George "Gene" Wetzsteon

George "Gene" Wetzsteon Passed away August 22, 2011 at Marcus Daly Hospice. He was born Oct. 8, 1925 at the family ranch in Sula, son of the late George and Ethel Wetzsteon. He was raised in the Sula area and graduated from Darby High School in 1944. After serving a tour of duty in the Army Air Corps he returned to the Sula area and began a lifelong career at the Connor Sawmill. In 1951 he married his wife of 59 years, Sue Stephenson.
Gene loved to hunt and fish and he and Sue enjoyed playing cards, bowling, gardening, golf and most of all their beloved pets. He was a wonderful involved parent and grandparent and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his sister Marge of Eugene, Oregon, his children, Cheri (Rick) Barry, Lonnie (Susan) Wetzsteon, and Vicki (Dan) White, all of Hamilton, grandchildren Chris, Chad, Sky, Nick, Ali, Cory, Andy and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a special thank you to all the staff and volunteers at Aspen Hospice for their love and care over the past year.

At Gene's request a private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Aspen Hospice, The Bitterroot Humane Association, or a charity of one's choice.