George William Vest, 78

REHOBOTH BEACH - George William Vest of Rehoboth Beach was born May 7, 1929, to Marion and Fred Vest in Austin, Minn. He died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 78.

George is survived by Jeane Meade Vest, his wife of more than 41 years; his brother, James Weston Vest; his brother-in-law, John Meade and his wife Jenny; a sister-in-law, Patsy Meade; his nieces, Linda Vest Klein, Lisbeth Vest Armstrong, Martha Robb Vest and Barbara Meade Carney; a nephew, Jimmy Meade; as well as numerous grandnephews and grandnieces.

George graduated from Austin High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., before he entered the U.S. Navy in 1951.

He attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade. He then served in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1966.

George then taught junior high and high school math in Illinois and Massachusetts.

He was active in the Kiwanis and in his church choir.

George was an avid golfer and animal lover who had a joke and a smile for every occasion.

He was a gentle and loving man whose life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 18 Olive St., Rehoboth Beach. The Rev. Christopher Moore will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to All Saints Episcopal Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.

Send online condolences to condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.