George Reiser Tribute

Obituary
(as featured in Clovis News Journal, May 16th, 2007)


SON - Born to Geroge W. Reiser Sr. and Maurine Jackson Reiser, on March 6, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was one of four children. Always giving his parents a reason to keep an eye on him, he would recount many stories to family and friends of his mis-deeds as a youngster.

HUSBAND - Growing up in Clovis, he was swept off his feet by a beautiful gal in junior high by the name of Betty Price, whom he married on Nov. 28, 1965. He began his career as a Conductor for BNSF Railroad, retiring in 2002. He was an avid Cyclist and soul winner, distributing numerous new testaments. Dad was an incredible husband, sweet, sensitive, and kind who cherished his wife for more than 40 years. Best friends and ever the duo, our parents modeled a kind of love and marriage that most couples can only dream! Our mother was better for having met our dad and our dad was "born-again" at the prayers sent by our mom on bended knee. A furry addition to the family, Suzie and Fonzie helped make all complete when the kids left home. Ever constant companions at his side, they will miss their daddy each minute of every day.

DAD - Father to three, he always kept life fun-filled and interesting. Each of us kids have many memories of fun-filled vacations and the ease that laughter would ease from deep within. His blue eyes tearing while laughing at a story he told on himself, he always had time to hug and let each of us know how much he loved us. From father to close friend, we will never be able to fill the void that losing him has brought us. He was only a phone call away when he was needed and incredibly proud of each of us. The excitement of knowing and sharing Jesus, each one of his children became "born-again" as an answer to his prayers. Troy Reiser, Laura Ellis (Bryan), and April Snipes (Jack).

GRANDPA - Our "Grandpa George" delighted in many things, but especially his grandchildren, for whom his eyes always sparkled a little more than usual. We will remember him for his unusual gadgets, like the payphone, the back machine on which you hang upside down, the tandem bicycle, and of course, the old-fashioned coke machine. We will play his well-worn stories over in our minds, relishing the idea of him cruising down Main Street, doing tricks behind the boat on his water-skis, reviving frostbitten baby turkeys in the oven with his dad, and especially riding his bicycle. Most of all, when we think of "Grandpa George", we will think of the incredible love he had for our Grandma Betty, even after so many years of marriage, the pleasure he took in being surrounded by his family, and the zeal with which he served his Lord. We will miss you, Grandpa. Dustin Mitchell, Lauren Brian (Rusty), Taylor Ellis, and Landyn, Taylon, and Ashlon Snipes.

BROTHER, UNCLE - An ever faithful confidant and brother we will miss "Georgie". Jan West (Ron), Joella Kempf (Kendall), and Phil Reiser (Val).

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jan West; and son, Troy Reiser.