George R Gonzalez Jr was born April 16, 1957, in Santa Paula, California, to George Raul Gonzalez and Tomasa Adame Gonzalez. He grew up and attended schools in Fillmore, California, graduating in 1976. He also attended college receiving his associates degree. George served in the US Army and earned the rank of Sargent. He was a very proud military man who was a part of the Iron Knights US Army. He dearly loved his fellow brothers and sisters. He served in Germany and fell in love with the country.
He was blessed with two children, Jayme and Brian. George grew up at Rancho Sespe in Fillmore CA and has the best memories growing up there. George then made his home in Rigby in 2006. George had many different businesses in his life, he was never afraid to try. Feed store, hobby store, sports store, bird store, antique store, comic bookstore, gym. He very much enjoyed working with his dear friends at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls ID as well.
George loved hot rods and restoring old cars. He enjoyed fishing, coaching basketball and raising chickens. He loved to sit outside on his swing and relax. A lot of the time sitting with his fur grand-dog Luigi while his other fur grand-dog Daisy roamed around eating everything. George was famous among his family and friends for his 4th of July BBQ.
George was the type of person who lifted you up. He would help you in any way he could. Wherever he went and you came across him you would get a smile, and he would make sure you are doing ok. He always wanted to make someone feel special and make sure they knew he cared. He is loved by so many. His contagious smile, sense of humor and big heart will be deeply missed so much.
George is survived by his daughter, Jayme Gonzalez of Rigby, ID; son, Brian J. (Tanya Brower) Gonzalez of Columbia Falls, MT; father, George Raul, Sr. of Fillmore, ID; sister, Cynthia Gonzalez (Frank) Contreras of Watsonville, CA, and their children, Francisco Jose Contreras II, Larissa Contreras, and Briana Contreras; brother, Rudy (Gina) Gonzalez of Yuma, AZ, and their children, Joshua (Alicia) Gonzalez, Jessica Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzales, Rudy Gonzalez, and Maria Gonzales; and one grandchild, Geanna Gonzalez who he loved so dearly.
Papa Bear, you gave me the best memories. You were always there when needed and always believed in me. I will forever be so proud to say you are my father. I will hold my memories of you so close to my heart. Miss you every day and love you forever, Jayme
To the dad that wasn’t mine but always will be thank you for always making sure I was family, your son and nothing would ever change that . It has been an honor to know you, love always rest easy Papa Bear, Brian
He was preceded in death by his best friend, Don Dorman, Grandfather Frederico, Grandmother Felicitas, Mom/Aunt Connie Tepezano and Uncle Carmelo Tepezano.
He is now up in heaven with his loved ones probably BBQing, making everyone smile and happy.