Georgia Gimbel

Georgia Kay Gimbel passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls following a brief illness. She passed with her granddaughter, Tiffany, and grandson-in-law, Zachary Kosse, by her side. While her family will miss their Sunday chats, visits, and her infectious smile, they take great comfort in knowing she is in her forever home with her Savior A Montana Spirit Born on March 2, 1946, in Kalispell, Montana, Georgia was the daughter of George E. and Mary Jo TenEyck. She grew up on a farm in the Flathead Valley and was a proud graduate of Flathead High School. Georgia was a true daughter of the West; she was a self-taught pianist and a remarkably accomplished horseback rider. Her grit was legendary; she was known for her ability to shoot aluminum cans in the ditches with a .22 pistol from the back of a moving horse-and she rarely ever missed. Georgia was a protector at heart. Her sister, Sandra, remembers her as the sibling who always looked out for her, a quality of fierce care that Georgia later poured into her children and grandchildren. The Rae Tradition and Family In 1965, Georgia welcomed her daughter, Melody, and sparked a cherished family tradition by choosing the middle name Rae. Georgia intended for the women of the family to be linked by this name, a tradition that has now flourished through five generations. Georgia later welcomed twins, Jodi and William Joel. Though she faced the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter, Heather, shortly after birth, Georgia's heart only grew larger. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and was recently overjoyed to become a great-great-grandmother. A Pillar of the Community Georgia worked in customer service all her life, once stating that being among people was exactly where she wanted to be. After living for many years in Washington, where the family moved frequently, she returned to Montana and settled in Choteau in the 1990s. For over 35 years, she was a well-known and cherished member of the Choteau community. She was a familiar face at Rex's until her retirement and remained an active member of the New Song Church. Known for her vibrant spirit, Georgia had a deep love for the color purple and a lifelong fascination with fantasy creatures. Her days were often filled with the hobbies she loved: spending time with her family, cooking, reading, coloring, and photography. It was said that you couldnt go anywhere in Choteau or Great Falls without someone stopping to say how much they loved Georgia and how they missed her smile. Family Georgia is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jim; her sister, Sharon; and her infant daughter, Heather. She is survived by: Her Children: Melody Rae Carlon (Choteau) William Joel Gimbel (Choteau) Jodi Rae Gimbel (Washington). Her Sister: Sandra Hawk of Kalispell. Her Grandchildren: Tiffany Rae Kosse (Zachary) of Great Falls Joshua Ryan Gimbel (Ashley) of Choteau. Her Great-Grandchildren: Anthony Le'Everett Carlon (Choteau), Trace Micheal Lawrence Kosse (Great Falls) Samantha Rae Kosse (Great Falls). Extended Family: Various nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
A celebration of Georgia's life will be held at stage stop inn April 26, 2026, from 12pm-4pm.