George F. LaVerdure Jr., 59, of Ironwood, and formerly of Hurley, Wis., died Thursday, July 29, 2010, in Ironwood.      George was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Ironwood, son of the late George and Ann (Kioski) LaVerdure, and lived with his parents in Hurley until his dad's death in 1993.      Under the loving care of Deb Bastman, his guardian, he resided at the Peterson Health Care Center and Maple Park Group Home in Rhinelander, Wis. for 14 years, before moving to Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood in 2007. While in Rhinelander, George was very involved in Special Olympics, and enjoyed fishing, Milwaukee Brewers baseball and his beloved Green Bay Packers. He was dearly loved by all of his caregivers in Rhinelander and Ironwood. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley.      Surviving are his guardian and special friends, Deb and Ray Bastman, Ironwood, Paul Sturgul, Hurley, and Cindy Chartier, Montreal, Wis.      Cremation has taken place.      There will be no visitation.      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley, with the Rev. Michael Hayden, celebrant.      Rite of Committal will take place at the church, with luncheon to follow at the Iron Nugget in downtown Hurley.      Private inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hurley.      Online tributes may be made at www.mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com .      Arrangements are with McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.