George Leon Booth

George Leon Booth, 86, passed away on June 19, 2023, of natural causes at Libby Care Center surrounded by his daughters.

George was born in Zortman, Montana, on July 22, 1936, to Burl Booth and Alice Lee Seaford.

He worked one year for the U.S. Forest Service fighting fires for the Troy district and manned the Keeler Lookout.

In 1958, he started working for J. Neils Lumber Company, and retired in 1998 from Stimson.

George loved music and was an excellent jitterbug dancer. He always planted a large garden and loved to putter around outside.

George is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and three sisters.

George is survived by his sister Tiny Stark; his four daughters, Darcie Sutton of Libby, Montana, Konnie Morrison (Rick) of Gasquet, California, Shirley Price (Marty) of Libby, Montana, and Karrie Reynolds (Rod) of Post Falls, Idaho; seven grandchildren, Joshuah, Candace, Jeremiah, Erica, Alicia, Joel, Christian and 10 great-grandchildren.

George was known for many phrases… “How in the heaven are you?”

A celebration of life will be held on July 19, 2023, with the time and the place to be determined.

Arrangements are under the care of the Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby.

Memorials and condolences may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.