George C. Lapka
Bigfork, Montana
May 3, 1915 -
May 27, 2009
George C. Lapka, a long time Montana resident, formerly a cattle dealer from South Dakota, died in Big Fork, MT on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. George was 94 years old and was born in Leola, South Dakota. He is survived by 5 children; Gary (Audrey), Ruth (Adrian), Henry (Jackie), John (Sue) and Jay, 22 grandchildren, and former wife, Theresa. He was preceded in death by his wife Leona and 2 grandsons. A Requiem Mass will be said Monday, June 1, 2009,at 10:00 am, at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 6thAve.East, Polson, MT. Burial will be in the Ronan Cemetery, Ronan, MT. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, MT is assisting the family.
Lapka Family:
We just had to say hi and that we are sorry for your loss. George bought cattle for William Gill of Eureka, my dad, for many years.
William passed away in Apirl of 2005 at age 90.
William told us several stories about George.
May he rest in peace until Christ’s soon coming.
Donald & Roxanne Gill
Eureka, SD
To the Lapka Family:
Sorry to hear about the loss of Your father.
May it help in your time of sadness to know that we are thinking of you.
Remember, that we keep in our hearts forever the memories of those we have loved throughtout the years.
May he rest in peace.
Richard & Susan Kolb
Leola, SD
We are saddened to hear of your loss and that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this very tough time. God Bless.
Mike, Marsha & Megan Lapka
Volga, South Dakota
Please know that you are all in the thoughts and prayers of the many Lapka family members residing here in the Aberdeen/Leola area. My mother, Fern Kline, now the last living sibling of Uncle George, (she will be 99 in September and resides in Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community) has been talking often in recent months about her brother George and wondering where he was and how he was doing–she would then proceed to tell me stories of their growing up as children on the Lapka farm!
I have informed her of Uncle George’s passing and she was comforted in her faith and trust that in God’s mercy and love, He will welcome Uncle George into his eternal home!
Please accept our sympathy and love at this time of loss and may God bless the memory of Uncle George Lapka.
Fern Kline, Mary Lou Lechner and Family, Terry & Marilyn Kline and Family
I had known George for quite some time, he was the classist cowboy I have ever known. Ha always carried himsrlf with class and dignity. I wish I had known him when he was younger. He was a hellaof fella!
George was a real cowboy, and friend. I wish him well on his new journey…
I will always remember “Dancing George” as the “Blind man that taught me how to see” He had a brilliant mind, best dressed cowboy in Montana, and very kind to many people ( a secret). I love him but couldn’t live with him. He is always in my prayers. Til we meet in that Big Ballroom in the Sky. Your former wife, Teresa
George was a wonderful man. Our very own cowboy. We loved him dearly and enjoyed the time we had with him. He and Jim got along great and had many laughs. We will always treasure the memories and the wonderful time we had when George visited us in Alaska. We will miss you.
TO ALL OF GEORGE’S FAMILIES AND FRIENDS’
GEORGE WAS A MAN OF MANY COLORS,
RED -THE COLOR OF HIS FAVORITE TIE
BLUE- THE COLOR OF HIS EYES
GREEN-THE MANY PASTURES THAT HE WALKED
YELLOW-THE SUNSHINE IN HIS SMILE
THE COLORS WILL GO ON AND ON BUT GEORGE’S MEMORIES
WILL LAST FOREVER.
IN MEMORY OF MY STEPDAD GEORGE HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED AS “THE COWBOY WHO NEVER STOPPED DANCING” LOVE YA DAD FOREVER TINA