First United Methodist Church of Perry NY

Obituary for George D. Vineyard

George D. Vineyard, age 85 of Perry died on Monday April 13, 2015 at his home.

George D. Vineyard DVM was born on Feb. 1, 1930 in Bridgeton, New Jersey a son to the late Sara and Howard Vineyard. He attended University of Penn pre-Vet and graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1953. He set up his Veterinary practice in Belmont, NY where he had a mixed practice of small and large animals for 26 years. He worked as a field Veterinarian for the US Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for 13 years before retiring to Perry in 1995. He served with the US Army.

George enjoyed music. He sang in choirs all his life, and directed the choir in Belmont United Methodist Church for many years. He was a member of the Warsaw Barbershoppers and part of several other quartettes in the area. George was a lay speaker in the United Methodist Church all his life. In Perry he served as Finance Comm. chairperson in the Perry First United Methodist Church. He worked the Wyoming County Office of the Aging doing tax returns for the elderly. He was active in the Western New York Walk to Emmaus.

A life long learner he and his wife “Jo” enjoyed many elder hostel (Now Road Scholar) trip and listened to Great Courses disc. He enjoyed games on the computer, jigsaw puzzles, card games with friends, walks and gardening. He had a keen mind, and a delightful sense of humor. He loved the Lord and his life of service was his witness. He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

George married Joanne “Jo” (Walldorff) in Dunkirk, NY in 1954. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Two sons; David of Pavilion, Ted NP (Sue) of Brockport, five grandchildren; Jeff (Jenny) of Wellsville, Jessica of Wellsville, Christopher of Rochester, Katlyn (Kevin) of Syracuse and Matthew of Brockport.

Family and friends may call from 1-2pm on Saturday April 18th at the First United Methodist Church 35 Covington St. Perry where a Memorial service will follow at 2PM. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to donor’s choice.