Puget Sound Radio has learned George Kelso passed away quite unexpectedly at home in Courtenay, on Vancouver Island, last Thursday morning. He was 78.
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George’s early stints in broadcasting were in front of microphones, spinnin’ discs, rippin’ and readin’ news at CFJC (Kamloops), CKLG and CHQM (Vancouver). He joined CFRN-FM (Edmonton) in 1964. He remained with CFRN-AM-FM-TV, on-air, in front of the camera, behind a desk in management until 1992. He’s best known, in that market, for his 17 year run as Jockey G on Jukebox Saturday Night and Lunchtime Oldies. George was a member of the Oceanside Media Club in Parksville/Qualicum
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Thanks to Jim Archibald of Oceanside Media Club
I met George thru a friend in broadcasting. Thru friends in Spruce Grove, Alberta trying to help organizing an annual skating carnival. I forgot when I met George, but his name was etched into my family’s brain. George became an icon in my house incl. that of my parents in Edmonton.
We enjoyed a very successful Skating Carnival and a personal social at my home in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
One successful year, we managed another get together with friends.
Thereafter, my wife and I pursued other life inspiring activities on the city of Grande Prairie.
Following a number of financial backsets…
My wife and I had NO choice, but to start our lives again.
The rest is history.