George Raymond Potter
April 5, 1919 - August 5, 2013
Passed away August 5, 2013, following a short illness with members of his devoted family at his side. George was born in Santa Ana, CA on April 5, 1919 to Claude Emerson Potter and Beulah Whitsell Potter. Prior to retirement he was an employee of Southern California Gas Company. He spent 40 years in the natural gas industry working primarily in their compressor stations and most recent to his retirement, as a shift supervisor at the Goleta plant. He had been retired for 32 years which gave him ample time to pursue hobbies of live steam with the Goleta Valley Railroad Club (GVRR) and at one time was a member of the Model A Ford Club with his 1929 Tudor Sedan.George is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Helen; three sons, George Raymond Potter Jr. (Carol); Leonard Martin Potter; and David Craig Potter. He is also survived by his grandson, Martin Leonard Potter and other relatives.A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31st, 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church, Santa Barbara, CA where he was an active and long-time member. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church music ministry or to a charity of your choice.
Passed away August 5, 2013, following a short illness with members of his devoted family at his side. George was born in Santa Ana, CA on April 5, 1919 to Claude Emerson Potter and Beulah Whitsell Potter. Prior to retirement he was an employee... View Obituary & Service Information