Obituary of Frederick George Nesom

George Nesom, resident of Rolla, B.C. passed away quietly at home with his family by his side on January 12, 2010, after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gherig's disease). George was one of eight children and was born in Innisfail, Alberta. He was raised on a farm east of Bowden, Alberta and as a young boy was an active member in the 4-H club, Bowden dairy club, Spruce Coulee grain club and won many awards. He attended school in a one room school with grades ranging from grade one through grad nine. He completed his high school in Red Deer, Alberta. George was always interested in banking and was hired by the Royal Bank of Canada in Innisfail. When he was transferred to Camrose, he met his eternal companion Bonnie Johnston, who was employed by the Bank of Commerce. They dated for three years and were married August 31, 1963 in Bowden Alberta. They were blessed with a beautiful daughter; Laurie in Edmonton, Alberta. They both continued with their banking careers for a few years then George decided to try another career. They moved to Port Alberni, B.C. where George worked in a sawmill for ten months. Laurie suffered with asthma and George decided to return to banking. When he was transferred to Victoria B.C. a wonderful son, Kelly was born. George and his family spent twelve years in B.C. when it was decided to return to Alberta where he worked on home renovations. He missed his career of banking and was hired by the Torquay Credit Union in Torquay Saskatchewan. He spent seventeen years in Torquay as Manager of Loans and retired in 2006. He enjoyed the beauty of the north country and he and Bonnie retired in Rolla, B.C. in the fall of 2006. One year later he became ill and was diagnosed with ALS March 5, 2007. He never questioned why he had this illness and always had a smile for his friends, family and neighbors. George will be greatly missed by his loving wife Bonnie of forty-six years; daughter Laurie (Terry) grandsons Tanner and Grayson Leighton of Calgary; son Kelly (Brenda), grandchildren; Katelyn, Joshua, Matthew Nesom of Regina Saskatchewan; four brothers; John, Chess (Phyl), Jim (Pat), Roy ( Edith), three sisters, Mary (Roger) Schmid, Wilda (Lloyd) Koepke, Louise (Jack) Craig, numerous nieces and nephews and many good neighbors and friends. A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bishop Allan Hills officiated. For friends so wishing, donations may be made in memory of George to the ALS Society of BC #119 - 1600 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1R3