Contributions to the tribute of George Floyd Jackman III

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

We were saddened to read about George's passing in the Ensign today. Our hearts and prayers are with his entire family for their loss. We will remember George for his kindness and generosity and for his love of boating. Thanks for all the wonderful Catalina Memories, George! ~Walt & Jenn Wood

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JACKMAN FAMILY posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Georges funeral service is a casual event. We will be dressed in tee shirts and shorts just the way George would want it.

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Don Clapp posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

I had the honor of meeting George on a Harley ride through our mutual friends, Tim and Val Noel, and found out that day that we were also mutual friends with Kevin and Louis Thierry. I immediately took a liking to this guy who had such an obvious love of life, adventure, and others. We talked about bikes, his boat races, and life in general. His stories were fascinating and I was always amazed at his accomplishments, even as the tales were told with such humility. I moved from Santa Clarita in 2013 and was not able to return to visit until last summer. A bunch of us got together for a ride out to Ojai and wouldn't you know it, George made it out with us! I was so stoked to see him as I had heard he had been having health issues. We all had such a good time, and he was - as always - an integral part of the fun, even while he was doing such a great job of hiding what he was struggling with. That was the last time I was able to hang out with George. We talked on the phone recently, and while my heart broke for what he was going through, I was so happy to know that he was blessed with such a great family who were there with him, sharing so much love and support. His attitude and continual positivity, even facing the end, was absolutely inspiring. For his wonderful family, I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time and commend you, above all, for the love you showed this good man. Godspeed, my friend.... I will miss you and thank God that I was blessed to be able to share even just a little bit of your life.

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Jim Jackman posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

I'm Jim Jackman. George was my half brother. We had the same dad but different moms. He was born in 1941, myself 1957. I first met George when I walked into the house from playing out side. I was maybe 7 or 8 years old. My father and he were standing in the living room. George had this little kid with him. They started trying to get this kid to call me uncle Jimmy. The kid just stood there and then finally called me uncle Jimmy. George and my father laughed. I didn't find it funny because I thought uncles were old people. I went back outside to play. That was the first time I met Chad, Georges child. Years passed and the next time I met George was at my (our) dad's funeral. He told me he was the vice president of De La Mare Engineering and asked if I wanted to work for him. I already had a job but did go to work part time. Summer came and I went with George to Catalina for 4th of July. This would be the second encounter I would have with that little boy that called me uncle many years earlier. Chad was around 16 years old. Now I looked a lot like George and Chad looked a lot like George so Chad and I kinda had similar stuff going on in our faces. He also had this out going personality. Nonstop personality you could say. He was a funster just like me. If only he hadn't unintentionally tried to kill me that weekend. You see, Chad wanted in the worst way take me scuba diving. I was an All American swimmer in high school and had played with a scuba tank in a pool once but I had never done any scuba diving in the ocean. People who want to become a certified diver take many hours learning the dangers of diving in the ocean. Chad gave me about 30 seconds of instructions. Thumbs up meant things were good, thumbs down - not so good. We entered the water to start our dive. Now when people get certified they go on a certification dive. They can go all the way down to about 30 feet. Any deeper would be considered far too dangerous for a new inexperienced diver. Chad and I went to 20 ft. Then 40ft. 60ft. 80ft. 100ft below. I could not see the surface and would watch my bubbles go up and up and up and then just disappear. I started to panic a little. I felt myself wanting to get to the surfaces as fast as possible. That is a sure way to get the bends. Being a swimmer I was always at the pool and remember what a scuba instructor told his students. "If you ever feel panicky just concentrate on the bubbles right in front of your dive mask". It worked. Soon Chad an I held arms looking at each other swimming a little at a time up. We would stop every 10 or12 feet, then go a little further up until we hit the surface. My near death experience was over. I would not see Chad for another couple of months until George took me to watch him in his high school football game. That was the last time I saw Chad. A few months later I ended my relationship with my brother George. I stayed out of both their lives as I felt it would be wrong to attempt to have a relationship with one and not the other. Rest in Peace George. Say hi to Dad for me.

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Chuck Schulthies & Family posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Sharon, Please know our condolence go out to you and the family. You guy's were there in my hour of need and I still appreciate it. I can't put into words what you are going through, just believe we care. I couldn't have asked for a better partner for all the years we did business together. May peace come to you soon. Chuck, Pim & Cha Li Schulthies

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Bobbi White posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

May our God heal your pain over the loss of your loved one and fill you with comfort and peace, and knowledge you will be reunited. Jim and Bobbi

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Monday, July 31, 2017

George Floyd Jackman III

1941 - 2017

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