George Michael Eskro

ESKRO, George Michael
Mattawan
Passed away Saturday, March 13, 2010. George was born June 27, 1960 in Wyandotte, MI and was raised in Trenton, MI the son of George and Margaret Corbett Eskro. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1978, received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan in Personnel Management in 1984 and his Master's Degree from Western Michigan University in Educational Leadership in 1993. George worked at Western since 1986, starting in the capacity of Resident Director of French Hall. He was promoted to Assistant Director of Housing and in 1997, he became Associate Director of Career and Student Employment Services. In addition, he served as an adjunct professor in the School of Communications. Recently, it was approved that the additional title of Director of Student Employment would be added to his many accomplishments. It was yet to be announced. George was a former Treasurer for MASEA Midwest Association of Colleges and Employers and became a National Student Employment Essentials SEE trainer in 2009, traveling around the country training new student employment administrators. The notes and trinkets that adorn his office signify the countless numbers of students he has mentored over his 25 years of services at WMU. On October 18, 1986, George married Lisa Gail Zook. He was a devoted husband, father and brother. His commitment to his faith in Christ and family were evident to all. He spent devoted time with Lisa and took part in his three daughters' lives by attending their many athletic and artistic events. He took great joy and pride in attending their concerts, and attending the recent musical at Mattawan High School where Caitlin is an actor in the chorus and Alysha plays in the pit band. Watching Caitlin ride horses and sharing a common love for ESPN SportsCenter were bonding moments for them. He also loved watching Hannah play soccer and recently taught her to ski. George loved his family and extended family and enjoyed getting together with his sisters, nieces and nephews. He loved to make them laugh and played an occasional practical joke. Family games and time together were greatly enjoyed and cherished. He served as an elder and small group leader at Agape Christian Church where his relationships and friendships with fellow believers were very special and important to him. He loved to play softball and soccer in local recreation leagues and also enjoyed a variety of other sports. George is survived by his wife, Lisa; their daughters, Alysha Gail, Caitlin Theresse and Hannah Grace; sisters, Helen Eric Clemetson of Holly, Margaret Frank Julian of Allen Park and Patty Ray Spitler of Saginaw; nieces and nephews, Angela Dustin Harris and their son, Julian, Jared Clemetson, Frankie Libby Julian, Marisa McCulloch, Jim Zook, Lauren Zook, Julie Heronemus, Kore Heronemus, Kelsea Theis, Anne-Marie Zook and Kirtus Zook. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank in 1972. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1:00 PM in the Agape Christian Church, 609 Cherokee, with Rev. Ron Vestrand and Frank Julian officiating. Interment will take place in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Mattawan. The family will receive friends at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St. on Thursday from 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a College Educational Fund, setup at National City Bank. Checks may be given at any National City Bank branch or mailed to National City Bank, P.O. Box 218, Delton, MI 49046-0218. On the memo line, please write: Alysha, Caitlin & Hannah Eskro. This will ensure it is properly deposited. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508