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George Sundstrom Obituary
A memorial service will celebrate the life of George Sundstrom, 65, of Lawrence, at 11:00, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at KU's Alderson Auditorium in the Kansas Union.
George was born June 19, 1948, in upstate New York, in the Town of Delaware, the son of Charles and Florence(Vargo) Sundstrom, and died Tuesday, February 11, 2014, in Lawrence. George was a Harvard graduate and worked as an environmental scientist for the U. S. government. He attended Roscoe Central School in NY and then Stonybrook College where he also completed an MA in education.
George spent over 25 years in the environmental field in Massachussetts, California, Maryland, and DC, traveling to most states. He was an active member of Earth Watch and an avid world traveler with Global Volunteers and Adventure Travel and on his own. He travelled to 10 countries in Eastern Europe on his own quite recently. This travel may have led to a fascination with other cultures and love of people from around the world.
George married Christine Jensen Sundstrom on May 20, 2007 in Lawrence, KS where they have resided since that time. To quote George from a recent bio, "Nope, haven't seen a single tornado in my time in Kansas, only a series of water spouts on the Adriatic near Dubrownik a couple years ago. The high pressure system parked over us for the last couple years hampers tornado formation, a fringe benefit of the current drought." His friends and family valued his intellectual resources and found his physical activity level daunting, no matter their age and condition.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by Christine, family, and many friends. George's previous wife, Hang, was his partner for 14 years before she succumbed to breast cancer. George treasured his connections to her family and to his friends on the East and West coasts, as well as locally.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Earth Watch, an organization George travelled with to study and help preserve the plants and animals of the world. These contributions can be made directly or in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Jacqueline Barth
February 9, 2025
Our family shared a beach house in Chincoteague with George and his wife at the time, Hang. George had a great deal of energy and I remember spending hours on the beach with our two young children, Olivia, around 4-5 years old at that time, and Alexander, who would have been 2-3. Once I looked up from the shore where I was reading a book and saw George and my husband Frank, tossing Alexander back and forth in the water. I was horrified, but Alexander was laughing and having the time of his life. Not even one month ago, I was visiting with my son and Alexander spoke of the great times he had with George and Hang. George's collection of music was eclectic and much appreciated by Alexander who is a musician. He is still greatly missed.
Frank Bevacqua
February 14, 2022
We had so many fine times together with George, particularly weekends at Chincoteague, VA where we bicycled through the wildlife refuge, cooked fabulous meals and played scrabble or cards into the night. He had a natural rapport with our young kids and we wish that he could still be part of our lives.
Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim
February 21, 2014
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
George with his world music collection
Frank and Jacqueline Bevacqua/Barth
February 17, 2014
George, thank you for the wonderful memories. Christine, our hearts go out to you.
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Kellie Smith Herrod
February 15, 2014
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Nancy Wood
February 14, 2014
Christine, I never got to meet your husband, unfortunately. But please know that I am thinking about you and am so sorry for your loss.
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