George J. Vanderflute, 89, Jamesport, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Trenton.
He was born on Jan. 6, 1931 the son of George and Anna (Ott) Vanderflute in Lamoni, IA. He grew up in Decatur County, IA, and later attended Terre Haute Country School.
George worked as a farmhand until he was 18 years old. He worked for Wright Tree Service for over 20 years.
On Jan. 26, 1985 he was united in marriage to Myrtle Gray.
Together George and Myrtle operated G & M Gas Service Station outside of Jamesport on Hwy. 6. They lived their entire married life in Jamesport.
George was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Raymond Vanderflute; four brothers, William, James, Richard and Marion; and two sisters, Darlene Benning and Donna Melson.
Survivors include his wife Myrtle of the home; daughter, Diana (Victor) Shrock of Berlin, WI; sister, Doloras Mart of Omaha, NE; special adopted daughters, Shelly Howland of Jamesport and Amy Kurtz of Trenton; four grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Jamesport First Responders in care of the funeral home. Private family services will be held. Burial: Jamesport Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home, Jamesport.
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