Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Meske , George B. January 6 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
George B. Meske 
Jan. 10, 1930 Jan. 6, 2005

George B. Meske was raised in Bakersfield, attended KCHS, and later went on to 
earn a Business Degree from the University of Maryland. He joined the Air 
Force in 1951. He served combat tours in Korea and Vietnam. George was awarded 
numerous commendation medals and two medals for valor; the Bronze Star and RVN 
Fourragere for gallantry. He achieved the top enlisted rank of Chief Masters 
Sergeant and retired in 1974. George then worked for the CA Dept. of 
Agriculture as a manager in the grape and avocado inspection fields. In 1984, 
George was hired as president of Index Avocado Growers Cooperative in La 
Habra. He again retired in 1989 and moved to Florence, Oregon where he enjoyed 
many years fishing, hunting and crabbing. George returned to Bakersfield in 
2002. He was a member of the Elks Club and Basque Club and supported veterans 
groups. George was preceded in death his father, Joseph Meske and brother, 
Wayne Meske. He is survived by his mother, Alta (Peg) Carlson; brother Dennis 
Carlson; sister, Joanne White; wife and life partner of 50 years, Helen 
(Errea) Meske; son, Mark Meske; grandchildren, Ashli and Chandler Meske; and 
several nieces, nephews and the Erra family. 

At Georges request there will be no services.

Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary

Funeral Directors 


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