Elberta Mae (Meador) George was born March 19,
1935, in Walla Walla, to Oterbein and Lois (Banks)
Meador. She passed away at her home on June 8,
2015, after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.
Bert, as she was known, lived in the Walla Walla
area her entire life. She grew up at Whitman Mission,
as her father farmed the mission grounds prior
to it’s designation as a National Monument. She also
worked for Percy Aldrige, area veterinarian for many
years.
Elberta married William Oscar George at her parent’s
home near Walla Walla on Sept. 28, 1962. He
preceded her in death May 17, 2001. Bert had a great
love of horses and other animals.
She is survived by her sister, Marian June Cummins
of Touchet; niece, Melissa Cummins; nephew, Dr.
Keith Cummins.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 15,
2015, at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Walla
Walla. Memorials may be made to the Blue Mountain
Humane Society through Herring Groseclose Funeral
Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla, WA 99362.