We are sad to announce the passing of George Harper Hershberger. He was 88 Years old at the time of his passing on March 7th, 2024. He was born October 11th, 1935 in Hendricks West Virginia, he was the son of John Walter Hershberger & Florence M Harper. George was the baby of the family, he had two older brothers, John Walter Hershberger Jr, (deceased) Harold Hershberger (deceased) & his sister Juanita Hershberger Leese (Deceased) He went to school at Parsons High School, where he graduated in 1953, he then went on to WVU to receive a BS degree in Forestry. He also participated in the ROTC while attending the university, which lead him into becoming an US Army Captain, Special Forces Unit. He worked for the US Forest Service, fighting fires all over the Hills of California. Next, he went to work for the LA County Fire Department. He ran fire crews, fighting brush fires for 31 years.
He met & married the Love of his life Mary Etta Mask, they married in 1960 and spent 63 wonderful years together. They went on to have two sons Donald Wayne Hershberger (deceased) Born December 7th, 1961 & John Harper Hershberger Born September 2nd, 1965. When George retired from LA County, George and Mary moved to Blackfoot Idaho in 1992.
George loved to go hunting &fishing, they loved doing that as a family, with many hunting trips and many amazing adventures along the way throughout his lifetime. George achieved the Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep; he was very proud of that achievement! He also killed a black bear that made the Boon and Crocket All-Time Record Book! His favorite way to hunt was with his hounds. Whether it was hunting or fishing George had not only a knack for it but a great passion. He successfully hunted even this past hunting season on a trip with his son John.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, one son John & his wife Shar Hershberger of Pocatello. Grandchildren: Megan Stantliff, Jake Stantliff, Jordyn Shae, Jennifer Hershberger & Alexzandria Hershberger.
Great Grandchildren: Addlyn Byrd, Autumn Livley, Dextyn Hershberger Cluff, Remingtyn Hershberger Maple, Brixtyn Hershberger Maple, Ryan Maher, Bryleigh Stantliff & Deklynd Stantliff.
He was blessed beyond measure to have had such a full and amazing life with so much love and support- he is already missed more than can be put into words. In lieu of flowers just keep him in your thoughts and fond memories. Thank you.
