Comments on: George M. “Butch” Reed, age 78, of Helena

By: Kathryn Akins

Kathryn Akins — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:22:47 +0000

Butch was my grandfather my entire childhood. His late wife Donna was my sweet Grammy. He was an amazing man and loving grandfather. I will forever cherish the memories and all the love he gave to myself and all my cousins.

By: Tahitia

Tahitia — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:03:41 +0000

Butch was my grandfather, his late wife Donna was my maternal grandmother. They were married until she died. The only man in my life to actually honor “til death do us part”. This saint of a man was always kind to me and kind to my brothers, through all the drama my grandmother ensued, he was the sweetest soul to have ever lived. He will be dearly missed. Such words dont even cover the honor.

By: Rebekka Dodge

Rebekka Dodge — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:44:47 +0000

Marie and Jack,
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. This sums up his life beautifully, even though I didn’t really know him except through his sister Marie. I remember getting eggs delivered to our house as a young girl. I grew up in the nighborhood just several blocks from the Sunset theatre so looking back through his eyes was a treat. Please know I have you in my thoughts.

By: Sally Nyland

Sally Nyland — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:59:12 +0000

My condolences to the family of George “Butch” Reed. I remember first knowing him from when I attended Lincoln grade school. Another classmate earning his wings. RIP.

By: Ralph Beer

Ralph Beer — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:44:45 +0000

Butch and I went to Helena High together, Class of ’66. I always enjoyed talking with him. He had a relaxed, lanky way about him that I liked a lot. I’m happy to learn he had a good life, with family and love in those last years.

By: Glen Briese

Glen Briese — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:14:22 +0000

Mike and family sorry for the loss a true man of the backhoe!

By: Richard Broadwater

Richard Broadwater — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:23:59 +0000

I am sad to hear of Butch’s passing and my condolences go out to his family. Butch was one of a kind and really was one of those rare people that would give you the shirt off of his back. He was wise beyond his years and true blue in every way. He worked for my father for a ton of years and dad couldn’t have done it without him. Rest in Peace my friend.
Rick B

By: Jean Ross Mitchell

Jean Ross Mitchell — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:39:27 +0000

I remember the days of going out to Helena from Streator, Illinois to visit Grandma Edna & Al, and we cousins from Illinois, went right away to Butch & Marie. The times we went up into the mountains for a picnic. We cousins, will miss you Butch. I look atthe pictutres taken back then. You gave wonderful memories to cherish forever. Rest in Peace Butch.

By: Sharon Heigh

Sharon Heigh — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:26:01 +0000

RIP Butch
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Sharon Baker Heigh and Family

By: MADELINE DARLENE SCOTT

MADELINE DARLENE SCOTT — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:41:39 +0000

So sad to read that another “neighborhood kid” has passed. I haven’t seen Butch in decades, but the childhood memories of all of us kids, growing up together, being kids, doing the things we did to have fun, and as we grew into our teenage years, riding in our first cars, sneaking past Chub Munger’s back yard, to get into the Sunset, to see a free movie, taking turns dating each other, just came flowing back into my mind. I hope your fond memories will help to heal your heart, Marie. You have my sympathy, as does the rest of the family. RIP Butch.
Darlene Miller Scott

By: Sharon Meyer

Sharon Meyer — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:42:17 +0000

Butch you will be missed by everyone that knew you, so proud to say you were such a great neighbor for years before you and Bev finally made the decision to be together, it was great to see you two so happy together. RIP my friend until we meet again