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George Ferrell Obituary
George Gale Ferrell
December 14, 1935 - September 17, 2022
George Gale Ferrell was born on December 14, 1935 in Miles City, Montana to George W. and Jessie B. Ferrell. He passed away on September 17.
He graduated from Miles City High School in 1954 and began farming near Joliet, MT. He was a staff sergeant in the National Guard and began a lengthy career working for the Burlington Northern railroad.
He married Marsha Malek on August 16, 1957. George and Marsha raised their three sons Derek, Scott, and Kevin in Silesia, MT, until moving to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1970 due to a transfer by the railroad. George and Marsha had been married almost 40 years when she passed away in 1997.
George reconnected with a family friend, Shirley Lich, and moved to Billings, MT. They spent more than 20 years together enjoying family events in Montana and Nebraska, traveling in his motor home, and sometimes wintering in Arizona.
In his spare time, George enjoyed history and learning about the world, especially the Lewis and Clark expedition and ancient Egypt. He shared his artistic talent by painting on feathers and writing poems to accompany his artwork.
He enjoyed family history and carved walking sticks for his family members. He enjoyed fishing with sons, Cameron (Grandson) and Mark(Friend) and friends of the family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bonnie, wife Marsha, and companion Shirley Lich. Grandchildren Lacy (Jesse), Amanda, Abby (Billy), Cole, Grant and Garrett, and great-grandchildren Ashton, Kemp, River and Crew. Extended family Tim (Bonnie) Lich, Shelley Lich, Edward Lich, Lisa Lich Schlepp, and Cameron Murfitt.
Viewing will take place at Smith West Funeral Home in Billings, MT, September 21st from 4-6pm
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Rose Hitz
September 21, 2022
I had lost track of George but have lots of fond memories chatting with him when he had the 5 plex on 29th Street. We had some good laughs on what went on in those apartments. He was truly a great guy that I was happy to have known. Blessings to his family.
Richard Watson
September 20, 2022
George "Go Go" as he was called at The Havelock Shops was my foreman for quite a while after I was hired in June of 1972. He will be missed.
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