George William Vander Veer, age 68, passed away in January. He was a life-long resident of Seattle and is survived by his son Robert R. Vander Veer of California, sister Alice Oliver of Florida, sister JoAnn Kennard of El Paso, and brother Robert Vander Veer of Houston, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Joseph Vander Veer.