George C. Reif passed away in Gilroy on Oct. 31, 2002 after a
sudden illness.
George C. Reif passed away in Gilroy on Oct. 31, 2002 after a sudden illness.
He is survived by his sister, Helen Catherine Elizabeth Welspiel of Santa Clara; his nephews, Roland Welspiel of Santa Clara, Albert M. Reif and his wife, Lisa of Penn Valley; his sister in law, Leona Reif of San Martin; his great nephews, Nick and Brad Reif of Penn Valley and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Herman Reif and his nephew, John E. Reif. He was a longtime friend of Eunice Philbrick of San Carlos.
Mr. Reif was born in the Rucker District in 1909.
He attended Rucker School, San Martin Elementary and graduated from Gilroy High School. Mr. Reif was a self employed Orchardist for 59 years. He was a member of the Gilroy Grange and had been a Master, he was a charter member of the American Legion, Post 669 and an Army Veteran of WW II, serving in Alaska and a member of the San Martin Presbyterian church.
He was very active with folk dancing most of his life and also enjoyed fishing. He enjoyed an innovative approach to farming.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy. Burial will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Family would appreciate donations to either the San Martin Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity in his memory.
