George Robert Thackeray

George Robert Thackeray, beloved and longtime resident of Siskiyou County, passed away unexpectedly January 14, 2017. He was 86 years old. He was born February 19, 1930, in his Clinton, Utah home and graduated from Morgan High School in 1948. Three years later, he and his brothers assumed ownership of the family cattle ranch, in Croydon, Utah. During this same time, George met the love of his life, Barbara Jean Snow. It was love at first sight and they were married June 16, 1954, in the Logan Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The couple resided in Croydon, Utah and had four children before moving to Scott Valley where they had three more children. George spent most of his adult life working long, hard hours on the family ranch with his brothers. They started this working relationship in Croydon, Utah and then in 1961 purchased a ranch in Scott Valley. George was loving, kind, patient, and always giving. He enjoyed being with people and making new friends. He always spoke with kindness and gave generously and willingly to his family, church, and community. He brought his love of people and hard work ethic to services to the community. Some of this service included school board member, Klamath Alliance for Resources & Environment, Klamath River Basin Fisheries Taskforce, Ore-Cal RC&D, Siskiyou Resource Conservation District, and Siskiyou County Fair board. Perhaps he was most known for his 12 years of service as Supervisor for District 5 of the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors. In addition, he served at church as Bishop, member of Stake Presidency, High Priest Group leader, Sunday School president, and home teacher. He served two full time missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one as a young man to the Texas El Paso Mission and another with his beloved wife, Barbara, to the New York, Manhattan Temple Mission. Through all this, George’s greatest love and legacy is his immediate and extended family. He was very proud of the Thackeray heritage and made sure the family took care of one another. He will forever be missed. George is survived by six children and their spouses: Greg and Christine Thackeray, Zane and Cathy Thackeray, Nancy and Jim Hallmark, Anne Ratliff, Linda Thackeray, and Susan Thackeray; 14 grandchildren and their spouses, and eight great grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara, only 6 weeks earlier, as well as his daughter Yolanda Rowell, grandson Thomas Thackeray, parents Horace and Margaret Thackeray, and brother Bill. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at the community viewing Friday, January 20, 6 – 8 pm at Girdner Funeral Chapel, Yreka. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, January 21, 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Etna with burial to follow in the Etna Cemetery.

George Robert Thackeray

February 19, 1930 - January 14, 2017