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George A. Peel. The Lord called and took George home on March 18, 2000. He was surrounded by a loving family. George was born February 26, 1916 in Barre, Massachusetts. As an adult he was a machinist by trade working in Pennsylvania, Florida, and New Mexico. He worked at Sandia Base from 1952-1957 and Los Alamos S site from 1957 until he retired in 1972. He was most proud of the work at Piasecki Helicopter, where he was lead machinist. He worked on the first twin rotor helicopter where he machined the blades for the helicopter called the"work horse." George was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Miriam and second wife of eight years, La Veta. He is survived by his children, sons, Harvey and wife, Linda of Tijeras, George and wife, Judith of Dallas, TX; and his daughter, Harriet and husband, Ray Ruiz of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Private services were held. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
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