George Irwin Lind III, age 71, passed away at home in Perry Park, Colorado, on his birthday, November 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, he grew up in Cherry Hills, Colorado, where he was Left Tackle for the Cherry Creek High School football team. George had a gift for connecting with people, and everyone who knew him would describe him as "just a really good guy."

George always joked he would have attended Harvard if not for his high school grades. Having been overlooked by Harvard, he excelled at the University of Colorado, where he earned an accounting degree, served as president of his Phi Delta Theta fraternity chapter, and formed lifelong friendships that would carry through every decade of his life. His professional life was marked by leadership and integrity as CEO of Convenience Source, the company founded by his father. George expanded and grew the business, specializing in the design and installation of fixtures and refrigeration for retail and convenience stores.

He served his community as president of the Columbine Country Club and as mayor of Columbine Valley. A devoted reader of history—especially fascinated by World War II, in which his father served—George had a gifted memory and loved sharing stories. He often talked about how, in a second life, he'd have taught history to young people.

George was a natural organizer, a gatherer of friends both old and new. He kept his fraternity brothers close by organizing monthly lunches, and he delighted in his long-running "boys' steak nights"—a tradition rooted in his college job at Cork & Cleaver in Boulder, where he worked as grill master. In Perry Park, where he and his wife Sara lived for the last 13 years, George built new friendships and helped foster a close-knit community by creating a men's breakfast group and hosting numerous neighborhood gatherings in their home.

He was happiest outdoors, surrounded by the Colorado mountains he adored. George enjoyed golf, fishing, travel, and cheering on both the Denver Broncos and CU Buffs (especially in their winning seasons). He treasured his many pets over the years—both dogs and cats—and leaves behind his rescued dog, Annie, the world's best companion.

George and Sara met later in life, yet made the most of their time together. He re-energized her golf game with his enthusiasm and encouragement, and they enjoyed years of playing together. They loved their seasonal time in Naples, Florida, where they owned a condo near the beach and developed many close friendships with neighbors and fellow golfers.  They also enjoyed traveling together.  Traveling with George always came with the bonus of his encyclopedic knowledge—Sara likes to say you never needed Google when George was around, because he could answer any question about world history, lineage, or dates purely from memory.

In addition to Sara, George is also survived by his son, George Lind IV, and daughter-in-law, Allyssa, along with his granddaughter, Ozzie, all of Madison, Tennessee; his daughter, Hannah Erickson, and son-in-law, Nate, of Silverthorne; and his sisters Liz Lind of Denver, Georganne Foss (Rob) of Denver and Naples, Florida, and Anna Shughart (Larry) of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie; his parents, George Jr. and Carlene; and his sister, Margot Lind.

Through every stage of his illness, George remained true to himself—always smiling, always offering a kind word, and rarely complaining, even in the most difficult times. His family and many friends will remember him for his easy charm, his steady optimism, and the genuine goodness he showed to everyone he met.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UCHealth Lung Cancer Clinic . A private family burial will take place at Fairmount Cemetery, with a celebration of life to follow in 2026.