George F. Tomlinson

George F. TOMLINSON, 83, of Florissant, CO passed away on December 28, 2019. Born in O'Neill, NE on January 11, 1936 to Richard L. Tomlinson and Doris (McNally). George grew up with 8 Siblings. The day after graduating St. Mary's Academy in 1955 he moved to Texas and worked for a cattle ranch "punch'n cows" and riding the rodeo.. George joined the United States Army in 1955 as an Aircraft mechanic in Germany. He rode his bicycle through parts of Europe. He was honorably discharged in 1958. He moved to Lincoln NE and attended two years of college at the University of Nebraska Lincoln where he played soccer and football. While in college he worked as a stock boy at Miller & Paine where he met Joan M. Chriswisser. They were married June 4, 1960. They were blessed with three children, Shawn, Guy, and Perri. George worked several jobs before getting into the trucking industry. He made a good life for his family working as an independent trucker contracting with a few different trucking companies before consistently working for Chieftian Van Lines out of Ralston, NE from which he retired in 2008. He and Joan moved their family to Colorado in 1976. The built a life in Florissant raising their children of whom George is extremely proud of.

George enjoyed watching old western movies, Nebraska sports (Volleyball specifically), making friends, socializing, helping Joan with her projects, but above all, he enjoyed his family. He was extremely proud of his kids, grand kids and great grand kids. Anyone who know George has heard one of his stories. He traveled all over the U.S. and had a story for each trip he went on. If you were ever lost, no matter what state, he could give you directions. He was an amazing man who influenced many lives. He will be missed immensely; his legacy will live on through everyone he loved. 

Family members include his wife of nearly60 years Joan; sons, Shawn (Shari) Tomlinson of Victor, CO, Guy (Lucy) Tomlinson of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Perri Zimmerson of Colorado Spring, CO; grandchildren, Sarah (Cody) Connelly, Michael Tomlinson, Katie Tomlinson, Alejandra Rodriguez, Julio Tapia, Randi (Coire) Rivera, and Jaymi Zimmerman; great grandchildren, Lillian, Parker, Alexis, Micala, Colin, Ameila, Marley, Cayden, and Cyler; siblings, Patty Brookhouser, Dennis Tomlinson, and John "Casey" Tomlinson. Preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Richard Tomlinson, Michael "Mickey" Tomlinson, James Tomlinson, and sisters Emma Jean Parks and Susie Sislo.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Trace Church 5805 Mark Dabling Blvd Colorado Springs CO 80919. Memorials to the family for future designation.

George's memorial service can be seen at:   https://freedomministries.org/memorial/

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