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Earl Grant Bock
Funeral services for Earl Grant Bock Known to his family and friends as 'Bum' will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 17, 2003 with Pastor Bob Smoot officiating. Interment will be at the Moorcroft cemetery at 1:00 P.M. in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Visitation will be held from 8:00 A.M. until the time of service at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.
Earl Bock was born June 23, 1928, the son of Gerald and Helen (Rodifer) Bock in Clayspur, Wyoming. He was raised and educated in Osage, Wyoming. On August 6, 1947, Earl married
Marjorie Ellen Roberts of Moorcroft, Wyoming in Spearfish, South Dakota. Together, they made their home in the Northeastern corner of Wyoming. Living there, they were blessed with four children: Earl, Patricia, Judy, and Gary Bock. He worked for Baroid Bentonite Plant until 1960. At the start of the oil boom, he began working for Terra Resources and retired in 1984. While his children were in school, Earl was proud to earn his GED.
Cedar woodworking was Earl's favorite hobby. He made many clocks for gifts from his own trees. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Roberts) Bock; four children: Earl Darrel (Nancy) of Gillette, Wyoming, Patricia Farmer (Mark) of Julesberg, Colorado, Judy Marie (Al) of Gillette, Wyoming, and Gary Dale (Kay) Bock of Wright, Wyoming; two brothers: Jerry Bock of Nevada, and Royal Bock of Osage, Wyoming; one sister, Geraldine (Bubbles) of Newcastle, Wyoming; 10 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gerald Bock; two sisters: Leda Clyde, and Anna Mercer.
Dale Arvid Olson
Retired Coal Miner Dale A. Olson 76, of Colstrip died in the ambulance that was bringing him one step closer to home on the afternoon of October 13, 2003.
Dale was born to Lawrence and Manda (Ryan) Olson in Columbus, North Dakota on April 12, 1927. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. He was the youngest of four children. He lived with his family South West of Larson N.D. Sometime in the 1930's his family moved West of Larson and started a coalmine. When Dale was eight years old he drove a team of three horses on a coal dump wagon hauling spoil from the old steam shovel, that his brother operated. He dumped the wagon himself by ratcheting the door chute on the dump wagon. The summer after Dale finished the 8th grade, he ran a 3-cylinder D6 Cat and a scraper. During the fall and winter months he ran the tipple on the coalmine. The family closed the mine when his oldest brother LeRoy was drafted. At that time the dirty 30's were over, so Dale helped his Dad farm until he married
Phyllis Simonson on April 17, 1949 at the First Lutheran Church in Columbus N.D. They had five children together. Dale farmed in Montana and North Dakota until they moved to Colstrip Montana in 1968 to help reopen the coalmine. In 1970 Dale went to work at the Peabody Coal Mine for the UMWA where he ran a drill, did some blasting, operated a shovel and the dragline. Dale retired in 1991.
Dale enjoyed the simple things in life and was dearly loved by his family. He enjoyed helping his kids with their projects or keeping himself busy in his workshop. He whistled everywhere he went so it was easy to find him in the house or out in the yard. He enjoyed the family get-togethers and loved to play Whist especially when he "skunked" the other team. He enjoyed his fall trips to Missouri with Phyllis to visit his daughter and her family. He especially enjoyed time spent with Phyllis when they could reminisce about their time in North Dakota. He enjoyed going to the post office for the mail every afternoon and visiting with who ever he ran into. Dale was diagnosed with a lung disease approximately 6 years ago. Over the last couple of years the disease kept him close to home where his wife looked after him. He looked forward to his lOAM beer and visits from friends and family. Dale fought hard against his disease with the help of his wife until the very end, so he survived longer than anyone had initially predicted. At moments we thought the disease was going to get him but his old hard-headed North Dakotan Spirit wouldn't let it, and by the grace of God we were able to have him with us for a little bit longer.
Dale is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Phyllis Olson. His five children and their spouses and his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Judy (Rick) Lumm of Missouri, Vicki (Kim) Mees of Forsyth, Terry (Debby) Olson, Roger (Patricia) Olson and Layne (Sandi) Olson of Colstrip. He is also survived by his brothers LeRoy Olson of Colorado and his brother Dean Olson of North Dakota. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one sister Maxine (Olson) Nordman.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 17, 2003 at 2:00PM at Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth. Internment of Ashes will follow at the Forsyth cemetery with a reception being held at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth.
Memorials can be made to a charity of one's choice.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Donald Steven Finneman
Donald Steven Finneman, died on November 30, 2003 at the Holy Rosary Health Hospital.
Donald was born December 28, 1919 to Thomas and Susanna (Zenner) Finneman .in Vim, North Dakota. His mother died when he was 5 years old and was raised by his older sister, Leona. He attended grade school at Bullion View Country School and graduated from Rhame High School. He was active in sports, especially boxing, football and track. He was a sports legend, in his own mind. He enlisted in the Coast Guard and served 6 years before returning home to run the family farm after his Dads death. He met Dorothy Barthel and was dating her when he was bucked off his horse and he broke his leg. Dorothy was his nurse and cared for him then and for the next 55 years. They were married
on June 15, 1948 at Wibaux. They bought a farm east of Fallon where they raised the first 5 boys. Don played for dances with his two oldest sons Tom and Tony, just to "keep the wolf away from the door." Music was his passion. He will be remembered for his whistling and saxophone playing. After selling the farm, they moved to Fallon and bought a grocery store and raised the next 5 children. After selling the store, Don took a job with the Farmers Union in Fallon and worked there for 17 years until his retirement. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports and attributed his bad heart to too many close basketball games and bad officiating. He will always be remembered for his quick wit, silly sayings and devotion to his family. If a negative word was said about his family he'd be quick to comment, "I'll kick a lung out of you!" He enjoyed family gatherings, especially the last Thanksgiving he spent with his family, 3 days prior to his passing. He was a very affectionate, gentle man with a true love for his wife and for his family. May he rest in peace.
Don is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Miles City, ten children: Tom (Barb) Finneman of Miles City, Tony (Sharon) Finneman of Bismarck, ND; Jim (Sherry) Finneman of Miles City, Bruce (Pam) Finneman of Havre, Terry (Carol) Finneman of Waterford, CA, Cathy Liles of Terry, Mary (Mike) Johnson of Terry, Jean (Brett) Tally of Miles City, Barry (Laura) Finneman of Waterford, CA; and Jeff (Patti) Finneman of Los Angeles, CA; twenty eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and a son-in-law, Mike Liles.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 4, 2003 in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. A Vigil service will be held Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 5, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry. Rite of Committal will follow in the veteran section of the Prairie County cemetery in Terry with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family to be decided on at a later date.
Florence E. Beck
Florence E. Beck, age 78, of Terry, MT passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Terry on December 2, 2003.
Florence was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 29, 1925, the daughter of John A and Flora M. (Rae) Felber. Florence married
Gordon Beck on August 10, 1945 at St. Louis Park, MN. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Florence is survived by her three daughters; Kathleen and her husband Leroy Braun of Oneida, SD, Patricia Felton of Arlington, TX, Beverly and her husband Charles Deisher of Terry, MT, two sons; Gordon Beck, Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Wellston, OK, and Michael Beck and his wife Kathy of Rapid City, SD and ten grandchildren; Leroy Jr., Krissy, Paul, Melissa, Abel, Mike Jr., Sherry, Rula, Amanda, and Sarah, two great-grandchildren, Jory and Brenna, a brother, George Felber of Hopkins, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Beck, three brothers and three sisters.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, December 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Ruth Schneider
Ruth Eileen Maywald Schneider died on Wednesday, December 3, 2003, in the Holy Rosary Extended Care Unit in Miles City, Montana. Ruth was the youngest of seven children of Hattie and Ernest Maywald, and was born on July 13, 1914, in Kellog, Iowa. Ruth's parents and siblings moved to Minnesota in 1918, and she attended elementary school in Hartland, Minnesota. Ruth moved with her parents and siblings to Southeastern Montana in the Spring of 1928.
Ruth graduated with the Baker High School graduating class of 1931 even though she was only 16 years old. Ruth displayed an artistic temperament from an early age, and she enjoyed participating in drama and writing poetry while in high school.
Ruth lived most of her adult life in Baker and Miles City, Montana. She enjoyed being the free spirit in the open spaces of the plains and prairies of Southeastern Montana, and she especially loved the beautiful Medicine Rocks area located in the Ekalaka area Southeast of Baker. Ruth was a care giver for her mother and brother when Ruth's father died unexpectedly on their ranch near Willard located between Baker and Ekalaka, Montana, in the fall of 1932.
After graduation Ruth trained as a secretary and worked for the Government Relief Office in Baker. During World War II, Ruth's patriotism took hold and she joined the WAVES in January of 1944, and was stationed in Washington, D.C. After returning from the WAVES, Ruth married
Elmer Schneider on November 14, 1945, and was a partner in the Schneider Studio photography business in Miles City. Ruth and Elmer lived in Miles City for most of their lives, and their marriage lasted 48 years, until Elmer died January 1, 1993.
Ruth is survived by a step daughter, Audelle Estes, and her family, and six nieces and nephews: Robert Cress of Roswell, New Mexico, Barbara Luther of Littleton, Colorado, Richard Maywald of Bellevue, Washington, Helen Warren of Vista, California, Patricia Bartholomew of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, and Laurel Armstrong of Hartland, Minnesota.
Ruth will be missed by her family and by the many wonderful friends she has made in Miles City. A Memorial Service will be held for Ruth in the Spring, on Saturday, May 1, 2004. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles E. Abbott
Charles Edgar Abbott, age 72, of Sturgis, SD, and formerly of Powderville, MT, passed away at the Foothills Assisted Living Home in Sturgis on December 25, 2003.
Charles was born on September 11, 1931 in Miles City, MT, to Arthur Clifford and Nellie Olive (Berg) Abbott. He attended elementary school at the Cross S country school and then Custer County High School in Miles City.
Charles lived and worked on the family ranch, homesteaded by his father and uncle, southeast of Miles City. Charles met Millie Lucille Gorman at Woolworth's in Miles City. They were united in marriage on October 31, 1953 in Miles City, Montana. They ranched in the Coalwood and Olive area on the family ranch until 1976 when they moved to the Kalispell area where they worked with Glen and Zenina Davis. They later moved to California working for Millie's brother, Allen in the truck lubrication business until returning to Miles City where Charles worked on the Russell Mann Ranch and the T.N. Ranch. In 1985, they moved to Greenough, MT where Charles was manager of the Benjamin-Moore Lindberg Ranch for the Greenough Cattle Co. In July 1992, Charles was stricken by a brain aneurysm and multiple strokes. Charles struggled to learn and to master talking, walking, and all life's simple skills. Around Thanksgiving of 1992, Charles and Millie returned to Miles City. They spent their time visiting with their long-time friends from the Powderville, Olive, Coalwood, Broadus, and Miles City areas. In August of 1996, they moved to Sturgis, South Dakota. Charles was a long time member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Broadus, MT and more recently a member Grace Lutheran Church in Sturgis, SD. Charles enjoyed ranching, hunting, music, and his family.
Survivors include daughter Linda Black (Abbott) and her husband Dee; son Rick Abbott and his wife Dyon "Dee"; sister Mrs. June Minow (Abbott) and her husband Pete of Beaver Creek north of Ashland; sister-in-law Mrs. Merle Abbott (Klapmeier) of Livingston; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clifford, and his wife, Millie.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29, 2003 and the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Custer County cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Should friends desire a memorial may be made to the Range Riders Museum; West of Miles City, Miles City, MT 59301, the Our Savior Lutheran Church; 117 West Morris, Broadus, MT 59317 or to the charity of ones choice.
Caleb John Anderson
Caleb John Anderson peacefully joined the angels Tuesday January 6, 2004 at his home in Forsyth, after a courageous battle with cancer. Caleb was born on a chilly Friday night, December 28, 2001 to his mommy, Monica Anderson and his dad, Clint Boyer. The name Caleb means "bravery" and it certainly proved true for this little boy. In late December 2001 Caleb was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer, Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. Caleb gallantly endured intense treatment, and through it all a huge smile remained on his angelic face. He enjoyed all the treats that any little boy does, from playing outside to reading a book with mommy, watching videos, and chocolate milk. Caleb brought so much joy to everyone who had the good fortune of knowing him and will forever be loved and remembered in the hearts of so many.
Caleb is survived by his mommy-Monica Anderson, dad-Clint Boyer, grandparents-Loretta Lindeman, Stuart Lumsden, Steve and Vickie Boyer, Tom and Dawn Anderson, John and Erin Miller, great grandparents-Rev. Conrad and Patricia Lindeman, Janet Miller, Jerry and Shirley Anderson, aunts-Shawna, Sherri, Brandi, Rebecka, Amanda, Elizabeth, and Connie, uncles-Claire, Harold, and Chris, numerous cousins and other family members including a few very special ones- Tristin, Wyatt, Tynan, Deb, Misty, Guy, Rory, Talon, Cara, Boots, Jody, and Cedar along with everyone who has a special place in their heart for him.
Caleb is preceded in death by his great grandfather-Harold Miller.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Visitation will be on Friday, January 9, 2004 from 1:00 until 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be in the Forsyth cemetery in Forsyth.
Memorials can be sent to the American Children's Cancer Society.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Mary Ankeny
Helen Mary Ankeny, age 73 of Forsyth, formerly of Anaconda, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Helen was born on September 17, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA and was raised by her adopted parents. She grew up and attended school in the Philadelphia area. Following her graduation, she met and married
Harley F. Ankeny in 1953 in Norfolk, VA. To this marriage, six children were born. Together, they moved to Anaconda where Helen made her home for the next 40 years. Later in her life, Helen moved to Butte and in the recent years, she moved to Forsyth where she lived until the time of her death. Helen was an avid reader, and enjoyed watching game shows. She especially enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren.
Helen is survived by her daughter Mary Ellen Ankeny of Lake Tahoe, CA her five sons Kevin H. Ankeny and his wife Willowa of Colstrip, Bruce Ankeny of Butte, Brian Ankeny, Harley Ankeny of Butte and Carl Ankeny and his finance Courtney of Billings. She is also survived by her grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her son Charles 'Chuck' Ankeny.
A memorial service will be on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be at a later date in the Victor cemetery in Victor, MT.
Memorials can be sent to the charity of one's choice.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Anthony James "A.J" Annalora
Anthony James Annalora, age 84, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Anthony was born in Miles City, Montana on January 9, 1920 the son of Anthony and Virginia (Rizza) Annalora. Anthony attended schools in Miles City where he graduated from Custer County High School. He attended Miles Community College for one semester before entering the service. Anthony enlisted in the United States Air Force in July of 1942 and was honorably discharged in November of 1945. Anthony married
Louise Koltzbeacher on August 10, 1943 in San Francisco. Anthony worked at Sherman Williams for twenty-six years retiring in 1982 and served as city Judge for three terms retiring in 1992.
Anthony volunteered with the boy scouts for nine years were he was a Cub Master, Scout Master, and Explore Advisor. He was also an active member of the Youth Baseball Association for eighteen years where he served on the board and as a coach. Anthony was the instructor of the Youth Hunter Safety Program for 33 years including 15 years as county chief instructor.
Anthony is survived by his wife Louise of Miles City, MT; three sons: Donald Annalora of Belgrade, MT; Michael Annalora of Miles City, MT; and Robert Annalora of Bozeman, MT; two daughters: Tamara Rucoba of Tomball, TX; and Jeanne Sipich of Aurora, CO.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18th, from 1:00pm to 7:00 p.m. A Vigil service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 19, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the family lot of the Calvary cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Dale Kay "Pete" Bice
Dale Kay 'Pete' Bice, age 65, of Billings formerly of Miles City and Terry passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2003 in Glasgow.
Pete was born in Terry, Montana on January 10, 1938 the son of Clarence Harold and Erna Ellen (Mattoon) Bice. He was raised and attended schools in Terry. He enlisted in the United States Army where he served during Vietnam. Following his discharge from the service, he moved to Miles City where he began working with the Montana Highway Patrol for seven years before moving to Forsyth where he continued working for the highway patrol. Pete married
Gaby Deene Eschler on June 29, 1985 in Billings, Montana. They lived in Forsyth until he was transferred to a traveling squad traveling the state training younger patrolman. After he retired he lived in Billings and worked for the United States Marshall's Service in Billings and worked as court security at the Federal Building in Billings, which he continued until the time of his death.
Pete enjoyed going to their cabin at Rock Creek on Fort Peck Lake where he enjoyed watching birds and wildlife, reading, and spending time with Gaby. He took Gaby's family as his own and he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Pete was a good kindhearted man.
Pete is survived by his wife, Gaby Bice of Billings, MT; two sons: Mike Fulkerson and his wife Lisa of Bozeman, MT; and Dennis Fulkerson and his wife Ronda of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter Diana Wiggins and her husband Peter of Saudi Arabia; two brothers: Frank Bice of Minot, ND and Lynn Bice of Terry, MT; eight sisters: Helen Love of Billings, MT; Linda Bates of Billings, MT; Marlene Graham of Glasgow, MT; Janet Bice of Billings, MT; Marian Leverton of Billings, MT; and Judy Watts of Billings, MT; seven grandchildren: Lisa (Jeff) Erkelens of Salt Lake City, UT; Emily (Cary) Thein of Las Vegas, NV; Angela Fulkerson of Helena, MT; Tyler Fulkerson of Portland, OR; Jason Fulkerson of Las Vegas, NV; Joel Michael Fulkerson of Billings, MT; and Garrett Griffin of Bozeman, MT; a great grandson Jordan David Thein; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, David Fulkerson, four brothers: Russell Bice, Neil Bice, Howard Bice, and Glen Bice; and two sisters: Florence Rainey and Hazel Ramsey.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 28, 2003 in the chapel in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the Veteran Section of the Prairie County cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials maybe made to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Foundation in Billings.
Viola E. Campeau
Viola Elizabeth Campeau, the beloved Cheyenne Nightingale, died on January 20, 2004 at her sister Ethel's home in Minneapolis.
Viola was born June 17, 1922 in Star Prairie County, Minnesota, to parents Joseph and Emma (Dulon) Campeau. Viola graduated from Edison High School in 1941 and in 1951, she graduated from New Ulm, Minnesota School of Nursing. After receiving her nursing degree, she accepted a Marquette Indian League volunteer placement in 1954 to St. Michael's Indian School in Arizona. In 1957 she was posted to St. Labre Mission in Ashland, Montana, where she renewed her yearly commitment until she felt it was truly her home.
On June 23, 1970, Viola affiliated with the Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order. Since childhood, Viola had been hard of hearing. She was proud when she acquired "Charmin, " the first hearing guide dog in Montana. Charmin helped Viola 24 hours a day by alerting her when someone came to the door at night or the phone rang. Viola successfully lobbied Congress to pass a bill making it legal for a hearing aide dog to accompany its owner on public transportation and to public museums and National Parks.
On March 30, 1981, a bill introduced by Representative Tom Asay was enacted by the 47th Montana Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ted Schwinden.
In addition to her job teaching kindergarten, Viola opened a small clinic at St. Labre, which then consisted of odds and ends of antiquated medications such as mutton fat ointment, homemade bandages and two thermometers. No doctor came to the school and the nearest Health Clinic was 21 miles away at Lame Deer. From 1957 to 1965, Viola averaged 60 patients a day including school students and ranch families. A devout Catholic, she nursed people suffering from life-threatening bums, car accident injuries and diseases such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, diptheria, meningitis, typhoid and cholera. Finally she contacted Dr. Ross Lemire, an internist in Billings who kindly told her to call him any time for prescriptions and diagnosis. Viola was forever grateful for his help.
During her early years at St. Labre, her dearest friend and mentor was Fintan Schaub. She had the honor to nurse him in his last illness. Father Emmett Hoffmann and other priests also called upon, Viola's help while recovering from numerous illnesses. The energetic nurse helped many people back to good health with the kind bedside manner. She endeared herself to the Northern Cheyenne and to area ranching families when she prayed with them at the death beds of relatives. Her soothing manner helped many to accept the death of their loved ones in tragic accidents or in lingering terminal illnesses.
Viola dedicated all of her adult life to the poor and grieving. In the fall of 1998, Viola and a friend went to pick berries at Crazy Head Springs. She never dreamed that it would be her last walk in the Cheyenne hills. A week later, Viola went to the Ashland Post Office to get her mail. As she walked from the Post Office to the Bank, she was struck down by a cement truck. The truck driver didn't know what he had hit until he looked into his rear view mirror. He was horrified to see Viola's crumpled body.
Miraculously, Viola came home after nearly 90 days in a coma and after the amputation of her leg. During her hospital stay, friends Butch and Lena (White Dirt) Sooktis were of great support and comfort, as was Father Emmett Hoffmann, who vowed to take care of her as she had taken care of him.
For seven years Father unselfishly cared for Viola until they both moved into the new Heritage Living Center in Ashland. Nearly every day Viola had visits from students and from Cheyenne friends who kept a special place in their hearts for their cherished nurse. She loved the Center and continued to watch over Father Emmett after he had several surgeries.
Viola and her family were happy to see Viola's life highlighted in Father Emmett's recently published biography, Renegade Priest of the Northern Cheyenne. No two friends were more devoted than Father and his old nurse, Viola Campeau.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Pearl, Lola, Alvern, Doris, and brother Larry. She is survived by brothers Tom and Jim, sisters Ethel Cameron, Eva Lofgren and Marion Nelson; nieces Laurie (Bill) Ducharme, Sherrie Campeau, Debby Horvath, and numerous nieces and nephews. She leaves special friends Butch and Lena Sooktis, Boon Phieng, Irene and Ingrid Duke, Adele Doughty, Alice and Frank Huller, Eva Foote, Robert and Delores Bement, Jeannie Haugen, Clarence Spotted Wolf, Ella Holmes, Mary Jane Robinson, Star Fulmer, Lorraine Robinson, Chris Murline, Fr. Bertin Samsa, Capuchin, Fr. Ruport Dom, Capuchin, Anthony Scannel, Capuchin, Anna Antelope and many more friends too numerous to mention.
Viola will be buried in the St. Labre cemetery in Ashland on January 24, 2004 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Soaring Eagle for the Heritage Living Center, P.O. Box 879, Billings, Montana 59103.
