George Myron DeBoer was born on November 6, 1928, in Elwood, Nebraska to George M. and Effie (Dyer) DeBoer and passed away on July 25, 2019 at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 19 days.

George grew up in Elwood where he attended school and later graduated from Hastings High School with the Class of 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in the 82nd Airborne. He served in the honor guard for the veteran's remains that were returned following W.W. II and was honorably discharged in 1948.

On June 25, 1949, George married Beverly Jean Chambers and to this union four children were born. After their marriage the couple moved to Sterling, Illinois where George started his career at Armour Foods as a salesman. Throughout his career they enjoyed living in Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota and Texas. In the early 1980s they returned to Omaha, living close to where they had lived early in his career. George worked for Armour for 36 years, retiring in 1985. He then began working for O'Briens and had a hand in starting their beef sticks industry snack line throughout the U.S. After finally retiring again, George drove a school bus for several years. He thoroughly enjoyed this and most enjoyed taking children on field trips and trips with groups of exchange students, where he spent time asking about their country. He loved being with his grandchildren, woodworking and golfing. George was very active in his churches throughout his life wherever they lived. He took pleasure in a full and active life with his family.

George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beverly; son-in-law, Michael Stoops; brothers, Bryce DeBoer and wife Vivian, Leon DeBoer and wife Betty; sisters, Ilene Gengenbach and husband Fred, Colleen Heller and husband Eldon and brother-in-law, Bill Geiger.

Survivors cherishing his memory include his children, Steve DeBoer and Mary, Denver, CO, Rick DeBoer and Julie, Seward, Kathi Stoops, Ankeny, Iowa, Scott DeBoer and Jennifer, Boise, Idaho; brothers, Stan DeBoer and Bonnie, Craig DeBoer and Nancy, Byron DeBoer and Jolene; sister, Valerie Geiger and very special friend, Lola Debban. George is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers and memories of life shared with George.