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George Orin Downing

July 12, 1936–February 2, 2021

George Orin Downing passed away February 2, 2021. He was born July 12, 1936 in Dayton, Wash.

In 1943, George moved to Walla Walla with his family; parents Bertha and Errol Downing, sister Sherril DeMoss, and brothers Richard and David.

After being in the Army, he met and married Ena Marie Kimble in 1963. From this union came Cindy and Mark.

George had a special love of people, especially his neighbors in Waitsburg.

He was a man of many talents; trial motorcycle riding, piloting his plane, carpentry, fishing, hunting and, most of all, making people laugh.

Everyone will miss his flannel shirts and his precious smile.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be no services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the USO through Herring Groseclose Funeral Home 315 W. Alder St. Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Friends and family are invited to sign the on-line guest book at http://www.herringgroseclose.com.