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George Lee Carruthers

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Birth	:	5 Dec 1947 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 2008 West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Davison County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.7182999, -98.2466965
Plot	:	Block 4D Lot 659
Description	:	Mr. George L. Carruthers, 60, of West Burlington died at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born Dec. 5, 1947 in Fairfield he was the son of Russell "Speedy" and Alberta "Rooney" Lawson Carruthers. Mr. Carruthers was a 1966 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He was an U.S. Army veteran serving two terms in Vietnam in the 1st Calvary Division and received the Bronze Star. He worked at Kauffman Motors and Everrett Smith Construction. He then worked at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer, Lt., Captain, and Security Director. He later... Read More	Mr. George L. Carruthers, 60, of West Burlington died at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Born Dec. 5, 1947 in Fairfield he was the son of Russell "Speedy" and Alberta "Rooney" Lawson Carruthers. Mr. Carruthers was a 1966 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He was an U.S. Army veteran serving two terms in Vietnam in the 1st Calvary Division and received the Bronze Star. He worked at Kauffman Motors and Everrett Smith Construction. He then worked at Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility as a Correctional Officer, Lt., Captain, and Security Director. He later worked at Iowa State Penitentiary as a Captain until his retirement in 2007.Mr. Carruthers was a past member of the Open Bible Church of Mount Pleasant where he was on the Board of Elders and also taught Jr. High Sunday school class. He was a member of American Legion Post 58 of Mount Pleasant, a life member of V.F.W. Post 2561 of Mount Pleasant, Assistant Scout Master of Troop 40 Boy Scouts of America, Blackhawk Lodge 61 Order of the Arrow, Silver Tomahawk and assisted at Camp Eastman. He enjoyed camping, fishing, sprint car racing, NASCAR and gardening. Survivors include one son, Kyle (Laura) Carruthers of Burlington; one daughter, Amanda Carruthers of Burlington; three grandchildren, Wayne, Emily and Samantha; one brother, Ron (Pam) Carruthers of Mount Pleasant; one sister, Peggy (Dan) Morrow of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; and granddaughter, Hailey preceded him in death. The memorial funeral service for Mr. Carruthers will be 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Dean Graber officiating. The Henry County Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Published in the Ottumwa Daily Courier on 11/5/2008

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Where is George Lee Carruthers's memorial?
George Lee Carruthers's memorial is located at: Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Davison County, USA.
When did George Lee Carruthers death?
George Lee Carruthers death on 4 Nov 2008 in West Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Lee Carruthers's memorial?
Latitude: 43.7182999
Longitude: -98.2466965

Family Members:

Parent

Russell H. “Speedy” Carruthers

(1919 - 2002)

Alberta T “Rooney” Lawson Carruthers

(1915 - 1994)

Spouse

Pamela Ann Mehaffy McCabe

(1953 - 1993)

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