Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....McLean , George W. "Bill"     October 13, 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian 
McLean, George W. "Bill"     
1922 - 2005 
 
George W. (Bill) McLean 
1922 - 2005 

Graveside services for George W. Bill McLean will be held on Wednesday, 
October 19, 2005, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hill of Valor, at 10:00 a.m. 
Bill was born on June 15, 1922 in Bakersfield, CA to William and Lovell McLean 
and passed away at home on October 13, 2005, at the age of 83. He is preceded 
in death by his son, Dan McLean in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 58 
years, Helen McLean; son, Dennis McLean and wife, Laura; grandchildren, 
Audrey, Emily, Ashley and Ryan; sister, Louise Jensen and several nephews and 
nieces. Bill resided in Bakersfield all his life attending local schools and 
graduating from Bakersfield High School in 1941. He enlisted in the Army Air 
Corps in 1942 where he served as an airplane mechanic and aerial gunman until 
1946. Bill married Helen Moran in 1947 and raised two sons, Dan and Dennis. He 
entered the plumbing trade in 1949 and was a longtime active member in the 
Plumber & Steamfitters Local 460 Union. He was a past Commander in the 
American Legion Post 26 and active in the F.O.E. Early family activites were 
boating and water skiing where they were early members of Kern County Boat & 
Ski Club. During retirement, Bill and Helen traveled abroad but mostly enjoyed 
the home life. He was a sports fan, played golf, enjoyed all motor sports and 
woodworking where he spent many hours in his garage. The family would like to 
thank Hoffman Hospice, Home Instead and close friends for their help and moral 
support. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hoffman Hospice. 
Visitation at Mission Family Mortuary, Tuesday, October 18, 2005 from 9 a.m.-5 
p.m. 

Legacy.com

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 10/18/2005.  


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