Gene A. (Ricki) George, 74, of Graham, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 29. She was born in Bremerton on July 16, 1943.

Ricki graduated from West High School in Bremerton in 1962. She worked at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as a nuclear supply technician, retiring in 1997. Ricki was also proud to serve as a union steward.

Ricki had a passion for her family, cats and horses and was a member of the Kitsap Saddle Club in the late 1970s. Ricki was an eloquent writer and loved reading murder mysteries and watching the ID Channel.

Ricki is survived by her former husband, Ray H. Garza (Denise), daughter Barbara G. (Bobbi) Dominguez (Larry), son Robert B. George Sr. (Leilani), grandchildren Derrick R. Dominguez, Robert B. George Jr., and Kyle J. George, and her brother H. Hilton (Bud) Keith (Lana). She is preceded in death by her parents George C. Keith and Della Naomi Keith and her sister, Major Joan L. Keith.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at Ricki’s home in Graham on July 14-15. Contact the family for details and watch social media posts.

In lieu of cards and flowers, please make donations to Kitsap County PAWS at www.pawsofbremerton.org.