George Edward Poole

George Poole Obituary

George Edward Poole, age 90, passed away December 26, 2021 in his home peacefully with his daughter and family by his side.

He was born in Portland, Oregon, August 19, 1931, to Lelia and Leslie Poole, their only child. He met Donna Lee Estes while he was home on leave from the US Marine Corps. The two were married at All Saints Episcopal, November 8, 1952, and made their home in West Portland. He was a registered Architect with the Bonneville Power Administration for most of his career, where he designed many structures throughout the Pacific Northwest. George was a Fellow in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors where his knowledge of horological antiquities was sought nationwide. George was a daily swimmer and participated in the Columbia River Cross Channel swim for many years. He was a collector of many things; antique tools, reference books, and, of course, more clocks than you could easily count. Always an expert on each of his treasures.

He was preceded by his loving wife Donna Lee and daughter Melinda Anne Sullivan, and is survived by daughters, Sarah Maurine Krapes, Dana Lynn Moore, and Deborah Jean Poole. He has six grandchildren; Stephanie Catherine Pratz, Kathryn Anne Lane, Brian Allan Moore, Eric Edward Moore, Laura Alexandra Walters, and Grace Elizabeth Poole. His great grandchildren include Faith Lynn McClure, Paige Maria McClure, Damion Henry Albonico, Scarlett Rae Lane, Weston James Lane and Cora June Moore.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and community. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society in his name.

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6 replies on “George Edward Poole”

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Riverview Abbey Funeral Home
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I did drafting on BPA’s Intergraph Cad, ’84 to ’95. Greorg was a great mentor. He told me once not to worry about a goof-up. “Did you fix it? If you fixed it there was no mistake.”

Hi Poole sisters…my name is Cathy Galloway (Jack-Nedwek). Your Mom and Dad were at the same facility that my Mom is currently in. I am saddened to see that your Mom and Dad passed away so close together. I hope it is not too tough a time for you all.
In the obituary it said that Melinda has died as well. That breaks my heart. We were friends in junior high and the beginning of our high school years especially. I do not know the whole story of her life, just pieces I have heard over the years but I am hoping that she eventually led a peaceful existence and did not die alone. We are having our 50th class reunion this year, and if you could let me know when she died, I would be so grateful to pass on the news to others I know that cared about her as well. It is so funny, but even after all these years she was never forgotten.
Dana…our boys went to Greenway together and even had a play date once. My son is Thomas Jack.
I pray that you are all doing well. If you want, please email me at catjackned@hotmail.com

Peace
Cathy

Sarah, Debbie & Grace: Hope you’re able to handle the double loss so close together. In spite of everything it’s not easy to lose a parent. Ann

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George was our family architect and friend. He designed several of our greenhouse models in the 1960’s and helped us with design details for our greenhouses for the past few decades. He designed the addition to our family house in Lake Oswego, my parents new house in Central Oregon and our house at the coast. He had a gifted eye for design and a great understanding of how to build things. He also introduced us to the clock world. Between my folks and I, I am sure that we had at least a dozen clocks that George had a hand in ensuring ran properly. I think about him every time I raise the weights on the G-B wall clock he sold me over 40 years ago. RIP my friend.