Obituary of George W. Tupper

Please note: The funeral for George Tupper previously scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed due to weather.   

Funeral Services for George will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018.  Visitation 10:00 to 11:15AM, followed by Funeral Service 11:30 AM at Olivet Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ, 619 Township Line Road, East Norriton, PA 19403.  Interment will follow in Limerick Garden of Memories.  

George Wilder Tupper 87, of Plymouth Meeting, passed away peacefully on  March 16 with his family at his side. 

He was born in Norristown, PA on October 23, 1930, the son of the late Verda (Anders) Cameron and Willard Carey Tupper. 

He was called home on the same date that his beloved wife Barbara (Walsh) Tupper passed away exactly six years earlier.           

Survivors include his five children, Deborah Farrington of Collegeville, Karen Gazzillo of Chadds Ford, Patricia (& Doug) Clovis of Collegeville, Chris Tupper of  Delray Beach, FL,  and Craig ( & Tracey) Tupper of Limerick,

George is also survived by 9 grandchildren, Andrew, Amanda, Ashton, Eric, Zachary, Kristen, Madison, Jesse and Joshua, and 5 great grandchildren, Adalynn, Ryan, Emily, Kaitlin and Ian. 

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Willard Carey Tupper, sister Jean Arlene Rose, and son-in-law Joseph Gazzillo.

He was a graduate of Norristown High School. 

Mr. Tupper was an Electrician and proud 65 year member of  I.B.E.W. Local 380.  He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.

He was a member of Olivet Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ of East Norriton. 

George personified all of the best qualities of patriarch of his close knit family. He exemplified strong family values and was the ideal role model for his children and grandchildren. He had a very robust constitution, and remained active and lived independently until his passing. He particularly enjoyed family gatherings, including weddings, birthdays, and christenings, and was at the center of all celebrations. George will be remembered fondly by all who knew him for his distinctive, hearty laugh.

Mr. Tupper was a lifelong avid fan of both professional and collegiate Philadelphia area sports teams, especially the Eagles, Phillies, Villanova and Temple. George also enjoyed attending his children’s, grandchildren’s and great-children’s sporting events over the years, and cheered them on while coaching from the sidelines.

His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:30 AM from the Olivet Schwenkfelder United Church of Christ, 619 Township Line Road, East Norriton, PA 19403.   The Rev. Leslie Kearney will officiate.

Friends may call on Thursday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Church.  

Interment will take place in Limerick Garden of Memories. 

In lieu of flowers, George’s family would appreciate contributions made in his memory to the Salvation Army of Montgomery County, c/o 300 Fayette St., Conshohocken, PA 19428.