George Peter Madsen

George Peter Madsen, 80 of Kingston, WA passed away early Monday, March 11, 2002 in Bremerton, WA. George was born June 14, 1921 in Seattle, WA to Ole P. and Naemi Pettersson (Larson) Madsen. He was raised and educated in Seattle, graduating from Garfield High School and attended Seattle University for two years. George is a retired US Army 1st LT from WWII, a Past Commander of American Legion Post #1 in Seattle and the DAV. George and his wife Marion were involved in Kitsap County with the PTA's Drug Prevention program. They were given the Acorn Award for their efforts. Over the years, they travelled extensively in Europe and Russia. He was an active member of the Suquamish Congregational Church where he sang in the choir. Over the years, he helped at the Teen center, Fishline and Habitat for Humanity.

George is survived by his beloved wife, Marion Madsen and children; Robert P. Madsen, Leonard Madsen, Julie (Jill) Hanson, Marilyn Madsen and Ken Madsen, step-children; Joann, John, Judy, Janis, June and Julie. He was preceded in death by his first wife Julie Madsen and two sisters, Ruth Royce and Helen Maze.

A Memorial service will be held Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 4:00 pm at the Suquamish Community Congregational Church of Christ. Memorials in George's name may be made to the Suquamish Community Congregational Church of Christ at 18732 Division Ave NE, Suquamish, WA 98392.