George G. Gore

George G. Gore

Hyde Park, Utah: Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend; lover of music, little babies, and temple work, George Gordon Gore made the return trip to Heavenly Father June 3,2005. He spent 81 years on this earth but after becoming the bionic man with multiple joint replacements, he finally succumbed to the ravages of "malicious" Melanoma. .
George was born in Clovis, New Mexico August 7, 1923, growing up through the Dust Bowl days and the Great Depression. After graduating from Clovis High School he joined the navy and served 3 1/2 years as an electrician's mate to the end of World War II. Upon returning home he met his wife-to-be, Dorothy Nell Matthews, at a welcome home party. They began their 59 years together in a made-over garage apartment.
His rich life included a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Utah, employment in the U.S. Civil Service for the Air Force and Army. He conducted tests involving the Minute Man Missile, the RF4C jet, C5A transport jet, and designed equipment the Army Test Board used to evaluate many purchases being considered for use by the military. George's unit was involved in the rescue effort of hostages from Iran in 1980. He repeatedly showed his department how to save money and streamline operations.
Before attending college, he worked for Mountain Bell T & T in installation of phones and lines in New Mexico. During this time he met the LDS missionaries and became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Highlights of his service include: Teaching in all auxiliaries (Gospel Doctrine being his all-time favorite), basketball and baseball coach, home teacher, councilor in various bishoprics, Bishop in South and North Carolina, Stake Patriarch in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Hyde Park, Utah, and a USU student stake. One of the things closest to his heart was singing in ward choirs, even after his vision failed him. He had his own super-sized musical score printed so he could continue to participate.
George served as a Spanish and English Temple worker in the Logan Temple for over 12 years. He and his wife served 3 Spanish-speaking missions to Mexico, Melbourne, Australia; and the Santiago, Chile Temple. He was an integral part of the building of meeting houses in Florida, South and North Carolina, where he also bore the responsibility of raising funds for the construction of the Washington D.C. Temple. In all these capacities he served with his whole heart while sprinkling his dry wit as he went.
George is survived by one his wife, Nell, sister Vivian G. Akres, and 6 children: Richard Gore (Ruby) of DeKalb, TX; Steven Thomas Gore (Ellen) of Friends wood, TX; Cheryl Dickey (Douglas) of Brigham City, UT; Jeanette Pitcher (Clair) of Eugene, OR; Donna Ehrisman (Dale) of Raleigh, NC; and Barbara Sanchez (Luis) of Waldorf, MD. His Legacy also includes 33 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents William Gore and Gypsie Ganelle Goldston, and brothers Carroll and Edward Gore.
Services will be held Wednesday, June 8th. at l pm at the LDS Hyde Park Stake Center on 535 E. 200S. The viewing will be Tuesday evening, June 7th from 6-8 pm at the Allan-Hall Mortuary on 34 E. Center Logan, UT. There will also be another viewing on Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 prior to the services at the church in Hyde Park. Interment will be in the Hyde Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Allen-Cranney Mortuary, North Logan, Utah.
A guest book may be signed and condolences sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net