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George Albert Wetherell IV

George Wetherell Obituary

George Albert Wetherell IV died Wednesday evening, April 23, 2008, at his home in Butte.

He was born May 5, 1938, in Hannibal, Mo., to George and Alge (McCune) Wetherell. His family owned the railroad from White Sulphur Springs to Ringling and George attended schools in White Sulphur Springs.

George was a very quiet and reserved, yet very loving man. He loved to fly and earned his private pilot license at age 16. He worked as a flight instructor and smoke jumper pilot in Missoula and West Yellowstone. He served 32 years as corporate pilot for the Montana Power Co., retiring as chief pilot in 2000.

Following his retirement, he worked as a pilot for Coyote Aviation.

George loved motorcycles and owned his first Harley Davidson at the age of 9. In retirement he enjoyed his Road King along with Lucy on her Sportster.

George is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Lucille Keefe. Also surviving are his children and their spouses, George and Penny Wetherell of Salt Lake City, Joel and Nicola Armstrong of Spokane, Victoria Bates of Anchorage, Alaska, and Greg Wetherell of Coeur d'Alene; grandchildren, George "Bubby" and Mandi Wetherell, Sarah and Joe Armstrong, Randi, Melissa, Stephen and Chelsea Bates and Bryce Wetherell; brother, Gary Wetherell of California; sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Wally Buckingham of Billings; and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place in Butte.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Haffey officiating. Private interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Paul Clark Home-McDonald's Family Place.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Montana Standard on Apr. 25, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for George Wetherell

18 Entries

Tom and Mary Altmaier

April 29, 2008

Lucy,
We are saddened at the news of the loss of George. We enjoyed so much having you as "summer neighbors" along with your gracious hospitality. Our heart felt condolences to you. You are in our thoughts.

Joanie Branting

April 29, 2008

Gus and family sorry about your loss. Your father will always be with you.
Let god in your hearts and he will take away all the pain. God Bless you all.

Gary Wambeke

April 29, 2008

Lucy and Family:

Our sincere condolences for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Patti & Glen Rafish

April 28, 2008

Nicki and family, we are very sorry for your loss of your dad. Keeping you in our thoughts.

Bonnie Joseph

April 27, 2008

To the Wetherell family,
Please accept our condolences from the Joseph family. May your dad rest in peace.

RICHARD STRATFORD

April 26, 2008

TO THE WETHERELL FAMILY,
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS IN THE PASSING OF GEORGE. HE HAD A PROFOUND AND HELPFUL INFLUENECE ON MY NEPHEW'S LIFE AND CAREER AND WAS GREATLY ADMIRED BY HIM. MAY HE REST IN BLESSED PEACE.
RICHARD L. (and Dorothy) STRATFORD
BILLINGS, MT.

George Stratford

April 26, 2008

Sorry to learn of George's passing, in the prime of his life. Such a great, kind and thoughtful man. My prayers are with you all.

Arthur & Rose Galster

April 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Larry&Cindy Noel

April 26, 2008

Lucille and family,

Sorry for your loss, George was kind to everybody he knew and met. He's gone but not forgotten.

My deepest symathy

The family of Joe and Mary McElwain (Lee and Lori)

April 26, 2008

We have many fond memories of George as we got to fly with him when we were kids and he worked for the Montana Power Company. My parents thought the world of him. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Doug Evans

April 25, 2008

Mrs. Wetherell, George and famlily,
So sorry to hear of your loss. George was a good man and very kind to me and I have fond memories of his quiet sense of humor. Last time I saw him he filled me in on all the family. He was very proud of all of you.
Take care,
Doug Evans

deanna randall

April 25, 2008

Lucy and family, I am so sorry about your loss . I really enjoyed him , as well as I know Todd did . I was unfortunate to only know him for only a short time. He always had a smile when I was around him, If you ever need anything, call us. Love you, Deanna and Todd

Patricia & Gary Mick

April 25, 2008

We were sorry to hear of George's passing. May God's peace help your family at this difficult Time.

Jeri O'Neil

April 25, 2008

I was a passenger on many company trips to Calgary and Denver with George at the helm. He took us calmly and steadily through blizzards, thunderstorms and gusty winds to many safe landings in Butte, not the easiest place to land. He was always pleasant to visit with while waiting in airports. I always felt safe when George was flying the plane. Please accept my sympathy in the loss of such a nice guy.

Penney Ostler Clark

April 25, 2008

Lucille & Family - I am so sorry to hear of Bub's passing. May you know that you are all in my thoughts at this difficult time and that I wish you strength and peace.

Ty & Tina Locke

April 25, 2008

Vickie & Gus
We were sorry to hear of the losss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Leonard & Jean Piercy

April 25, 2008

Lucille & Family,
We were neighbors for only a short time when you first moved to Butte. We will never forget how kind you were to us. With our sympathy in the loss of George.

Dan & Bonnie Corder

April 25, 2008

Sorry to hear about George's passing. George was a great friend, We had some great times out at the Butte airport.

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