Orville J. George, aged 94, succumbed to renal failure and passed away at his home on April 27th, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Born November 23, 1923 in McIntosh, Minnesota, Orville was the second of five children of Olga and Ervin George.
Orville served in the United States Navy on a submarine in WWII and worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 32 years. He was a family man who loved to help others and could fix anything. He was a proud member of the Sons of Norway and the Telephone Pioneers, Orville enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, folk dancing, and fixing things.
Orville was extremely proud of his Norwegian heritage and, together with his wife of 63 years, Lorraine, visited his family homestead in 1997. Both thoroughly enjoyed meeting relatives and learning about the family’s history.
Orville spent most of his retirement visiting kids, grandkids, and relatives, and attending graduations, weddings, and other special occasions. He remained active and lived a full and blessed life to the end. If you knew Orville, you knew a truly good man.
Orville was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and an infant son. Orville is survived by his wife Lorraine, his children Dora (Dick) Blevins, Debbie (Mike) Curtis, Karla Graveley, Karen (Don) Luke, Alan (Lisa) George, Kimberly George, sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and two sisters, Laura Reilly and Evelyn Skjelbreia.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Orville’s grandson Duncan, who needs a kidney transplant. Please make checks payable to D.A. Davidson and in the memo, please write Duncan Graveley Kidney Fund Account #33581834. Please mail to Don Luke, P.O. Box 254, Worland, WY 82401.
Special thanks to Frontier Hospice, Dr. Pincomb, Dr. Hanson and family members.
A service celebrating Orville’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 7th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow the reception at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Orville’s name are suggested to the Duncan Graveley Kidney fund; checks payable to D.A. Davidson, in the memo line include Duncan Graveley Kidney Fund Account #33581834 and mailed to Don Luke P.O. Box 254 Worland WY 82401.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 am
Monday May 7, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke
3750 N Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Life
Monday May 7, 2018
social hall of the funeral home
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Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 am
Monday May 7, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke
3750 N Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Life
Monday May 7, 2018
social hall of the funeral home
,
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Karen Reinig says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Orville was such a special person – so fun loving and generous. It is a gift to have known him. You are all blessed to have so many wonderful memories to carry in your hearts.
HELEN FANDRICH says
Lorraine & family – my thoughts are with you. Orville was a very nice man and I enjoyed getting to know him somewhat during the past few years. I know your memories will help carry you through these tough times. Best wishes to you.
Pete and Jo Storlie says
Lorraine and family — we are so heartbroken when we we’re told of Orville by Alice. Have many fond memories of the times our families had together. His mom and dad were the first people my folks met when they “landed” in Helena in 1937. Used to laugh when we think of Ervin running down the “Flat” to help mom tied down their tent in a wind storm. That started a lasting friendship. In fact we’re are carrying on a Christmas tradition of making lefse, Mrs. George taught mom and we carried it on to our family. So every Christmas we think of our families. Our hearts and prayers are sent to you.
Dean ONeill says
I was driving to U of M from Helena one winter, and my car kept dying. So from Frontier Town, I called my dad. He picked up Orville on the way out of town and they were soon looking the car over. Orville quickly diagnosed the problem – too cold. Engine was freezing. He put cardboard in front of the radiator and I made it to Missoula without a problem. Orville was one of the true gentlemen of my youth, a great person to talk and laugh with. Rest in peace Orville.