September 2, 1936-April 10, 2025
George was born on the family’s dairy ranch in Los Banos, California to Joe and Mary Silva. He grew up with his sister, Rosemarie, attended local schools, and graduated from Los Banos High School in 1954. George then went on to College
of the Pacific in Stockton (later to become University of the Pacific), where he was in the first class to graduate from their new School of Pharmacy.
George served his country at the Army’s hospital in Stuttgart, Germany, achieving the rank of Second Lieutenant.
While working for Tuttle’s Pharmacy in Santa Rosa, George moved his family to Cloverdale where he opened and managed a branch for Tuttle’s. In 1977 he purchased the business and changed the name to Silva’s Pharmacy. He enjoyed the work and his customers, but due to health issues George retired in 1989.
George was a member of Living Water Church. He served on the Cloverdale School board for 17 years and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
George is survived by his wife, Ann, his sons Brad (Shari), Alan, Michael (Marea), his stepsons Mark (Cindy), Jon (Angela), seven grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. George loved the Lord, his family, friends, Wrights Lake, and working in his woodshop. He will be missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of George’s life will be held at Living Water Church on May 3rd at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence St. Joseph Hospice, 439 College Avenue, Santa Rosa CA 95401
