral services will be held also at the funeral home at 1pm on Saturday, November 10, with the Cherryland VFW Post #2780 officiating. Burial will take place at the Williamsburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Shriners or the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Please sign George’s online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com

George R. Selkirk

March 6, 1918 - November 6, 2012