••• George Elmo Blackburn ….

••• George Elmo Blackburn

1932-2024 George Elmo Blackburn, born Feb. 15, 1932 in Mancos, Colorado, died on Nov. 23, 2024.

He moved from Utah to Long Beach, California, in 1955. His work career was first McDonnell Douglas aircraft then for the city of Long Beach as a tree trimmer and ending as a heavy equipment operator on the beaches, retiring after 32 years of service.

His beloved wife, LaRae, passed in 1993. They lived 27 years on Belice across from El Dorado Park in Long Beach where he was king of the basketball court (if you asked him). He played up until his mid 70’s.

George moved to Leisure World in 2008 to Mutual 2. He loved the outdoors, listening to the rain, camping, Hawaii, family activities, western music and sports. Dad had the best smile and didn’t know a stranger.

Survived by sons Curtis and Kelvin, their wives Dori and Anna, granddaughter Corinne, grandson Shane, great grandsons Silas, Logan and Chase.

A memorial service will be in Tooele, Utah, and burial will be held in Grantsville, Utah, on Dec. 7, 2024.