1925
George
2014
George F McClanahan
August 8, 1925 — February 2, 2014
In Loving Memory of George F. McClanahan,
88, who passed away on February 2, 2014 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis after a lingering illness. He was born on August 8, 1925, the son of the late Claude and Odessa McClanahan of Detroit, MI. George retired as a claims manager from CIGNA Corp. in 1981.
Survivors include his loving wife, Wilhelmine "Willy"; children, Kathleen, Colleen, Timothy, and Michael (Kim); step children, Carl, Chuck, Jens, James Pedersen, and Michelle Vincere; grandchildren, Kristen, Alissa, Shana, Kellie, Dan, Erica, Jens, Jenna, and Siena; and great grandsons, Daniel, Lucas, and Jonathon.
George was preceded in death by his sisters, Jayne, Virginia, and Clara Mae, all of Bicknell, Indiana.
He was a Navy veteran (FC2) and served aboard LST-753 and DD-748 in World War II and the Korean War respectively. He served his country with pride and distinction.
He was past Commodore of the Indianapolis Murat Shrine Yacht Club and past President of the Indiana Arson and Crime Association.
George was an avid sailor and sailed across many oceans. His love of the sea was insurmountable.
There will be a Celebration of Life in his honor at the VFW Post 10003, 12863 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032, from 4 - 7PM on Friday, February 7th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Shrine Children's Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.
88, who passed away on February 2, 2014 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis after a lingering illness. He was born on August 8, 1925, the son of the late Claude and Odessa McClanahan of Detroit, MI. George retired as a claims manager from CIGNA Corp. in 1981.
Survivors include his loving wife, Wilhelmine "Willy"; children, Kathleen, Colleen, Timothy, and Michael (Kim); step children, Carl, Chuck, Jens, James Pedersen, and Michelle Vincere; grandchildren, Kristen, Alissa, Shana, Kellie, Dan, Erica, Jens, Jenna, and Siena; and great grandsons, Daniel, Lucas, and Jonathon.
George was preceded in death by his sisters, Jayne, Virginia, and Clara Mae, all of Bicknell, Indiana.
He was a Navy veteran (FC2) and served aboard LST-753 and DD-748 in World War II and the Korean War respectively. He served his country with pride and distinction.
He was past Commodore of the Indianapolis Murat Shrine Yacht Club and past President of the Indiana Arson and Crime Association.
George was an avid sailor and sailed across many oceans. His love of the sea was insurmountable.
There will be a Celebration of Life in his honor at the VFW Post 10003, 12863 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032, from 4 - 7PM on Friday, February 7th.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the Shrine Children's Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.
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