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ALDEN LOSE
Alden Lose, age 74, of Billings, formerly of Belfry, lost his brief and sudden battle with cancer June 25, 2004 at Deaconess Billings Clinic.
Alden was born March 9, 1930 in Belfry, the son of Paul and Nellie Lose. After completing high school in Kelso, Wash., he served our country in the United States Navy from 1949-1950. He was united in marriage to Maxine Thom on Feb. 13, 1952 in Red Lodge. The young couple farmed in Belfry from 1952-1955. They moved to Longview (Kelso), Wash. in 1955, where Alden worked at Red & White Grocery. In 1956, they moved to Billings. Alden worked at Yellowstone County Implement (John Deere) from 1956 until his retirement in 1984.
Alden had a zest for life and a love for the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping throughout his beloved Beartooths were his favorite things. His life-long passion for fishing always had him walking the banks of any one of a number of his favorite “cricks.” Ask anyone. He knew all the best fishing spots. One thing he liked as much as catching his limit was a good game of cards. He would play for hours with family and friends. Alden also had a knack for finding treasures at garage sales.
Yes, Alden was an excellent outdoorsman, but in his neighborhood he was really known for his acts of kindness. A walk through his neighborhood would harvest story after story about how he has helped his neighbors with everything from snow removal to home repairs. He was honored as the Billings Gazette Neighbor of the Year in 1981 and 1999. As a member of the “Deaconess Deacons,” he could be found in the cafeteria at Deaconess Hospital early every morning. He and his fellow deacons would say they were just meeting for coffee, but if you asked around you would find that this group was friend and counselor to staff, patient and visitors as well.
Alden was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul (Bud) Lose and Bill Lose; and sister Grace (Ullarich) Cadwell. Survivors include his wife, Maxine Lose; son, Tom Lose; daughter-in-law, Sharon Lose; daughter, Marilee Nichols, son–in-law, Daniel Nichols; grandchildren, Nathan Lose and Danielle Nichols, all of Billings. Alden is also survived by four sisters, Lorna Frandsen and Helen (Leo) Eckhardt, both of Billings, Claris (Herman) Ungefug of Belfry, and Greta Leonard of Boulder City, Nev.; brother-in-law, Orville Thom of Red Lodge; cousin, Charles (Chuck) Crockett of California; and many nieces and nephew.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. Interment will follow at the Bridger Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Smith’s Downtown Chapel, 120 N. 26th St. in Billings. Visitation will be at Smith Olcott Chapel 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the Deaconess Billings Clinic Foundation.
Betty Hill
ROBERTS – Francis Betty Hill of Roberts, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on July 5, 2004, after a short battle with cancer.
She was the second child of Otis and Florence Teegarden, born in Upton, Wyoming on July 6, 1924. She grew up in Wyoming and then attended Billings Polytechnic Institute and Black Hills Teachers College, graduating with a degree in teaching.
Betty married Ed Hill on July 5, 1953 in Red Lodge and they made their home on the family farm in Roberts, where they raised four children.
She taught in several country schools in the Red Lodge and St. Xavier area. Betty served her country by working at Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle during World War II. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for 22 years, retiring in 1989 as the Roberts Postmaster.
Betty was a member of the Roberts United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women throughout her adult years, serving the church in several offices and capacities. She was a past matron of the Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of Red Lodge, last serving in that position in 2004.
Betty is survived by her four children, Dennis and Wes of Roberts, Cherie Mondragon of Billings, Janice (Dale) Voelz of Whitewater, Montana; grandchildren, Jaime Voelz of Sheridan, Wyoming, JoDee Voelz of Whitewater, Montana, and Jay (Debbie) Voelz of Carrolton, Texas; sisters and brothers, Margie Zupan of Powell, Wyoming, Dorothy Gustafson of Boise, Idaho, Bob Teegarden of Billings, Montana, Jack Teegarden of Boise, Idaho, and Tom Teegarden of Laurel, Montana. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ed, sister, Mary Jane Fletcher, and brother, Don Teegarden,
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, July 9, in the Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, at the Olcott Chapel. Interment will be in the Roberts Cemetery. Following the graveside service, a reception for family and friends will be held at the Roberts United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the Roberts United Methodist Church, or to a charity of one’s choice.
TRAVIS HAYES SCHWEND
JOLIET - Travis left his family and friends early on the morning of July 3, 2004. He enjoyed life to its fullest, always having a big smile on his face.
Travis touched the hearts of everyone with whom he came in contact, young and old alike. He loved his brother and sister and was very proud of them. He enjoyed teasing his sister constantly. He could hardly wait until he was old enough and big enough to beat his brother.
When Travis smiled, he brought sunshine to all. We shared him with many people in this life. He will be greatly missed.
Travis recently graduated from Joliet High School and was looking forward to playing football and attending Montana Tech in Butte this fall. He was involved in every extra-curricular activity at school that time would allow. He gave 100% all the time, no matter if the score was in his favor or not. Travis put his heart into everything he did and never gave up.
Travis always took time for neighbors, family, and friends. He loved to play card games and table games, especially when he could win against his sister.
He loved his truck and loved to listen to music. We knew he was on his way home because we could hear his music. He really enjoyed working out and lifting weights. Travis was a social butterfly, always talking and ready to visit with anyone.
How much do we love you, Travis? Bunches.
Travis is survived by his mother, Bonnie: his father, Doug: his sister, Kristina: and his brother, Bryan and his wife, Becky; maternal grandparents, Bill and Carol Speigner: paternal grandparents, Chester and Celeste Schwend; numerous aunts and uncles and cousins, and hundreds of friends.
Memorial services for Travis will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, at the football field at Joliet High School. If there is inclement weather, the services will be held in the old gym at Joliet. Following the services, a reception will be held at the Joliet Community Center. If anyone has a memory to share about Travis, please come to the reception ready to share. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to the Bank of Joliet for an account set up in Travis Schwend’s name.
BERTHA E. NEVILLE
Bertha E. Neville, 87, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Stillwater Community Hospital in Columbus, Mont. from complications of emphysema.
Bertha was born May 18, 1917, to Jacob M, and Ragnhild (Bakke) Herem in Rake, Iowa.
After graduating from Rake High School, she attended Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, where she received a two-year degree in education.
She taught for a year in Lehigh, Iowa and married Arnold Egemo on July 6, 1936 in Princeton, Mo. For a time they resided in Ames, Iowa, but in 1945 they, their two children, Frederick and Rebecca, and Arnold’s parents, Olai and Marie Egemo, moved to Rapelje, Mont., where they ranched for many years. In 1948 a third son, Thomas Arnold, was born.
In the early 1950’s Bertha took a job as manager/administrator of Stillwater Community Hospital. In 1962 she was united in marriage to Dr. John Vernon Neville of Columbus. A few years later Bertha bought a clothing store there and Bertha’s Department Store was in operation until she retired in 1996 at the age of 79.
Bertha was always a staunch supporter of Columbus and Stillwater County and remained very active in the community all her life. She was a Girl Scout leader early on and later served as Worthy Matron of Rock Rose Chapter #63 of Eastern Star. Bertha also served on the school board as well as the board of the Stillwater Community Hospital for many years and was active in the local Chamber of Commerce. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the community were recognized when she was named Citizen of the Year in 1989.
She loved her family and friends most of all; had a passion for birds; enjoyed music; appreciated art in all its forms; and loved life in general.
When retired, she reconnected with her painting hobby and found time to paint pictures for each of her children and grandchildren.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; her son, Tom; and her three stepchildren, George William Neville; Daphne Neville Linscott; and V. June Neville Gothard.
She is survived by her son, Frederick Egemo of Williston, N.D. and her daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Tirrell of Red Lodge; 12 grandchildren: Lisa (Jim) McKenzie of Houston, Texas; Mike (Natali) Egemo also of Houston; Danny (Kathy) Egemo of Chandler, Ariz.; Alison (Mark) Wold of Williston, N.D.; Andrew Egemo of Somerset, Wis.; Jeff Egemo of Williston; Kim (Rick) Mill of Park City; Dawn (Doug) Mraz of Ashland; Jason (Katie) Tirrell of Missoula; Cassie ( Brent) Betz of Hamilton; Sue Tirrell of Miles City; and David (Cindy) Tirrell of Bozeman. Bertha also was known as “G.G. Bert” to 21 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Special K Ranch; the Museum of the Beartooths; Stillwater Community Hospital; or any local charity of choice.
Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Chapel - Columbus, Wednesday, July 7 at 10 a.m.
HENRY A. (BUD) BOGGIO
LUTHER – Henry A. (Bud) Boggio, 83, was born on December 14, 1920, and passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at his family home, surrounded by many of his immediate family.
He was the son and one of nine children of Alex and Theresa Boggio. Born in Red Lodge, Bud spent only a limited amount of time away from the country he enjoyed immensely.
In 1942 he married his neighboring sweetheart of many years, Wilma H. (Pat) Burnett.
He spent his entire adult working life on a ranch. His first years were spent working for his father-in-law, James M. Burnett, on Pat’s home ranch at Luther. In 1950 they decided to get out on their own and purchased the Louie Hyem ranch three miles away on Red Lodge Creek. In their 62 years of marriage they raised five children.
Bud is survived by his wife, Pat; one daughter, Judy (Richard) Curley of Bend, Ore.; four sons, Phil (Linda) of Billings, Jim (Ruth) of Helena, Scott (Beth) of Luther, and Gene (Kimberly) of Renton, Wash.; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Louie Boggio of Roscoe; and one sister, Betty Burnett of Luther.
Bud enjoyed playing cards, pitching horseshoes, fishing with family and friends, hunting, music and dancing, and sharing his country life with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, July 15 and 16 at Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. Cremation will follow, and a public memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Beartooth Hospital & Health Center, P.O. Box 590, Red Lodge, MT 59068.
Spc. JUSTIN D. KINDSFATHER
RED LODGE - Specialist Justin Kindsfather passed away Sunday, July 11, 2004 in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina.
Justin was born in Billings on November 6, 1981. He spent his childhood in Laurel and moved to Red Lodge in his early teens. In high school he participated in several sports including basketball, football, and cross-country running. He had many talents; drawing, playing the drums, and making people laugh.
He loved the woods and all that the outdoors had to offer. Skiing, fly-fishing, backpacking, and hunting were among his favorite pastimes. In the short time Justin was here he experienced life to its fullest, getting the most out of every minute.
After graduation, Justin enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the 37th Engineer Battalion based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Justin spent two tours serving in both Iraq and Kuwait.
He was loved and will be missed by many.
Justin is survived by his father and step-mother, Mark and Kari Kindsfather of Billings; his mother and step-father, Christy and Pat Bone of Red Lodge; one sister, Danielle Kindsfather of Red Lodge; two brothers, Brandon Bone and Kyle Kindsfather of Billings; grandparents Jere and Shirlee Quinn of Red Lodge, Don and Ginger Kindsfather of Arizona, Judy Balzer of Billings, Myles and Elaine Egan of Billings, John Bone of Red Lodge, Mona Nutting of Silesia; great-grandparents John Balzer of Billings and Lydia Kindsfather of Laurel. Justin’s girlfriend, Melissa Manwell and her son, Austin Peters carried a special place in his heart. An infant sister, Ashley Kindsfather, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 19 at Kaleva Park (turn east just south of mile marker 78 on Highway 212 on your way to Red Lodge.) Visitation will be at Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel only from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday. Following the service, a reception will be held at Kaleva Lodge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to a scholarship fund set up at First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 910, Red Lodge, MT 59068, or to your favorite charity.
