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Scott Michael Hrubes
Scott Michael Hrubes, 31, died in Phoenix, Ariz., on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, after a lengthy illness. His mother was able to be with him as he passed into the next life.
Mr. Hrubes was born at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on Oct. 12, 1973, the son of Arlan and Terry Hrubes.
The first years of his life were spent at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. He then moved with his parents to the Miles City area where he attended rural schools at Spring Creek, Hockett Basin and Kinsey. He graduated from Custer County District High School in 1992.
Mr. Hrubes moved to Phoenix and graduated from DeVry with a degree in computer technology. He went to work for Arizona State University where he kept all the dorm computers running for the students.
He enjoyed working with and teaching people about the wonders of a computer. He built computers for many of his relatives.
His survivors include his parents, Arlan and Terry Hrubes of Miles City; his sister, Julie of Billings; his brother, Steven of the family home; his grandparents, Lloyd and Sybil Eggum of Forsyth; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends in Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Santa Hrubes.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Miles City.
William D. "Bill" Ridenour
William D. "Bill" Ridenour, 67, of Colstrip, formerly of Broadus, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, in the Deaconess Billings Hospital following a long illness.
Mr. Ridenour was born Sept. 5, 1937, in Broadus, the son of Clark W. and Nellie McBride Ridenour. He was raised in the Sonnett area where he attended country school until attending high school in Broadus as well as St. Labre in Ashland.
Following his schooling, Mr. Ridenour started working in the oil fields as a construction worker. He later worked for the Morning Star Construction until owning and operating his own mechanic shop.
Mr. Ridenour and Myrtle Bidwell were married in Broadus.
He enjoyed fishing, anything to do with John Wayne or Louis L'Amour. He especially loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as the neighborhood children. He always had extra ice cream treats for anyone who stopped by.
His survivors include his wife, Myrtle of Colstrip; three sons, Rick D. Ridenour, and his wife, Bonnie, of Billings, William "Leroy" Ridenour of Colstrip and Rocky Austin and Lisa of Trono, Calif.; three daughters, Sandra Fettig, and her husband, Dean, of Billings, Kathleen "Kathy" Moser and Erik of Forsyth and Cassie Eldridge of Cheyenne, Wyo.; 18 grandchildren, Barry, Angie, Jennifer, Amy, Sarah, Travis, Cyrilla, Bryan, Zach, Jessica, Ricky, Verbena, Christian, Cadence, Connor, Kathleen, Kenny and Katie; and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors also include his additional family, Stacy Eve and Kelly Goodhart, and their children, Shea and Shelby Eve and McKenzie Goodhart; two sisters, Violet and Rosalie; two sisters-in-law, Helen Ridenour and Patsy Ridenour; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harold, Allen and Jack; two sisters, June and Blanch; and one sister-in-law, Joanne.
Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus.
Stevensons and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth and Broadus are in charge of the arrangements.
George C. Moe
George C. Moe, 74, of Miles City, formerly of Glendive, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare Extended Care Facility in Miles City.
Mr. Moe was born on Jan. 7, 1931, in Fargo, N.D., the son of Arthur L. and Eva Barth Moe.
He entered the United States Army in February of 1951 and served during the Korean War. Mr. Moe was honorably discharged in August 1964.
He worked as a truck driver for Meyer Construction Company.
His survivors include his sister, Marlene Greff, and her husband, Valentine, of Regent, N.D.; and his brother, David Moe of Bismarck, N.D.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gerald Moe.
No services are planned at this time.
Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Roberta L. Ellerd (Lee)
February 3, 1928 August 27, 2005
Roberta was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Robert and Opal Lee (Shelton). She was raised in Nashville Tennessee after her father remarried Eleanor (Schutt).
Roberta attended public schools in Nashville graduating from high school in 1948.
Following high school Roberta worked in a pediatrician's office for a short time and then relocated back to Kankakee, Illinois and took employment at the state hospital.
She met and married Arthur A. Ellerd in 1952. In 1962 they relocated and made their home in Miles City, Montana. Following Arthur's death in 1971 she went to work at Pine Hills School for boys as a teacher's aid. She enjoyed her work and her students loved her, begging her not to retire in 1972 as they told her "you're too young to retire".
Following retirement Roberta mostly remained at home with her dog Honey and volunteering her time at the First Baptist Church until failing heath forced her to be relocated to Billings, Montana in 2002.
Roberta was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Ellerd; father, Robert Lee; mother Opal Lee (Shelton); stepmother Eleanor Lee (Schutt); brother Charles (Edward) Lee; half brother, Robert (Bobby) Lee.
She is survived by half sister Philina Taylor (Lee); half brother Frank (Bobby) Lee; son Cy Ellerd (Denise); grandson Zadoc Ellerd.
Funeral services will be celebrated at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1603 St. Andrews Dr., Billings, Montana 59105 at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, September 1, 2005. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be held at Sunset Hills in Bozeman Montana Thursday afternoon.
Memorial donations may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1603 St. Andrews Dr., Billings, Montana 59105; First Baptist Church, 900 Palmer St. Miles City, Montana 59301; Lincoln Lane Assisted Living, 659 Lincoln Lane Billings, Montana 59105; or to the charity of your choice.
