George C. Rasmussen Jr.

George C. Rasmussen, Jr. 73, of Independence, MO passed away, Saturday, September 13, 2003 at the Medical Center of Independence. Visitation will be 7-8:30 Tuesday September 16, 2003 at Speaks Buckner Chapel. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday September 17, 2003 in Evergreen Cemetery, West Plains, MO. George was born May 12, 1930 to George C. and Mary L. (Ingalsbe) Rasmussen Sr. in West Plains, MO. In his spare time, George enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Mr. Rasmussen was a Lithographer by trade and retired in 1991. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ora Lee (Payne) Rasmussen of the home, sons George C. Rasmussen III, of Holt, MO, Steven M. Rasmussen (Bonnie) of Gladstone, MO, David B. Rasmussen of Plattsburg, MO, James "Pete� Rasmussen of Marshfield, MO and daughter Mary E. Gooding (Chuck) of Independence, MO, 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also surviving are his mother Mary L. Rasmussen of Marshfield, MO, sisters Ruth Cole, Jane Robertson (David), a brother Jon Rasmussen (Aki) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.