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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Thank you for your memories, Todd. Even after these months have passed, we still miss him. I always enjoyed overhearing George's conversations with co-workers, other regulators and RPs. He truly enjoyed the work, he believed in the program goals and cared about the people under his regulatory wing. He was sad when you left for DWR, but happy for you.
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Todd Thompson posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
So sorry for the loss. I worked with George in the Division of Water Quality at the State Water Resources Control Board. I remember George as a hard working, intelligent, and compassionate engineer. Before we worked together, George and I would "lock horns" mostly to a standstill on the technical issues. At that time, he was at the Regional Office and I was at the State Water Resources Control Board. I still smile when thinking of those interactions. I will always remember him as a greatly skilled professional and a gentleman. Sorry to hear of his passing so late. condolences to the family and friends of this great person.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Richard, thank you for sharing your memories of working with George at the State and Regional Water Board. Although he enjoyed all aspects of his work, he was most happy when he could help small dischargers and RPs resolve their problems. He would appreciate your appreciation of his amazing sense of humor, and especially recognition of his integrity.
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Mark Boehm The Wooldands, TX posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
George was a good friend to me early in my career way back when Gearhart existed. I was a green geologist and George was an extremely patient petrophysicist. We stayed friends till the end and now we will for eternity. He had the biggest heart I've ever known and his passing hurts me greatly. I cannot imagine the pain his family is going through, but I will say prayers that we can all take comfort in knowing George is waiting for us with that grin on his face. See you again someday Georgie!
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Thank you for sharing your memory, Mark. And thank you for keeping in touch with George through the decades. As you know, he loved the work and has fond memories of the time at Gearhart. Our best to you and your family.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Tim, thank you for sharing some of your memories with George. I remember when you first told me about "Possum (your nickname) and his tremendous appetite. He really loved swapping stories with with you, and loved getting postcards from your fishing trips!
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Nancy, thank you for your kind words. It was good to meet you at George's celebration; and good to know that you were not only a van mate, but also a caring friend.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Thank you for sharing your memories of George at work, Barry. He loved working with the LOPs, but most of all, he liked to help the RPs find resolutions. He would be happy know his friends appreciated his herding abilities .
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Thank you, Claudia. He was kind and compassionate, and we were all very fortunate to have him in our lives.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Jacque, thank you for your kind words and sharing memories of George. He was kind and compassionate, and always considerate of others. It's good to know how he touched the lives of those around him.
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thank you Erin for sharing your memories! Dad did love the motorcycles, and us kids, and for sure his kitty cats!! I am glad he made your days brighter :)
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Donielle, thank you for sharing! He was very loving in every way!
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Michelle, thank you for sharing! Dad loved to hike, and the outdoors was his playground! He loved sharing that with others.
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thank you Christine, I am glad you have good memories with Dad!
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Always in our hearts forever!! The sweetest, most caring father
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thank you for sharing Steve! Dad loved food, and he was an amazing cook, but boy he could always go for good seafood, that was one of his favorites!
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Mike, those are great stories! I know he always was able to calm me down, and he did have the most infectious smile! Thank you for sharing
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Barry, thank you, we miss him too, very much. A natural "cat-herder" I would say, and he was a very funny guy! Thank you for sharing
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Tim, thank you for sharing! I teared up and laughed reading your stories, they very typical Dad to me!! He passed on his love for food to his kids, and me especially, I love food! And oddly he always had cantaloupe in the fridge in the summer, and it has become a comfort food for me! He was a very determined and hard worker, and he always pushed us to be the same way :) You are right he never lost his personality and who he was, I miss him very much. Thank you again
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Thank you Nancy, he often talked about his vanpool friends, and I happy he shared this time with you all.
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Richard, thank you for sharing and for your kind words. I love to hear how much Dad impacted people's lives. He was such a hard worker and a happy person. We miss him dearly
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 26, 2018
Jacque, thank you for your kind words. Dad was such a loving person and shared it with everyone. He was a happy guy, and we love and miss that.
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Richard McHenry posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2018
My condolences to George's loved ones. I worked with George at the Regional and State Boards for many years and consider George a dear friend. I first met George as we worked in the same program at the Regional Board. We became friends sharing a similar sense of humor, and George, Kyle and I could laugh together with running jokes for hours if not days or weeks. I can still see George's smile and hear his laugh. Our humor was a relief for sometimes stressful and complex engineering projects. The humor facilitated a good and productive work environment as we could consult with each other on serious professional matters. I respected George's engineering abilities and witnessed him solve complicated engineering problems that had vexed other staff for years. I also, over the years, had the opportunity to witness George's unquestionable integrity. I could always rely on his honesty and his forthright opinion. There were times that we would disagree, but with respect and without ever questioning each others motivation. After we both moved to the State Board, I would occasionally stop by George's office to talk office politics, engineering and to catch up on life. After I retired I did have the opportunity to talk with George occasionally which was as if we still sat in adjoining cubicles. There are not many people that I respect as much as George, he was a rarity. George was a true friend, a sometimes amazing engineer, and a great person - he will be truly missed. I am sorry for the families loss, which so many of us share!
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Jacque Kelley posted a condolence
Friday, January 12, 2018
To George's loved ones I am so sorry for your loss. George often spoke about his love for you all and he was so very proud of his children. He was so excited and happy to have Nadine in his life and that truly touched my heart. George was the kindest and most caring person that I knew. He was such a wonderful blessing and taught me how to be a more patient and understanding person. He always tried to stay upbeat even in the face of his cancer and the limitations it posed for him. This is one man that we all can truly look up to. Rest in peace my special friend. Much Love, Jacque
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Barry Marcus posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
As the Water Board's LOP chief George was always great to work with. He was upbeat and funny in spite of his challenges, and brought a sensible approach to regulation. When dealing with the various LOP agencies he was the "cat-herder" in chief and made things work. I'm sorry for your loss - I miss him.
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Tim O'Brien posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
I met George when he took a job at the Central Valley Water Board. He added a lot to the office because he knew his stuff, he worked hard, and he liked to have fun. We had a pretty big office and occasionally we’d get a new receptionist who would frantically try to remember everyone’s names, I’d routinely introduce myself as George Lockwood. She’d look at me and say, “Wait, …you are…”, “George Lockwood,” I’d reply. It was a great gag until by chance, George and I were both present at the receptionist’s desk and the hoax was discovered. George didn’t mind the gag, he had a good sense of humor. He also had a big appetite. In those days he could put away chow like no one I’ve ever seen. I think everyone in the program packed on a few pounds from the food George regularly brought in, culminating in the oyster dressing at Thanksgiving Day potlucks. He was a trout fisherman, Rubicon Trail Jeeper, and a farmer that used to bring corn to the office by the wheelbarrow. Needless to say, the corn was grabbed up as though the office was populated by raccoons! Of course it wasn’t all office pranks, mountain recreation, corn farming, and oyster eating at work. One of George’s claims to fame was getting seven contested industrial waste discharge requirement (WDR) permits adopted at a single Regional Water Board hearing. Those of us who have ushered one contested WDR through the process know how difficult it can be; two is nearly impossible - to get seven contested WDRs through a single regional water board hearing is simply unbelievable. I don’t think anyone will ever approach that record, it is simply stupefying by its magnitude. Years later I followed George to an office downtown. Occasionally, we would discuss vegetable gardening. I was planning to plant some cantaloupe melons late in the season. “It is too late,” he told me. I proved him wrong about that, as the melon grew I’d tell my wife not to cut “George’s cantaloupe.” Eventually, it ripened and I brought it in for us to share. He had to eat metaphorical crow that day, but he didn’t mind, I packed the center with vanilla ice cream. He got sick and lost his physical strength, but he never lost his intellect or his sense of humor. I’m going to miss him.
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Nancy Liimatta posted a condolence
Thursday, January 11, 2018
George, I really enjoyed our time we had visiting on the vanpool, you are so caring and thoughtful and entertaining, you will be missed and thought of often.
Sending prayers to your loved ones. May God's light shine upon you as you heal and move forward with life.
God Bless You All.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Thank you for the memories, Steve! George told me how you all used to call him "lunchwood" because of those company lunches. He really loved that work and all of you guys.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Thank you, Christine. George had great memories of outings and events, and was apparently quite the planner for events at Region 5 . . .
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Mike Nelson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Very sad to hear that George has passed. I worked with him in Ventura in the early 80s. I worked for Unocal and he worked for Schlumberger in sales. He was a great guy to work with and a natural born salesman. He had that sly smile that told you that no matter how serious the matter at hand, you could still have a good laugh about it at some point. Went to lunch with him many times and always enjoyed his company. He had a talent for setting people at ease. He was a good man and a professional. God bless his family and loved ones.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Glad you were able to hike with George; I'm sure he was hard to keep up with on hiking trails, both in his stride and goofy wit. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Nadine posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Thank you for sharing your experience with George, and for your kind words.
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Claudia posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Forever in my heart! We have lost a good father and friend. A good, kind man!
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Steve Hart posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
I know George from his ‘previous life’. He was a sales engineer for Schlumberger & Gearhart Wireline Services. As a past employee of Unocal, George was our contact for several offshore logging contracts. Needless to say, he ‘treated’ us to many lunches. We actually had a standing reservation at a fish restaurant in Ventura on Fridays. He was always generous and had a great sense of humor. We all better to have known him. I am so sorry for your loss
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Christine White posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
George was a caring, kind and fun to be with. My time working with him and interacting with him outside of work are good memories that I will always cherish.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Denise Hill posted a condolence
Monday, January 8, 2018
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Donielle Jackson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
I only worked with George for a short time, but it was long enough to know what a caring, kind, funny and loving person he was. There was a great deal of joy in everything he did. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. George will be greatly missed.
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Michelle Farrow posted a condolence
Sunday, January 7, 2018
I remember going hiking with George and a bunch of work friends whenever he was around we were sure to have a great time you will be missed my condolences go out to all family and friends may we meet again someday my friend
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Erin O'Connell posted a condolence
Saturday, January 6, 2018
George was a funny, kind, and gentle man. We met through work in the early 2000s and he made those boring work meetings fun and worthwhile. He talked about his plan to take a cross-country motorcycle trip when he retired and later, talked about his different plans and hopes for his children. George's love for his kitty cats and his story about finding his little black cat were sweet and endearing.
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Nadine Langley posted a condolence
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Thank you for your kind and wise words, Pammy, and thanks so much for being George's friend for all these years.
Nadine
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Nadine posted a condolence
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Thank you, Erin, for giving us a little more insight. He was a great Dad and continues to be involved in his children's lives even though they are all grown and on their own . . . And now his one rescue kitten is joined by two others. His love was boundless; thank you for being his friend.
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2018
Thank you. We know how much he loved his working and helping others.
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2018
Thank you. Dad loved telling jokes and making people laugh. I could only imagine what it would be like to have worked with him!
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2018
Thank you for your kind words. I like the "punny" term, that was definitely Dad, making up his own words and getting people to laugh!
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Samantha Lockwood posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2018
Thank you for the poem, it is beautiful! With Dad's love for all creatures it fits him perfectly.
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Juan Chen posted a condolence
Thursday, January 4, 2018
I will always remember and miss you, our great supervisor!
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amy terrell posted a condolence
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Dear George, it has been a pleasure to work with you. You brought light, humor, and camaraderie to your staff-mates. Thank you.
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Dayna Cordano posted a condolence
Thursday, January 4, 2018
I only knew George for a short time, but enjoyed the time I did get with him. He was a great person and very "punny" (i.e. "funny" and full of "puns" as he once told me). I enjoyed working for him and will forever be grateful to him for hiring me and giving me a shot at the State. He was well loved and will be missed dearly.
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A candle was lit by Pammy Jimenez on January 5, 2018 5:55 posted a condolence
Thursday, January 4, 2018
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