George Harlen Brodland passed away peacefully on August 21, 2010 in Marysville, WA with his loving family at his side. George was born in Mount Vernon, WA on September 2, 1935. He graduated from Mt. Vernon high school in 1953 and immediately went to Alaska and worked on a commercial fishing boat. In 1954 he joined the Army and served in Korea until 1956. After he returned from the Service, George worked for Audio Acoustics for 34 years and retired in 1995. He and his wife Ramona wintered in Yuma, AZ where he played guitar and sang in his bluegrass band, Southern Comfort. He loved spending time with his family and true to his Norwegian heritage was an excellent fisherman and crabber. He also enjoyed camping, hiking and wood working. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Ramona, his son Loren (Louise) Brodland, daughter Kristi Robbins, and daughter Susan (Dana) Jordan; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grand daughter; sister Arlyne Wollan. He was preceded in death by his parents Carrie and Norman Brodland; sister Connie Loomis; and brother Robert Brodland. Truly a good man, his easy smile and humble presence will be greatly missed by all whose life he touched. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Fir-Conway Lutheran Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 27, 2010, 3:00 pm at the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church.