Regimental Number: M56262
Rank: Private
Force: Canadian Army
Biography: George Boomgaarden was born in Herbert, SK on May 9, 1924, and his parents were Fred and Pearl Boomgaarden. The family moved to Spirit River AB in December of 1928, and they were one of the first families to farm in the Happy Valley area. At the young age of 17, George enlisted in the army in February 1941, and he served as Private until he was discharged in February 1945. Upon his return from duty overseas, he was allotted a quarter section of land in Happy Valley by the army, and built a house. He married Blanche Schamahorn from Willowvale area on April 30, 1950. They had 8 children: Lois, Karen, Jim, Lance, Lewis, Terry, Tim, and Beverly. George farmed for many years, and also worked for Alberta Wheat Pool for 10 years before receiving his pension in 1986. George passed away at the age of 74, on March 6, 1999, in Spirit River.
Source: Chepi Sepe- Spirit River p. 183 (photo in uniform), pp. 288-289 (photo of George and Blanche and 2 girls)
