SM Sgt. George Francis Hall, Retired; age 70, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND.
On April 14, 1952 George was born at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, MN to Marian Therese (Winkler) and George Octavia DeLisle. When George was a few years older the family moved to Burbank, California. George attended and graduated from Burbank High School in May of 1970.
In March, 1971, he enlisted in the Air Force. His first duty station was at SAC Headquarters Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska where he met his wife Jewell Anna DuPree. They had three children: John Paul (Claire) Hall of Larimore, ND; Marian Eloise (CMSgt. David) Southall of Elgin AFB, Florida and George Robert Ward (Dani) Hall of Grand Forks, ND.
George served in Vietnam while stationed in Thailand. He was then stationed at Minot AFB, ND for 9-1/2 years. He was then stationed at Misawa, AB, Japan for 4-1/2 years where his youngest child was born. After Japan he was stationed at Grand Forks AFB, ND. He purchased a home in Larimore, ND, at that time where he and his family stayed after his retirement in April, 1992.
George was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather. He is survived by 4 siblings, 4 siblings-in-law, 7 grandchildren: Aerica (Alex), Matthew, Michael, Megan, Sarah, Fara and Luca; several nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.
George will be remembered as the youngest Eagle Scout in Burbank, California when he made rank, as an avid gardener, someone that would help anyone and watching his children and grandchildren living life experiences and having fun.
Celebration of Life Services will be at Harvest Baptist Church, 701 East Front St., Larimore on October 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Ken Shaffer officiating.
Interment will be Monday, October 24 at 11 a.m. in the Fargo National Cemetery.
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