George Flint Jr.

George Miles Flint Jr., 71, passed away April 25, 2015, at the Montana Veterans Home after a long battle with diabetes.

He  was born Nov. 18, 1943, to Georgia and Virginia (Baker) Flint in Denver. He attended school in Arvada, Colo., where he starred in both baseball and football. He achieved all-state status in high school and was highly recruited by division one colleges.

While in college, he enlisted in the Army in January 1967. He was honorably discharged in December 1969. He served in Vietnam with the 101st  Airborne Division.

After leaving the military, he opened a trash company in Silverthorne, Colo. He married Kathleen Mary O’Rourke in July 1974. After selling the trash business, George, Kathleen and his parents bought Hawkeye RV Park in Sedona, Ariz. It was here their son George Miles “Gus” Flint III was born.

In 1984, after traveling for some time, they happened across a campground for sale in West Glacier, which they bought. George, Kathleen and Gus operated Glacier Campground for more than 30 years.                                                        

Over the years, George was active in the Flathead Snowmobile Association and enjoyed many adventures in the backcountry of Colorado and Montana on his snowmobile. Through this association, he made many friends.

George is survived by his wife Kathleen; his son Gus in West Glacier; his mother Virginia Flint Vanek and her husband Art Vanek; his sister Karen Flint Howard and her husband Greg; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins all residing in Colorado.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Plans for interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver are pending.