George J. Svob

Svob, George J.

83, born April 10, 1928 in Clarkdale, AZ passed peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2012. Preceded in death by Ethelbert (2006), his loving wife of 49 years, George is survived by his sons, Michael (Kay) and John (Kim), his daughter, Diane, and his five grandchildren, Mikayla, Elena, Stefanie, Christopher, and Stephanie. An Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State College, George was proud to teach Industrial Arts at Sunnyslope Elementary School and serve as district consultant to other teachers in the Washington Elementary School District. He loved camping, fishing, fixing things, and visiting with people. In his Catholic faith, he loved the Lord with all his heart, showing his faith in how he lived his life, always treating others with complete respect and kindness. As a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul, the Parish Youth Organization, Boy Scout troop leader, Eucharistic minister, and loving member of our community, George would selflessly do anything for anybody. With love and patience, George devotedly helped care for his wife in her final years and then with dignity and grace, suffered his own physical trials as he closed the last years of his own life. He will be forever loved, respected, and truly missed. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 19th between 5:00 – 8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Monday, February 20th at SS Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Immediately following, a reception will be held at the church hall. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd. at 1:30 pm. The family respectfully requests donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o SS Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017.