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Richard Adsit Stenard
LA GRANDE, Ore. - Richard Adsit Stenard, 55, died Thursday, Aug. 12, at a Boise hospital. His death was the result of a head injury sustained in a fall while painting his La Grande home.
A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Loso Hall on the Eastern Oregon University campus.
Mr. Stenard was born in Batavia, N.Y., to Walter and Doris Stenard.
For the past 12 years, he had served as the vice president of student affairs at Eastern Oregon University. Before coming to La Grande, Mr. Stenard had worked at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and the State University of New York, Geneseo.
In addition to being an EOU Mountaineer fan, he was active in many charitable groups and professional organizations, including NASPA.
He was chosen Union County's Volunteer of the Year in 1996.
He was an avid fly fisherman, outdoorsman and gardener.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Cynthia, who is the director of the Grande Ronde Child Center. Also surviving are his daughters, Ellen Stenard, a musician in Chicago, and Karen Stenard, a Eugene attorney; a grandson; a sister, Linda Crummett of Billings, Mont.; and his mother, Doris Rodehaver of Ocala, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials may be made to the Union County United Way or the Eastern Oregon University Foundation.
Keith H. Stutheit
WORLAND, Wyo. - Keith H. Stutheit, 57, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at his home.
Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Grace Lutheran Church with interment in Riverview Memorial Gardens cemetery.
Edna Wolf Black Vallie
Edna Wolf Black Vallie, age 45 of Billings, formerly of Lame Deer, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at the Deaconess Medical Center in Billings after a short illness.
Edna was born in Crow Agency on Jan. 11, 1954, the daughter of Henry and Alice Wolf Black. She attended school in Kirkland, Wash., and worked with the elderly in Lame Deer as a cook. She also donated a lot of time at the Women's & Family Shelter. She married
Charlie Vallie Jr. in 1971 in Billings. She was a loving and kind person who enjoyed visiting with people and opened her door to anyone who needed help. She also enjoyed flea markets, garage sales, Bingo and spending time with her family and her grandkids, who she loved.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathy J. Vallie of Lame Deer, and five sons, Charles Vallie of Billings, David Vallie of Billings, Ralph Brown Jr. of Crow Agency, Armin Vallie of Tacoma, Wash., and Vince Troy Quigg of Tacoma.
Also one brother, Mr. and Mrs. Warren and Lydia Big Man Wolf Black of Lame Deer; one adopted brother, George Elkshoulder Jr.; two sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Judy and John Wolf Black Woodenlegs of Lame Deer and Mr. and Mrs. Audrey and Edwin Wolf Black Whiteman of Lame Deer; and one adopted sister, Mr. and Mrs. Kathy and Eddie Foote of Lame Deer; a very close companion, Mr. Lawrence Rader of Billings; also numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, relatives and three grandchildren and friends who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Henry Wolf Black; her husband, Charlie Vallie Jr.; three sisters, Violet and Henrietta Wolf Black and Linda Lou Whitedirt; two brothers, Sam Bigfoot and Dallas Wolf Black; and one son, Shane Vallie.
Wake services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999, at 8 p.m. at the Lame Deer Catholic Church and Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999, at 10 a.m. in the Catholic Church in Lame Deer. Interment will follow at the Lame Deer cemetery. Rausch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Vikki Pauline Woodley
RANCHESTER, Wyo. - Vikki Pauline Wooley, 40, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at the Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Elks cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is in charge.
Lydia DeWald Becker
Lydia DeWald Becker, 96, of Billings, passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at her home. She was born in Saratov, Russia on Nov. 25, 1902, the daughter of George and Katherine (Hoffman) DeWald.
At the age of nine, her family moved to the United States and settled in Laurel, where she was raised and educated. On Aug. 22, 1923, she married
Richard G. Becker in Laurel. Richard worked for the N. P. Railroad and he and Lydia lived in various locations in the northwest before settling in Billings in 1963. Lydia enjoyed sewing for her family, listening to music, and especially enjoyed her grandkids. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. She was preceded in death by one brother, Henry DeWald and one sister, Elizabeth DeWald.
Survivors include her two daughters, Anita Goodwin of Livingston and Margery Martin of Tacoma, Wash.; her brothers, Victor arid Walter DeWald of Laurel; her sister, Molly DeWald of Billings; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will begin 4 p.m. Tuesday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave. with interment to follow in Mountview cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1108 24th St. W., Billings, MT 59102, or the charity of one's choice.
Irma Ilene Campbell
WORLAND, Wyo. - Irma Ilene Campbell, 69, died Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, at her home north of Worland from an asthmatic attack.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness with cremation to follow. Veile Mortuary is in charge.
Donald James Eide
Donald James Eide, 66, of Billings passed away Saturday morning 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 Corp. 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 BPOE 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. 0. Box 1080, Billings 59103, Big Sky Hospice P. 0. Box 35033, Billings 59107, or the Jeff Harnish Foundation, 1835 Harnish Road, Billings 59101.
John H. 'Fitz' Fitzpatrick
John H. Fitzpatrick, 77, of Billings passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at his home.
He was born Sept.. 20, 1921 in Billings the son of John and Grace (Hunnewell) Fitzpatrick. He was raised in Billings and attended Billings Senior High. He began working as a partsman at Lew Cheverolet, then Whitaker Buick, Yellowstone Motors, Clark Lincoln Mercury and retired from Archie Cochrane Motors in Jan. 1986, where he had made hundreds of friends.
Fitz enjoyed working in his woodworking shop. He built toy trains, rocking chairs, jewelry boxes and clocks. When people would come to see him, he would always send them home with a gift he had made.
He married
Gladys Marian Fitzpatrick Dec. 8, 1944 in Billings. She preceded him in death Sept. 29, 1981. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Grace Fitzpatrick, Dec. 18, 1989, and one grandson.
Survivors include his son, Jim Fitzpatrick of Three Forks, and his daughter Patricia K. (Gerald) Garvin of Seattle, Wash.; grandchildren, Jim Fitzpatrick Jr. (Dawn) of Belgrade, Daren Michael Schultz of Billings, Gary Allen Schultz of Portland, Ore., Nicole Lynn Schultz of Billings and Jonathan James Schultz of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be l p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Smith Downtown Chapel. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the Easter Seals Society, 4400 Central Ave., Great Falls, MT 59401.
Salomena 'Sally' Hoffer
Salomena "Sally" Hoffer, 89, of Billings, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 15, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital. The daughter of Jacob and Salomena (Maier) Sackman, she was born in McIntosh County, N. D., Oct. 21, 1909.
At a young age, her family moved to Montana, settling in Fallon, where she was raised and educated. On Dec. 7, 1933, she married
Arthur Hoffer in Fallon. They farmed at Fallon and moved to Powell, Wyo. in March of 1936, where they homesteaded until 1959. Later that year, they moved to Fort Peck, where Art worked for the Bureau of Reclamation. They were later transferred to work on the Yellowtail Dam project and retired to Billings in 1970. Art preceded Sally in death in 1990.
Sally enjoyed crocheting and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by three brothers: John, Albert, and Walter Sackman; and one sister, Elizabeth Day.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirlie (Gary) Boggio of Roosevelt, Utah; her three brothers, Fred (Freeda) Sackman of Terry, Ben (Carrie) Sackman of Billings, and Alvin (Barbara) Sackman of Fallon; her six sisters, Emma Knopp of McPherson, Kan., Connie Burns of Seattle, Barbara (Mildon) Patterson of Powell, Wyo., Esther Sackman and Rachel Ruff, both of Billings, and Max (Chuck) Guidice of Miles City; her four grandchildren, Lauri (Jim) Kujala of Red Lodge, Julie (Don) Louk of Westminster, Colo., Steve Boggio of Roosevelt, Utah, and Sue (Steve) Armijo of Lafayette, Colo.; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will begin 4 p.m. Monday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave., with interment to follow in Mountview cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
Melvin Clarence Kolstad
GLENDIVE - Melvin Clarence Kolstad, 85, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at his home in Glendive of natural causes. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999 at 10 a.m., in the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home, Glendive, with Pastor Carter Havner officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Dawson County cemetery, Glendive.
Melvin was born on Sept. 6, 1913, in Mandan, N. D., the son of Alfred and Jennie (Isaacson) Kolstad. He moved to Glendive in 1929 with his parents, where he attended school, graduating from Dawson County High School in 1932. Following his graduation from high school, Melvin worked for Western Union in Glendive, delivering telegrams on bicycle. He later worked as a teller for the Merchants National Bank in Glendive until he entered the U.S. Army in May of 1942. Melvin served in the European Theatre during WWII. He married
Florence Ullman on Aug. 28, 1943, in Riverside, Calif. Melvin was honorably discharged from the military in 1946 and returned to Glendive where he and Florence became partners with Florence's brother in the Glendive Greenhouse. They continued to own and operate the Glendive Greenhouse until their retirement in 1973. Melvin was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Al Bedoo Shrine of Billings, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1125, and Glendive Elks Lodge #1324.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Kolstad of Glendive; one sister, Beatrice Kalloch of Glendive; and one brother, Elmer Kolstad of Glendive; and nieces and nephews. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, William Alfred Kolstad, and a sister, Alfreda Herigstad.
MISSOULA - Jessica Anne McBride-Lidholm, age 22, and Jason Erik Lidholm, age 25, died together in an airplane crash near Juneau, Ala., on Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999. Jessica Anne McBride-Lidholm was born on June 7, 1977, in Anchorage, Ala. She spent most of her life in Billings, and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1995. Jessica was attending the University of Montana and was due to receive her degree in Anthropology in Dec., 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 Dec., 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 mad in heaven, through each other, they were a 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, Ala., and sister, Jayne of Missoula.
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.
Opal Davey McKinney
Opal Davey McKinney, 91, of Billings passed away Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at the Valley Health Care Center in Billings.
She was born was born Sept. 8, 1907, at Rexburg, Idaho, daughter of Charles B. and Margaret Davey. Her family moved to Toluca June 1920. She attended school at Toluca and Huntley before moving to Billings in 1923.
She married
Charles E. McKinney (Mac), a Billings city fireman, on Feb. 4, 1926, at Columbus. Mac retired in 1943 when they bought the Red and White Grocery in Laurel. After selling the store in 1947, Opal worked at Schessler Daylight Mart for the next 15 years. After the death of her husband, she moved to Billings where she worked the next eight years for the Billings School District No. 2. She retired in 1971.
While living in Laurel, she belonged to Royal Neighbors, was President of American Legion Auxiliary and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Opal was a devoted wife and mother, shared her love of sports by faithfully driving her children and their friends to all out of town games, even using her gas stamps during World War II.
She was preceded in death by her husband in l956, three brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include on son, Charles G. (Marilyn) McKinney of Billings; two daughters, Patricia Green of Billings and Marijean Ingraham, of Alpine, Utah; four grandsons, Larry (Mary) Ingraham of W. Jordan, Utah, Garry (Anne) Ingraham of Fremont, Calif., Steven (Teresa) of Alpine, Utah, Jere (Norine) McKinney of Lewistown; and nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the North Sixth Street and Avenue D L.D.S. Church. Interment will be at Mountview cemetery. Memorials to the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, P. 0. Box 60807 Billings, 59105. Smith Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Albina Sieler
PLEVNA -Albina Sieler, 81, passed away at her home northwest of Plevna on Aug. 14, 1999. She was born on Aug. 23, 1917, at Vananda, the daughter of Paul and Sophie Krueg Straub. As a young toddler she moved with her parents to a farm northwest of Plevna. She attended rural school at Dry Fork, which was a three-mile round trip walk. Albina was married
to Emil Sieler on May 25, 1944. They moved to their farm northwest of Plevna where they lived for 53 years and raised four children. Albina enjoyed life and shared her many domestic talents with others. She loved creating things with her hands and her crocheting and other needlework that lives on in her daughters and granddaughters. She enjoyed being hospitable to family and friends through her cooking and baking. She also enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flock of chickens. Albina was a member of the Plevna Baptist Church where she was active in the Mission Circle. After Emil passed away in the summer of 1997, Albina spent time with each of her daughters. Since March of 1998, she was a resident at the Fallon Memorial Nursing Home in Baker. Survivors include: two sons, Emil L. Sieler and his wife, Kathy of Plevna and Thomas Sieler and his wife, Cynthia of Shepherd; two daughters, Loretta Coverdell and her husband, Darrel of Big Fork and Lanette Graham and her husband, Pat of Fort Benton; a brother, Helmut Straub and his wife, Edna of Baker; a sister, Erna Stickel of Glendive; ten grandchildren: Melissa Ploeger, Michelle, Marci and Maranda Sieler, Holly and Trevor Sieler, Evan and Ryan Coverdell and David and Jennifer Graham.
A prayer service will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. in the Stevenson's Funeral Home in Baker. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Plevna Baptist Church with Pastor Stephen May officiating. Burial will be in the Community Union cemetery in Plevna. Stevenson's Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of the arrangements.
Irwin Clive Stoelk
BASIN, Wyo. - Clive Stoelk, 86, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, Mont.
Visitation will be held at the Atwood Family Funeral Chapel 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the United Methodist Church with interment at Mountview cemetery.
