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Zoie Starr Yates-Gatlin
Zoie Starr Yates-Gatlin, 3 month old daughter of Timothy James Gatlin and Lana Marie Bratlie passed away at their home in Miles City on November 28, 2010.
Zoie was born on August 23, 2010 in Miles City, MT at the Holy Rosary Healthcare. She loved to be cuddle lots, sucking on her bottle and sitting on the floor. She loved the sound of her Gramma's voice, especially when she would say 'Gramma's Little Princess'. Zoie also loved her Auntie Tasha, and her thumb when she could get it to her month.
Zoie is survived by her parents, Timothy and Lana of Miles City, grandparents; Tiffany Gatlin of Sacramento, CA, Douglas Yates of Miles City, Pamela Martin of Miles City and Scott Bratlie of Billings, MT, her sisters; Terren Rhoads and Amera Rhoads, her aunts Nicole Bratlie, Natasha Bratlie, Vanessa Gatlin, Dana Yates, Alyssa Gatlin, Amber Yates and Lashonda Yates and her uncle Caleb Demming. She is also survived by her great-grandparents; Tom and Marilyn McBride of Billings, Marlow Martin of Miles City, Sue & Bud Bratlie of Billings, Monty and Sandy Beeler and Douglas Sr. Yates.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 11:00 am at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family to contribute towards a headstone. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Wesley Arnold Dent
Wesley Arnold Dent, age 65, of Miles City passed away at Holy Rosary Healthcare on November 29, 2010.
Wes was born to Ione Dame and Roger Dent on April 4, 1945. He spent his younger years growing up in Wibaux, MT. Wes spent time serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his discharge he worked numerous years as a police officer for the Baker Police Department. Later he worked for Mackin Construction in Billings, MT before retiring.
Wes enjoyed raising, training and racing horses, he also enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Wes is survived by his wife Linda Dent of Miles City, sons Weston (Tyesha) and Jim (Sheryl), and his daughters Mauri, Erin (Brett), Donna (Dace), Jasi (Chad). He is also survived by his twin brothers Marvin and Melvin, brother Lee, sisters Carol and Robin and step-mother Frieda. Wes was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ron and his uncle Cliff.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 1:30pm at the Eastern Montana Veteran's cemetery with full military rites provided by the local VFW Post #1154.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Hazel Louise Tait
Hazel Louise Tait, age 97, passed away November 23, 2010 at the Rosebud Health Care Center.
Hazel was born October 27, 1913 at Orinoco in Rosebud County to Harold Walter and Edith Mae (Jackson) Finch. She grew up on the family ranch and attended grade school at Orinoco and high school at Forsyth and Colstrip.
Hazel and Howard C. Tait were united in marriage on February 3, 1934 in Forsyth. Most of her adult life was spent in Forsyth where she worked for the local locker plant as a meat wrapper and was a cook, eventually head cook, for the Forsyth schools. She retired in the early 1980's. She worked part time as curator at the Rosebud County Pioneer Museum in Forsyth and could answer most questions put to her regarding 'Old Timers' as her family has been in what became Rosebud County since the 1870's.
Hazel enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to coffee with her friends, embroidery, playing cards and most of all her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years, Howard Tait and two brothers Walter and George Finch.
Survivors include a sister, Lavina Edgell of Forsyth, a sister-in-law, Dorothy (Tait) Spannagel, three sons Jack (Sharon) Tait of Westminster, CO, Harold (Annette) Tait of Mandan North Dakota, Howard Allen (Candy) Tait of Greenacres Washington and one daughter, Lavina (Jim) Hall of Forsyth. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. A vigil service will be held at 7:00pm at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth will burial next to her husband following in the Forsyth cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Rosebud County Pioneer Museum or the charity of choice.
Funeral services are under the direction of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
Hannah Ball
Hannah Ellen Ball, 89 of Forsyth passed away at Rosebud Healthcare Center on November 25, 2010.
Hannah was born Hannah Ellen Johnson on December 25, 1920 in Laurel County Kentucky to Wesley and Elizabeth Bowling Johnson.
Hannah was married
to James E. Ball in 1939. From this union were born James, Ronald and Donald Ball. She also gained a son Charles, age 5, from her husband's previous marriage. Hannah and Jim were married
for 63 years before Jim passed away.
Hannah was a gifted artist. Her art included painting, agate jewelry making and crafts of all kinds. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, baking and canning. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and going to garage sales. She was an active member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Baptist Church in Forsyth.
Hannah worked at several jobs in Forsyth. She owned and operated her own beauty shop and she and Jim owned and operated a restaurant.
Hannah is preceded in death by her husband Jim her son Don, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Jim (Fran) and family of Billings, son Ron (Sheila) and family of Forsyth, son Charles (Shirley) and family of Hemet, CA and brother Virgil Farris and family of Forsyth as well as 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to the donors' choice.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 2, 2010 at 11:00am in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be at a later date in the Forsyth cemetery.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Beatrice Beaverheart
Hapīpīe "Helping Woman"
Beatrice Beaverheart, Hapīpīe, 'Helping Woman' age 55, of Ashland, MT passed away after a twelve year battle with lupus and Scleroderma.
Beatrice was born on November 27, 1949 the daughter of Roberta Tangledyellowhair and Frank Beaverheart in Crow Agency. She attended St. Labre Catholic School and later she would receive her GED. Beatrice worked doing clerical work, was a motel supervisor and employed by Cheyenne design. Beatrice was an expert seamstress, specializing in Native American dancing costumes and bead work. She enjoyed trips to Seattle to see her grandchildren, pow wows, speaking her native language and spending time with family and friends.
Beatrice is survived by her daughters, Regine Lynn Warner, of Seattle, Michelle of Alaska, Marsha of Alaska, Ivene Hart of Texas, her son Marvin "Sonny" Jr. of California, Brothers; Martin & Marcella Hart Sr. of Ashland, MT, Clifford Crazy Mule of Warm Springs, Eugene & Thelma Hart of Busby, grandchildren Joanna Hart, Krystal, Joshua, Teri Lynn, Josie, Draven, Tryan Hart, Austin III, Reann, Dustin, Two Moons, Jason, Loren, Betty, Alden Two Moons, her nephews Martin Jr., Frank, Gabriel, Deshawn Hart, Bill, Austin Jr. Two Moons, Orville, Benny Speelman, Jimmy Selage, her nieces Roberta, Jamie, Ricki, Neveah Hart, Myra Woodenthigh, Aunt Eva Small, Uncle Joe Fox and her little dog Elnino, and special friend Jay Little Wolf. She is also survived by her special friends Rose Eagle Feathers, Lena Gray, Evelyn Standing Elk, Geraldine Fisher, Rosella Pongha, Ladonna Eagle, Donna Rodiguez, Leslie Fisher, Delores Yellow Eyes, Averlos Two Moons, Marcella Crazymule, Amanda Dillard, Leonoard and Linda Little Wolf. Also surviving Beatrice are Margie Shoulderblade and family, Raymond Hart Sr. and Family, Roger Hart, Gloria Waters and Family, Theda Foote, Clara Harris, Annie Bement, Spotted Elk, White Dirt, Little Bird, Little Whirlwind, Little Wolf, Red Neck and Walks Last., She was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Roberta and Frank Hart, Grandparents, Charles Beaverheart, Alice Rose Rowland Beaverheart Gene and Georgia Little Whirl Wind Tangledyellowhair, brothers, David Hart, Donald Hart, sisters Hilda Two Moons, and Edna Hart and Brothers Richard Hart, Clarence Hart.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Valley Health Care Center for doing a good job in Beatrice's last days. Thank you to the Morning Star Circle of Women, Dr. Knotsman. We would like to thank Father Emment and the staff at the Heritage Living Center, and a special thank you to Dr. Lenoral Bauer for all the services he gave to Bea through the years.
A Wake will be held on Thursday, February 3, 2005 with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at the St.Labre Church in Ashland. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 4, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Labre Church in Ashland, MT. Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Labre cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Kimberly Ann (Haynes) Akin-Otiko
Kimberly Ann was born in Miles City, Montana on September 16, 1964 to Gary and Beverly Haynes. She attended school in Miles city, grades 1-12, graduating from Custer County District High School in 1982. She was an honor student and a varsity letter winner and state placer in track her freshman year, cheerleading all four years and the accompanist for chorus. She accompanied singing groups for music festivals and was an accomplished pianist. She was a contestant in the Montana teen pageant and Miss Southeastern Scholarship pageant. She was active in her church youth group. She attended Montana Community College (MCC) for her freshman year of college and finished her undergraduate studies at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa Oklahoma, in 1986. In 1988 she married
a very wonderful, Godly man whom she esteemed and loved dearly. To their union, they had three beautiful children, Alexis 11, Jordan 8, Chloe 7. American Airlines employed her for nearly 19 years. She was a faithful and devoted member of Higher Dimensions Family Church, where her love and passion for God was nurtured and made evident by the fingerprints she left on everyone that she met. Kimberly went very peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2005. Her grandparents Orville Haynes, Alvin and Helen Muri of Miles City, Montana preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband James Akin, her children Alexis, Jordan, Chloe of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, parents Gary and Beverly Haynes of Miles City, Montana, brother Bucky and wife Portia of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, sister Natalie of Sheridan Wyoming, grandmother Juanita Haynes of Miles City, Montana, aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Higher Dimensions Family Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Condolences may be sent to:
James Akin-Otiko & family
c/o Akin-Otiko
Gary & Beverly Haynes
10850 S. Lynn Lane Rd.,
Broken Arrow, Ok 74011
MacKenzie Page Smith
MacKenzie Page Smith, age 2, of Wolf Point died March 17, 2004 at her home due to multiple health problems. Mackenzie was born February 13, 2002 in Wolf Point to Roger and Heather Smith. She really loved her mother and always kept her in her sights and she really loved music. Words cannot explain how much she will be missed.
MacKenzie is survived by her parents, Roger and Heather Smith, brother Brandon Smith all of Wolf Point, and three sisters Jonisa Charette of Wolf Point, Crystal Smith Of Vida, MT, and Christina Smith of Helena, MT. Grandparents Tony and Clarice Charette of Wolf Point, MT and Bill and Marilyn Smith of Hampton, IA, Great-Grandparents Ben and Ole Unruh of Wolf Point, MT and Great-Grandmother Afreida McNabb of Billings, MT and numerous aunts and uncles.
Funeral service will be Monday, March 22, 2004 at 10:00am at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Shot Gunn, Jr.
Lawrence 'Larry' Shot Gunn, Jr.
'Hooheoeso' Mountain Boy
Lawrence "Larry" Shot Gunn Jr., age 44 has passed into the spirit world on August 9th, 2003. Larry was born February 27th, 1959 in Lander, Wyoming. He was baptized in the LDS Church and attended Mormon Placement Program until he was 16 years old. In 1980, he married
Arlene Rogers in 1980. They bore a son, Shane and two daughters Monique and Danielle. After their divorce, Larry continued to have a close and loving relationship with his children as well as the Rogers-Fisher families. Larry then married
Rachel LaRance, who had three children of her own, his step-children; Gabe (Nancy) Hart, Josie (Glen) Risingsun, and Irvin "Chris" Risingsun III, and later divorced.
He was currently employed with Lame Deer Headstart, Little Cheyenne. He enjoyed children and never grew tired of them. He loved to play volleyball and for awhile he even coached girl's volleyball team at St. Labre Catholic School in Lame Deer and Busby High School. Larry loved to play pool, darts, bowling on leagues and hunting with his in-laws. He was always known for his good humor and his dancing. He also loved to play softball, hanging out with the 'Coyotes', joking and laughing at each other. 'The good ol' days."
Larry loved to watch his daughters play basketball and tried not to miss one game. No matter how far the game was, he was always there to support them. Larry also supported his son's love for music and fashion, always willing to buy him music or clothes. Recently, Larry had found out that he was going to be a grandpa. He was excited and already making plans for his first grandchild that is coming soon.
Larry was easy going and willing to make friends with anybody. He was a very likeable guy. He had a great sense of humor and shared a lot of fun times with his family and friends.
Recently Larry came and asked us to be his parents. I wish that we could have had more time to be parents to him before Maleo took him. Larry was worried about Dave Millegan not having a Cheyenne name, so Larry gave Dave his Cheyenne name, Mountain Boy. He said he admired the closeness of our family, and the love we showed each other. He wanted some of that and to be a part of our family and we accepted him into our family. We had one last chance to be with Larry during the Big Sky State Games where we all enjoyed the time as his adopted family. Larry is in a better place and it is with Maheo. He is probably trying to organize a softball or volleyball tournament there. He had stopped by and told me about his all of his tournaments. He talked of having a memorial tour for Johnny Russell. So maybe we can all get together and have one for them both. We will miss him.
Larry is survived by his children, Shane (Jarietta), Monique, Danielle, Shareesa, and Mikayla. Brothers, Mark (Lynn) Shot Gunn, Robert (Troylynn) Shot Gunn, and Francis Robert (Su) Shot Gunn. Sisters, Alice (Eric), Ramona, Laurencita Shot Gunn, and Roberta Shot Gunn (Lone Bear). Adopted Parents Doris and Willie Segui Sr., Nelly and the late Jigs Beartusk, his adopted father, Ronnie Beartusk. Foster Parents, Benard and Jean Shaw from Pasco, Washington. Adopted Brothers, Vance Little Bird, Andy Elk Shoulder, Willie Segui Jr., Chris, Neal, and Weaver Beartusk. Adopted Sisters Michelle Little Wolf, Jeanna Milligan, Sharon Grinsell, Roberta Strange Owl, Tara Beartusk, Althea Foote, Cindy Burns, Jermane Littleson, Jernena Old Mouse, Jeri Beartusk, and Myrtle Beartusk. Larry leaves many Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends behind.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Elva Medicine Bull and Lawrence Shot Gunn Sr., his grandparents; Willis and Annie Medicine Bull and his grandmother Eva Bearchum.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 1:00 PM at the Boys and Girls Club of the Northern Cheyenne Nation in Lame Deer. Burial will follow in the Birney cemetery. A wake will be on Friday, August 15, 2003 at 8:00 PM at the Arlene Roger's residence in Lame Deer.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Staff Sergeant Christopher Rodgers
Staff Sergeant Christopher Robert Rodgers, age 26, of Mountain Home, Idaho, formerly of Miles City, Montana passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2003.
Christopher was born in Miles City, Montana on August 15, 1977, the son of Derrick and Karleen (Leidholt) Rodgers. He attended school through the 8th grade at the Sacred Heart School and graduated Cum Laude from Custer County High School in 1995.
Entered into the Air Force on 11 Oct 1995 and attended basic training at Lackland AFB TX. He graduated from Basic Training on December of 1995. He attended Technical Training at Sheppard AFB TX for F-15 Avionics Electronics and graduated in July of 1996.
Upon completion of technical training he received orders to RAF Lackenheath UK. SSgt Rodgers served with the 48th Component Repair Squadron at RAF Lakenheath from August of 1996 until April of 2001. He received the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service during the first three years at RAF Lakenheath. He was also named as the 48th CRS Maintainer of the Month for December of 1996 and February of 1997. He was also named Top Performer for February of 1999 and was Maintainer of the Quarter Jan-Mar 1999. He served in support of OPERATION ALLIED FORCE from 24 Mar 1999 to 10 June 1999 and received the Air Force Achievement Medal. Upon completion of his tour at RAF Lakenheath he again received the Air Force Achievement Medal for meritorious service (27 Aug 1999 - 20 May 2001).
He requested cross training into the Communications-Computer Systems Controller career field and left RAF Lakenheath UK in April of 2001 and was assigned to Mountain Home AFB ID while awaiting technical training.
SSgt Rodgers was assigned to the 366th Communications Squadron at Mountain Home AFB ID and attended technical training at Koesler AFB MS for Communications - Computer Systems Controller. He completed technical training at Koesler AFB in September of 2001 and finished in the top 10% in his class.
SSgt Rodgers attended airman Leadership School at Mountain Home AFB ID and completed training in November of 2001 and was in the top 15% in his class.
He worked at the 366th Communication Squadron until being reassigned to the 726th Air Control Squadron in March of 2002. He participated in Homeland Defense in support of OPERATION NOBLE EAGLE after September 11, 2001. He was deployed with the 726th ACS to Kuwait in support of OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM in May of 2002 and returned in September of 2002. During this deployment, he led his work center to three Superior Maintenance Team awards.
SSgt Rodgers was awarded three Air Force Achievement Medals, three Outstanding Unit Awards, two Good Conduct medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
SSgt Rodgers had also earned his Associated degree in Avionics Systems Technology through the Community College of the Air Force.
Christopher was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. While in high school, he was active in golf, track and Key Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing, bike riding, and working with his computer and just having fun with his family and friends.
Christopher is survived by his parents, Derrick and Karleen Rodgers of Miles City, MT; a brother, Dustin Rodgers of Las Vegas, NV; his grandparents: Leonard and Pauline Leidholt of Miles City, MT; and Alma Rodgers Bergerson Sr. of Billings, MT; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Rodgers, step grandfather Bruce Bergerson, and two cousins: Paul Hazelton Jr. and Ivan Beretta.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 3, 2004 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Vigil service will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Calvary cemetery with full military honors.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles Community College Christopher Rodgers Scholarship Fund, and can be sent in care of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. 1717 Main, Miles City, MT 59301.
Jeremy James Red Dog, Sr.
Jeremy James Red Dog Sr., 24 passed away on August 8, 2003 near Wolf Point as the result of drowning.
Jeremy was born on July 9, 1979 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Jeff Low Dog and Bernadine Red Dog.
He grew up in Wolf Point and moved to Michigan in 1989 and attended schools there. His passion was the art of drawing. While in Michigan he was selected to the Institute of Pontiac Michigan, North American Continent Car Show in Detroit, Michigan.
Jeremy's hobbies included making necklaces and chokers, fishing, swimming, music and he loved watching his sons grow up.
He is survived by his wife, Christina L. Longtree; two sons, Jeremy Jr. and Nashon James of Wolf Point; his mother, Bernadine Gae (Lyle) Red Dog, and his fathers Jeffrey (Becky) Low Dog Sr. of Wolf Point; and John (Jan) Cappell of Royal Oak, Michigan; brothers, Matt Cappell of Royal Oak, Michigan, Alaric Low Dog, B.C. Low Dog, and Vaugh Morrison all of Wolf Point; one sister, Arienne Low Dog of Wolf Point; grandparents, Bessie Red Dog of Wolf Point, Eleanore Cappell of Royal Oak, Michigan, and Joe Low Dog Sr., of Wolf Point, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The wake will be held Sunday evening at W. P. Community Hall and services will be Monday, August 18 at 10 a.m. at Wolf Point Community Hall. Feast will follow. Interment will be in King Memorial cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
