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68, Passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 22, 2010, on Giles St, where he resided briefly after a fire in his home January 1, 2010, in Roseburg, Oregon.
George was born on September 26, 1941, in Portland, Oregon. The son of Eldora and George Schumacher Sr. He attended Rose City Elementary, before the family moved to Eugene, Oregon, in 1952. He graduated from South Eugene High School, always interested in science, the universe and electronics. He entered the Navy at not quite 18 years old. He served almost three years. Part of this time aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier as a privileged and respected electronic repair technicians. George often spoke about " standing barefoot atop an atomic bomb to do repair".
After his military service, George, married and went to work for NCR Corp. in Eugene, as a field-service tech. which later took him to North Bend and Roseburg. After 33 years, he retired as one of NCR's top regional cash register and computer repair technicians; often called out at night for a "downed" bank computer.
For pleasure George loved fishing, tying his own flies; skiing and hiking the Umpqua and Central Oregon area. He was also a master wood-craftman. Priding himself in his "custom-creative" construction and many other projects. George's intellect allowed him to be a member of the MENSA organization at one time.
After retirement George continued to be involved with the ever changing computer world, always wanting to stay"connected" with the latest technology. Remodeling his home and cabin, and dabbled in photography. He and his son, Chris, also spent much time together building and running RC cars and planes.
George is survived by his mother Eldora Ladd of Roseburg. Children, Lisa Schumacher of Portland, Oregon; Peter Schumacher of Eugene, and Christopher Schumacher of Roseburg; Three grandchildren, Canyon, Aubry, and Heaven; sisters, Patricia Martin; Beverlee Carlson; Judith Yost and Stephanie Ramberg. Many cousins and friends.
George was a son, a brother, a father, and a good hearted friend....at times a most magnificent "individual. He was working on and always hoping to write "his story". Now you are the Voyager, we'll miss you George.
There will be a celebration of George's life to be announced later in Spring.
George was born on September 26, 1941, in Portland, Oregon. The son of Eldora and George Schumacher Sr. He attended Rose City Elementary, before the family moved to Eugene, Oregon, in 1952. He graduated from South Eugene High School, always interested in science, the universe and electronics. He entered the Navy at not quite 18 years old. He served almost three years. Part of this time aboard the USS Midway aircraft carrier as a privileged and respected electronic repair technicians. George often spoke about " standing barefoot atop an atomic bomb to do repair".
After his military service, George, married and went to work for NCR Corp. in Eugene, as a field-service tech. which later took him to North Bend and Roseburg. After 33 years, he retired as one of NCR's top regional cash register and computer repair technicians; often called out at night for a "downed" bank computer.
For pleasure George loved fishing, tying his own flies; skiing and hiking the Umpqua and Central Oregon area. He was also a master wood-craftman. Priding himself in his "custom-creative" construction and many other projects. George's intellect allowed him to be a member of the MENSA organization at one time.
After retirement George continued to be involved with the ever changing computer world, always wanting to stay"connected" with the latest technology. Remodeling his home and cabin, and dabbled in photography. He and his son, Chris, also spent much time together building and running RC cars and planes.
George is survived by his mother Eldora Ladd of Roseburg. Children, Lisa Schumacher of Portland, Oregon; Peter Schumacher of Eugene, and Christopher Schumacher of Roseburg; Three grandchildren, Canyon, Aubry, and Heaven; sisters, Patricia Martin; Beverlee Carlson; Judith Yost and Stephanie Ramberg. Many cousins and friends.
George was a son, a brother, a father, and a good hearted friend....at times a most magnificent "individual. He was working on and always hoping to write "his story". Now you are the Voyager, we'll miss you George.
There will be a celebration of George's life to be announced later in Spring.
