It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. George Isenhart on March 19, 2025, at the age of 83, following complications from heart and kidney failure. He resided in Eureka, California, where he was a dedicated emergency room physician for over 40 years.

A gifted musician from a young age, George was an accomplished pianist by the time he graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1960. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and proudly served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Navy, with assignments in Pensacola, Florida, and Okinawa, Japan, over an eight-year period.

After his military service, George and his then-wife, Judy, settled in Eureka, where they raised their five children. He later married Dawn Leek, an accomplished and talented seamstress, who preceded him in death on Mother’s Day, 2019.

George remained musically active throughout his life. He played trombone in jazz bands for decades and was a talented pianist and guitarist with a remarkable ear for music—able to play just about anything by ear.

He is lovingly remembered by his five children: Don, Matt, Andy, Denise, and Angela; and by his four stepchildren: Elizabeth, Lydia, Leah, and Brandon. George was also an active member of two local bands and will be dearly missed by his extended family of fellow musicians.

A celebration of George’s life will be held on June 28 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Eureka, California. There will be jazz music in honor of George’s lifelong love of music. Drinks will be available for purchase from the Moose Lodge. All are welcome to attend and share in remembering George’s remarkable life.

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