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Elizabeth Rankin posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
I am shocked to learn of Georgia's death. It's just coincidence that I discovered her demise by searching her name online. Usually a classmate informs us but unfortunately this was a missed opportunity for many, like me, who knew nothing about her health problems.
Elizabeth (Ross) Rankin, Class of '63.
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Beverly (Agniel) Miller posted a condolence
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Georgia was one of my first supervisors when I went to work at St. Joseph Medical Center after graduating from Valley College. She had just been promoted to Staffing Supervisor, and I worked as her assistant. As a naive twenty-year-old in her first real job, I had somewhat of an attitude problem. I knew it, but I just didn't know what to do about it. Georgia mentored me and made me realize what I had to do to change my ways (and keep my job!). I will forever be grateful to her. She was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor, full of fun. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend her retirement party from St. Joseph's--it was a special evening.
Beverly (Agniel) Miller
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Patricia Arturo posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2022
Georgia was indeed an intelligent, kind and formidable lady! My husband, Peter, was outside counsel to Saint Joseph Medical Center and worked closely with Georgia for many years. We had the pleasure of becoming good friends and making many happy memories with both Georgia and her husband, Don. Georgia was one of a kind and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. I take some comfort in knowing she is no longer in pain and is united again with her beloved Don. We'll miss hearing your voice and that great laugh! Rest in Peace Great Lady!
Patricia Arturo
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Peter Arturo posted a condolence
Friday, October 14, 2022
I was the outside attorney for Saint Joseph Medical Center. I worked with Georgia when she became Risk Manager until her retirement. I, not only, enjoyed working with her but also became great friends with her. I remember my wife and I attending her annual Christmas parties at her home in Burbank and participating in the Annual Saint Joseph Golf Tournament. We would also have dinner with she and Don frequently. Georgia was very insightful concerning the numerous cases I handled for the hospital. She was a very dear friend and I will miss her. Rest in Peace My Dear Friend!
Peter Arturo
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Carol Orchard (nee Palmer) uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, October 2, 2022
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To Georgia's family & friends I send my condolences.
It's difficult to write this, as Georgia has been my good friend since we were teenagers in nursing school. She was my maid of honor & I was her matron of honor in 1970 & 71. She was always there for her family that she dearly loved & all of her friends when she was needed. She was a person who would provide good advice & support to so many.
Georgia & Don were a wonderful couple & she loved Don's children & their families very much. We shared many good memories going on cruises, to plays, concerts, etc. & living in Sun Lakes in California.
I am so happy that Georgia moved "back home" where she received the wonderful support of her family as her health failed & I was able to spend time with her here & of course I wish I could have spent more time with her.
Along with so many others whose lives she touched I will miss her very much.
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Raymond F Crerand posted a condolence
Monday, September 26, 2022
Working with Georgia in the eighties was always exciting and rewarding. Her commitment to quality in patient care and health care administration was legendary. Never a dull moment as she got things done. Her interest in people and making them successful when she believed in them and what they were all about will live long in my memory. May she Rest In Peace. Ray Crerand
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Cynthia Triola lit a candle
Saturday, September 24, 2022
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What an amazing woman!! I have so many memories of her. When her grandson Ryan came to California for a visit, she called me to see if she could take my son Anthony with them to Disneyland, I told her I would call her back in 5 minutes, 1 minute later she called me to tell me what time she was picking him up!! One day I came in to work to find my schedule had changed so I could take care of Don, from inside of the room, Don said to Georgia, “ isn’t that Anthony’s mother? Georgia was one of a kind, and surely will be missed, you are reunited with Don now.
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Gail Harker lit a candle
Friday, September 23, 2022
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Georgia was in the nursing office when I was hired at St. Joe's in 1980. I was impressed by her ability to put people at ease. Never intimidating as a supervisor and was a good problem solver. When she moved to Sun lakes in Banning I moved nearby several years later. We had Brunch, a movie, and dinner sometimes. I truly enjoyed listening to her stories and I know she will be missed.
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Patty Mayberry and Mike too posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2022
This wonderful friend will be missed terribly but we know she has returned to Don and they are together once again. I will forever be grateful to Georgia for hiring me as a new RN Grad, for her advice, kindness, friendship, and larger than life presence. Rest in peace sweet friend and know you will be remembered through fabulous stories and laughter.
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Jane Havens posted a condolence
Friday, September 23, 2022
Georgia you have always been a force of life! A great friend and mentor. You will be missed. Deepest sympathy to your family. Love always, Ron and Janie Havens.
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Ann Tyler posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Georgia hired me way back in 1974 and was such a cheerful and fun person to have around. She made a big difference to the whole St Joe’s vibe! My husband remembers how kind and supportive she was to him when I was a patient instead of a nurse. He says he’s never forgotten her kindness. We were all very lucky to have you, Georgia. May you now rest in peace with Don.♥️
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Dorothy Gillies posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Dear Leslie, Jerry Bev and all of Georgia"s family: I was so sorry to learn of Georgia's recent passing. I only met her when she moved into Royalcliffe and I did not know her very well! She was certainly a lively person when she first moved in here, but it was soon evident that her health was failing. She will be missed by her family and by all her former workmates who cared for her greatly. My sympathy to all of her extended family. Rest peacefully, Georgia.
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Lois millar posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2022
I was happy to be a classmate of Georgia at STEGH and saw her every five years at reunions which she helped to organize. I always admired her spirit of adventure in heading to California to share her knowledge and work ethic there and also her Canadian accent! She will indeed be missed and had a “larger than life presence”. My sincere sympathies to her family . Lois. Millar
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Kathy Vergon posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2022
I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of Georgia. My family and I have know Georgia since she married Uncle Don. Our families were great friends did lot of things together, football games, dinners, etc. Georgia has been with us through good and bad times. She basically got us connected to the hospital for jobs, Dad in maintenance, Mom in bookkeeping, Sister as a nursing aide and myself as a nursing aide then working with Georgia in the Nursing office. We were blessed to be able to meet so many members of her family when they would come to California. Our thoughts and prayers go to all her family and friends. She will be so missed!
Rest in peace Georgia!
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Gerald Page uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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My sincere condolences to the family. So blessed and grateful for Georgia in our lives. Always full of energy and laughter. She babysat us as kids and I travelled to California at 18 for a month to visit her and Don and their son Mark. When she returned home to Ontario we were able to spend some time together. God bless Gerald Page
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Jerry Hughes lit a candle
Thursday, September 22, 2022
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Georgia, you were very much a professional and always kind. You were always a wonderful contributor to the Facebook group for PSJMC, you will be missed by so many. Here are many of the comments left on that group that reflect the impact you had on so many people in a positive way.
Melanie Canning Servillo
Georgia was instrumental in me being hired into the new ICU ( now Short Stay) right out of Nursing school in 1973. I will remember her always. Rest in peace, Georgia.
Leslie Kunkle
Thank you for posting! Loved her!!
Nancy Rove
She was wonderful! Hired me in 1977 as a CNA while I was in nursing school. Just retired after 45 years.
Georgia had the best laugh
Mary Ann Mele Madden
Georgia was legendary and will be missed!
Pam Harer
Georgia was a fixture at St. Joe’s. Her quick wit, sense of humor, and boundless energy was hard to match. She will be greatly missed
Judy Sturm Seay
She was the nicest person with a fun sense of humor, I first met her in 1968 when I started working in Central service at Saint Joseph’s and got to know her over the years. Everyone loved Georgia, May she Rest In Peace.
Frances Rice-Farrand
Hired me in 1979, first as a NA while finishing nursing school then facilitated my transition to RN 7 months later. Her door was always open for free advise and guidance, Georgia was a Icon at Providence and impacted so many of us.
Marilyn Miller
So was the best! She hired me as a nursing assistant in 1971. I had just moved here from Connecticut. RIP dear Georgia.
Debbie Hansen
Georgia was always such a great person someone we all could look up to! Rest In Peace
Kathie Brown
Rest peacefully, Georgia. Condolences to all that knew and loved her.
Betty Neilson
She hired me too. I always remember how she could recall everybody’s name , and something about them. Amazing memory. It’s difficult for me to think she had this problem.
Alicia Gifford
Very sad news.
LenyKing Cabayan Henson
Rest In Peace Ms Georgia
Doug Brown
So sad to hear this. As someone else has said. She was legendary. Always smiling but expecting excellence.
Karen Lilly
Georgia hired me in 1973 as a ward secretary and rehired me after I graduated from nursing school in 1979! She gave me a second chance at St Joes! Loved her, loved her Canadian accent and always her strive for excellence! RIP Georgia
Kathy Vergon
She hired me in 1973 in the nursing assistant program. Then later on I worked in the nursing office with her and Lorraine. But we had actually been friends long before the hospital. My family knew her when she me her husband, that we lovingly new has Uncle Don. Our thought and prayers go to her family in Canada and all her friends here in the states. You were always there for myself and my family, rest is peace Georgia! I will miss you!
Jacqueline Steltz-Lenarsky
So hard to believe. You live on at Saint Joe’s, Georgia. You were formidable with the kindest heart and biggest laugh. Thank you for your many years of service. Rest In Peace with Don and Scott.
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Laurie Ryan-McDonald Posted Sep 22, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Georgia was an amazing leader and advocate for quality patient care. Pragmatic and decisive, she developed and instituted many safe care practices. Her height and strong voice made her a formidable force for Joint Commission surveys . And her laugh and big smile made her friends with staff and administration. I will miss her, though she does still live in my heart, and the halls of PSJMC.
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Karen Lilly posted a condolence
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Georgia hired me first as a ward secretary in 1973, I started nursing school in 1976 and graduated in 1978 and was rehired by Georgia in 1979. I was fired in 1978 just before graduating and she was kind enough to give me a second chance! We all loved her! Loved her Canadian accent, she knew everyone by name❤️She was a legend!
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Marilyn Miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Georgia hired me in 1971 as a Nursing Assistant. I had just moved out here from Connecticut. She was a wonderful lady. Always friendly and cheerful RIP Georgia.
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Lorraine Hannestad posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
I was fortunate to work with Georgia first in ER night shift and later as her assistant. We shared a love for country music and attended many concerts. We worked hard, but had many fun times. I also was a partner in "its that purse" and you had to be there to enjoy all the stories regarding "that purse". I love you and I will forever, rest now in Jesus arms. Lorraine
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The family of Georgia (Galbraith) Sobiech uploaded a photo
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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