Geoff was born on November 19, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Robert and Smilka (Kruly) Chadwick. He attended school in Scottsdale, Arizona where he graduated from Judson High School in 1963. While in school, he was a member of the Rodeo Team. Geoff ranched and farmed most of his life and was a professional long haul driver. He traveled the Western United States as a long haul driver from the late 70´s through the 80´s and will be remembered by his rig with its array of antenna´s. He was the Town Constable in Joliet, Montana and in the late 70´s he was an EMT. Geoff married Sandra Shugart in 1971.
Geoff leaves a lifetime of friends in Montana, Washington, Idaho, California, Arizona and Canada. Geoff described as five foot nineteen; he often said if he turned sideways and stuck out his tongue he made a darn fine zipper. His many stories from a lifetime of driving in western US and Canada will be fondly remembered as well his unparalleled skill at finding bargains. He was a lifetime member of Trout Unlimited and was a Ham Radio Operator (N7DYX).
Geoff is survived by his wife Sandra Chadwick of Miles City, MT; two daughters: Georgie Gruble of Riverside, CA and Melba Batch of Port Oxford, OR; two grandsons: Johnny Gruble of Riverside, CA and Axal Batch of Port Oxford, OR; an aunt, Ann Larson of San Marcos, CA and a cousin, Karen Stephenson of Sun City, AZ.
An open house will be held on Saturday, March 24th and Sunday, March 25th at the Chadwick´s residence twenty three miles down the Moon Creek Rd. Everyone is invited. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one´s choice.
Shannon Dowse says
To Sandra, Melba and Georgie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time. I had great admiration for Geoff. He was a true fighter.
Take Care – Shannon Dowse RN
John Jackson says
Mrs. Chadwick, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, the staff of Home Oxygen and Medical
Fred Funge says
We worked together and became friends. Geoff was a bargain hunter for sure and made it clear when you paid too much for something. He would call with updates on his latest deals or just drive them by. He never forgot anything or anyone..Geoff, rest in peace. Fred
Shane Fahrnow says
Just wanted to say that, although I only knew him for the last few months of his life, Gentleman Geoff was good people. It was a pleasure to know him. His sardonic humor and directness probably startled the timid somewhat, but I enjoyed his being here. If there is an afterlife, whatever governs will have its hands full. Godspeed, my friend. You will be missed.
Stephan & Annie Atkinson says
Geoff got into my heart right from our initial meeting. What a crazy sense of humor! My kind a guy. He will be greatly missed and loved.
Steve & Annie