George Poirier

OBITUARY George Stuart Poirier, the son of Ray and Faye (Taggert) Poirier, was born on August 24, 1929 in Bismarck, ND. George and his family moved to Montevideo, MN where he graduated from high school in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He returned home and purchased ?The Daily Reminder" from his father. George married his high school "Sweetheart" Leona Angrimson on June 26, 1949 in Montevideo, MN. Four children were born from this union; Pam, Michele, Michael and Kim. George sold "The Daily Reminder" to his brother Curt in 1959 and moved to Glenwood, MN to purchase the clothing store Glenwear. He expanded his business and opened another Glenwear store in Alexandria, MN in 1968. Then in 1978 George moved his store to the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria where it is currently today. He worked hard and was involved in the community by being an Eagle Scout and a member of the Shriners, Masons, VFW and the American Legion. He and his family were also members of First Lutheran Church. George loved the retail clothing industry and truly made it a family business by teaching his children the ins and outs of operating a small business. George made the time he spent with each of his children special. He always enjoyed all of the holidays with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. When George was able to get away from his business he enjoyed golfing, playing bridge and fishing trips in Canada. George and Leona also were able to spend their winters in Arizona for a number of years. After semi retiring he sold his store to his daughters Pam and Kim. Together the daughters continue to run the family business at the Viking Plaza Mall in Alexandria. George was a loving husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. George S Poirier died on Wednesday April 16, 2014 at the Banner Hospice at Grandview Terrace in Sun City West, AZ at the 84 years of age. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Leona Poirier of Alexandria; daughters Pam (Gordy) Larson of Alexandria, Michele (Bruce) Anvary of Chaska, MN and Kim (Gregory) Muzik of Alexandria; 9 grandchildren Melissa (Jon) Larson of Lakeville, MN, Lauren Larson of Savage, MN, Chad (Carissa) Anvary of Minnetonka, MN, Shawn (Kayla) Anvary of Chaska, MN, Jason Anvary of St. Paul, MN, Tiffany Poirier of Austin, MN, Justin Poirier of Austin MN, Nicole (Kasey) Sayre of Alexandria and Brianna (Chad) Oeltjenbruns of Garfield, MN; 12 great grandchildren; brother Curt (Gail) Poirier of Clearwater FL and sister-in-law Janet Poirier of Sleepy Eye, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael Poirier and brother Gene Poirier. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 pm. Honorary Urn Bearers are the grandchildren; Melissa Larson, Lauren Larson, Chad Anvary, Shawn Anvary, Jason Anvary, Nicole Sayre and Brianna Oeltjenbruns. Military Honors were performed by the American Legion Post #87, VFW Post #936, VVA Chapter #235 and the Minnesota National Guard. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, MN. www.andersonfuneral.net