George W. Pamenter Sr, 100, of Great Falls, passed away November 1, 2018.
George was born on December 28th, 1917 in Great Falls, Montana. He grew up on a family ranch in Utica, Montana until high school, where they relocated to Great Falls.
He graduated from Great Falls High in 1938. His last few years were spent at the Rainbow downtown. He has a sparkle in his eyes till the very end.
George served in CO I 163RD 41 Division of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington and the South Pacific. He was a Supply Sergeant and a Platoon Sergeant whose rank was Tech. Sergeant.
On March 10, 1945, George was wounded in Zamboanga, Mindanao, P.I. He was told by doctors that he would be lucky to live to see the age of 25. He was awarded with a Purple Heart for serving his country. He never boasted about his accomplishments, and in fact, was a man of few words.
George met his wife, Elise Jenny Pamenter in Great Falls. They tied the knot November 12, 1946 on a farm south of Benchland, MT. Together they were blessed with a baby girl and spent 63 years together before Elise’s passing.
George loved spending time hunting and fishing the beautiful Montana outdoors. He was a grand old gentleman of Montana. He enjoyed collecting aluminum cans to recycle and garden in his spare time. He was a Mason, Eastern Star, Olive Chapter #10.
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