George Elwin VanBebber 
M, (1908 - March 1999)
- Relationship
- 8th great-grandson of Herman Op Den Graeff
George Elwin VanBebber was born in 1908. He was the son of George Washington VanBebber and Lois Mae Penry. George Elwin VanBebber married Dorothy Rogene Wells. George Elwin VanBebber died in March 1999 at age 91 years.
George E. Van Bebber, a native of Petaluma, died at his home on Wednesday. He was 91 years old.
For 75 years, Van Bebber ran the family business in Petaluma, the Van Bebber Brothers steel distributors, founded in 1901 by his father, George W. Van Bebber and his uncle, Fred Van Bebber. He remained active in the company until the last days, serving as its chairman and attending a board meeting in late February, said his son, Royce Van Bebber of Petaluma.
In his spare time, Van Bebber enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Van Bebber is also survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy, and a daughter, Lois Roberts, both of Petaluma. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no funeral services. Contributions maybe made to the Hospice of Petaluma or to the donor's charity of choice.
The Press Democrat -- Petaluma, California -- March 14, 1999
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and comp., 'Obituaries - George VanBebber,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 6 No. 2 (December 2002), pp. 17 - 18.
George E. Van Bebber, a native of Petaluma, died at his home on Wednesday. He was 91 years old.
For 75 years, Van Bebber ran the family business in Petaluma, the Van Bebber Brothers steel distributors, founded in 1901 by his father, George W. Van Bebber and his uncle, Fred Van Bebber. He remained active in the company until the last days, serving as its chairman and attending a board meeting in late February, said his son, Royce Van Bebber of Petaluma.
In his spare time, Van Bebber enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.
Van Bebber is also survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy, and a daughter, Lois Roberts, both of Petaluma. He is also survived by six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no funeral services. Contributions maybe made to the Hospice of Petaluma or to the donor's charity of choice.
The Press Democrat -- Petaluma, California -- March 14, 1999
From Gary R. Hawpe, ed. and comp., 'Obituaries - George VanBebber,' Van Bibber Pioneers E-Newsletter, Vol. 6 No. 2 (December 2002), pp. 17 - 18.
Children of George Elwin VanBebber and Dorothy Rogene Wells
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