George Best

George Best IRON MOUNTAIN - George L. Best, 96, of 1213 Stockbridge Ave. in Iron Mountain, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Freeman Nursing Home. He was born Dec. 17, 1909, in Iron Mountain, the son of the late Edward and Alberta (Rule) Best. He was a lifelong resident and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1929. George learned his printing trade at Iron Mountain High School and started Best's Printing Service in 1928. He retired in 1994 after 66 years in business. George married Winifred Strong on June 14, 1934, and they have enjoyed 72 years of marriage together. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he had served as lay pastor and elder for many years. George joined the Kiwanis Club in 1937 and had served as local president several times and was the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan publicity chairman. He received the Legion of Honor Award for 60 years as a member, 38 years with perfect attendance. George was also a member of the Knights of Pythias, the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Salvation Army, the Boy Scouts, and the local Republican Party. George was very active in his church and the community. He is survived by his wife, Winifred; three children, Rev. Albert (Bonnie) Best of Duluth, Minn., Nancy Swee of Iron Mountain, Carol (John) Best of Petoskey, lower Michigan; one sister, Lorraine Fontecchio of Iron Mountain; six grandchildren, Erik, Derik, and Bjorn Swee, Sonja Brightwell, and David and Jason Best; and four great-grandchildren, Kaylyn, Lucas, and Alexandria Brightwell, and Tyler Best. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Dinah Lou Best; his son-in-law, Verlyn Swee; and five brothers, Albert, Harold, Edwin, Archie, and Orville Best. Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 12 noon at the funeral home. Rev. Michael March and Rev. David Anderson will officiate. Burial will be at Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in his memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family of George Best online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

George Best

June 7, 1910 - June 7, 2006