Fleek, George Elroy “Sonny”

Born: January 6, 1913

Birthplace: Douglas, Alaska

Died: August 16, 1974 (age 61)

Place of death: Seattle, Washington

Burial: Douglas Eagles Cemetery, Douglas, Alaska

Biography

George Elroy “Sonny” Fleek was born on January 6, 1913, in Douglas, Alaska, during the period when the Treadwell mines dominated economic life on Douglas Island and many families were connected to the mining community.

Fleek grew up in the Juneau–Douglas area, part of the generation born into the established mining town that had developed around the Treadwell, Mexican, and Ready Bullion mines.

He later died on August 16, 1974, at the age of 61 in Seattle, Washington.

George Elroy Fleek was buried in the Douglas Eagles Cemetery in Douglas, Alaska, one of the historic cemeteries associated with the early residents and families of Douglas Island.

Sources

• Find A Grave memorial records