Birth date: May 30, 1913 Death date: Oct 20, 2003
On Monday, October 20, 2003, businessman and philanthropist George A. Lagerquist passed away at the age of 90. LagerquistÂ's legacy extends throughout the lumber industries of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska as an entrepreneur, Read Obituary
I was very saddened to learn of George's passing. Bette and I were good friends in high school. I remember many times when there seemed to be a million kids at George & Peggy's waterfront home. George was always so kind to all of us and didn't seem to be bothered by all the noise! He was a wonderful person! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Sharon Hatcher##imported-begin##Sharon Hatcher##imported-end##
I have been privileged to know George since the early 1960s when we attended prayer breakfasts together with Rev. Mike Anderson of UPPC. About that time I had the opportunity to represent a distributor in working on a marketing program with His Spenard Lumber business in Anchorage. Geroge's high principles and business ethics were reflected by the company. Since then we have remained friends. Later in a new career of mine, George asked me to represent him in purchasing a series of properties, and years later to sell those properties. In all his business and personal activities I have witnessed his highly principled approach. He always went the extra mile to to be certain he was fair to all concerned. Im certain this is the foundation to his brilliant business success. In his wonderful sharing with the community, he gave back so much. George will be a key role model and historic figure for generations to come. Val Kramer.##imported-begin##Val and Mickey Kramer##imported-end##
We remmber George as our adult Sunday School teacher at Rosedale Church in Gig harbor.##imported-begin##Stann and Wilma Sicade##imported-end##
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Please accept our condolences on the loss of George. I am sure this is a difficult time for all. Mary, please call 425-869-6101. God Bless.##imported-begin##Cecelia Ford Yinger##imported-end##
Our deepest sympathies to the family of George, as a fellow trustee of the Franciscan Foundation it was my pleasure to serve with George and he was a tremendous help to me in supporting the formation the new St Francis Hospital in Federal Way some 17 years ago. What a wonderful saint!##imported-begin##Dean & Donna Gullikson##imported-end##
It is reported that in 1962 when Marine View Presbyterian Church built it's beautiful sanctuary on Marive View Drive @ Dash Point, George sold the car-decking roofing material to the church and then donated the colored glass that appears on the front of the church, and as members, we still enjoy the beautiful windows today. George was a kind and considerate gentleman full of compassion and generosity.##imported-begin##Dean & Donna Gullikson##imported-end##
Even though we never actually met Mr. Lagerquist, we are friends of Mary and we want to let Mary and the family know that our thoughts and prayers are with them during the time of their loss. The community will miss George and I am sure he will be remembered forever for his generosity and kindnesses.##imported-begin##James and Audrey Applegate##imported-end##
ALOHA, ALL
MY FONDEST AND WARMEST PRAYERS AND WISHES TO YOU ALL.AND ESPECIALLY TO LEE AND LINDA.
GEORGE WILL ALWAYS HAVE A WARM AND MEMORABLE PLACE IN MY MIND AND HEART. THE TIME I SPENT IN HIS EMPLOY AND PERSONAL COMPANY TAUGHT ME SO MUCH.
HE WAS A WONDERFUL BOSS AND FRIEND. EVEN THOUGH I HADN'T SEEN HIM IN MANY YEARS, HE HAS OFTEN BEEN IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
MALAMA PONO ME KE ALOHA A KAKOU.
(TAKE GOOD CARE WITH LOVE TO ALL)
P. DENISE LA COSTA (LA BERGE)
XOXOXOXOX##imported-begin##P. Denise La Costa (La Berge)##imported-end##
Dear Lee and Family,Please accept our deepest sympathy for your great loss. We remember many days seeing George cross 11th & A St. headed to the Tacoma Club for lunch,or crossing to the garage to be met by Fred, before getting into his cadillac heading home.
Many days George would stop in the Candy Patch and check on Gayl. Between George and Lee's watchful eye Gayl always felt an extra sense of security. We feel blessed to have known George and his kindness, and continue to appreciate and enjoy the friendship of Lee & Linda & Family.
Peace Be With You
Deepest Sympathy
James & Gayl##imported-begin##James & Gayl Smith##imported-end##
