George Henry Horn

George Horn, longtime resident of Moses Lake, died in his home in the evening hours of Monday May 22, 2006 after a long illness. On January 30, 1922 George was born to Adolph and Lydia Horn in Euclid, Minn. (where he always called home).

As a young man in his 20s, George, along with five other brothers, joined the United States Armed Forces and served in World War II. After completing his service in the U.S. Army, George relocated to Moses Lake and worked in the Civil Service. He and Betty Jean Elvin of Des Moines, Iowa married on May 28, 1957. Together they raised nine children. George and his family moved to Minnesota for 15 years and permanently relocated to Moses Lake in 1979. George was self-employed in the construction industry. In the late 1980's, he retired. George was a strong but quiet man who cared deeply for home and family. His deep faith in Christ our Savior sustained him through many rough years.

George is preceded in death by two infant daughters and another daughter Deborah Ann Brown of Moses Lake, his parents, five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Betty Horn of Moses Lake, his children; Juanita Rice of Hixton, Wis., George Horn (Samantha), Myron Horn, Marjean Russell (Bruce), Edward Horn (Rhonda), Thomas Horn currently serving in Iraq and Douglas Horn all of Moses Lake and Amy Fettkether (Anthony) of Arlington, Iowa, and his brother Kenneth Horn of Moses Lake, many cousins, nieces, nephews and all of his grandchildren Shawn, Kaizer, Tiata, Robby, Cassie, Cody, Logan (Jennifer), Leesa, Lynae, Lilly, Kayli, Ashley, Jodi, Kalleigh, Natalie and AJ. To all of his grandchildren: Grandpa truly loved you all and thanks you for all of the laughter and smiles you gave him throughout the years.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 24 at Kayser's Chapel of Memories from 1 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran, LCMS on Thursday, May 25 at 2 p.m., with interment following at Pioneer Memorial Gardens.

To a beloved husband and a precious father, thank you for your strength, integrity, and unconditional love. You will be missed dearly. Rest in the peace and love of our Lord.