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George Calvert Obituary
Visitation will be today through 3 p.m. Saturday at Croxford Funeral Home, followed by cremation. His memorial service is 11 a.m. Dec. 13 at Croxford Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of Great Falls; daughters Deborah (Andrew) Brown of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Kathy (Mike Sr.) Green of Great Falls; sons Eddie Calvert of Tulsa, Okla., and Rich Calvert (fiancée Alyssa) of Great Falls; stepdaughters Geri (Craig) Blaker of Helena and Paula (Shawn) Lyons of Great Falls; a stepson, David Huebner of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; sisters Marie Cook of Sacramento, Calif., Joyce (Harry) Nisbet of Belt, Audrey (Ernie) Rutherford, Carol Peretti and Barbara (Jerry) Shinaver, all of Great Falls, Bonnie (Elmer) Lazure of Helena and Luanna (John) Morris of Kalispell; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
George was born March 20, 1925, in Great Falls, to Bertha and George Calvert. He was raised and educated in Great Falls, and served in the U.S. Army from 1943 - 1946.
He married Evelyn Harms in 1952, in Great Falls; they divorced in 1968. He married Phyllis Huebner on Oct. 6, 2000, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
George worked for Eddy's Bakery and Lewis Construction, and later for Mountain Bell Phone Co., retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.
He was active in the Elks, the Moose, the Eagles, the V.F.W., Masonic Lodge, the Jeep Club and Search and Rescue, and was a life member of the Qwest Pioneers.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing the guitar and mouth harp, and singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha and George Calvert.
Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Calvert
Janice Mann
December 21, 2008
Dear Phyllis,
I was so sorry to hear about Sonny, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Janice Mann
Dale Calvert
December 6, 2008
Phyllis and family, Sonny will be missed greatly. We have had lots of good times and great memories with Sonny. This past hunting season with Sonny in the mountains was very memorable. Sonny will be missed greatly.
Scott Anderson
December 5, 2008
To the Calvert family, I just wanted to let you know i was sad to hear of Sonny's passing he was a bright shining star in this world, so full of laughter and smiles. I will always remember all the times at the cabin in Wolf Creek hunting in the fall and fishing at the lake. He will be dearly missed but he left us many great memories.
Kelly (Calvert) Holt
December 5, 2008
I remember one year my family (Rich, Terry, Josh and I) spent Christmas at the Cabin in Wolf Creek. I was little maybe 7 years old. Grandpa went out and cut down a little tree for us and we spent time making our own decorations for it. Grandpa got me a crimp and curl cabage patch, I was so excited. And still to this day I have that every doll he got me. We spent so much time up there with him, and too many memories to count. He was and is loved very much and will be missed by all who knew him.
Betty Lund
December 5, 2008
Phyllis and family: My prayers are with all of you. Sonny was a very good husband to my sister. He brought joy when around him and I remember him playing the guitar; mouth organ and singing. We would be in the other room and all of a sudden we could hear singing. I also remember last summer, Sonny took us out on the pontoon on the lake. Big waves started coming and he laughed every time we would get wet. He will be missed.
Mick Swartz
December 4, 2008
To the Calvert family,
So sorry to hear about Sonny. The best memory was at hunting camp with Jakeway's homemade camper, my Dad Charlie, and me stopped to see him, and Sonny played the guitar, my dad played the harmonica, I played the accordian, and Sonny's dad George was there also. George Sr. was dancing with a broom. It was a good time. I will miss seeing him occassionally as I did over the last 40 or so years.
Mick Swartz
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
December 4, 2008
Dear Phyllis and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of your beloved, Sonny. Though a cloud of sadness now overshadows your hearts, we will remember you in prayer before the Lord, Jesus Christ, that the light of His loving presence will fill your lives in such a wonderful way that true peace and comfort will take hold and renew your spirits.
Johnnie/Shirley Gorthy
December 4, 2008
To the family of Sonny
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.
Teri Nelson (Habel)
December 4, 2008
Eddie, my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Luanna Morris
December 3, 2008
What can I say about my big brother, Sonny? He was so special to me. I remember the great times we had, hunting, fishing, camping, at Carol's cabin, picking cherries and playing dominoes with the family. His perseverence through all his illnesses was amazing. He will be missed. Our condolences to Phyllis, Paula, Geri, Debbie, Kathy, Eddie, Richie.
Luanna Calvert Morris
Luanna Morris
December 3, 2008
What can I say about my big brother, Sonny? He was so special to me. I remember the great times we had, hunting, fishing, camping, at Carol's cabin, picking cherries and playing dominoes with the family. His perseverence through all his illnesses was amazing. He will be missed. Our condolences to Phyllis, Paula, Geri, Debbie, Kathy, Eddie, Richie.
Luanna Calvert Morris
John and Lorriane Ista
December 3, 2008
Phyllis and family What a joy to know Sonny and the great times we had with him John remembers Harbor Freight shopping. We remember you in our prayers during this time. John and Lorraine Ista
December 3, 2008
Phyllis and Family,
I was so sorry to see that Sonny passed on, please know you are in my prayers and thoughts and that Sonny will always bring fond memories to mind as we remember the things we shared along the trail. He picked me up on WC Road one time after a long elk hunt and drove me to my truck, he was always generous that way.
Peace and Blessings, Cindy Humphrey from Wolf Creek Cyber Stop
Tina Todd
December 3, 2008
Phyllis, my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I was so sad to hear of Sonny's passing. How nice to have had the last 8 years together. Love and miss you.
Gary Hall
December 3, 2008
Please accept my most sincere condolences. my father, Roy Hall, knew Sunny and always concidered him a very good friend. I will always remember the trips to the cabin on Jr. Carlsons ranch on the Smith River and later the Search and Rescue camp outs and Sunny singing and playing around the camp fire. These are some of my fondest memories growing up. Although dad passed away in "93" and mom in "01" they remembered him fondly right to the end and spoke of him often. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Gary Hall & Family
Carol Shanahan
December 3, 2008
Dear Calvert Family,
Please accept my condolences on the death of Sonny. I have many fond memories of Sonny and the whole Calvert family and of growing up on 2nd Ave. So. Barbara and I were great friends for many years and I considered all of you my family too.
Carol Leeper Shanahan
Marla Iverson
December 3, 2008
Uncle Sonny was a wonderful man. I will miss his songs and his humor. My prayers are with all of you.
Marla
Arlin Sebastian
December 3, 2008
Debi, Kathy, Eddy, and Richy.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with you all. We grew up together in the "Gulch" and I always wondered where you all ended up. Your Friend Arlin
Craig, Geri & Carson Blaker
December 3, 2008
We will miss Sonny greatly. We'll miss his sense of humour & his guitar-playing & singing, especially his yodeling. Life will not be the same without Carson's "Papa". We love you mom, and our prayers are with you.
Randy and Barb Schuetz
December 3, 2008
Phyllis and family - I know this is a very difficult time for you. Remember the good times and great laughter Sonny brought with him. Sonny was a special man and will be remembered by many. We will miss him.
Paula Shamie (PJ Kennedy)
December 3, 2008
Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear about Sonny. He was always so caring and kind to me growing up. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sara Linder-Parkinson
December 3, 2008
Phyllis and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you many happy thoughts during this difficult time and hope that you find strength in knowing what a good man Sonny was
Shawn and Paula Lyons
December 3, 2008
Sonny will be so greatly missed! He was a real gem! He loved his family and friends so much. He is at peace now and we will all see him again some day. Please remember all of the happy times that we all had with him. Sonny we will sure miss you but are so greatful of the time we were able to spend with you!
Ednalene Nelson
December 3, 2008
Dear Phyllis & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always cherish the wonderful Thanksgiving, times at the cabin and when Sonny showed me his deer hanging in the garage and the debate about it's head! Love ya, Ednalene & Pete
James Cassun
December 3, 2008
Calvert Family I'm Sorry to read about George I worked with George all the yars he worked at Mountain Bell a great guy & a friend with everyone he will truly be missed I'm sorry to lose an old friend
Karen Miszler
December 3, 2008
How very sad to see this name in the online paper today. My prayers are with you all. I enjoyed meeting "Sonny" while working with him at home. My greatest sympathies are with you.
David Granger
December 3, 2008
Eddie I am sorry to hear about your father. Mine passed away in (98) I rember the trips we used to go on with the search and rescue, when we lived in tracy. I still think about you guys once in awhile evan though its been 40 yeras. still rembering...David Granger
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