George Kriz Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Kriz Jr. of Bellingham, Washington, born in Santa Cruz, California, who passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Carolyn; and his son Brian. He is survived by: his former wife Dian; his children, Kenneth Kriz (Wendy) and Michelle Kriz (Phyllis Rice); his sister Barbara Kriz (Steve Grayson); his stepchildren, Erik Leininger (Paula) and Sonya Dyer (Eric); his granddaughters, Rubi and Mia Kriz; his stepgrandchildren, Emmett, Matthew, Claire, Emily and Megan; his niece Tiara Grayson (Ian McDowell); and his great-nephews, Graeme and Enzo McDowell.
In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be considered to the Pavia-Lampman-Kriz Chemistry Endowment, (https://alumniq.wwu.edu – search on Kriz) or Bellingham Theatre Guild (https://apps.arts-people.com) or charity of their choice.
