LAKE WALES - George Bergstrom, 85, of Lake Wales died January 21, 2010 at Dove Health Care in Lake Wales, FL

George was the loving husband of Barbara (Bowditch) Bergstrom.  He was a caring father to his children.  He was affectionately known  by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchild as "Grampy".  

George served in the Army and in the National Guard.  He was a WW2 veteran.  He wore his WW2 veteran hat proudly and was amazed at how many strangers would come up to him and shake his hand.  He would have a huge smile on his face and was gracious for the recognition.   

George loved to watch the Chicago Cubs, the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox.  He was an avid reader and a cross word puzzle wizard.   

He was a carpenter by trade.  He built homes in New England until 1973.  After moving to Florida, he installed labs in colleges until he retired. 

He was preceded by his son David Bergstrom.  He is survived by his children:

Jeanne Heath and her husband Douglas

John Bergstrom and his wife Annette

Paul Bergstom and his wife Katherine

Carol Fitzgerald and her husband James

Anne Bergstrom

Joshua Larsen and his wife Heather 

He is survived by his brother Edward Bergstrom and his sister Agnes Constantino.