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Gene E. Garrison, 84

| March 21, 2021 12:00 AM

Gene E. Garrison, age 84, passed away on March 15, 2021.

Gene was born on July 7, 1936, to Clyde and Catherine (Herzog) Lehman, in Massillon, Ohio.

Gene met Selma Larson and they married on Aug. 29, 1959, while he was serving at Malmstrom A.F.B. After they married, they moved to San Diego. Later they purchased a locksmith shop in El Cajon, California, which they operated together while he was also attending Law school. They later moved to Rome, Georgia where Gene practiced law, then to Paris, Ohio to assist mother and sister in operating a resort.

Gene and Selma then moved to Missoula. where they purchased Mountain Meadows Campground at Lake Mary Ronan, which they operated until retirement.

Gene was an avid car buff. He enjoyed auctions and adding to his collection of model trains and cars.

Gene is survived by his wife Selma and two sons Greg and Travis.

Friends and family are encouraged to visit the website buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.