George Robert Klein

George was born July 21, 1960 in Burbank, California to Roberta Bailey and Ray Klein. He was raised in Sherman Oaks, and graduated from Van Nuys High School. George loved the outdoors. He was an avid surfer, snow skier, marathon runner, triathlete and mountaineer. George worked in construction for a brief period and then devoted 19 years to the entertainment industry as a vault clerk. George married Rene in 1996 and they relocated to Peshastin in 2001. Initially, George worked as a river guide, and then drove trucks for excavation and wildland fires. Most recently, George worked as a school bus driver and school bus driver trainer with the Cascade School District. After a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer, George went to be with the Lord on April 6. He is survived by wife, Rene, four sisters and three brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to Camas Meadows Bible Camp, PO Box 304, Cashmere, WA 98815. Ward’s Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.