George Allen Thomas, 77, died on July 18, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen Hansel, and their three children; four children from previous marriages, a sister, brother and fourteen grandchildren. George graduated from Beloit College. Early in his career he taught speech and drama at Beloit College, the University of Washington and as an associate professor at ASU. Some of the numerous theater, TV and movie positions he held included: Chief Stage Setter at the Expo'67 Autostade, Stage Manager for ABC Sports at the 1972 Olympics, and Set Decorator for the second Dick Van Dyke show. George started his own theater consulting business, GTA Associates, and designed innovations that are incorporated into Phoenix Symphony Hall and many college and high school theaters. In 1980, George moved back to the Northwest. A memorial service will be held on July 25th 2:30 p.m. at Washington Care - Center, 282 S. Walden in Seattle. (Source: Arizona State University Tributes: Notable Deaths & Obituaries)