George E. Tomlinson

George E. Tomlinson, 83, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 19, 2010 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park.

George was born March 22, 1927, to Dr. Louis and Vinnie Tomlinson in Harveyville, Kansas. After graduating from high school George served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After returning from the service, George attended Washburn University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration. On August 11, 1951 George married Charlotte Roemer in Lorain, Ohio.

After college George went to work for the Social Security Administration, he retired after 30 years of service in 1986. George was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Harveyville American Legion Post 209, Disabled American Veterans, and the Bristol Hill United Methodist Church where he served as Treasurer for eleven years, during the time the current church was being constructed. George also served as a Cub Scout Leader, and took great pride in attending his sons and grandchildren's school activities.

George is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Charlotte; two sons, Robert Tomlinson and wife Carole, Bruce Tomlinson and wife Becky; and five grandchildren, Raina, Jamie and wife Tori, Matthew, Phillip, and Christopher Tomlinson.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bristol Hill United Methodist Church.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Bristol Hill United Methodist Church, 4826 County Line Road Kansas City, Kansas 66106. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Mt. Hope Cemetery at 17th and Fairlawn in Topeka, Kansas