Erik M George

August 14, 1972 - November 10, 2016

Erik M. George (44) of Georgeville and Wapato passed away on Thursday November 10, 2016 in Yakima. Erik was born in Goldendale on August 14, 1972 to Francis F. and Janet S. (Smartlowat) George. He was raised in Georgeville and educated in the Goldendale School District where he excelled in football, basketball, wrestling and track. He was a champion fancy dancer who traveled all over Canada and the United States. He enjoyed fishing, playing craps and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Francis F and Janet S. Smartlwat-George of Georgeville; three children, Emily and Tyrone both of Lapwai and Kristen of Phoenix; his companion, Michelle Antelope of Wapato; five brothers, Merle Tendoy of Rocky Boy, MT, Clayton “Todd” George of Eagle Butte, S.D., Clifford George of Goldendale, Merle EagleSpeaker of Fort Hall, ID and Jordan Yazzie of Georgeville; four sisters, Elizabeth George of Toppenish, Jenny George of Goldendale, Andrea George of White Swan and Jenece George of Georgeville and numerous nieces and nephews. Dressing services will be on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 2PM at Colonial Funeral Home with overnight services following at the Rock Creek Longhouse. Burial will be Wednesday morning at the Pine Creek Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Erik M. George (44) of Georgeville and Wapato passed away on Thursday November 10, 2016 in Yakima. Erik was born in Goldendale on August 14, 1972 to Francis F. and Janet S. (Smartlowat) George. He was raised in Georgeville and educated in the Goldendale School District where he excelled in football, basketball, wrestling and track. He was a champion fancy dancer who traveled all over Canada and the United States. He enjoyed fishing, playing craps and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Francis F and Janet S. Smartlwat-George of Georgeville; three children, Emily and Tyrone both of Lapwai and Kristen of Phoenix; his companion, Michelle Antelope of Wapato; five brothers, Merle Tendoy of Rocky Boy, MT, Clayton “Todd” George of Eagle Butte, S.D., Clifford George of Goldendale, Merle EagleSpeaker of Fort Hall, ID and Jordan Yazzie of Georgeville; four sisters, Elizabeth George of Toppenish, Jenny George of Goldendale, Andrea George of White Swan and Jenece George of Georgeville and numerous nieces and nephews. Dressing services will be on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 2PM at Colonial Funeral Home with overnight services following at the Rock Creek Longhouse. Burial will be Wednesday morning at the Pine Creek Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Erik M. George (44) of Georgeville and Wapato passed away on Thursday November 10, 2016 in Yakima. Erik was born in Goldendale on August 14, 1972 to Francis F. and Janet S. (Smartlowat) George. He was raised in Georgeville and educated in the Goldendale School District where he excelled in football, basketball, wrestling and track. He was a champion fancy dancer who traveled all over Canada and the United States. He enjoyed fishing, playing craps and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Francis F and Janet S. Smartlwat-George of Georgeville; three children, Emily and Tyrone both of Lapwai and Kristen of Phoenix; his companion, Michelle Antelope of Wapato; five brothers, Merle Tendoy of Rocky Boy, MT, Clayton “Todd” George of Eagle Butte, S.D., Clifford George of Goldendale, Merle EagleSpeaker of Fort Hall, ID and Jordan Yazzie of Georgeville; four sisters, Elizabeth George of Toppenish, Jenny George of Goldendale, Andrea George of White Swan and Jenece George of Georgeville and numerous nieces and nephews. Dressing services will be on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 2PM at Colonial Funeral Home with overnight services following at the Rock Creek Longhouse. Burial will be Wednesday morning at the Pine Creek Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.