Obituary

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Patrick G. George Jr. of Lummi, WA, born January 29, 1986 and passed away September 20^th, 2023.

Patrick was born into a traditional way of life, he danced as a traditional powwow dancer, competing in Omak at age 4 bringing home the title “Omak Stampede Lil Brave.” He loved to drum and paddle with his Westshore family.

Patrick was a talented athlete who excelled in many sports: football, basketball, baseball; and played grade school through high school.

Patrick was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Henry & Violet Hillaire, paternal grandparents Antone & Vivian George, mom Nicole Red Elk, Uncle Henry P. Hillaire, Aunt Zetha Hillaire, cousins Marcus Hillaire & Eric Landsem.

He is survived by his parents David & Evelynn Jefferson, sisters Hilary Hillaire, Eva Jefferson (Brendon), brother David Jefferson (Sabrena). Father Patrick George Sr (Kim), sisters Nashawnee Johnson (Vinnie), Lashayna George (Nicholas), Wachekiya George, Twila George, and brother Russell George. Aunt Lutie Hillaire and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces & Nephews.

A one-day service will be held on September 28^th, officiated by Brian Cladoosby at Wexliem starting at 10:30am. Final resting place at the Lummi Cemetery.