George Hensleigh

Visitation: Monday, November 7, 2005 beginning at 1:00pm with the family receiving friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Jordan, MT.

Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan

Rite of Committal: will follow in the family lot in the pioneer Cemetery in Jordan

George Hensleigh, 86, of Jordan passed away November 4, 2005 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City where he had resided for the last three months.

George was born April 21, 1919 at the family ranch in Garfield County, the son of John and Gertrude (Sinz) Hensleigh. He attended schools in Jordan and graduated from Garfield County High School participating in track, football and basketball. On June 3, 1942 George and Freda Kasper were married and they operated the family ranch for many years. George was active on the Garfield County School Board, the Farmers Union, and in the Lions Club. George and Freda managed the Garfield County Rest Home from 1956 to 1969 and were cottage parents at Pine Hills School for Boys in Miles City for two years. He served as deputy sheriff and until his retirement worked at Ryans Grocery Store.

George is survived by his children: Darrell of Salt Lake City, Rosemary Malloy of Miles City, Robert (Jean) of Great Falls, Jerry of Jordan, Gene (Robbie) of Colstrip, Patrick (Jonie) of Bozeman, and Janette Hensleigh (Mark Boyle) of Indianapolis, Indiana. Grandchildren: Christine (Paul Kaszuba), Katherine (Chris) McGill, Patrick and James Hensleigh; Michelle (Russ) Kaiser, Mark, Brad and Scott Malloy; Brenda (Nathan) Anderson; Tonya (Kevin) South and Denver Hensleigh; Shane, Will and Ryan Hensleigh; Lisa, Joe, and Emily Hensleigh. George is also survived by two sisters: Marion Shelton of Lewistown and Helen Neudorfer of Seattle, WA; seven great-grandchildren: Rachel Rosemary and Matthew Kaiser, Will and KateLynn South, Kolton and Kaden Hensleigh, J. Wyatt Kaszuba and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Freda, three brothers, one sister, two grandchildren, and a daughter-in-law.

Georges family was important to him and he was proud of their accomplishments, work and education. George carried on a tradition for family reunions and always treasured them. He will be remembered for his smile, bright blue eyes, dry sense of humor, strong work ethic and enjoying visits with friends and family.May he walk on wings of Angels side by side with Freda in Heaven. His firm but guiding hand lives on within us.
isitation will be held on Monday, November 7, 2005 beginning at 1:00pm with the family receiving friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Jordan, MT. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot in the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com