George R. Hensel
January 9, 1925 — January 9, 2012
George R. Hensel, 87, was born on March 20, 1924 in Los Angeles and passed away on January 9, 2012 in Montebello.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 4:00-9:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:00am at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello Country Club, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello. Interment will follow at the Hensel Mausoleum at Rose Hills Memorial Park. A luncheon will be held after the burial at the Quiet Cannon Restaurant.
George is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Bernadette Hensel of Montebello, his son and daughter-in-law, Vern & Vivian Hensel of Sierre Madre, his daughter and son-in-law, Cinnia & Mike Easley of Yucaipa, his daughters, Ann Mullenax of Pocatello, Idaho and Colleen Hensel of Los Angeles. He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren.
This is my life and I must say, 'I lived it my way!'
George R. Hensel graduated from Garfield High School (East Los Angeles) in 1942. During World War II, he served 8 1/2 years in the U.S. Merchant Marines with the highest rank of Jr. Engineer. In 1951, he entered Woodbury University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration.
He furthered his education with special courses at the University of Southern California (School of Public Administration) and the Management Center of Cambridge. In June 1990, he was honored with a Doctorate's Degree in Business Administration from Woodbury University.
In 1953, he established the California Driving School and later
became known as the 'Godfather' of the industry. He also became a
successful real estate entrepreneur. As he progressed in life, he has always remembered to support charitable causes he believed in: Beverly Hospital, Woodbury University, Rotary, The Boys and Girls Club,and the YMCA among others.
"I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end."
-- Abraham Lincoln
Our Story:
I fell in love with his life stories, his anecdotes, his jokes, his struggles and adventures. He was this, blond, blue-eyed, Caucasian 64-year old man. I was a brown-haired, brown-eyed, brown-skinned 27-year old girl. Most, not surprising, predicted it was not going to work. But it did.
Over the years, I have said to my husband, 'As long as you are here,
nobody can harm me.' And over the years, he has said to me, 'You are
the best thing that ever happened to me.' That is how our love affair
flourished, with kind words, mutual sentiments and a lifetime of memories.
His 87 years were marked with poverty, challenges, hard work, determination and success. He has had his share of accolades. Yet, with all of the awards gained over the years, his true measure lies not in the number of plaques on his wall, or edifices named in his honor, but in his heart's intent: to make a difference in our lives so that our lives can be made
better; and to charm his way into your hearts perhaps to be remembered for his impish smile and his genuine spirit. Thank you for making my husband's life complete.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beverly Hospital Foundation, the Montebello-Commerce YMCA or the Montebello Rotary Charities Endowment.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 4:00-9:00pm in the Risher Montebello Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 10:00am at the Quiet Cannon, Montebello Country Club, 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello. Interment will follow at the Hensel Mausoleum at Rose Hills Memorial Park. A luncheon will be held after the burial at the Quiet Cannon Restaurant.
George is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Bernadette Hensel of Montebello, his son and daughter-in-law, Vern & Vivian Hensel of Sierre Madre, his daughter and son-in-law, Cinnia & Mike Easley of Yucaipa, his daughters, Ann Mullenax of Pocatello, Idaho and Colleen Hensel of Los Angeles. He also leaves 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren.
This is my life and I must say, 'I lived it my way!'
George R. Hensel graduated from Garfield High School (East Los Angeles) in 1942. During World War II, he served 8 1/2 years in the U.S. Merchant Marines with the highest rank of Jr. Engineer. In 1951, he entered Woodbury University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business
Administration.
He furthered his education with special courses at the University of Southern California (School of Public Administration) and the Management Center of Cambridge. In June 1990, he was honored with a Doctorate's Degree in Business Administration from Woodbury University.
In 1953, he established the California Driving School and later
became known as the 'Godfather' of the industry. He also became a
successful real estate entrepreneur. As he progressed in life, he has always remembered to support charitable causes he believed in: Beverly Hospital, Woodbury University, Rotary, The Boys and Girls Club,and the YMCA among others.
"I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end."
-- Abraham Lincoln
Our Story:
I fell in love with his life stories, his anecdotes, his jokes, his struggles and adventures. He was this, blond, blue-eyed, Caucasian 64-year old man. I was a brown-haired, brown-eyed, brown-skinned 27-year old girl. Most, not surprising, predicted it was not going to work. But it did.
Over the years, I have said to my husband, 'As long as you are here,
nobody can harm me.' And over the years, he has said to me, 'You are
the best thing that ever happened to me.' That is how our love affair
flourished, with kind words, mutual sentiments and a lifetime of memories.
His 87 years were marked with poverty, challenges, hard work, determination and success. He has had his share of accolades. Yet, with all of the awards gained over the years, his true measure lies not in the number of plaques on his wall, or edifices named in his honor, but in his heart's intent: to make a difference in our lives so that our lives can be made
better; and to charm his way into your hearts perhaps to be remembered for his impish smile and his genuine spirit. Thank you for making my husband's life complete.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beverly Hospital Foundation, the Montebello-Commerce YMCA or the Montebello Rotary Charities Endowment.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our web site.
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