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Daoud, Georges
were born. He married Salam Bechalany in 2005 in Lebanon. Georges enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1974. He worked at Quaker Oats for over 30 years.
Georges enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He loved touching peoples' lives with his helping hands.
Georges is survived by his mother, Josephine Daoud, and wife, Salam Daoud, both of Cedar Rapids; children, Georges B. (Dustie) Daoud and Elias S. (Lisa) Daoud II, both of Sarcoxie, Mo., Dyane B. Daoud of South Amana and Victoria A. (Eric) Schultz of Marion; sisters, Ivette (Mike) Ayache of Lebanon and Marli D. Haddy of Cedar Rapids; brothers, Mike (Rima) Daoud of Brazil and Samir (Diana) Daoud of Cedar Rapids; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elias S. Daoud in January 2000; and his grandparents, Salem and Zarife Daoud and Fares and Nagibe Shadid, all of Lebanon.
Memorials may be directed to Wells Fargo Bank - Georges Daoud Memorial Fund.
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Published Jan. 6, 2012, in The Gazette
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