George Galloway Dauplaise Town passed away Sunday December 18, 2016 in Issaquah, WA. He was born May 17, 1925 to George Galloway and Yvonne Marie (Dauplaise) Town of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Having completed their studies at Waukesha High School in May of 1943, George and two buddies skipped graduation to enlist in the U.S.Army. He served mainly in Europe and was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions in capturing a German bunker single-handedly.
After discharge in 1946 he attended the University of Wisconsin. A cousin introduced him to a witty (and pretty!) nurse trainee who became his beloved wife Ellen in June of 1948. Their honeymoon tour of the southwest had to be deferred for several years as George was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Cured and released as the new "miracle drugs" emptied sanitariums around the country, George resumed his studies at UW, graduating with a degree in chemistry.
In November of 1953 George and Ellen moved to the Seattle area where he spent the next 10 years working for Boeing on advanced projects. During those years he took time out to earn his Master’s degree at (then) Oregon State College, and do his doctoral work in mathematics.
George then taught at Seattle University for nine years with brief stints "on loan" to Nickum & Spalding and Washington State University. In 1972 George and Ellen moved their family to Ellensburg, WA where he taught at CWU and worked on developing a Computer Science program for Central. He was faculty sponsor for the student chapter of several national computer science groups and active on the professional level as well.
Ellen passed away in 1981. The following year George married Frances Bailey of Silverdale, WA. He continued to teach at Central until his retirement in 1996, twice loaned to the INEL sodium-based atomic reactor project in Idaho Falls.
George had a particular interest in computer graphics and artificial intelligence. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, hiking, cross-country skiing and playing poker with his poker group of over 20 years. In addition to outdoor interests, he carried a love of art and music throughout his life. George was active in the R.C.I.A program at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church and enjoyed working with the local Habitat for Humanity. Notorious for punning and quick commentary, George enlivened many a conversation.
George was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Ellen Walsh Town, his sister Yvonne Reese, and grandson Eric Town.
Survivors include his wife Frances, daughter Mary (Neil) Woodgate of Sammamish WA; sons George (Tracy) Town of Cowiche, WA; Robert (Eleanor) Town of Ausin, TX; Stephen of Ellensburg and grandchildren Ryan Town, John and William Woodgate, and Sylvia and Hugo Town.
A memorial Mass is scheduled for 11 am Saturday April 1rst at St. Andrew’s church at 401 S. Willow. A reception follows at noon in the church hall. The family asks that happy colors be worn.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, or to a charity of your choice.
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Daily Record Apr. 1, 2017.
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George Town, Jr. to Take Bride in Menomonee Falls George G. Town Jr., son of Mr, and Mrs. Town, East Broadway heights, will claim Miss Ellen Joan Walsh as his bride tomorrow morning at an 8:45 o’clock ceremony in St. Mary’s Catholic church, Menomonee Falls. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Walsh, 100 May ave., Menomonee Falls.
For her wedding Miss Walsh has chosen a simple gown of white crepe and a matching draped bonnet. She will carry a white satin bound prayer book. The bride’s father will give her in marriage. Sister of the bride-to-be, Mrs. Louis Gettelman, will be the single bridal attendant. Dr. Edward R. Brousseau will be best man and James Walsh, Menomonee Falls, and Duane Wolf, Waukesha, will usher. The ceremony will be followed by a breakfast at the church. In the afternoon, a wedding reception at the home ot the bride’s parents will be held.
Miss Walsh is a graduate of Milwaukee County School of Nursing. Mr. Town attended Wisconsin University. The couple plans to reside in Madison.
— Waukesha Daily Freeman (Waukesha, WI), Friday, June 18, 1948.
1925 - 2016 (91 years)
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