George Joe Nethercott June 22, 1922-December 16, 2011 Long time Jackson Hole resident George J. Nethercott died December 16, 2011 in Logan, Utah where he resided since 2008 and where he lived the last few months with his son Phillip. He was 89. He lived a long and courageous life. Born June 22, 1922 to Robert and Ethel (Nickerson) Nethercott, he was raised in the Jackson Hole Valley. Born June 22, 1922 into the world of migrant fruit pickers, George said his fondest memories, as a child, was exploring the areas around each new encampment as they moved up and down the west coast. George understood that if he was going to have any money, he was going to have to earn it himself. He raised and sold rabbits, chickens, eggs, and anything else he could to raise his standard of living. This entrepreneurial "can-do" spirit served him all his life. His parents moved back to Jackson to settle when George was in his early teens. He was a great athlete in high school where he excelled in track and field, boxing, and basketball. On the basketball court, he could sink a three-pointer from anywhere on the court, using a unique shot the family dubbed the ‘the left footed, right handed, set jump shot’. It looked odd but was very accurate. He graduated from Jackson-Wilson High School in 1940. He was drafted in the U.S. Army and served in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on a U.S. Army supply ship that delivered provisions to the Aleutian Islands. He humorously observed his job was to “watch for any Russians crossing the Bering Strait, but the only thing that could cross the Bering Strait was polar bears, and they usually froze half way across”. After the war, George made his home in Skagway, Alaska where he married his wife of 56 years, Norma (May) Nethercott on August 17, 1947. They moved back to Jackson Hole before the birth of their first son. George and Norma went on to raise a total of five boys on the banks of the Snake River. George was an avid outfitter and hunting guide for over 50 years. During that time he worked for many local outfitters and owned a hunting camp on Arizona Creek. During the off-season, George worked for a local company manufacturing beautiful silver, jade and turquoise jewelry. He was the last of the "Mountain Men." He truly loved the wilderness and the outdoor life. He was one of the best hunting guides in the country and made many life-long friends including Paul Gilroy, Mary Hutz, and Dave Hanna. He once said of his clients. “If you really want an elk, I can get you a shot. If you only want to party in the high country, I’ll see that you can do that, too.” The latter part of his life, George made good friends with Orin Budge, his brother-in-law. Local servers at cafes were overheard saying, "These two may be the reincarnation of Laurel and Hardy". He was a devoted family man, tirelessly working multiple jobs to provide for the needs of all his sons. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and supported them in all their endeavors George was preceded in death by his wife Norma in 2003, his oldest son, Jim in 2009, and his second son Steve who accidentally drowned as a toddler. His brothers Robert and Moy also preceded him in death, as did his sister, Ethel (Nethercott) Wilson. Survivors include Jim’s wife Judy from Riverton, Wyoming and their three children: Todd, Troy and Tara; Phillip and Susie Nethercott from Logan, Utah and their five children: Rex, Jenny, Katy, Steve, and Elizabeth; Wesley and Shaun Nethercott from Detroit, Michigan; Jay Nethercott from Moab, Utah, and Dennis and Karen Nethercott from Jackson, Wyoming and their son Virgil. He had a wonderful sense of humor and generous spirit. He was truly loved and will be deeply missed by all. A memorial will be held in the spring at a date and time to be determined. The family asks that you share favorite stories of George at http://george.nethercott.muchloved.com. Condolences and cards can be sent c/o Phill Nethercott, Box 411, Millville, UT 84326. Donations in George's memory can be made to the Wilson School Community Center.  Long time Jackson Hole resident George J. Nethercott died December 16, 2011 in Logan, Utah where he resided since 2008 and where he lived the last few months with his son Phillip. He was 89. He lived a long and courageous life. Born June 22, 1922 to Robert and Ethel (Nickerson) Nethercott, he was raised in the Jackson Hole Valley. Born June 22, 1922 into the world of migrant fruit pickers, George said his fondest memories, as a child, was exploring the areas around each new encampment as they moved up and down the west coast. George understood that if he was going to have any money, he was going to have to earn it himself. He raised and sold rabbits, chickens, eggs, and anything else he could to raise his standard of living. This entrepreneurial "can-do" spirit served him all his life. His parents moved back to Jackson to settle when George was in his early teens. He was a great athlete in high school where he excelled in track and field, boxing, and basketball. On the basketball court, he could sink a three-pointer from anywhere on the court, using a unique shot the family dubbed the ‘the left footed, right handed, set jump shot’. It looked odd but was very accurate. He graduated from Jackson-Wilson High School in 1940. He was drafted in the U.S. Army and served in Dutch Harbor, Alaska on a U.S. Army supply ship that delivered provisions to the Aleutian Islands. He humorously observed his job was to “watch for any Russians crossing the Bering Strait, but the only thing that could cross the Bering Strait was polar bears, and they usually froze half way across”. After the war, George made his home in Skagway, Alaska where he married his wife of 56 years, Norma (May) Nethercott on August 17, 1947. They moved back to Jackson Hole before the birth of their first son. George and Norma went on to raise a total of five boys on the banks of the Snake River. George was an avid outfitter and hunting guide for over 50 years. During that time he worked for many local outfitters and owned a hunting camp on Arizona Creek. During the off-season, George worked for a local company manufacturing beautiful silver, jade and turquoise jewelry. He was the last of the "Mountain Men." He truly loved the wilderness and the outdoor life. He was one of the best hunting guides in the country and made many life-long friends including Paul Gilroy, Mary Hutz, and Dave Hanna. He once said of his clients. “If you really want an elk, I can get you a shot. If you only want to party in the high country, I’ll see that you can do that, too.” The latter part of his life, George made good friends with Orin Budge, his brother-in-law. Local servers at cafes were overheard saying, "These two may be the reincarnation of Laurel and Hardy". He was a devoted family man, tirelessly working multiple jobs to provide for the needs of all his sons. He took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and supported them in all their endeavors George was preceded in death by his wife Norma in 2003, his oldest son, Jim in 2009, and his second son Steve who accidentally drowned as a toddler. His brothers Robert and Moy also preceded him in death, as did his sister, Ethel (Nethercott) Wilson. Survivors include Jim’s wife Judy from Riverton, Wyoming and their three children: Todd, Troy and Tara; Phillip and Susie Nethercott from Logan, Utah and their five children: Rex, Jenny, Katy, Steve, and Elizabeth; Wesley and Shaun Nethercott from Detroit, Michigan; Jay Nethercott from Moab, Utah, and Dennis and Karen Nethercott from Jackson, Wyoming and their son Virgil. He had a wonderful sense of humor and generous spirit. He was truly loved and will be deeply missed by all. A memorial will be held in the spring at a date and time to be determined. The family asks that you share favorite stories of George at http://george.nethercott.muchloved.com. Condolences and cards can be sent c/o Phill Nethercott, Box 411, Millville, UT 84326. Donations in George's memory can be made to the Wilson School Community Center.