Hoffman George Lealiifano Kennach Crichton, 45, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at 5:35 AM in Shipshewana, IN, as a result of an automobile accident. George was born on October 22, 1969 in Moto’otua, Western Samoa.



George moved to South Bend, IN from Samoa in December, 1994. On January 28, 1995 in South Bend, IN he married Kathleen M. (Vanderbosch) Kennach, who survives. In addition to his wife, George is survived by his children, Jerom, Jan, Kathy, Devon, Lynette, Rita, Junior, George, Alexander and Wallace all of South Bend. He is also survived by his father, William Bryce and his father- and mother-in-law, Rita and Charles Fricano. George is also survived by 18 brothers and sisters; William (April) Bryce, Shannon Bryce, Heather (Cameron) Wasmer, all of Mishawaka, IN; Sharon (Terrance) Harris, Christian (Susan) Bryce and Chester (Bethany) Heather, all of South Bend, IN; Johnny (LaDonna) Hunter of Nappanee, IN; Cammeron (Silulu) Bryce of Illinois; Rosemary (Ata) Ahhoy and Candy Hunter, both of Utah; Jamie (Samuela) Crichton-Awava and Jonathan (Alieen) Crichton, both of Hawaii; Michael (Talivale) Hunter, Talamesi (Jasmine) Hunter, Diane Crichton, Danielle Crichton, all of Samoa; Lima Crichton, Clara Crichton; four brothers- and sisters-in-law, Margaret Lynch and John (Lisa) Vanderbosch, both of South Bend; Debbie (Mark) Obren of Mishawaka; and Teresa Vanderbosch of Denver, Colorado; aunts and uncles from the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Samoa; and 42 nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his mother, Amatoga Kennach Bryce; his father, Jason Crichton; his father-in-law, John Vanderbosch; maternal grandparents, George L. and Talosa Kennach; paternal grandparents, Jason and Feliua Crichton; his sisters, Rivalina Sagiao and Lynette Keil, his brothers, Junior Kennach, Christian Matthew Bryce, and Jason Crichton; and his brother-in-law, Michael Gorzkiewicz.



George was born and raised in his native land of Samoa and loved his island culture and represented it with great pride. He never forgot where he came from. He worked hard at bringing knowledge, love and understanding to his culture. He came to the United States for more opportunity and never took advantage of anything in his life. He lived his life as the ultimate example of true unconditional love. He had open arms for everyone. He loved everyone no matter who they were or what they had done. He believed we were all Brothers and Sisters in Christ and we needed to treat each other with respect and dignity. George worked as a bouncer for over 15 years and made it his personal responsibility to keep everyone safe and happy. He was all about having a good time without the drama. He gained tremendous respect from the community for his standards. He was a World Powerlifter and broke the World Record in 2004. He was a drug free Powerlifter and was very proud of that. He loved to mentor others in the gym and that is where he felt most at home. He had unsurmountable pride in his children and lived life for them once he retired from Powerlifting. They were the reason he awoke each day. He had never ending support from his Best Friend and Eternal Love, his wife Kathleen. George will also be remembered for his unwavering love, infectious smile and joyous laugh. God Bless and One Love.



Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 930 Park Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545, on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM, officiated by President Cory Hurst. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 – 6:45 PM at the church.



Palmer Funeral Home – River Park is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in memory of Hoffman George Lealiifano Kennach Crichton may be made to http://www.gofundme.com/biggeorgefund. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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