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Robert H. Lowe
ABSAROKEE – Robert H. Lowe, 82, of Absarokee, died July 4, 2000, at Billings Deaconess Medical Center.
He was born April 21, 1918, at Columbus, a son of Henry and Dean Lowe. He attended school in Billings and the Fiddler Creek School. He lived with his aunt and uncle, the Dan Bedfords Sr.
He married
Ruby Robbins Oct. 21, 1940, in Detroit.
Robert worked for Stillwater County for 32 years and will be remembered by many as their “grader man.”
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Ruby; a daughter, Vicki (Larry) Arnold and three grandsons, Corey and his wife, Amber Arnold, and Scott and Kevin Arnold, all of Absarokee; four brothers, William (Lois) Lowe of Clifton, Colo.., Charles Lowe of Banning, Calif.., Hank (Clara) Lowe of Billings, Harry Lowe of Springfield, Mo.; four sisters, Lucy Storer of Columbus, Emma Wegner of Bridger, Irene Flanagan of Gardiner, and Helen Kovacic of Pleasanton, Texas; and several nieces and nephews and also a special cousin, Dan Bedford of Columbus, .
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Joe, Walter and Jack.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Rosebud cemetery, Absarokee.
Memorials are suggested to the Fishtail Family Park or charity of choice.
Smith Funeral Chapel-Columbus was in charge of services.
Bethany Bryn Mackley
Bethany Bryn Mackley, 17-year-old daughter of Kirk and Jill Mackley, died in a car accident July 3, 2000. Born in Billings, on May 20, 1983, Bethany was a senior at Billings West High School where she was active in volleyball and had just returned from Spain with the Spanish class.
Bethany lived in Billings all her life except for three years when she and her family lived in Kailua, Hawaii. She went to Mexico on a mission trip with her Christian youth group in 1996. When you think of her, think of her bright smile, laughter and spontaneous personality.
She is survived by her parents and sisters, Lana and Mara of the family home; grandparents, Kent and Marj Montgomery of Rosebud, Kenneth Mackley of Hysham, and Charlene Mackley of Billings, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitations will begin at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th Street West. A memory and sharing time for students will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Services celebrating Bethany’s life will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 7, at the Faith Evangelical Church, 29th Street West and Broadwater. Pastor Marc Johnson of Hope Evangelical will conduct the services. Memorials are suggested to Hope Evangelical Church.
Claudia ‘Clyde’ Plachek
SHERICAN, Wyo. – Claudia Kay “Clyde” Plachek, 46, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Viewing will be 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday (July 6) from Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 a.m. on Friday from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery.
Velma Robbins
POWELL – Velma Robbins, 87, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, in Gillette.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell. Interment is in Crown Hill cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge.
Sandra Renee Spaulding
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Sandra Renee Spaulding, age 38, formerly of Billings, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000, at the Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto from a cerebral aneurysm.
Sandy, the daughter of Robert and Juanita Spaulding, was born in Billings, on Dec. 2, 1961, and was raised in Pleasant Hill. She graduated from College Park High School and earned degrees in geology from the University of California at Davis and in law from the University of Oregon. She was currently employed as a representative for the California Nurses Association.
Sandy was active personally, professionally and politically in a variety of social justice issues. Her activities included practice in family law, service as union representative, membership in the Santa Clara County Commission on the Status of Women, the American Civil Liberties Union, leadership positions in the National Organization for Women, the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center and the South Bay Coalition for Affirmative Action. Sandy was an active member of the State Bar of California.
Sandy was preceded in death by her father, Robert, and is survived by her mother, Juanita, of Pleasant Hill; brothers, Jim (Gladys) of Weatherford, Texas, Ken (Rose) of Billings, Ron (Liz) of Pleasant Hill; companion, Solito Barana; four nieces, two nephews, one grandniece and one grandnephew.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Oakmont Memorial Park in Lafayette. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
David H. Strack
SIDNEY – David H. Strack, 47, died at his home on Monday, July 3, 2000.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel.
Edward ‘Eddie’ Swan
LAUREL – Edward “Eddie” Swan passed away at home on July 5, 2000, from an extended illness of COPD.
He was born in Bridger, on June 18, 1933, the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Kessel) Swan. He grew up in the Bridger area and received his education at various schools. He want to work for the Northern Pacific Railroad in September 1951 and retired in 1989 with a disability.
He was married
to Dorothy June Metzger on Oct. 24, 1953. She preceded him in death in December 1970. He then married
Mildred “Mickey” Record Clark in 1971. He and Mickey made their home in various cities before returning to Laurel in 1991.
Dad enjoyed his wife, children and grandchildren. He especially loved to play his accordion and to dance.
He is survived by his wife, Mickey; four sons, Rodger of Alliance, Neb., Dale of Shelley, Idaho, Stephen of Billings, Michael of Russells Point, Ohio; one daughter, Sandra of Dewey, Ariz.; and his brother, Ervin of Laurel. He also, had seven granddaughters and one grandson who gave him a great-granddaughter.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 11 a. m. Saturday, July 8, at Smith Funeral Chapel in Laurel.
Mildred Theresa Askvig
GLASGOW – Mildred Theresa Askvig, 83, died Sunday, July 2, 2000, of natural causes in Billings Deaconess Hospital.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Interment will be in Highland cemetery. Bell Mortuary is in charge.
Myrtice ‘Myrt’ Humes Harris
CODY, Wyo. – Myrtice “Myrt” Humes Harris, 80, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at her home in Cody following a long illness.
Cremation has taken place and at her request there will be no services.
Ada M. Nevins
SIDNEY – Ada M. Nevins, 89, died Tuesday, July 4, 2000, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July, at the Fulkerson Memorial Chapel. Cremation has taken place.
Jeremy Alex Rau
SIDNEY – Funeral services for Jeremy Alex Rau of Sidney will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at the Sidney Lutheran Brethren Church with Pastor Bob Meehan of the Ebenezer Congregational Church officiating. Musical selections are provided by Sharon Whited, Lana Baisch, Sally Borg, and Ruth Vallevik. Casketbearers are: his uncles, Lyle Stoltz, Brad Baisch, Steve Vitt, Gordy Rau and cousins, Ely Rau, Justin Rau, Donny Frank, Richard Reidle, Mathew Vitt, Brian Baisch, and Cory Baisch. Honorary casketbearers are: All of Jeremy’s many special friends, family, and SHS Class of 1997. Ushers are: Tim Lorenz, Dennis Lorenz, Jerry Zoanni, and Charlie Wyman. Interment will be in the Sidney cemetery under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Jeremy Alex Rau was born on June 16, 1978, in Williston, N.D., the son of Jerry and Patricia “Pat” (Koch) Rau. He grew up and attended Rau School through the 6th grade, then attended Sidney Schools graduating from Sidney Senior High School with the Class of 1997. Jeremy worked with his father and his brother farming. He worked three campaigns at the Holly Sugar with his father.
Jeremy was a member of the Ebenezer Congregational Church, Sundowners Moto Cross and the ATV Club. Jeremy enjoyed working on his “87 Chevy”, snow skiing, riding his dirt bike with his brother and friends, and spending time with his dog, Andy. He especially enjoyed being with his many friends. Jeremy has touched so many lives in the past 22 years ....We thank God for blessing us with the gift of our son and brother. He will always be remembered and missed for his loving, gentle, caring, sweet, kind, softhearted spirit and his wonderful sense of humor that would always bring a smile.
“Have a Good Day”
Jeremy died Friday evening, June 30, 2000, in a two vehicle accident east of Sidney, Mont.
Surviving him are: his parents, Jerry and Patricia Rau of Sidney, Mont.; a brother, Jason and wife, Taunya Rau of Cartwright, N.D.; grandparents, Math and Anne Koch of Cartwright, N.D., and Willmer and Nina Rau of Sidney; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, uncle, Myron Koch, and cousin and friend, Matthew Lorenz.
William H. Rimbey
CODY, Wyo. – William H. Rimbey, 58, died Friday, June 30, 2000, at West Park Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. A gathering for friends and family will be Wednesday, July 5, at 3 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge in Cody, 1001 13th St.
John ‘Jack’ Sackett Taylor
John Taylor of Billings died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born in Billings on June 21, 1923, to Grace (Sackett) and Grover Taylor. He practiced dentistry for 40 years in both Montana and California. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marcia Fagg, and their eldest son, John. He is survived by wife, Joyce (Sampson); daughter, Georgia Stephanie; son, Jeffrey; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marjorie Taylor; a niece, Amy; a nephew, Mark; and three step-daughters.
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Chapel, 304 34th Street West, Billings. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Rimrock Foundation.
Norris G. Bacon
DILLON – Norris G. Bacon, 81, formerly of Nohly, Mont., died July 3, 2000, at Parkview Acres.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Parkview Acres. Graveside services will be at the Nohly cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8. Brundage Funeral Home is in charge.
Juanita Beeler
GLENDIVE – Juanita Beeler, age 76, of Glendive and formerly of Wibaux, died on Sunday, July 2, 2000, at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care in Glendive, Mont.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2000, at the Chapel of Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home with Father Joseph Ponessa officiating. Interment will be at the Dawson Memorial cemetery in Glendive, Mont. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with the arrangements.
Juanita was born on July 21, 1923, in Anaconda, Mont., the daughter of Joe and Florence Grace (Crockett) Roney. She moved with her fami1y to Glendive at an early age. She attended school in Glendive. She married
Norman Beeler on Sept. 27, 1941, in Glendive. They lived in Colstrip and moved to Wibaux in 1949. They moved back to Glendive in 1992. Juanita enjoyed handiwork and fishing. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Glendive.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Beeler of Glendive; daughter, Donna Thomas of Mesa, Ariz.; mother, Florence Larsen of Glendive; sister3 Wanda Seward of Glendive; two granddaughters, Deena Cranfield and Dawn Black of Mesa, Ariz.; four great-grandchildren. Juanita was preceded in death by her father Joe Roney and her brother, David Roney.
Margaret Birtic
BAKER – Margaret Birtic, 80, of Baker, passed away on July 1, 2000, at Fallon Medical Nursing Home from a multitude of health problems.
She was born the daughter of Henry and Inga Tronstad on May 8, 1920. Her father came to America from Norway in 1911 and her mother in 1913. They met in America, got married
and settled near Webster. Her father died when she was 4 years old.
Margaret spoke only Norwegian until she attended school where teachers insisted they speak only English in school as well as at home. She soon forgot her first language. She was a good student and attended some high school.
At the age of 18, on July 9, 1938, she married
Frank Birtic and they resided at Knobs where they raised their three children. They built a very small starter house and later enlarged it twice through the years as the family grew.
Margaret ran the Knobs Post Office. She was temporarily assigned Oct. 8, 1945, and permanently assigned on March 31, 1946. This was done from a space created out of the corner of her kitchen. She had this position until the postal service closed it on Jan. 31, 1951. She always had coffee and cake waiting for the rural postmaster who delivered mail twice a week. This practice continued long after the post office closed.
One of life’s pleasures for her was her flower garden. She always had flowers and took great pride in them. She guided the entire family through the planting of huge vegetable gardens that left surplus for selling. For many years, she raised over 100 turkeys that would be slaughtered in the fall and shipped out via train from Baker. Chickens were raised in large numbers and the eggs sold in exchange for groceries as well as cows milked for the cream that could be sold. It was also shipped out in big cream cans to the Mandan Creamery from the Baker Depot. She was an excellent seamstress, taking old dresses, carefully taking out the stitching and cutting new dress designs from the old fabric. She encouraged her girls in 4-H, and many hours were spent teaching them to sew, can and freeze. She could always be found in the hay field as well as building haystacks, or in the earlier years shocking oats and corn with her children.
She will be remembered for the hard worker she was, and her persistence that her children would have a college education.
In 1987, she moved to Baker and enjoyed going to school activities that her grandchildren were involved in. After she had her by-pass surgery, that slowed her down tremendously and eventually led to her moving to the nursing home, where she resided till her death.
Survivors include her brothers, Einar Tronstad of Denver and her half-brother, Mads Anderson, also of Denver; two daughters, Joan and her husband, Mike Atteberry of Portland, Ore., and Juliet (Judy) and her husband, Darold Brown of Baker; one son, George of Lame Deer; two grandsons, Keith Atteberry and his wife, Christy of Danville, Calif., and Karl Atteberry and his wife, Stacey of Portland, Ore.; four granddaughters, Amie Rotondo and Tiffany Brown of Dickinson, N.D., Nicole Brown of Baker, and Kellie Brown at MSU in Billings, Mont.; seven great-grandchildren, Corin, Courtney, Devan and Matthew Atteberry, Danielle and Dominik Rotondo, and Treston Erickson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents preceded her in death, as well as her husband, Frank; her sisters, Bertha Chesmore and Olga Madler; her brothers Henry and Art Tronstad.
Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, July 6, at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, in Stevenson Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery at Bonnievale cemetery at Baker.
Winnie B. Clauson
SENTINEL BUTTE, N.D. – Winnie B. Clauson, 81, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, in Beach, N.D.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Chapel in Beach, N.D. Rite of Committal will be at the Beach Lutheran cemetery.
