ZUVELA GEORGE M

WO1 George M. Zuvela was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 09/29/2007 at the age of 62.7
Tukwila, WA
Flight Classes 68-505 and 68-3
Date of Birth 01/25/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 237 MED DET in 68-69
Call sign in Vietnam DUSTOFF 708
This information was provided by Wife, Seana Barker

More detail on this person: George Mike ZUVELA, Jr. passed away Saturday, September 29th, 2007 at Veterans Hospital in Seattle. Born January 25,1945 - in his youth, George was an avid participant in almost all sports. He graduated from Chief Sealth High School, class of 1963, where he excelled in baseball and football. He continued to play sports, including golf, throughout the rest of his life. He served his country in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. Upon his return he repaired cars in his own shop "George's Autobody". He is survived by his wife, Carol, his son Mark (Tammy), daughter Clare Burleson (David), son Bill, daughter Susan, grandchildren Jorja and Jake Burleson, two sisters Evelyn Nolte and Millie DeMarre of Lake Tapps and many extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Evelyn Zuvela and his sister, Jennie Palmer. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Burien, WA. A Graveside Service will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Seattle. The family would like to invite friends, family and guests back to the church after the graveside service for a reception gathering. We would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff at the VA hospital for the excellent, compassionate care with which they treated George. Contributions can be made to the Voluntary Services VA PSHCS, 1660 Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108 or Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Assoc. Scholarship Fund.

Published in print on 10/3/2007.

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