Obituaries

March 23, 1939 to October 23, 2011

WINAMAC - George W. Miles, 72, Monterey, passed away at 12:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, at his residence.

He was born March 23, 1939, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, to the late Percy Cameron Henry and Louie Ablet Curran Miles.

Survivors include:
Cindy Miles Morris, Daughter
Anne Jeanette Hodson, Sister, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Shirley Sarah Marks, Sister, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
John Curran Miles, Brother, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Timothy Michael Miles, Brother, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Anthony James Miles, Brother, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Jade Hoesel, Bass Lake, Close Friend
3 Grandchildren
1 Great grandchild
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by:
Christopher George Miles, Son
Edward Miles, Brother
Marylou Joyce Wagar, Sister

Mr. Miles moved to the U.S. to join the U.S. Marine Corps. He later became a U.S. citizen. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, he joined the U.S. Army Reserves. He served in the reserves for over 30 years. He  was a retired mechanic at the Amoco oil refinery in Whiting. He was a member of the VFW in Culver,  and the American Legion in Monterey. He enjoyed riding and caring for his horses, Ruby, LuLu and Buddy, plus fishing and square dancing.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Friday, Oct. 28), at the funeral home, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Military services will be conducted at the funeral home following the funeral service. Burial will be in Victoria Lawn Cemetery, located at St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada on Nov. 4.

Memorial donations may be given to the VFW in Culver, or the Golden Horseshoe and Saddle Club.