In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and he loved to hunt and fish. We lost a Montana legend, father, husband, and best friend on January 24, 2022. Hed often chase Natalie with snakes, frogs, toads, and even a quail that he found in our yard. Dale is survived by his wife of 72 years, Helen, Garrison; son, Kyle (Deb) Zimmerman, Anaconda. He served in the U.S. Army, serving stateside and overseas in Japan with the post-WWII occupational forces. He remained in Missoula where he was employed by Morgenroth Music Center as a sales representative throughout western Montana. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barry Landon Gillette to show support. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Miles City. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm at The Lake Funeral Home, a Vigil and Sharing will be Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, September 2nd at 10:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. During Brandons ten years in the Army, he earned many distinguished awards including the Army Ranger and Special Forces Tabs, as well as Combat Infantryman, Combat Action, Air Assault, and Airborne badges. James Tilley Obituary 2020 - Lincoln Funeral Home & Memorial Parks James Tilley was born to Jessie and Cordelia Tilley on February 1, 1931. He had the courage and strength to live out the extreme beliefs and ideals that others only talk about. In November of 2013, he married Karina Hatch; they enjoyed dancing, traveling and many other adventures until her death in October of 2016. He and Marlene enjoyed traveling both here and abroad during this time, much of it with good friends Mel and Charlotte Rice. They returned to Great Falls, where they shared a wonderful family and partnership for sixty-two years. Brandon graduated in 2007 with a Bachelors degree in History and commissioned as an Army Infantry officer. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, She began her teaching career in Fraizer, MT then Savage, MT. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send Search Kalispell obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Kathys kindness and caring reached beyond her family as she was there to support any person who faced any struggle in their life. Zimmerman, Gene (JoAnn) Zimmerman, Don Zimmerman, sister, Donna Moen, brother-n-law, Orin Eslinger, and son-in-law, David Tompers. She spoke fondly of having the horse neck deep in the ditch and jumping off his back to go swimming. She fought hard until the end. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-laws Tom Vert and Darrell Sutton and several good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Milton (Darlene) Munson; and son, Karom. As a certified organic farmer and rancher, Russ was a pioneer in the field and a champion for the Earth way before being green was cool. Outside of raising his family, he was a passionate tile rummy player, huntsman, and jokester. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. She determined that it should be a sitting down job, so she became a secretary and worked for Weissmans in Billings and then the City of Billings at the water department. Tyson loved animals, please, if desired, donate to your local animal shelter in honor of him. Brandon entered the United States Army Special Forces in 2012 and earned the coveted and distinguished Green Beret. Surviving him are his sons, Niles Nelson and wife Bobbie of Libby; Dale Nelson of Polson; and Grant Nelson and wife Marybeth of El Cajon, CA. He was proud of military service and was a member of the American Legion and into his late 80s he served on the burial honor guard. For those unable to attend, the service will also be available by LIVESTREAM at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTbG1hBy1bJndtpTQPNxo4w. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He stayed actively involved in music education as guest conductor and adjudicator at many music festivals throughout the area and, for many years, as a private music teacher. During his earlier musical foray in high school, he noticed the piano player in the dance band, a pretty Anaconda girl named Marlene Murray. In 1988 she married Vernon Vial and they retired to Mesa, Arizona, later residing in Chandler, Arizona. Dale was extremely active in the Garrison community. Condolences and memories may be shared online by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com (in Libby) or www.gardencityfh.com (in Missoula). Browse Missoula local obituaries on Legacy.com. Although so young, we know that Brandons attention, love, and connection will carry Adler and Hadley through life with his insurmountable love. She was the second of four children and grew up on a ranch inFull story. Although lifeFull story, Lewis K. May was born on October 12, 1926, in Sayle, MT; he was the 4th of 5 children born to Agnes (Griffin) and Keppie May. John was preceded in death by his father, Bob. Survivors include: wife, Wendy and children, Adler and Hadley, Colorado Springs, CO; parents, Jon and Marlys Stevenson, Dickinson, ND; brother, Nic (Terri) Stevenson, Dickinson, ND; father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Vangie Jorde, Dickinson, ND; grandma, Marlene Stevenson, Miles City, MT; brothers-in-law, Justin (Lisa) Jorde, Thornton, CO; Joshua (Lindsey) Jorde, Dickinson, ND; sister-in-law, Angie (Bryan) Muri, Colorado Springs, CO; half sister-in-law, Angela (Steve) Bagan, Fargo, ND; nieces and nephews: Sadie, Nathan, Ali, Patrick, and Delaney Stevenson; Marisa and Aralynn Panasuk; Addison, Scarlett and Payton Jorde; Kinley and Levi Muri. Julian attended Death Notice: Mary Jane Eichman mother of Linda Bryson passed away August 24, 2021. She was an only child. His motto was: Dont surround yourself with yourself. John cherished time spent with family and friends at his cabin just outside of Glacier National Park. We would often play Guess the Song as a family together as music is such an important aspect in our family. He was raised on the Vermillion Ranch near Shepherd, where his father worked for many years.Full story, Joseph Ralph Baker passed away at his home in Three Forks on Friday May 13 after a short illness. Paula was a die-hard Trailblazer fan and they had season tickets for well over 30 years. Summer was her favorite season, and her back yard was always full of colorful geraniums, petunias and one cherry tomato plant for Dave. Lee was very active in the Deer Lodge Community. Due to COVID, a private prayer service will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Much to their surprise, her dad eventually found a job as a country school janitor. Donations can be made in honor of Dorothy Malisani to Benefis Peace Hospice of Montana.https://www.benefis.org/benefis-foundation/giving/donate-foundation. She left teaching and briefly worked as a social worker in Sidney, MT before moving to Colstrip in 1978 where she began working for the Montana Power Co. as an accounting clerk until moving to the Rosebud Mine in the accounting department. Russ is survived by the land which was the love of his life; wife, Elsie Tuss; brother, Kirby (Tina) Salisbury of Belize, Central America; sons, Shane (Ann) Salisbury of Billings and Todd Salisbury of Carter; grandchildren, Damon Salisbury of Casper, WY, Cory Salisbury of Mesa, AZ, Castle and Sophia Salisbury of Billings; niece, Christie Juarez; nephew, Scott Salisbury; and a varied assortment of colorful characters. Alices favorite place was in Wise River next to Alder Creek. Countless individuals and organizations turned to Russ for his progressive thinking, proven techniques, guidance and generous support. Bernard and his family spent his early years in Rhame and moved to Bozeman, MT in 1939. Clay became wholly Italian by marriage. She had fond memories of her childhood spent at Ruby Gulch and Beaver Creek near the Zortman mining operation where her grandparents Charles and Katie B. Whitcomb pursued their dreams. In the fall of 1971 he returned to Missoula, accepting the position as director of bands at Sentinel High School, continuing his passion for teaching music until retiring in June of 1987. WebThe Bozeman Daily Chronicle also publishes its obituaries and death notices with Legacy.com, a leading online obituary database that partners with more than 1,500 She worked a total of 40 years before retiring. Anyone that stopped at the house, got a tour of the trains and of course they couldn't leave without seeing his "coo coo clock". A military graveside service will take place at a date and time to be determined. In 1978, Larry took a travelling sales job and was often out of town. In 1980 she moved to Great Falls, where she was employed by the O'Connor Funeral Home for eight years. The two were smitten with each other and married on September 7, 1957. Jane was preceded in death by Herman, her husband of 67 years, and is survived by her 12 children; 30 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Frances Haas, Marilyn Ketchum, Sr. Rose Mae Rausch, OSF, Shanti Rausch, Josie (George) Vania; brother-in-law, Paul (Liane) Rausch; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Calvary Cemetery in Lewistown at 2PM. Funeral services will be Friday (12-13) at 11:00 a.m. at Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula with a reception immediately following in the funeral home hospitality center. Memorial Service Friday, April 22, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. OConnor Memorial Chapel, 2425 8th Ave. North, Great Falls, MT 59401, Reception will follow the Memorial Service, Columbus Center, 1601 2nd Ave North, Great Falls, MT 59401. Isnt that wonderful!. Brandon Dale Stevenson was born February 28, 1984 in Miles City, MT to Jonathan and Marlys (Kolka) Stevenson where he joined brother, Nicolas. He would not leave the house without a sharp knife and would often be found sharpening one of his many knives. She was born on October 13, 1934 in Cavalier, North Dakota to William and Grace (See) Beaton. He played in several bands, including Paul Revere and the Raiders as well as The Fendermen. Following his lifelong passion for music, he enrolled at the University of Montana in 1948 where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. She visited with her mother and siblings on a near daily basis and spearheaded family reunions in Lewistown. Four years ago, a stroke took away her spark of life. COVID took away anything that was left. Jane was a devout and active member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Hermosa. Tom was a committed member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and his sobriety was a big part of his life. Crystal was born to Eugene and Viola Backes in White Lake, South Dakota. To leave condolences may be shared with the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com. He is survived by : his parents, Cameron Gillette and Annie Gillette; his siblings, Ari, Max, Rye and Ellie of Somers, MT. He loved making people laugh and smile and could tell when someone needed a pick-me-up. And he was always down for a good banter! Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. A visitation for former students and friends in Libby will be Wednesday (12-11) from 3-8 p.m. at the Schnackenberg Funeral Home. They can be used in various projects, including commercial, residential, and agricultural projects. Masks will be required. Brandon separated from the United States Army in 2017 and went to work for Northwestern Mutual, which allowed him the opportunity to explore and get grounded in the financial sector. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Eldon, Vera Jensen, Raymond and Mary Jorgensen and two grandchildren Marion Rose Stroebe and Simon Dahl Reinhart. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Monday, August 23, 2021, at River View Cemetery in the Adams Chapel, 300 South Taylors Ferry Road, Portland, OR 97219. HERMOSA | Jane Mary Roggenbuck Rausch, 93, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at her home near Hermosa. He died on September 9, 2022, of natural causes. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon, graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science. Tyson is continuing his service to the Lord on the other side of the veil alongside his companion Elder Davis. Following his graduation from high school, he attended the University of San Diego and obtained his Mortuary Science degree in Los Angeles. Box 657, Farmington, MO 63640. The family moved to Deer Lodge in 1964. A statue and kidney-shaped pond were built to commemorate his father, who passed away from kidney disease shortly after opening. Brandon graduated from Trinity High School in 2003 where he excelled in football, wrestling, and track. As well as his brothers-in-arms Captain Jay Jones and Major Sean Maples. WebObituary Grief Recovery Center Start a Family Tree Find a Funeral Home Montana Obituaries Added by Tributes.com Yesterday Tributes.com is working to bring you the Alice loved exploring the Pioneer Mountains by snowmobile, ATV, or Sunday drives with Joe, her family, and her friends. She often could be heard exclaiming, Oh! She loved bringing her family together. Age 72. She grew up in Eola, Salem and Keizer. Mt. They were married June 18, 1960 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Fromberg. Dennis William McGurran, aged 87 of Vaughn, passed away early Sunday morning on February 12, 2023, the last remaining child of Henry Daniel McGurran and Florence Ura Bresnahan. Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Great Falls with viewing at 6 pm on Friday, November 20 followed by a Rosary and Vigil Service at 7 pm. His brother staff sergeant Raymond was shot down over Germany and killed in 1941. Other involvements included the Rialto Theater, Powell County Progress, Trustee of School District #1, and presently Chair of Powell County Medical Center. Burial will be held in Colorado Springs. WebMontana Genealogy Records for Various Counties from FamilySearch For Beaverhead, Big Horn, Cascade, Chouteau, Flathead, Granite, Judith Basin, Lake, Meagher, Pondera, Rosebud, Sanders, Sweet Grass, Teton, Toole, and Yellowstone Counties; some of these have death certificates or probate records and other items of genealogical interest; some Robert was born on Valentines Day in 1947 to Joe and Pearl Dyer in Springfield, MO. They moved to Helena and had Linda. Naval Reserve.After WWII, he attended Carroll College, Marquette University and Montana State. He was on the board of hospice and brought many nationally known grief specialists to Billings. Tyson is terribly missed by his parents Dustin and Jessica Haycock, sisters Natalie and Calista, brother Caiden, grandparents Jon and Suzie Adams, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was planning to work a few more years, but one day she came to work and could not remember how to do things even though she had worked there for 10 years. Perhaps Brandons greatest military accomplishment was the deep and life-long friendships he built with his Army brethren. He was an avid skier, helping build the original lodge at Kings Hill with his brother-in-law, Danny Moran. Montana was a member of Fort Nelson First Nation, belonging to Treaty 8. She was raised in Roy, MT where she attended school and she played basketball and ran track. Visit Obituary Sharon Kay Johnson Feb 17, 2023 Sharon Kay Johnson, 77, of Ashland, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was an accomplished seamstress and crochet artist. Those animals were his greatest pride and joy. They made their home in Hardin and celebrated 70 years of marriage in 2017. They lived in Larimore, North Dakota then in Lodge Grass, Montana, for a number of years before moving to Waterloo, Montana. Howdy! At this time the family lived in Elliston Montana. The Graveside Committal service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman. But at the end of the day, family and friends were most important to him. When he was with The Fendermen they had a huge hit called Muleskinner Blues that has been covered several times, most notably by Dolly Parton. Beneath the surface of all that Russ planted in his life lays a deeply rooted, vibrantly colored legacy. She was loyal and a champion of all she loved. The stroke had happened, and she retreated to her home. While juggling her career and family life she perfected the art of motherhood. He was a Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He had a long career as a school administrator both as a principal and superintendent, touching many young lives. Soon after, they purchased a funeral home and ambulance service in Albany, Oregon. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of Mt View James Tilley's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the Kenneth George Avison, Ken died on August 26th, 2020 due to complications from cancer. Later that year, he opened Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Dr. Seuss said it best, Why fit in when you were born to stand out?. Wade was raised in Manhattan, Montana and graduatedFull story, On Monday, June 13, 2022, Helen Esther Lilly (ne Neufeld), 81, returned to her Lord after an extended illness at home in Three Forks, Montana. This endeavor brought great love, commitment and passion to his life, and he was determined to make something big out of nothing, following in his fathers footsteps. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Make sure relatives of Barry Landon Gillette know they have sympathy messages here. He was a lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. His commitment to his word was his deeds. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and community. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in During his later years, he enjoyed residing at Grizzly Peak and the wonderful friendships he had with all who resided there. Brandon and Wendy lived in four states and settled in Colorado Springs, CO after Brandon was stationed at Fort Carson with the Armys 10th Special Forces Group. Would you like to offer Barry Landon Gillettes loved ones a condolence message? Although she worked fulltime and had three kids, her home was always very neat, tidy, and clean. He was elected MFDA President in 1968 and was proud of Bullis Mortuarys by invitation only acceptance into the Selected Independent Funeral Homes organization. She loved to hunt and fish. On February 10, 2019, he died refusing to follow the doctors orders, being stubborn and coloring outside the lines for nearly eight decades. This is evident by the amount of people around the United States and world who have shown their support and love during this incredibly difficult time.