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1951
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2024
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Geoff Walton Obituary
Geoff was the sibling of nine brothers and sisters and grew up in Lockwood. He attended Lockwood Grade School and Billings Central Catholic High School. After school, Geoff worked construction with his brothers in eastern Montana, but his true passion lay in agriculture. As a teenager, he found joy in working at the Two Rivers Ranch (currently Whistle Creek Ranch) south of Big Timber during the summer months. It was there that he fell in love with the life and rhythms of ranching.
In 1984, Geoff married the love of his life, his wife Sarah. Together they embarked on a lifelong journey in Big Timber, raising sheep and cattle as they started out. Their family grew with the birth of their first son, Charlie, followed by their second son, Sam, In 1997, Geoff and Sarah moved to their current home, where Geoff managed Whistle Creek Ranch until the time of his death. It was a place inseparable from his soul.
Geoff's love for his family was matched only by his fondness for his grandchildren, his loyal dog Gina, and his cherished friends. He was known for his appreciation of a cold draft of Angry Hank's Head Trauma IPA and a well-prepared meal.
Geoff leaves behind his wife, Sarah, his sons Charlie (Caitlin) and Sam (Julie), his grandchildren Callen, Emerson, June, and one on the way, as well as his many siblings and extended family members. His legacy of hard work, passion for life, and deep affection for those he loved will be remembered by all who knew him.
He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered.
Please join Geoff's family for a celebration of his life September 28th at 1pm at the Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds.
The family would request any donations be made to the Sweet Grass Community Foundation, PO Box 517, Big Timber, MT 59011.
To leave condolences for the family please visit www.stenbergfuneralhome.com
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Jim Sticka
December 13, 2024
I just found out yesterday that my longtime friend Geoff passed away. We became closest buddies at Central and could hardly be separated. We hooked up several times after high school; fishing, cooking, gardening, hiking. Then life got in the way and we failed to keep in touch. I would like to send my deepest condolences to Geoff's family. What a great guy! I love and miss you Geoff.
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