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Joe R. Hajek
COLUMBUS - Joe R. Hajek, 80, of Columbus, passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 15, 1999, at the Stillwater Community Hospital. Joe was born June 15, 1918, and was raised north of Glendive in the Bloomfield area on the homestead of his parents, Joe and Besse Hajek.
During World War II he served with the Army Corps of Engineers in Europe constructing airfields. He married Dorothy Hagemann of Wibaux in 1948 while managing the Farmers Union locker plant in Glendive. They owned a grocery store in Fromberg from 1952-1957, then lived in Columbus for the next six years where Joe cut meat at IGA. They resided in Big Timber from 1963-1986 where Joe retired as a meat cutter. Then he and Dorothy returned to Columbus. Afflicted by Parkinson's Disease for many years, Joe was a resident of Stillwater Convalescent Center for the past three years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of 50 years; sons, Robert and Ken (Mary); grandsons, Fred and Frank and great-granddaughter, Michelle, all of Columbus; a son, Shawn (Michele) and grandsons, Dustin and Devon of Gilbert, Ariz. Joe's siblings are Anne Augustus of Ohio, Helen Lopez of Great Falls, Besse Kittler, Rosie Nentwig and Jim Hajek of Glendive. There are numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Frank and Charles and a sister, Marie.
Joe took great pride in his work, preparing wild game, his cars, yard and family gatherings. Joe was a member of the American Legion in Big Timber for 35 years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, at Smith Funeral Chapel, Columbus, followed by burial in Mountainview cemetery, Columbus.

Emily Hayman Hinz
WORDEN - Emily Hayman Hinz, 59, of Worden passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, at the St. Vincent Hospital following a long illness.
She was born June 20, 1939, in Harlowton, the daughter of Reginold and Mary (Jump) Hayman. She attended school in Harlowton and Ballantine and graduated from Huntley Project High School in 1958. She attended Acme Beauty College where she graduated in 1961.
On June 25, 1973, Emily married Jerry Hinz in Cody, Wyo.
She worked at the Dark Horse, Longbranch and Beartrap Saloon in Worden and Ballantine as a cook and also worked at the Yellowstone Detention Center as a cook.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Hinz of Worden; her mother, Mary Hayman of Ballantine; her sister, Carol Brown and husband Owen of Billings; brother, Raymond Hayman; and sister, Janet of Missoula; stepchildren, Lonnie Hinz and friend Teresa Gonzalez of Billings, Derek Hinz and wife Shawn and their children Shanna and Shayne, Darby and Tawna Hinz of Roundup and his children Jason, Tegan, Devin, Charlee, Mandy, Rory, Farell, Brilec; Lynda (Hinz) and Tom Stevenson III and daughter Krystal.
She was preceded in death by her father and brother Teddy.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the VFW in Worden. Cremation has taken place. Memorials to the Worden Ambulance or to the charity of choice.

Eleanor Lawson
Eleanor Lawson, of Billings, died peacefully at her home on Jan. 14, 1999.
She was born to parents Fredrick W. And Jessie (Stroule) Jones on Sept. 23, 1906, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada. Her family moved to northern Montana when she was a child, settling on a ranch south of Havre. She grew up there and attended schools in Havre. Eleanor became a U.S. citizen, along with her family, on Nov. 15, 1920.
On Sept. 13, 1926, she married Thomas Wilfred Lawson of Poplar where they lived for many years. In 1935, they entered the farming business, building their farm, located northeast of Poplar, into one of the finest wheat farms in northeast Montana. Since 1948 they enjoyed their winters in Billings and Mesa, Ariz., always returning each spring to operate the farm. They settled in Billings full time in 1995.
For many years in Poplar she was very active in Eastern Star, serving as a Grand Officer in the state organization.
Eleanor enjoyed their world travels, which included extensive visits to Africa, Australia, and South America.
Survivors include her husband, Tom (Wilfred); a son, Jack of Billings, a daughter, Peggy Hegner of San Diego, Calif.; a brother Mickey Jones of Alturas, Calif.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers.
No services are planned. Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Algeroy Robert LeClaire
Algeroy Robert LeClaire died of emphysema on Jan. 14, 1999.
Bob was born on Nov. 26, 1929, to Al and Beth LeClaire in Butte. The family moved to Great Falls in 1931. Bob graduated from Great Falls High School in 1948 and from the University of Montana in 1952.
He married Rachel Kinney in 1952 just prior to joining the United States Army. Bob and was honorably discharged in 1955 and he and Rachel moved to Billings where he entered the wholesale lumber brokerage business and actively brokered lumber until his death. They had two sons, Kirk and Bruce. Bob and Arlaine Albright were married in 1969 and they had a daughter, Suzie. He married Fran Eldredge LeClaire in 1986 and retired from Yaw Kinney as vice president the same year. After a short retirement, he joined Prentice Lumber, Missoula, in 1987 and brokered lumber until his death.
Bob was a past president of the Pioneer Kiwanis and was their Kiwanian of the Year in 1972-73; he served on the Board of Directors of the Boys Clubs of Billings and was past member of Ashlar Lodge, Scottish Rite and Al Bedoo Shrine Temple, he served on the Fee Arbitration Board of the Montana Bar Association and the City Planning and Zoning Board. Bob loved boating and maintained his Chris-Craft at Yellowstone Lake for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Fran; sons, Kirk (Elaine) of San Francisco, Calif., and Bruce of Billings; daughter, Suzie (Percy) Hoerner of Billings; stepdaughters, Tehya (Kit) Eldredge Seaton and Kilah Eldredge, all of Billings; and brother, Larry (Del) of San Diego, Calif.
Services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1999, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 2032 Central Ave. Cremation has already taken place.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice, Boys and Girls Club of Billings, or the Transportation Fund of the Al Bedoo Shrine.

Kathryn A. Ruff
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kathryn A. Ruff died on Jan. 13, 1999, in Oakland.
Kathy was born Oct. 24, 1943, in Lovell, Wyo., to George and Sara Foote Ruff. The family resided in Kane, Wyo., at the time.
When she was young they moved to Joliet, Mont., where Kathy attended school and graduated from Joliet High School in 1961.
Following her graduation, she worked as Harrison Fagg's secretary with the Youth Guidance Council.
In 1965, she moved to Oakland where she was employed by Kaiser Company for 33 years, retiring in 1998 due to ill health.
She is survived by her mother, Sara Ruff of Billings; one brother, Bill and Jeanne of Billings; one sister, Peggy and Keith Springer of Spokane, Wash.; two nephews, Rolf and Kyle Springer of Washington; a niece, Billie Jean Ruff and Bryon Stiller of Billings; another nephew, Mike and Julie Ruff, and three grandnieces, Danielle, Theresa and Shawna Jean Ruff all of Gillette, Wyo.; and her best friend, Clancy.
She was preceded in death by her father, George, and brother, George L. Ruff.
Memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, Billings.
Funeral services are pending.

Keith Elwin Visser
SHEPHERD - Keith Elwin Visser, age 43, died in his Shepherd home on Jan. 14, 1999, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. Keith was born Nov. 7, 1955, in Bozeman, to Elmer and Pearl Cok Visser. Always thankful for his godly and "nearly 100% Dutch heritage." He was raised in Harrison in a stable, warm, and loving family which extended to include the neighboring Dutch community of Churchill.
Following graduation from Harrison High School, Keith attended Vo-tech Auto and Diesel Mechanic School in Helena, for three years. He married Peggy Hillman, of Manhattan, on May 26, 1978, at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Churchill. They first lived in Anceny where he worked for Kamp Implement. Later they moved to Billings where Keith worked for Holeman Diesel and Meadowgold Dairies. The family then settled in Shepherd.
Keith was gifted with a mechanical mind, and from his earliest days he industriously repaired everything from toys to cars, always taking the time to "do things right." A rare quality which he also demonstrated in his personal life. Keith was a man of his word. He was a reliable, respectful, intensely honest and straight-forward man of integrity. Gentle, kind and mild mannered, he was also a shy and private person whose central focus was his deep faith in God and his love for his family and others. Keith had a good sense of priorities and will long be remembered as a contented, happy and loving husband and father, one whose wife and six children will benefit eternally from his godly example and leadership. He lived a good life and was unselfish in his quiet service to others. We will greatly miss his kind sense of humor and the warmth of his love for everyone.
At this time, we would like to express our deep gratitude for the incredible generosity of friends, neighbors, churches, schools and even strangers. How generously you have all helped to carry us the last four years. Your thoughtfulness means more than you will ever know. Also, thank you to all of the many doctors, nurses, therapists, and medical personnel, particularly Dr. Hammond and Dr. Midence for their fantastic care. Finally, to any others that we may have forgotten to mention, Thank you!
Survivors include his wife, Peggy, and their six children, of the family home: Nicholas, Rebecca, Aaron, Kirk, Paul, and Garrett; his parents, Elmer and Pearl Visser of Harrison; brothers, Glenn of Harrison, and Randy (DeEtte) of Bozeman; nieces and nephews, Shane, DeNette, Kayla, Eli and Zachery; and many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.
Memorial services will be held at Faith Evangelical Church on Monday, Jan. 18, at 9 a.m. The Funeral will be held at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church of Churchill at 2:30. Graveside services will follow.
Memorials may be sent to FOA (Cancer Camp), P.O. Box 6446, Bozeman, MT 59771, or Big Sky Hospice or the Children's Education Fund, c/o First Interstate Bank, Heights Branch, 730 Main St., Billings, MT 59105.

John Douglas Williams
DENVER - John Douglas Williams, a records clerk for the Civil Courts of the City and County of Denver, died Jan. 8, 1999, from lung cancer. He was 47.
John was born in Billings on March 20, 1951, and attended Billings Senior High School, graduating with the class of 1969. After completing a business education certification program at Billings Vocational-Technical Center, he worked for Billings Shipping Co. and Midland Bank before moving to Denver in the mid-1980s. He had been employed in the Denver Court System since 1986. He maintained an affiliation with First United Methodist Church in Billings, and in Denver he gave time and energy to help generate money for AIDS research.
The center of John's life was his family and his circle of friends. He will be remembered for his unstinting generosity, his thoughtfulness, his sense of humor, and his straightforwardness. He was deeply grateful for the care, love, and assistance he received during his illness from people near and far.
He is survived by his father, James L. Williams of Billings; his brother and sister-in-law, Gary Williams and Joy Passanante of Moscow, Idaho; and his nieces, Liza and Emily Williams of Chicago and Portland, Ore. His mother, Jean E. Williams, died in 1995.
Memorial services are planned for Jan. 30, 1999, 2 p.m., at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Rockies in Denver and for an as-yet-undesignated date in Billings. The family asks that, instead of flowers, those wishing to make contributions in John's memory contact the Colorado AIDS Project, 701 E. Colfax, Suite 212, Denver, 80203 (attn. Amy Armington) or another charitable organization. Gifts may also be directed to the Simon AIDS/Cancer Research Fund, Dept. of Medicine, MC4000, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock St., Denver, Colo. 80204.

Roy A. Cleveland
LEWISTOWN - Roy A. Cleveland, 78, of Lewistown died suddenly Tuesday morning at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls of natural causes. He was born July 14, 1920, in Ballantine, the son of DeForrest and Verna Cleveland. He received his schooling in the Ballantine area and then entered the U.S. Army in 1937. He was discharged in 1940 and returned to Montana, farming in the Ballantine area. On May 31, 1941 he was united in marriage to Gladys J. (Taddy) Bjornson in Hardin. In 1943 he again entered the U.S. Army, receiving several medals and ribbons for his excellent service. After his discharge in 1946 he began working at Midland Implement in Billings. They moved to Lewistown in 1960 and he worked for Horning Implement. He retired in 1987 and they moved to Martinsdale. They returned to Lewistown and opened the 4 Aces Casino and Restaurant in 1990 with their daughters and families. He continued living in Lewistown until the time of his death.
Roy enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping with his family, visiting and playing cards with his family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was a Life Member of the VFW Post 5609 of White Sulphur Springs, Moose Lodge 1239 and Fergus Post No. 16 American Legion, both of Lewistown.
He is survived by his wife, Taddy of Lewistown; three daughters: Sharon McNees and friend, Arleigh Tuss of Lewistown, Roylene Gradle and husband, Dan of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and Sandy Holmquist and husband, Gary of Denver, Colo.; four brothers: Don and his wife, Jane of Billings, Jim and his wife, Pat, and Walt and his wife, Phyllis, both of Ballantine, and Fred and his wife, Jean of Mission, Texas; grandchildren: Danette and Nathan Kuecks of Boise, Idaho, Keri and Ray Killham of Billings, Scott McNees and Kelli Finnigan of Bremerton, Wash., Denise Gradle of Biscataway, N.J., and Sam Holmquist of Denver; several nieces and nephews.
His parents and one brother, Robert, preceded him in death.
Memorial Services for Roy A. Cleveland will be Monday at 1 p.m. in the Cloyd Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at a later date in Ballantine. The Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to the Central Montana Foundation or the charity of their choice and they may be left at the Cloyd Funeral Home.

Frances M. Dowdle
Frances M. Dowdle, 75 of Billings, passed away Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, 1999, at Deaconess Medical Center. The daughter of John and Delona (Blankenship) Miller, she was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Red Lodge.
Frances grew up at Bowler Flat in the Pryor Mountains east of Bridger. She graduated from Bridger High School in 1941. On June 8, 1942, she married William A. Dowdle in Billings. They farmed near Bridger, where they raised their four daughters. Frances and Bill moved to Billings in 1966.
Frances worked as a courtesy counter clerk for Buttreys for over 17 years and retired in 1985. She loved spending time with her family and was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed traveling with her daughter, Tanya, and had traveled all over the world. Frances was also an avid runner and had won numerous races including the Big Sky State Games for her age division at the age of 70. She was preceded in death by her sister, Marie Mora, and one granddaughter, Kendall Bailey.
Survivors include her husband, William A. Dowdle of Billings; her four daughters, Tanya Dowdle (Robert Westphal) of Mill Valley, Calif., Willie Dowdle (Jim Stiert), Delona Bailey (Ted), and Kym Dowdle, all of Billings; her sister, Jean Higgins of Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Cressa Glenn (Dallas), Benjamin Bailey, and Sasha Bailey; and two great-grandchildren, Tennessee and Jordan Glenn.
Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Faith Chapel with interment in Mountview cemetery. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.

Arvel 'Bill' Beall
POWELL, Wyo. - Funeral services for Arvel "Bill" Beall, 92, will be conducted at 10 a.m. at the Deaver Town Hall on May 3, 1999. Interment will be at the Deaver cemetery.
Bill passed away at the Powell Nursing Home where he has resided since May 29, 1997.
He was born in Greencastle, Mo., to Walter and Fannie Beall on Oct. 30, 1906.
He was married to Julia Farmer on Aug. 4, 1928. On Aug. 4, 1998, they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
He was employed by Amoco Oil Company before he retired.
He enjoyed fishing, caring for his yard, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Edna Graham; and his sisters, Thelma Barkley, Lena Russel and Irene McCormick.
Survivors include his wife, Julia of the Powell Nursing Home; a daughter, Doris and her husband, Kent Judy of Greybull; a son, Keith Beall and his wife of Frannie; grandchildren, Carol and Mike McMillin of Lovell, Blaine and Kay Beall of Worland, Sidney and Roxanne Beall of Casper, Kori and Tom Montpas of Lake Oswego, Ore.; great-grandchildren, Matthew Montpas, James and Shawna McMillin, Adam and Marcus Beall, and Danny and Eric Beall. He is also survived by one sister, Opal Sullivan of Colfax, Iowa.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to contribute to a memorial at the Powell Nursing Home and Frannie Fire Department through the First National Bank of Powell.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Haskell Funeral Home.

Sylvan Keith Burt
1/17/19 - 4/27/99
Sylvan Keith Burt died in his home Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at 6:31 p.m.
He was born on Jan. 17, 1919, at Basin, Wyo., to Alta Marie Henderson Burt and Myron Clifford Burt. He spent his early childhood in Worland, Wyo., and attended school there. In 1936, he moved to Billings with his family. He served his plumbing apprenticeship under his father and several other Billings plumbers.
On March 12, 1942, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served in the European Theater of Operations. On April 24, 1943, in Billings, he married Karen Putnam. They were married for nearly 54 years. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 27, 1945, with the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater Ribbon and the WWII Victory Medal with two bronze stars.
He returned to work with his father in the Burt Oil & Drilling Corporation. After the death of his father, he operated the Burt Plumbing & Heating Co. Later he followed his trade to several states at various power plants. He returned to Billings in his retirement in November, 1981. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, The Gideons International, Plumbers & Fitters Local #30, Billings, and Plumbers & Fitters Local #193, Casper, Wyo., and the American Legion.
He loved singing, hunting and serving his Lord. He never met a person he didn't like and everyone was his friend.
Survivors include two daughters, LaVonne Slocum of Colorado Springs, Colo., and LeAnne Bradley of Lamar, Colo.; a son, Lowell Keith of Humble, Texas; eight grandchildren; three brothers, David, Harold and Lee Burt; and one sister, Eunice Shishkowski. Preceding him in death was his wife, his father, mother, and twin sister, Naomi Delores Wright.
He loved his church, the work at the Gideons, and was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, and friend to many.
Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene. Interment with military honors will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family requests instead of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Church of the Nazarene, 805 Alderson Ave., or the Gideons East Camp of Montana.

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