Author Sherwood dies

A noted West Glacier author has died. James Webster Sherwood III, 79, a lifetime summer resident of Glacier National Park and West Glacier died in his sleep Dec. 25, 2014, his wife, Karyn told the Hungry Horse News.

Sherwood is best known locally for his book, "Going to the Sun," a tale that chronicled the Sherwood family's adventures and misadventures in Glacier National Park at their famed lodge on the foot of Lake McDonald.

"These tales are mostly true. Only real names are changed for a few - to protect the innocent and give cover to the peccant," Sherwood said of his book.

His grandfather co-founded General Mills, growing the business from a Great Falls flour mill into a food giant.

The family also built a lodge on the shores of Lake McDonald and spent summers there.

The Sherwood Lodge remains today, though Jaz was no longer welcome there through the twists of marriages gone bad and relationships gone sour over the years.

The horribly dysfunctional and vastly entertaining Sherwood family sets the framework for his book. Most recently, Sherwood and his wife lived on the shores of Lake Five.

Sherwood is survived by his children Veronica, Alexandra, Roxanna, Christopher, Jim IV and George as well as seven grandchildren. Karyn said she will continue to stay in West Glacier.