George Pearce, 64, lost his battle with career-related cancer on December 28, 2014. He passed away at home with his family by his side.

George was born August 26, 1950 in Burbank, California. He was the youngest son of George and Lauretta Pearce. He was raised in California along with his two brothers, Frank and Steve. After graduating from Millikan High School in Long Beach, he worked as a longshoreman and entered the Coast Guard Reserves.

George was attending Long Beach State when, in 1973, he was hired onto the Newport Beach Fire Department. He retired in 2005 as a Battalion Chief. George was also an instrumental member of the department’s HazMat team.

After 7 years of dating, George and Jackie were married on June 25, 1998 in Barbados. They were blessed with 24 years together. He was deeply loved and his impact on those close to him will be felt and cherished forever.

George loved to be active and lived life to its fullest. He enjoyed golf, skiing, softball, boating, jeeping, pickleball, travel and being an Elks Lodge member. 

George is survived by his mother, Lauretta; wife, Jackie; brothers, Frank (Janelle), Steve (Linda); step-children, Chad (Breezy), Grant (Linda), Todd (Ashley) and Tiffany (Jaysen); grandchildren, Bodin, Caleb, Bella, Ryan and Brixton; nieces and nephews, Katie, John (Christina), Matthew and Jeff (Miranda); and great-nieces, Kylee, Kaytie, Katelyn and Ashley.

George was a donor to Science Care for cancer research. He was cremated and his remains will be put to rest along side his father, George Franklin Pearce at Westfield Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa. 

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