George J, Gatherer

Aug. 1, 1937 – Aug. 4, 2021

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George James Gatherer was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to George and Elizabeth (Alford) Gatherer and passed away in Lincoln on Aug. 4, 2021, at the age of 84 years and 3 days.

George grew up in Southern California where he attended school in Agoura, California. He enlisted into the U.S. Air Force right out of high school and served four years as Air Force Police. George met Barbara in Santa Cruz, California and they were united in marriage Dec. 19, 1971, in Valley Yosemite, California. The couple moved to Hollister, California, where he worked as a general and electrical contractor building and wiring houses. George and Barbara moved to Seward in 2000 to help Barbara’s mom. George loved hunting deer, elk and working on cars.

George is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Malcolm Gatherer.

George is survived by his wife, Barbara Gatherer; children, Robin and husband, Daniel Durrence, Oakdale, California, Royce and wife, Ping Gatherer, Hayward, California, Lori and husband, Barron Shackelton, Peoria, Arizona, Karen Gatherer, Tampa Bay, Florida; and sister, Betty Williamson.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.