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Natalie Miller
ARLINGTON, Va. - Long-time Spokane, Wash., and eastern Montana resident Natalie Miller passed away on Aug. 5 at the Powhatan Nursing Home, Arlington. Natalie was born in 1908 of Volga Deutsche parents and lived an early agrarian life in eastern Montana, mostly near Laurel. Natalie graduated from Park City HS in 1929 and established her own hair dressing shop in Laurel. She married
Clement Miller, a Montana attorney, in 1930 and they lived together in Laurel until 1941, when Clem joined the Navy. They were separated while Clem served in the south Pacific, and were reunited in 1945.
After the war, they settled in Spokane, first at Garden Springs and then from 1949 on the north side at 407 E. Hoffman. Natalie was an active member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, and later of the Beacon Chapel. She lived in this house until Clem's passing in 1996. Her last years were spent at the Sunrise Retirement Community in Arlington.
Natalie is survived by her sister, Sylvia, living in Walnut Creek, Calif., and her son, Steve, and granddaughter, Rebecca, both of Arlington.
She started life as the child of hard-scrabble immigrants living in a log cabin on the Yellow Stone River. She hoed sugar beets in the fields of Montana from the age of 5. Being one of the oldest, she lovingly assumed the role of second mother in a brood that eventually totaled seven siblings. In her life she came a long way from the cabin. She graduated from high school, started her own business, and kept it going through the Depression and WW II. For over 60 years she was a loving wife and mother, who unhesitatingly put family needs before her own and provided a nurturing environment for all.
It was her time to go, but her presence will always be in our hearts.
Anna M. Solf
WINNETT - Anna M. Solf, 96, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at her home.
Vigil services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at Creel Funeral Home in Lewistown. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at the Winnett School Gym with interment in Mount Calvary cemetery in Lewistown.
Richard G. (Dick) Wike
GREAT FALLS - Richard G. (Dick) Wike, formerly of the upper county, passed on Sunday, Aug. 8, at his little piece of heaven on the Missouri River in Craig.
Dick was born in Helena on April 11, 1934, the son of George and Rose Wike. He was raised in and graduated from high school in Billings. He attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he played football under Coach Jim Sweeney. In 1953, he married
Virginia (Alexander) Besel. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1958.
Dick was a police officer in Bozeman before he began his successful career as a businessman. He and his beloved wife, Sharon, owned and operated "Poor Richards" book and fine tobacco store in Bozeman for almost 20 years before buying "The Old #3" in Ronald, Wash. He retired from the Army National Guard in 1994. Dick shared the last years of his life with his loving partner, Doreen Palmer, and his newly formed "Great Falls Family." They enjoyed their retirement as "Snowbirds" in Arizona and shared the remainder of their free time on the river.
Dick is preceded in death by his parents; Sharon, his wife of 33 years; a son, Richard Jr.; and daughter, LuAnne. He is survived by his companion, Doreen of Great Falls; daughters, Lori (Richard) Skov of Cle Elum, Wash., Cheryl Wike of Escondido, Calif., and Erin (Theron) Burch of Kalispell; four granddaughters and two grandsons; brother, Ron (Freddy) Wike of Bothell, Wash. He is also survived by Scott, Brad, Marty, Mark, Bryan, and Daryl Palmer and spouses, and even more grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Our dad was a hard worker and a friend to all. He was a loving father, stepfather and grandfather to all the many "strays." We will miss his infectious laugh and gift of eternal optimism.
Memorial service is Friday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 28th and Central, Great Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NWAIDS Foundation or charity of your choice.
Ruth Wilson
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. - Ruth Wilson, 93, of Thermopolis, went to her heavenly home on Aug. 8, 1999. She died at Community Care of America in Worland.
She was born Oct. 21, 1905, in Saronville, Neb., the oldest daughter of Joseph Emmanuel and Anna Edith Johnson. She moved with her family to Hershey, Neb., and was educated in the Hershey schools.
On Dec. 31, 1923, she married
Guy Raymond Wilson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After their marriage they farmed near Hershey until moving to a farm they bought in Thermopolis in February 1938.
Ruth was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Thermopolis over the years. She took her family, taught Sunday School and was a deaconess for many years. She enjoyed decorating the church with beautiful flowers over the years.
Ruth had three children: a son, Rev. Wallace K. Wilson, (married
to Inez) pastor in Kenton, Wash., who preceded her in death, January 1999; a son, Willard V. Wilson (married
to Maycle), ranches near Thermopolis; and a daughter, Darleen Schmidt (married
to Sidney), retired foreign missionary to Southeast Asia, who now lives in Euless, Texas. Ruth is also survived by a sister, Ruby Reid, Riverton; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy, 1985; three brothers, Ivan, Lloyd and Merton Johnson; and a sister, Audrey Hunter. After her husband's death, Ruth became a resident of the Pioneer Home in Thermopolis and in January 1999, she moved to the Community Care Home in Worland.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999, at the First Baptist Church in Thermopolis with Dr. Sidney P. Schmidt, son-in-law, officiating. Burial will follow at Monument Hill cemetery with Rev. Harvey Seidel officiating.
Mortimore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Thermopolis First Baptist Church.
Angeline 'Angie' Archer
GLENDIVE - Angeline "Angie" Archer, 73, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care Facility.
Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rite of Committal in the Dawson County cemetery.
Jack Badhorse
BUSBY - Jack Badhorse, 56, of Busby, died Saturday evening Aug. 7, 1999.
He was born March 19, 1943, in Lame Deer, a son of Willis and Josie Soldier Wolf Badhorse. He was raised by his grandmother, Mary Soldier Wolf, and received his education at the Busby Boarding School. He later attended a plumbing trade school.
Jack worked as a plumber, police officer, security guard and was a former director of substance abuse programs in Lame Deer and Sheridan, Wyo.
He married
Gina Davis on June 27, 1997, in Sheridan, Wyo., and the couple made their home in Busby. He was a Arrow Worship Priest and a Sun Dance Chief.
Jack was an avid bowler. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife, Gina of Busby; two daughters, Jackie Badhorse of St. Stevens, Wyo., and Leigh Kingfisher of Lame Deer; four sisters, Emmaline Gleason, Marie Medicinebull, Marvina Soldier Wolf and Judy Littlebird of Lame Deer; one brother, Manford Soldier Wolf of Lame Deer; one adopted brother, Robert Littlewolf of Lame Deer; four adopted sons, Richard Sanders of Colstrip, Richard Lonebear of Ashland, Ben Sanders of Billings and Brian Sanders of Lame Deer; one adopted daughter, Donna Healy of Billings; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Wake services will be held 7 p.m. Thursday in the Lame Deer Boys and Girls Gymnasium. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday in the gymnasium. Cremation will follow the services. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Florence A. Baumann
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Florence Agnes (Merkel) Baumann, 76, died Friday, Aug. 6, 1999, at the Sheridan County Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Champion Funeral Home. Additional services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Wishek, N.D., with interment in the Lutheran cemetery. Dahlstrom Funeral Home of Wishek is also in charge.
Raymond D. Ebert
LIVINGSTON - Raymond D. "Ray" Ebert, 78, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 1999, at the Livingston Health and Rehab Center.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with graveside committal and burial of the cremated remains in Calvary cemetery. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home is in charge.
Beulah B. Farley
HARDIN - Beulah B. Farley, 88, of Hardin passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 8, 1999, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital in Hardin.
She was born Sept. 26, 1910, in Mount Vernon, Ky., a daughter of Bill and Nanny Harper Decker. She grew up and attended schools in the Castle Rock area near Colstrip. Following her education, she worked as a cook on various ranches in the area.
Beulah married
Albert Leo Farley on Sept. 30, 1930, in Sheridan, Wyo. The couple made their home on the family ranch near Colstrip, until moving to Pryor in 1973. Mr. Farley died in 1984 and Beulah then moved to Hardin.
She was a member of the NILE, Yellowstone and Rosebud Cowbelles, Big Horn County Stockgrowers Association and the Order of Eastern Star. She liked to raise bum lambs and enjoyed her flower garden.
Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. in the Forsyth cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Elsie Gress
Elsie Gress, 77, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, in Billings.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be at a later date. Affordable Alternative Cremation & Burial Services was in charge.
Teri Witzel Harmon
BUFFALO, Wyo. - An informal gathering for Teri Witzel Harmon, a 55-year-old Buffalo woman who passed away quietly at her home Saturday evening, Aug. 7, will be held Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at the residence of George Harmon, 480 N. DeSmet, Buffalo. Friends may, if they wish, donate to the St. Francis Animal Shelter in care of the Adams Funeral Home who are in charge of all arrangements.
Teri Witzel Harmon was born on June 1, 1944, to Kelly and Dixie Witzel. Teri grew up and attended high school in Sheridan. She spent her summers in the mountains with her grandparents, Dick and Adeline Reed, at their cabin above Red Grade on the Big Horn Mountains. After graduating high school she worked with her father on several ranches around the Sheridan area.
At this time she met John Visconti whom she married
in 1961. She was married
for about 10 years and had two sons, Trenton and Minden. John and Teri divorced and she remarried
Steve Matto of Story. They lived in Buffalo until Steve's death in 1991. Teri then married
George Harmon of Story and they have spent the last six years in Buffalo.
Teri was a wonderful, loving mother and wife. She loved animals, the outdoors, flower gardening and growing vegetables. She had a smile on her face for everyone she met and enjoyed many wonderful friends.
She is survived by her husband, George Harmon of Buffalo; two sons, Trent Visconti and Minden Visconti of Billings, Mont.; two stepdaughters, Tina Harmon of Story and Marilyn Potts of Buffalo, and stepson, Mike Matto of Buffalo; and many grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Patricia Ivy Browning Hill
Patricia Ivy Browning Hill, 74 of Billings, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital.
The daughter of Algernon and Elizabeth Browning, she was born Jan. 14, 1925, in England. A registered nurse, Patricia served in Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps with the British Army until 1950. She married
Patrick D. Hill, Nov. 25, 1950, in Glasgow, Scotland. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Francesca A. Malone of Billings; her son, John A. Hill, stationed with the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Colo.; and three grandchildren, Celena Nees of Helena, Linsey Nees of Billings and Christie Nees of Billings. Other survivors include five nephews and two nieces in England.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Maureen.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Northern Rockies Cancer Center.
Terrance Thomas Hudson
At the age of 63, Terrance Thomas Hudson died on Aug. 7, 1999, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident outside West Yellowstone. Terry was born in Billings on Oct. 30, 1935, the son of Thomas and Anne (Welch) Hudson.
Terry graduated from Klein High School in Klein in 1953. From 1949 through 1955, Terry was a Golden Gloves boxer. He was the state champion in 1952 and 1953. He served in the U.S. Army as a 101st Airborne paratrooper, receiving his honorable discharge in 1961.
Terry split his time living in Billings and Sacramento, Calif. He worked the construction trades all his life as a painting contractor, currently working for Hudson Bros. Paint & Drywall Inc. He loved outdoor activities, especially fishing.
Survivors include his mother, Anne Hudson of Billings; daughter, Dana Hudson of Corning, Calif.; sons, Brad and wife, Darlene of Billings, Cory and wife, Christine of Huntley, Dirk of Absarokee; sisters, Beverly Simpson of Billings, Kathy Weinzetl of Taos, N.M.; brothers, Murray of Ashland, Ohio, Dan of Laurel, Bruce of Canoga Park, Calif., Ron and Tim, both of Billings. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His father, Thomas, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, 1999, at the Heights Assembly of God Church, 2345 Hawthorne Lane in Billings. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. Dahl Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Charles E. Lucier
LEWISTOWN - Charles E. Lucier, 83, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center of natural causes.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in the chapel of Cloyd Funeral Home with interment in the Mount Calvary cemetery.
Ervin Martin
EAST FAIRVIEW, N.D. - Ervin Martin, 79, of East Fairview, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at the Sidney Health Center, Sidney, Mont.
Services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fairview, Mont., with interment in the Fairview cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is in charge.
Mary Pat McCormick
Mary Pat McCormick went to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 6, 1999. She was born in Livingston on Nov. 6, 1950, the daughter of Edmund and Mary McCormick.
She lived her early life in Boulder and then moved to Eastmont in Glendive on March 5 of 1992. She later moved to the Constellation Group Home and on May 22, 1997, moved to Panners Group Home, where she resided since.
Mary Pat worked at Billings Training Industries until she retired in February of 1999. She bravely fought her medical conditions and survived years beyond expectations.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave. Memorials may be directed to Growth Thru Art, 2911 Second Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101.
Heather Smyth McFarland
Heather Smyth McFarland, of Billings, was born Nov. 13, 1938, to Warren and Mabel Smyth and was transitioned Aug. 9, 1999, after a long illness.
She was married
Aug. 1, 1956, to Robert W. McFarland and resided in Lockwood with him and their family for many years. During their marriage they had three children: Dan, Kathy and David.
Heather received a liver transplant in 1984 and lived to sell life insurance for Prudential and to become an artist. Painting and friends brought her much pleasure. Heather was well known in the community as a kind and spiritual person. She was in love with life and had great strength. Heather loved the arts and adored her grandchildren.
"It is the Father's good pleasure to give me the Kingdom."
She is survived by her children: Dan (Diane) McFarland of Medford, Ore., Kathy (David) Fish of Seattle, Wash., and David McFarland of Billings; her parents, Warren and Mabel Smyth of Billings; a brother, Bill (Helen) Smyth of Seattle; and six grandchildren
Memorial service will be 12 noon Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Unity Church of Christianity, 14th Street West and Lynn Avenue. Cremation has taken place.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, Make-A-Wish Foundation or Unity Church of Christianity.
Smith's Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.
