George Partridge

George Allen Partridge, 74 of Orondo and former longtime resident of Spokane Washington, passed away on March 13, 2015 at Confluence Health in Wenatchee WA. He was born on October 11, 1940 in Omak, Washington to the late Cecil Partridge and Zella (Heinlen) Partridge. He was raised and educated in Omak, Washington. After high school, he enlisted into the United States Army in October 1957, and in March of 1967, he married LaVon Lindstrom of Spokane WA. During his active duty in the Army, he served two tours in Vietnam as well as being stationed in Germany, Texas, Georgia, Alabama and eventually settling in Spokane Washington. He earned several awards and medals during his 17 years of active duty including but not limited to a good conduct medal 4th award, Army commendation medal with oak leaf cluster, National Defense service medal, Vietnam service medal, Vietnam campaign medal, marksman m16, Vietnam cross of gallantry with palm, and 5 overseas service bars. In January 1979, he joined the Army reserves and was with the 161st infantry. He retired in 1991. George served about 33 years ending his ranks as a E6 SSG. After retiring from the Army Reserves, he became a self employed cab driver dispatching out of Spokane Cab until his full retirement in 2000. George loved old country westerns and war movies. John Wayne were his favorites, he liked watching wrestling and Seahawks games, collecting 1/4 scale die cast metal cars, and belt buckles. He never missed going to the Omak Stampede and Rodeo each year. His favorite hunting grounds were Mt. Baldy and Mt. Muck-a-Muck in the Okanogan county area. He always enjoyed his daily devotion of going to coffee every morning and visiting with his coffee buddies. He is survived by four children, Mark, Mike, and Tony, all of Spokane, WA, and Shawn Partridge (Crystal) of Orondo. Nine Grandchildren, Anna, Stephanie, Ashley, Jacob, Steppeno, Caressa, Zachary, Brandon and Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife LaVon, sister in-law Wanda and his brother Duane. There will be a private service with military honors for the family at a later date. You are invited to view his online guestbook at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Honored to serve the family, Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee, WA.

George Partridge

March 14, 2015