The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

George Lee Hatch passed away February 9th of sepsis in a Naples, Florida hospital. Catherine, his wife of 52 years and best friend, was at his side.

George lived life to the fullest. Moderation was not in his vocabulary. He went in the army at 17 and served in Korea. He worked hard and played hard. He had been a painter, iron worker, truck driver, salesman, sampler in the underground mines, farmer, and surveyor - just to mention a few. He was a lover of nature and animals of all kinds. He was a hiker, camper, biker, skier, birdwatcher, fisherman, photographer, horseman, hunter, gardener, w...