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Stanford 'Stan' Joseph Boothe
MALTA - Stanford "Stan" Joseph Boothe, 68, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the Phillips County Medical Center of heart failure.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Adams Memorial Chapel with interment in the Malta cemetery.
Don Henry Claar
Don Henry Claar, 64, of Billings and formerly of Gillette and Moorcroft, Wyo., died July 10, 1999, at Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, Wash., of a massive stroke.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at the Black Hills National cemetery in Sturgis, S.D., with a fellowship to follow in Spearfish Park.
James Robert Colburn
James Robert Colburn, 52, of Billings, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999.
Mr. Colburn, formerly of Kremmling, Colo., was born in Denver, Colo., to Ruth and Howard Colburn. Jim served in the Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam war. He created the Bozeman Wagon Train and owned and operated a company called Road Grading. He is survived by daughter, Cheryl Cottle; sister, Pat (Ken) Barnes; brother, John Colburn (Peg Colburn) all of Colorado; as well as three nieces and one nephew. Contributions can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, on behalf of James Robert Colburn.
Deborah deHaan
POWELL, Wyo. - Deborah McHoes deHaan died Aug. 13 at St. Vincent Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Pete, and children, Derrick and Lacee. Services will be on Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Powell.
Donald James Eide
Donald James Eide, 66, of Billings passed away Saturday morning, Aug. 14, 1999, of a year long battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 30, 1933, near Roundup, the son of Nels and Ellen (Charlton) Eide. He was raised in the Bull Mountains on the family homestead near 30 mile. He attended Klein School and graduated in 1951.
In 1954, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps in which he served until l957. During his service, he came home and married
Patricia J. Carlson, July 11, 1955, in Roundup. They returned to Billings after his service and he worked 40 years as a diesel mechanic for Tractor and Equipment Co., retiring in April of 1998.
Don was a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved going on vacations to Swan lake, square and round dancing and golfing. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 394 and the National American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Pat; two daughters, Renee Eide and Lisa (Dennis) Mullikin; three grandchildren: Jeff Eide, Nash and Cody Mullikin, all of Billings; and his brother, Harold (Dorothy) Eide of Livingston; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, RoxAnne.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Monday. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1080, Billings 59103, Big Sky Hospice P.O. Box 35033, Billings 59107, or the Jeff Harnish Foundation, 1835 Harnish Road, Billings 59101.
Kay Elliott
WHITEFISH - Katherine M. Elliott, 68, a longtime former resident of Havre, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, in Whitefish following a battle with cancer.
A vigil will be held at St. Judas Catholic Church in Havre at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 with a funeral mass at St. Judas Church at 10 a.m. the following morning, Aug. 19. Refreshments will be served in the Parish Hall following the funeral service for friends and family. A private graveside internment of the ashes will be at Calvary cemetery.
She was born on Dec. 26, 1930, in Harlowton. She attended schools in Harlowton and earned a degree in medical technology in Minneapolis, Minn. She met Dr. James E. Elliott while working at the Deaconess Hospital in Havre. In 1952, they married
and moved to Oregon where Jim completed his medical education and training. Kay and her husband lived in Havre for 38 years, until they retired to Whitefish in July 1998.
Survivors include her husband, Jim of Whitefish; six children, Nancy and Janice of Seattle, Ronald and his wife, Deborah of Saline, Mich., James and his wife, Laurie of Billings, Mark and his wife, Shelly of Missoula, and Scott and his wife, Melinda of Burlington, Wash.; and nine grandchildren. She has two brothers, Joseph Kotan of Salt Lake City, Utah, and William Kotan of Helena. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Steven and Alice Kotan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home.
Bob Dale Graham
BUFFALO, Wyo. - Bob Dale Graham, 70, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the Johnson County Healthcare Center of cancer.
Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, and 8-10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the chapel with interment in Willow Grove cemetery.
Dixon D. Grant
MALTA - Dixon D. Grant, 82, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at the Phillips County Medical Center of heart failure.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Malta Lutheran Church with interment in the Malta cemetery. Adams Funeral Home is in charge.
Louise M. Greenwood
Louise M. Greenwood, 88, formerly of Sidney, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney with interment in the Richland Memorial Park cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is in charge.
Jessica McBride-Lidholm
Jason Lidholm
MISSOULA - Jessica Anne McBride-Lidholm, age 22, and Jason Erik Lidholm, age 25, died together in an airplane crash near Juneau, Alaska, on Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999.
Jessica Anne McBride-Lidholm was born on June 7, 1977, in Anchorage, Alaska. She spent most of her life in Billings, and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1995, and was a National Merit Scholarship finalist. Jessica was attending the University of Montana and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and was an advocate of U of M. She was due to receive her degree in Anthropology in December 1999, and planned to attend medical school.
Jason E. Lidholm was born in Rolla, Mo. on March 5, 1974. He graduated from Juneau High School in 1992. Upon graduating, Jason entered military basic training and was attached to the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, N.C. Jason was attending the University of Montana on an ROTC scholarship, majoring in Photojournalism. He was anticipating completing his degree in December 1999, and planned to be commissioned as an officer in the United States Army following graduation.
These two beautiful young people were united in Holy Matrimony May 21, 1999, at the First Congregational U.C.C. in Billings. They had been working in Alaska for the summer.
Jessica succeeded in almost everything she tried. She would set a goal, and after that, nothing could get in her way. She experienced every minute of life to its utmost, wanting to know everything and everybody. Her loyalty to her friends and family was matched only by the dedication she was able to espouse in them. Somehow, though, she was never quite fulfilled or satisfied. It was as if something was missing. That missing portion of Jessica turned out to be Jason Lidholm.
Wherever Jason went, he left a wake of people smiling. He was somewhat shy at first, but even as "the quiet one in the back, " his boyish charm disarmed everyone he met. His unmatchable zest for life was evidenced in his ability to master anything he tried. When Jason did something, he did it well. Whether he was in the military or school or the Civil Air Patrol, he found himself leading others. Despite all these endearing qualities, Jason never dated much; it was as if he was waiting for someone.
Introduced by Jason's sister, Jayne, in late 1997, the two fell madly in love and were engaged within six months. Jason was a man's man, and Jessica was a girly-girl. Somehow, they were the perfect match. He taught her patience, and she taught him responsibility. Truly a match made in heaven, through each other, they were complete.
Jessica is survived by her parents, Byron and Carole McBride; brother, Jeffrey; sister, Jamie; and grandmother, Nancy Singer, all of Billings.
Jason is survived by his parents, Gary and Juanita Lidholm of Haines, Alaska; sister, Jayne of Missoula, Mont., and grandfather, Vincent Lidholm.
This couple will be forever remembered for their joyous love and commitment to each other and their families. A memorial celebration will be held Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m., First Congregational U.C.C. of Billings. Memorials may be made to the Jessica-Jason Lidholm Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 20652, Billings MT 59104.
Viola Montgomery
GLASGOW - Viola Montgomery died on Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at the Valley View Home in Glasgow.
Oleah Alice Viola Johnson was born April 9, 1902, at Pine Lake Township, Gonvick, Minn., to parents Sallie Lincoln (Smith) and Jacob M. Johnson. She attended school there and moved to Wolf Point, where she worked at Steve's Cafe. She met Oliver Montgomery and they were married
Dec. 28, 1926, at Scobey. They moved to Wolf Point where they made their home until they moved to Nemont Manor in Glasgow, in 1985.
Oliver died in 1985 and Viola continued to live there until she moved to Valley View Home in April of 1999.
Vi enjoyed good health most of her 97 years which allowed her to share many talents with both family and friends. She had the God given gift of hospitality.
Vi was a 50-year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Wolf Point and a 50-year member of the OES, Riverside Chapter.
Survivors include three daughters: Helen (James) Burt of Glasgow, Lona (Kastor) Simensen of Fort Peck, and Jean (Hans) Pohl of Fargo, N.D.; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Vi was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all of her 10 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, at the Clayton Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point with Pastor Lonnie Eidson of Glasgow officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Cecilia L. Olson
Cecilia L. Olson passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the Deaconess Hospital in Billings. She had lived for 88 years.
Cecilia was born in Poplar on April 23, 1911, a daughter of Albert and Lula (McNickle) Kelsey. She received her education in Poplar and graduated as salutatorian of the Poplar High School class of 1928.
In 1933 she married
Clifford J. Olson and together they raised their four children in Poplar. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Presbyterian Church. In 1969 Cecilia and her husband moved to Billings. Mr. Olson passed away on Jan. 5, 1972.
Cecilia loved time spent with children, both her own and those in the community she cared for as a babysitter. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with their pets, brought a special joy to her life.
Survivors include three daughters: Jean Shumsky of Great Falls, Kathleen Barton of Cottage Grove, Minn., and Virginia Schillreff of Billings; a son, Jim Olson of Missoula; two brothers, Howard and Frank Kelsey of Poplar; a sister, Charlotte Kipp of Beaverton, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, and two sisters.
Visitations will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the Smith West Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Faith Chapel with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Smith West Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Chancy Dude Peterson
RED LODGE - Chancy Dude Peterson, 22, of Red Lodge, died in a traffic accident, Aug. 15, 1999. Chancy is the son of Charles (Shorty) and Debbie Olson Peterson, born Sept. 11, 1976, in Glendive.
Chancy attended schools in Red Lodge, graduating from Red Lodge High School. He was attending the University of North Dakota and enrolled in ROTC. Being an outstanding athlete, Chancy had a passion for physical fitness, football, basketball, track, skiing and snowboarding. Racing with Silver Run Ski Team, Chancy competed at the Junior Olympics. He loved riding horses and rodeo (bareback rider), golf, rock climbing, four-wheeling and riding his Harley Davidson. He coached junior high football, was a member of DeMolay, was baptized and confirmed in the Community Church, served as an EMT with the Red Lodge Ambulance and worked with the Red Lodge Volunteer Fire Department. Chancy was on active duty with Army ROTC receiving certification as a helicopter pilot. He was looking forward to a career in aviation.
He is survived by his parents, Shorty and Debbie Peterson, his brother, Ole and sister, Ginny, all of Red Lodge; grandparents, Ole and Myrna Olson from Sidney; grandmother, Virginia Peterson of Glendive; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He leaves a legacy of pride in family, love of God, and fellowship with his many friends. He will be missed by all.
Visitation Tuesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center, 214 14th St., Red Lodge. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Red Lodge cemetery following the service. There will be a Reception at St. Agnes Church following burial.
Memorials may be made to Chancy Peterson Memorial Fund, U.S. National Bank, P.O. Box 910, Red Lodge, MT 59068. Dahl Funeral Chapel-Red Lodge is in charge of arrangements.
James A. Poore III
MISSOULA - James A. Poore III passed away in Seattle, Wash., on Aug. 11, 1999. He was 56 years of age. He had successfully battled leukemia for more than 23 years, including a bone marrow transplant in 1989. He died of complications resulting from treatment for an unexpected recurrence of the disease.
He is survived by his loving wife and law partner, Shelley Hopkins Poore of Missoula. He is also survived by his two sons, James A. Poore IV, daughter-in-law, Kathy, and grandson, Alexander James Poore, and Jeffrey Scott Poore, all of whom reside in Rochester, N.Y. His brother, Dr. George Poore and family of Jackson, Wyo., and his sister, Elizabeth Wadsworth and family of Lolo also survive him. His parents are James A. Poore Jr. and Jesse Wild Poore, currently residing at Flathead Lake. He is also survived by his uncle and aunt, Robert A. Poore and Pauline Wild Poore of Butte, his uncle and aunt, John and Muriel Wild of Helena, and numerous cousins.
Poore embraced life with passion, living each day fully. He never wondered why he should bear any burdens, he simply worked with quiet determination to make life as good as it could be. After his bone marrow transplant, while speaking to a survivors' reunion in Seattle, he said that all that he had endured during his transplant was worth it for each single day of life. While enjoying frequent special times, he often said to his wife, "It doesn't get much better than this." His love of the law, beautiful cars, a small black cat, and the water which surrounded his life in Missoula, at Flathead, and in Maui, was surpassed only by his unconditional love for his wife, his family and his friends. His humility, loyalty, generosity, gentleness, and subtle wit were gifts cherished by all who knew him. The extraordinary courage, perseverance, and spirit with which he lived and confronted his disease were both a wonder and an example matched by few.
Poore was born and raised in Butte, graduating from Butte High School in 1961. He received a B.A. from Stanford University in 1965 and a J.D. with honors from The University of Montana in 1968. He was admitted to practice in state and federal Montana courts, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Poore enjoyed a successful practice for 31 years. After clerking during law school for the Missoula firm of Garlington, Lohn & Robinson, he began his practice at his grandfather's law firm, with his father and uncle, in Butte. He was a partner in the firm now known as Poore, Roth & Robinson, P.C. until 1996. Recently, he was proud to have successfully begun his own practice in Missoula. He represented many high profile clients in complex litigation and arbitration.
Poore was a litigator but also a scholar of the law. He was a contributing editor to the Montana Law Review while in law school and had recently published two articles in the Review. He authored "Water Law: Recognition of a Public Water Right" in 1967 and "Introduction to the Montana Business Corporation Act" in 1968. His scholarship continued with "The Constitution of the United States Applies to Indian Tribes" published in 1998, followed by "The Constitution of the United States Applies to Indian Tribes: A Reply to Professor Jensen" published in 1999. Also, Poore was the Montana contributing editor to the "Product Liability Desk Reference" published by Aspen Publishers.
He co-authored a paper for the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute, "Natural Resource Damage Actions Under CERCLA" and presented the paper at a RMML conference in 1990. He also was an instructor for a week-long course on the Management of Hazardous Substances for RMML in 1992. He spoke at numerous other legal seminars during his practice.
He was proud to be listed in several editions of "Who's Who." Poore was honored to be a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Montana, the Western Montana Bar Association, the American Judicature Society, Phi Delta Phi, and the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute. He often said how much he loved the practice of law.
Pro bono work was a constant part of his practice. He quietly accomplished significant and generous work for individuals and organizations who could not afford his fees. He recently completed work on two such projects.
Poore was a longtime supporter of the School of Law at The University of Montana. He and others in his family contributed to the 1978 School of Law and Law Library Expansion Project. For the last several years he and his wife contributed to the Jameson Law Library. Last year, Poore and his wife dedicated a new law seminar room. The plaque honoring this donation reads: "We dedicate this room to all students of the Law." Also, Poore was a frequent competition team judge at the School of Law.
A scholarship in his honor has been established at the School of Law. Memorial gifts may be made to the James A. Poore III Law Student Scholarship through The University of Montana Foundation, P.O. Box 7159, Missoula, MT 59807.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 1999, at the Castles Center, in the lower level of the Law Library at The University of Montana School of Law.
Viola Buckmiller Schultz
LAVINA - Viola Buckmiller Schultz, 68, of Lavina, formerly of Billings, passed away Aug. 13, 1999, at the St. Vincent Hospita1 and Health Center of cancer.
She was born Sept. 8, 1930, in Kronthal, N.D., the daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bower) Pfennig. She was educated in North Dakota and Nov. 20, 1949, she married
Lawrence E. Buckmiller in McClusky, N.D. To this union four children were born: Larry E. Buckmiller of Detroit, Mich., Lonnie L. Buckmiller of Bismarck, N.D. Sandy K. (Chris) Orfe of Castle Rock, Colo., and Susan R. Masterson of Billings; nine grandchildren.
She lived in Dickenson, N.D., over 25 years before moving to Billings, July 1979, and to Lavina in November 1990. She worked in retail business for 26 years, at physical therapy for many years and as a dietary cook for a few years. She then worked for Yellowstone Council on Aging for several years. She retired on Nov. 25, 1990.
Mr. Buckmiller died July 22, 1986, and she married
Raymond Schultz, May 30, 1987. Viola loved gardening, fishing, camping, crafts and most of all playing games with the grandchildren.
She is also survived by six stepchildren: Raymond (Butch) (Cleo) Schultz of Helena, Robert Schultz of Whitefish, Roger (Loretta) Schultz and Rodney (Marylin) Schultz, both of Helena, and Mary (Eric) Smith of Bullhead City, Ariz., Ramona (Kevin) Eggen of Helena; and nine step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 537 Grand Ave., Billings. Go on Ave. B to Sixth to get to church. Cremation will follow. Smith Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.
