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George Preston was born and raised in Victoria, B.C. After a formal education, he joined the Underwood Corporation, working in the Accounting Machine Division. He later joined the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company in Victoria, and was subsequently transferred to Vancouver, where he spent four years. The company then transferred him to Saginaw, Michigan, and then to Boston. He then returned to Canada to enter the automotive business. In 1957 George married Iris, and they had one son, Richard, and two daughters, Diane and Robin. George joined the Liberal party in 1957, where he was actively involved in the elections. He was an active Kinsmen for 15 years, serving on the executive and as vice-president; was a member of the Peace Arch Shrine Club, the Chamber of Commerce, and took part in the activities of the Polio Foundation. George has taught Business Administration courses in the Langley Night School system, and was the president of Preston Chevrolet-Oldsmobile. He was the mayor of the Township of Langley from 1972 -1976, and again from 1980-1982.

Iris Wolfe was born on November 19, 1926 in Edmonton to Frank and Margaret Wolfe. She attended Oliver and Victoria High Schools in Edmonton, then took a Home Economics degree at U.B.C., and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority there. Following graduation, she worked as a dietitian at the University Hospital in Edmonton, the Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, and was "Miss B. Wright" for the Woodward's Stores. She met and married George Preston, in 1957. They then lived in Michigan and Boston for a time, where George worked for Manufacturers Life. Iris sometimes operated cooking schools for kids out of their home. While in Boston they welcomed children Richard, Diane and Robin into their home. They then moved back to B.C. and decided on Langley as their home, establishing the Preston Chev-Olds dealership in Langley. Iris was the mayor's wife for several years and opened their home often to friends and family. They travelled extensively, helping out with seniors' tours. Iris loved music. She loved to sing and play the piano. She often toured with the Vancouver Bach Choir. She was also a member of the Maysfield Singers, as well as the leader of a children's choir called "The Gloworms." She was a life member of the Langley Music School. She led a youth handbell group for many years, and then was the leader of the Barclay Bells, out of the Langley Seniors' Centre. Iris was a great supporter of the Langley Community. She volunteered with the YMYWCA in Langley. She was active in the Daughters of The Nile as well as the K-Ettes and was also Senior Citizen of the Year. Iris was a Founding member of Langley Home Support. Iris died in Langley on April 21, 2012.