Dr. George Andrew BlackwoodMuscatine, Iowa

Dr. George A. Blackwood, 101, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly Muscatine, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa. Private entombment will be held at the Muscatine Community Garden Mausoleum located within Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in George’s honor. George’s arrangements are in the care of the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation

George Andrew Blackwood was born March 7, 1925 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of George and Jennie (Doig) Blackwood. George served his country in the United States Navy during WWII from 1944 -1946. Following his return, George attended Palmer College, graduating in 1949. He then served the Muscatine area as a respected chiropractor for many many years. George had been an active member of the American Legion, V.F.W., Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, Shriners and the Masonic Lodge as a 32nd degree Mason. In his free time, he had enjoyed golfing, fishing, antique cars and participating in RAGBRAI even still at the age of 65!

George is survived by his companion, Pat Nazarenus of Mesa, Arizona; grandchildren, James Blackwood of Muscatine and Jolene (Michael) Battey of Wilton and great grandchildren, Talon Burke and Landon Battey.

George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda in 2016; son, Dennis Blackwood, daughter, Deborah Burke; grandson, David Swanson; five brothers, Dean, Don, Jack, Lawrence and Rex Blackwood and one sister, Wanda Hafner.