George Karady
PHOENIX – George Karady, 87, passed away from heart failure June 10 surrounded by loved ones while traveling in London.
George is survived by his wife, Iris Feldman, son Gyuri Karady, grandchildren Mathias and Lara Karady, step-children Steven Feldman and his wife Mary Feldman, Stacey Anderson and her husband Dave Anderson, and step-grandchildren Zachary Anderson, Kelly Anderson, Lucy Feldman, Maxwell Feldman and Tiki Feldman, to whom he is affectionately known as “Muki” George.
In lieu of flowers, George’s family requests that contributions be made to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital “When In Need Grandmas Serve,” or WINGS. Include the note “In memory of George Karady” and send to phcwings.org or PCH Foundation, 2929 E. Camelback Road Suite 122, Phoenix, AZ 85016.
George was born in Hungary. He started his career as a lecturer at the University of Budapest, and subsequently served as a visiting professor in Baghdad, Iraq, and Manchester, England. He later worked in chief engineering positions with Hydro Quebec and Ebasco Services, which had its offices on the 96th floor of the World Trade Center.
In 1986, George joined ASU as Power Systems Chair. He helped shape engineering curriculum at ASU to reflect industry needs and championed computer-based education. His research expertise spanned power electronics, high-voltage engineering and power systems.
He was active in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers professional organization and earned the highest distinction of membership as IEEE Fellow. For many years, George actively participated with the International Council on Large Electric Systems, a non-profit association for electric systems experts.
George also enjoyed participating in sports, such as swimming, sailing and black diamond skiing. He also enjoyed gourmet cooking, listening to classical music, and attending theater events and the opera in Phoenix and at the Lincoln Center in New York. Together George and Iris visited more than 30 countries on six continents over his lifetime.
George was truly a Renaissance man and will be sorely missed by colleagues, students, friends and family.