George Frederick Widmer was born October 15, 1931 in Tillamook, Oregon to Werner and Hattie (Zuercher) Widmer and passed away surrounded by family on January 29, 2025 in Tillamook, Oregon at the age of 93.
George lived his entire life in Tillamook, Oregon. He graduated from Tillamook High School in 1949. George met the love of his life, JoAnn Swett in the 9th grade, JoAnn was Valedictorian of the class and George always said he married JoAnn to give his kids half a chance. On March 4, 1951 they married and started a wonderful life together.
George worked with Wendell Werner for 15 years before becoming a self -employed contractor in Tillamook, Oregon, building 65 homes in the Tillamook area.
George was very active in missionary work, building houses around the world including, Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil and Mexico, they also traveled extensively with family and friends.
George was on the Board and Board of Trustees for the YMCA, and was named volunteer of the Year in 1999 for the Tillamook YMCA. He was a long standing member of the First Christian Church, serving as an elder and deacon for 30 years.
George enjoyed wallyball, clam digging, golfing, playing pinochle and cribbage, especially teaching his grandkids to play, having great birthday parties and most of all, time spent with family and friends.
His big personality, smile, stories, love for his family and reverence for God will long be remembered and talked about with fondness. When asked how he felt, he always answered Fantastic!
George retired in 1999 but continued to serve his church and community.
George is preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Widmer and grandchildren Emily and Jeff Widmer.
George is survived by his children; Steve (Linda) Widmer, Mark (Pamela) Widmer, Beth (Jon) Cummings, Dennis (Rhonda) Widmer and Jill (Greg) Noble.
Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held February 15, 2025 at 11 AM at the First Christian Church. Interment was held at Sunset Heights Memorial Gardens.
