QUEENSBURY — George James Beyerbach, 91, of Queensbury, passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 4, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

George was born April 21,1925 in Harlem, New York, beloved son of Anna Hall and August G. Beyerbach. He grew up in the Bronx. At age 18 he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the 5th division - 28th Marines that took Mount Suribachi and planted the American flag.

After experiencing the bombing in Iwo Jima, George felt every day of life after that was a bonus. He would often remind us all to "count your blessings."

When George was 17, he met the love of his life, Barbara Filsinger. They were wed soon after his return from serving his country. George became a printer, eventually opening the family business, Glens Falls Printing. He operated the business for more than 30 years before passing it to his son and partner, Robert.

George's greatest pleasures were family, friends, running, and tennis. He loved bicycling along the shore with Barbara, and playing tennis at the Van Der Meer Tennis Club in Hilton Head, where they spent many winters. He was very active in the community, serving at the Glens Falls Tennis and Swim Club, the YMCA, and the Lions Club.

Besides his parents, and his wife of 65 years, Barbara, George was predeceased by his siblings, Catherine, Fred, Agnese, Charles, and William, and sister, Margaret. He is also happily reunited with his beloved grandson, Billy.

Left to cherish his memories are his sister, Anna whom he visited frequently; three children, Barbara (Tania), William (Renee), and Robert (Renée) Beyerbach. He will be greatly missed by his eight grandchildren, Jason (Liz), Josh, and Leah Russell, Brendan Beyerbach, Kayla (Michael) Norman, Brian, Bryce, and Annalise Beyerbach; and three greatgrandchildren, Andrew, Eleanor and Amelia Russell. He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

A burial service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.

A memorial service to celebrate George's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the First Presbyterian Church of Glens Falls, 400 Glen St.

George's family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude for the amazing care provided by Eileen Spinelli, Dr. Hoy, Dr. Mehta and Dr. Kayalar. He was blessed with the love of many friends and loving neighbors, and so fortunate to have spent the last several years with his life-long friend, Dr. Dan O'Keefe, adventuring to Florida and sharing nightly gatherings around the TV.

In lieu of flowers, and in memory of George's generous spirit, donations may be made to Operation Santa Claus, P.O. Box 707, Hudson Falls, NY 12839; Veterans for Peace, 1404 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO, 63102; or to the charity of one's choice.

Condolences may be sent directly to the Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, N.Y. 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.