George C. Lund, age 95 of Miles City passed away on April 17, 2018 at Residential Living in Miles City.
George was born on March 24, 1923 on the family farm in Grand Forks, ND to Cornelius M. and Eleanore (Fargher) Lund.
In 1929 he moved to Montana with his family. When he was quite young, George contracted Polio. At 7 years old he traveled to the Shriners Hospital by train. While there he had several surgeries to repair his damaged leg. Although he had one leg shorter than the other, it never slowed him down.
During his early working years he was a jack of all trades. In November of 1948 George enlisted in the United States Army and served until January of 1949 where he was honorably discharged for his disability. In 1950 he moved to Miles City and managed the Montana Elevator.
In 1953 he married Lorraine George in Miles City. To this marriage was born three sons. George carried his marriage license with him wherever he went for 65 years and proudly showed it off.
In 1959 he started selling insurance for Mutual of Omaha and did so for over 20 years. In 1979 he started driving taxi cab and did that for 20 years, eventually retiring due to health reasons. George was a long time avid hunter and loved being outdoors. When he was about 84 he was afforded the chance to shoot a Buffalo. The highlight of his hunting passion. He never met a stranger and had friends everywhere he went.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Lorraine, son; Guy (Lori) Lund of Miles City, sister; Shirley Blunt, grandchildren Travis Lund, Chad Lund, Donika Shrauger, Brandi (Jeremy) Lang, David (Katie) Froehlich, Amanda (Manju) Jadamali, Cassie (Nick) Horob, Amber (Dustin) Hodgson, 9 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and Nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Cornelius and Eleanore Lund, two infant sons, brothers John, Larry, Bob, Sister Noreen Smith and several nieces and nephews.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday April 22, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
following funeral service
Monday April 23, 2018
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday April 22, 2018
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT
Interment with Full Military Honors
following funeral service
Monday April 23, 2018
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Pauline Flotkoetter says
Guy; I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers at this difficult time.
Joe ferris says
George was a great storyteller loved his insurance salesman stories the best. He will be missed.
Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Deepest Condolences Guy & Family, from my family & staff. Prayers
Dean Holmes says
George was a good person and leaves a large family behind. Prayers are with all.
Destiny Carlson says
Thoughts and prayers! Very kind and genuine soul. May he rest in peace!
Cindy and Tom Erickson says
Guy – I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bret and Tanna Aye says
Lorraine, Guy, Shirley and family; We are sorry for loss. We all thought the world of George. From my moms younger years living with Shirley and Joanne, he has been a part of our lives. Remember the fun times and the great stories and you will keep him close to your heart.
Jim & Lavina Hall says
Always enjoyed visiting with George & Lorraine when they lived on my mail route. Sorry to hear of George’s passing.
James Liles says
Dear Lorraine & family, Our sincere condolences to you all. Our prayers are with you.
Jim & Mary Ann Liles
Sandy McFarland-Hays says
Guy, Shirley and Family, Sendng prayers for your loss.
Kolleen & Butch Forsyth says
Guy, Lorraine and family. What a special tribute to your dad in this obituary. Very sweet about the marriage license. Our sympathies in the loss of George.
Kolleen (waldo) & Butch Forsyth
Iowa
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So sorry for your great loss, Lorraine, Guy and all the family. George had a great attitude towards life and gave it his all. I will miss seeing him at Extended Care.
John W Clark says
George was one of the good old boys always fun to be around Sorry for your loss