Barbara Williams (Thorsen now) sent me this Obit to post:
 
George G. Spater, 64, a resident of Fairhope, died of coronary artery disease Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Thomas Hospital.
He was a graduate of the Tabor Academy in Marion, Mass. He attended the American College in Paris, Oberlin College and received his B.A. from the University of Arizona, Tucson. He earned a Master’s degree in industrial psychology at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. He was employed with the Washington Police Department in an administrative position for many years.
 
After returning to Fairhope, he explored various volunteer opportunities. In 2002 he worked as a volunteer with the Parade of Tall Ships in Mobile’s Tri Centennial Celebration. He had a special love of animals and helped with the bird rescue efforts at Weeks Bay.
 
Survivors include a sister, Suzanne Spater of San Francisco and Fairhope.