George F. Larson, age 80 of Miles City, passed away at his home on February 12, 2017 in Miles City.
George was born on February 8, 1937 in Madison, WI. He was the son of George B. and Mary E. (Klaveter) Larson. He graduated high school in 1955. As a child, he moved around a lot, eventually moving out to his Aunt’s in Miles City and making that his permanent home ever since. George worked at the Miles City Star over the years as well as at the Montana Theatre in Miles City. One of his biggest passions in life was photography. Whenever he saw a sunset worth capturing, he would always have to pull over and capture it. He was a permanent fixture at the Montana State FFA Conference for many years, snapping photos of award winners and the essence of the Conference. He loved to walk, ride his bike, read about new technology and most importantly try to help out kids in need however possible. He did travel to Norway to visit family relatives a couple of times during his life.
George is survived by his son Jim Larson, close friends: Bill & Ramona Holt and Sons, Tina Hartman, Blase Roskelley, Kenneth R. Hardy and Jordan Mackey. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Memorials in George’s honor may be made to: Montana FFA Foundation, 502 South 19th, Suite 102, Bozeman, MT 59718. (FOUNDATION@MONTANAFFA.ORG) Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
The funeral service will be broadcast LIVE on the Stevenson & Sons Facebook page. Click here to watch, starting at 10AM MST Saturday, February 18th.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday February 17, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday February 18, 2017
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday February 17, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday February 18, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday February 18, 2017
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Kirk Sturdevant says
I’m at a loss for words. I always learned new things whenever we had conversations. You were a wealth of knowledge about everything. I always enjoyed all of the stories you were willing to share. I’m going to miss seeing you and talking to you at the theatre. It was a pleasure getting to know you. Rest in peace , George.
Susan Sanderson says
I am very shocked to see George has passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. George was such a great person. He and I could talk DOS all day. You will be missed my friend. RIP George.
Jessica (J.J. Archer) The says
Some of my happiest memories of growing up and learning responsibilities of work came from my time on your team at the Montana Theater. Thank you George for your cleverness, kindness and creativity. I’m sure we were all a handful, but you put up with our teenage ways and loved us all – regardless of our youth. Thank you George. You will be missed and lovingly remembered.
Janice Goss says
I worked with George many, many years ago at the Miles City Star when we were both young. George was very intelligent and always treated everyone with respect. It was good times, and I enjoyed knowing George. I know Miles City will miss him. RIP, George.
Scott Rainey says
Movies were a staple of my childhood and the Montana Theatre was the local market. I remember George greeting movie goers in that historic small town venue with handshakes. We met by chance in a Billings grocery store and exchanged small talk and handshakes. Later, he offered me insight for a college business plan to open a theatre. I think I got an A.
Thanks, George.
Amorette Freese Allison says
George was one of the last touchstones of my childhood. He worked at the Miles City Star with Gordie and Pat and Sue and my mother. He took my wedding pictures. He has always been a part of my life. I even worked for him at the theater for years and we often reminisced or talked about his Uncle John or the time he photographed Ted Kennedy at the Fair. He loved Miles City and Miles City loved him back. For all his quirks, he was one of our greatest supporters and he will be sorely missed. Should you need a eulogy, I would happy to deliver one for my friend.
Janelle (Bramhall) Loyning says
Absolutely loved him at the theatre. He was so genuine and kind. He will be missed.
Butch Stallard says
Our family has know George for over 60 years. He was always pleasant and would spend time talking about family and Miles City. Every time I visited Miles City for family or class reunions, I always made a point of visiting with at the theater or home. I will miss my visits. RIP
Butch Stallard
Frode Solberg says
George Larson entered my life, sort of out of nowhere about 10 years ago.
I had heard about him through a collection of recordings he sent my dad many years ago. But that was it. I had no idea that we were family. Family was important to George, and even though we were distant relatives, staying in touch became important for both of us.
George and my father were good friends, and they both visited each other. Before my father passed away in 1978, George stayed in Norway and worked part time at our local newspaper in our town Haugesund. George and my father took long roadtrips and travelled the country. They were making friends all over as they went along. After his initial letter where he reached out to us, we bonded quite instantly through emails, letters and phonecalls. For years we kept in touch this way, until 2012 when my 2 boys and me finally overcame the distance boundary between MC and Norway and visited for 2 weeks. Tour at the cinema, doing the poster run with him, and road trips visiting large parts of MT was something we will never forget.
George visited us in Norway the summer of 2015, and got to see his familys homestead, and meet relatives and friends in Haugesund and Oslo. At the time he was at perfect health. And judging from our frequent writings and calls, he remained so until just after new years when lightning struck. I spoke to him last time on his 80th birthday, and the call that earlier lasted for an hour or so, now had to end after 15 minutes. George was full of fighting spirit still, but even as stubborn as he could be, this time it was not enough. We will cherish the good memories, laughs and tears we shared. George truly enriched our lives, even though an ocean apart. We are all devastated to recieve the news, but fortunate still to have been allowed to take part in such a kind man’s life. RIP George, things will never be the same without you.
Love,
Frode, Vibecke, Karl Johan, Jonathan and Julie Tala Solberg
Margaret Stallard Pike says
George had a car and gave our sister Linda Stallard Santoro rides to and from Missoula when they were going to school there and then he became friends with the whole family. We will miss him.
Garth Sleight says
I was so surprised when I saw this yesterday. I never would have guessed that George was as old as he was. I have fond memories of his trips to the college to put up movie posters, especially the film series posters. My son worked at the Montana Theatre when he was in high school, so he had the opportunity to work with George, as well. So sorry to see that he has passed away.
The Montana Theatre isn’t the same without him. Condolences to his family and friends.
Dan Hance says
So many plans made, so much left to do, we sometimes forget how little time we have. George adopted my family many years ago when my oldest went to work at the theater. Even though my son didn’t stay long, George has always kept in touch and checked in on him. Always offering to help in any way he could. Through the years, he developed a special friendship with my family. Always helping my children with their studies, taking them to the park or for ice cream, or a nice dinner. A man with such a big heart, and he gave us everything he could. My family thought the world of him, and he will be dearly missed.
B Dean Holmes says
Goodbye to an old friend. I remember his time with KIKC in Miles
City and Forsyth. An interesting man and friend. rip
Mike and Lynn Blakesley says
We were saddened to hear of George’s passing. Before digital projection, we would drive to Miles City frequently to exchange films with George for our movie theatre in Forsyth. We always enjoyed visiting with him and discussing the movie business. A very kind man who will be greatly missed!
Jared Bankey says
Very kind and respectful to us knuckle head kids at theater. Then later in life the hand shake upon arrival. I always saw George walking around town and to theater. Would have never guessed his age. RIP
Tina Hartman says
Thank you to everyone sharing. I just wanted to let everyone know that Stevenson’s will have the funeral live on Facebook if you like their page and click on George you will be able to watch the funeral live if you are unable to attend. George touched many, many lives and never asked for anything in return. I know that my facility will miss our twice a week visits from this unselfish, caring man. A special than you to Stevensons Funeral home for being so helpful and accommodating for us at this difficult time.
Bill Huntzicker says
When I was in high school, George encouraged me to write high school and Ismay news for the Miles City Star and encouraged me to pursue journalism. When I worked at the Star, Pat said she could name anyone in town and I could tell her what kind of car they drove, and George could tell her their phone number. He remembered everyone’s phone number. Without his help and encouragement, I may not have become a journalist. He and Mark Kron tried to teach me photography and he, Gordie, Pat, Paul and Jean taught me reporting. They were a great crew and great friends and teachers. As a college student, I occasionally called him for advice in reporting. Somehow I thought he would always be there. He was important to me. RIP
Deb Bartholomew says
I am sorry to hear about George. He touched so many lives in our community. He was very intelligent and knowledgeable about our community and a great photographer. He took my wedding pictures and they turned out great. George always had a smile on his face and always had time to visit. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
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LaVerne Jones Hebner says
George and I became classmates in about the 7th grade at Washington School and graduated together in 1955. His aunt was my Home Ec teacher in Jr. High where we made Eggs Goldenrod and sewed an apron. While I didn’t know George well, he was always pleasant, polite and very intelligent. Just a real nice guy. It’s hard to see classmates leaving but the years are catcing up with us. You had a life well lived. Rest in peace, George
Shawn Howard says
Thanks for helping me when I was a teenager. You were always quick to listen and gave us good advice. Although we didn’t show it then we appreciate it now. RIP George.
Nancy Fillafer says
sorry to hear of George passing. You are a great guy. I enjoyed talking to you at the theatre and when i went in there to get my pop or some popcorn when i was off work there. I hope you rest in peace George. I will never forget you. One of your co workers Nancy Fillafer
KAY METZENBERG OEHM says
Condolences to the family. I have fond memories of George from French class in high school. Mr. Poliseno was the teacher. We were a very small group and had an unconventional class. We even had to sing ! We also had food on occasion – a fun class.
Barbara Boe Anderson says
I have known George most of my life from growing up in Miles City, and he took beautiful photos for the Star and the Barn Players. I am so glad we had the chance to reconnect at the All 60’s Reunion in Miles City a couple of years ago. It was fun to listen to his stories and share a drink at the Montana Bar! Rest In Peace, George! You will be greatly missed!
John P. Shevlin says
Growing up in Miles City, and running a paper route for the Miles City star, I knew George from the 50’s to the last time I saw George at a 60’s reunion. He was a good and great friend. As a freshman in high school, George treated me to my first beer one night after a dance at Sacred Heart High School. Rest in Peace, my good friend.