George Manley Currier, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Up until the very end, George maintained his kindness, compassion and love for his family and friends. He expressed gratitude for living a long, wonderful life full of incredible experiences. George was born Nov. 25, 1933, to Ethel Mae Currier and James Holman Currier in Vallejo, Calif.
George married Jo Ann Book in 1963 and became an instant father to Robin and Arloa. Then, in 1964 they welcomed Joe to the family. George and Jo Ann later divorced. He then met the love of his life, Betty, and gained four more children, Terry, Tammy, Brenda and Bryan.
George enjoyed DIY projects and helping Betty attend to her beautiful flower gardens. He wrote several history books on St. Maries and various articles published in Idaho Magazine. His love for the history of St. Maries included a play that he wrote about “Wobblies,” Boathouse Nelly, and activities of the waterfront. George had several hobbies, whittling being one of them. He had a very entertaining story about each special carving he created. He was definitely a family man, and thoroughly enjoyed the family’s special holiday get-togethers, especially when it included the grandchildren and later on the great grandchildren. He volunteered for many years at the Lewiston Habitat Store, making many good friends there. He was a life member of the VFW.
George served in Korea with the U.S. Regular Army during the Korean War, and at Camp Desert Rock, Nev., during the UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE series of atomic tests in 1953. His military service included tours in Germany, Dominican Republic and the Amazon River in Colombia. He was a military man through and through, so proud to serve his country. His military career totaled 34 years, which included 10 years in the USA and USAF. He was with the Washington Air National Guard for 24 years, where he was first sergeant for the 105th Tactical Squadron. Later, he served as senior enlisted adviser for the Washington Air National Guard, and finally retiring as chief master sergeant.
He worked for 21 years for General Telephone Company in St. Maries, before retiring in 1991. He lived in St. Maries from 1970 to 2006; that is when he moved to Lewiston. He was elected to the St. Maries City Council for 11 years and served as Benewah County Emergency Manager from 1992 to 2000, including during the 1996 floods of Benewah County. He was executive director of the Greater St. Joe Valley Economic Development Foundation and spearheaded the revitalization project of downtown St. Maries from 2000-2003.
George was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings James Currier, Yvonne Wilson, Arletta Johnson and James Hutchinson. He is survived by his wife Betty and his faithful companion “Pepper” at the family home in Lewiston, Brenda Rohde, of Lewiston, Joe Currier (Kacey) and Robin Applewhite, all of St. Maries, Tammy Downing (Dan), Arloa Dolphin (Brien), all of Post Falls, Terry Anderson, of Coeur d’Alene, Bryan Anderson (Melodye), of Kimberly, Idaho, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Washington Air National Guard will arrange a brief ceremony for family at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wash.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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