George Kinnick was born on April 12, 1937 in White Sulphur Springs, MT, and passed away on September 1, 2024.
At an early age, up on the Horse Prairie Kinnick homestead, he learned a love for the land and farming. Childhood was a true testament to wagon rides and learning the tricks of the trade. School didn’t agree with him much, but Geroge was never shy of hard work and commitment. He shared many memories of shoveling coal into the basement of the old Ringling house, the poor farm and working various jobs as a young adult where he mastered the mower in a hay field. George spent many years working on the Crabtree Ranch.
At the Crabtree Ranch, George met the love of his life, Diana “Dee.” George loved his wife more than anything and loved having her kids, Jason and Lara, be such a large part of his life. George and Dee were married for 18 wonderful and happy years before Dee passed away in 2012.
George loved the land, his old Farmall tractors, anything mechanical, a good Hereford cow, a good ‘ole cheese sandwich as well as an adventurous road trip. Most of all, he loved helping his many friends and neighbors along with his wonderful church family! He will be greatly missed by anyone who knew him.
George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lois Kinnick; nephews James Horne and Bruce Horne; niece Shalina Kinnick; and his brother-in-law Jay Horne. He is survived by his brothers Jeff Kinnick of White Sulphur Springs, MT and James (Vanda) Kinnick of Townsend, MT; sisters Marion Horne of Great Falls, MT and Merle Kinnick of Billings, MT; stepson Jason (Tina) Stroh and their son Benjamin of Leonardtown, MD; stepdaughter Lara Stroh of Port Orchard, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Anyone that knew George was met with a big smile no matter what!
A funeral service for George will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 403 Houston St. W., White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645. Burial will take place at Mayn Cemetery, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645 following the funeral service. A reception to follow will be held back at the church. Condolences in memory of George can be shared at www.stevensonwilke.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 10, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
403 Houston Street W
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Graveside Service
Following the funeral service
Tuesday September 10, 2024
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Funeral Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Tuesday September 10, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
403 Houston St. W
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 10, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
403 Houston Street W
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Graveside Service
Following the funeral service
Tuesday September 10, 2024
Mayn Cemetery
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Funeral Reception
Following the Graveside Service
Tuesday September 10, 2024
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
403 Houston St. W
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
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Chanel Stevens says
Our family was so sorry to hear of the passing of brother George Kinnick. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and church community.
Phyllis Oliver says
I will especially miss seeing George’s truck parked outside of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in White Sulphur Springs, as we pulled in from Townsend every Sunday. He was always quick to greet everyone with a smile and a handshake. Children especially adored him.
Virginia says
This was a true gentleman. George was so sweet to my family. He invited us to his home several times to watch conference and to just catch up. I just spoke with him 2 weeks ago so I took the news a bit hard. I know that he definitely has embraced his wife and is glad to be back with Dee. He touch my heart so many times in the way he shared memories of her. Prayers to all who are missing him on this side.