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Vern Moss
Vern Moss, age 82 of Ismay, MT passed away Saturday August 29, 2009 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT.
Vern was born March 13, 1927, in Gillette, WY the son of Dial & Mae (Donbarger) Moss. He attended grade schools in the Gillette area before moving with his family to the Ismay area in 1944 where he graduated from Ismay High School. Following high school he worked with his father on the ranch for a short time before entering the US Army. He served for two years in the Asian Islands during the Korean War before being discharged when he returned to the family ranch at Ismay. In 1950, Vern and his father sold the ranch to Eugene Garber and Vern continued operating the ranch for the new owners along with operating his dirt moving construction business for 21 years. He continued operating his business out of a travel trailer as he moved from job to job. Winters were spent helping area ranchers feed. In 1983, he established permanent residence on the Powder River, ten miles north of Locate. By this time, his business had expanded to include stock water pipelines. Projects he worked on covered a large part of Eastern Montana from the Little Sheep Mountains to Ekalaka, Moon Creek to Plevna and all points in between. The reservoirs, dugouts, acres leveled for irrigation and miles of pipeline installed over his life are numerous. The long term impact of these projects on the ranches and farms of the area have been significant.
Vern was a good basketball player, playing through high school and later on the Ismay independent team and in the military. He enjoyed watching the neighborhood children play ball and compete with 4-H entries. He always had an opinion to give, he was very conservative but extremely generous. He was very proud of the family brand HIH which is still on the weigh scales.
Survivors include a brother, Virgil Moss of Florida, 4 sisters: Thelma Schilling of Belgrade, MT, Yonna Andretta of Brandon, Oregon, Ruth Smelzer of Granbury, TX and Fern Kelzey of Tulalip, WA; a nephew, John Schilling of Billings, MT along with numerous nieces and nephews; and his close friends; the Griffin and Garber families. Vern was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ralph Moss and a sister Edna Gregerson.
At Vern's request he has donated his body to the WWAMI Program at Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. At a later date he will be buried at the Eastern Montana State Veterans cemetery with full military honors. A celebration of Vern's life will be held on Friday, September 4, 2009 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Ismay Fire Hall with a community potluck. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph V. Salo
Joseph Victor Salo, 69, passed away early Saturday morning, August 29, 2009, at the VA Nursing Home Care Unit after a courageous 29 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Joe was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on May 5, 1940 to Eino and Priscilla 'Honey' Salo. He graduated from Powell County High School in 1958. Joined the Air Force, and served 4 years in Greenland. On December 26, 1964 he married
Mary Hansen. Together they had 8 children. Joe had started working for the Milwaukee Railroad when he was 15 years old, and when he returned from his military service he resumed his railroad career. He was a devoted husband and father who never missed a day of work in over 23 years. In 1979 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He remained in the care of his family until 1981, when he went into the VA Hospital in Miles City.
Joe was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed watching old movies, playing chess, watching his favorite sports teams and spending time with his family and friends.
Joe is survived by his children, John and his wife Kristen, Kevin and Jolee, Callie and her husband Sam Delapp, Christopher and his wife Annette, Joe and his wife Emily and Patrick and Audren; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers George Salo and his wife Dorothy, Bill Scott and his wife Jeanie, sister Elizabeth Henry and her husband Mark and several nieces and nephews and cousins, and his Aunt Fritzie.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents, his son Jeffrey and daughter Mary Heather and two step sisters Marian MacDonald and Patricia Scott.
Joe is dearly loved by his family and will be deeply missed. We would like to thank his extended family, the staff of the VA Nursing Home Care Unit for the wonderful care they have provided over the last 28 years.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the VA Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. An additional service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jewell Funeral Home in Deer Lodge. Interment will follow in the Hillcrest cemetery in Deer Lodge.
Memorials may be sent to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1629 Ave D #2-C, Billings MT 59102.
Beverly June Younglund
Beverly June (Bringelson) Younglund, age 73, passed away at her home August 22, 2009. Beverly was born on November 10, 1935 at home on the family ranch in New Raymer Colorado, the daughter of L.O. and Ruth (Fiscus) Bringelson. She attended schools in New Raymer, where she graduated from High School in May, 1953. After graduation, Beverly started working for Bell Telephone, as a telephone operator in Fort Morgan, Colorado. On January 1, 1954, Beverly and Kenneth Younglund were married
and made their home in Greeley Colorado. Kenneth started an auction business.
In January of 1957 they moved to Miles City. Bev transferred to the Mountain Bell telephone office in Miles City and worked for the company thirty years before retiring. Kenneth and Beverly ran a ranching/farming operation and Younglund Auction Service together. They sold the farm in April 2008 and moved into Miles City.
Beverly loved music from a young age as her family played for dances. She could play the piano and accordion. Beverly and Kenny loved to go to country dances. They also enjoyed meals and dancing at the Red Rock and the Crossroads with friends. Beverly and Kenny also enjoyed going to rodeos and steer roping. They attended the Denver Stock Show for many years.
Beverly liked to travel and enjoyed visiting other countries in warmer climates with her husband Kenny and some friends in January, while cold here.
Beverly loved country life and taking care of the animals. She fed bottles to small calves and lambs and took care of them when they were ill. Bev loved her cats and would get up and cook them a large pan of oatmeal besides their regular fare early in the morning when she left for work. At their last farm, they raised sheep and Bev spent many hours taking care of the baby lambs during the spring lambing season. She always had flowers, a garden, and kept her yard nice. She enjoyed having lunch out and family gatherings at holidays. She traveled to Colorado for family reunions.
Bev was generous to helping 'kids' of all ages. They donated livestock for the high school rodeos, hired students to do chores, donated auction services to senior bash, 4-H events, etc., and helped people in their business endeavors.
She belonged to pep club in high school and still has her sweater. She was a long time member of the D.O.E.s and she was honored as DOE of the Year in 1981. She made many friends at work and was a lifetime member of the Pioneer Telephone Club. Beverly also delivered 'Meals on Wheels'.
Beverly is survived by her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Younglund of Miles City; sisters Bernita Davis and Belva (Leroy) Holmes and her brother, Dennis (Nancy) Bringelson all of Fort Morgan, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her special extended family Tom and Lillian (Orestad) Ostendorf, Mollie (Aaron) Phipps, Steve Ostendorf and Martha Ostendorf. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Duane. Beverly loved children of all ages and was a 'mother' and 'grandmother' to many others as well.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25 2009 with the family to receive friends from 4:00pm to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran's cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the cancer society, cancer research or the charity of one's choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements
Richard "Rick" Allen Strohmyer
Richard 'Rick' Allen Strohmyer, age 58, of Miles City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Holy Rosary Health Care in Miles City.
Rick was born on April 8, 1951, in Lexington, NE, the son of Carl William and Lillian 'Dilly' (Ourada) Strohmyer.
Rick was a gentle kind man - always wearing a smile. His passion was his music. He was a self-taught left handed musician accused by many of playing the guitar, banjo and fiddle upside down and backwards. He was the object of many banjo jokes and especially delighted in telling the latest new one he'd heard.
He was a history enthusiast and musicologist. During the Lewis and Clark celebration, he educated and entertained audiences statewide with his historical presentations of period music on his fiddle as well as the fretless banjo and tiny mandolin that he lovingly handcrafted. Rick was a member of a Celtic band, Prairie Kailies, and a bluegrass band Milestown.
Rick loved the outdoors. He loved hunting especially for pheasants, fly fishing, cooking, gardening and an occasional 'good cigar' and glass of single malt scotch on the patio.
He was proud of a 7 year career of jumping out of perfectly good planes. Smoke jumping for many years left him with forever loyal jumper friends, endless jumper jokes, and fascinating firefighting tales.
His rich voice and music will be missed by his fellow musicians and listeners at the Miles City Open Mic where he was known as the 'song boss'. He looked forward to Friday evenings and a good jam session.
He had a 20 year career with the State of Montana as a forester and for the last 6 years as the Eastern Montana Regional Area Manager for the Department of Natural Resources.
The most recent joys in his life were the birth of a grandson and his engagement to Cheryl Tonn.
Rick is survived by his fiancé, Cheryl Tonn, of Miles City, son Carl (Michele) Strohmyer of San Francisco, CA, daughter Heidi Strohmyer of Missoula, MT, Cheryl's children; Mike (Rhianna) Tonn of Billings, MT, Will Tonn of Bozeman, MT and Anne (Mike) Quast of Buffalo, WY, brothers Harry (Jaunetta) Strohmyer of Cypress, CA, Randy (Kris) Strohmyer of Gothenburg, NE, Jeff (Lisa) Strohmyer of Papillion, NE, sister Mary Strohmyer of Lyons, NE. He is also survived by his first grandson, Michael Vincent Strohmyer and numerous nieces and nephews. Rick was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19th, starting at 1:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm at the Valley Drive Baptist Church in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Blue Grass Association or to the Miles City Open Mic. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Franklin D. Samuelson
Franklin D. Samuelson, age 76, of Miles City passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his home in Miles City.
Frank was born on March 4, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Henry and Nellie (Regan) Samuelson. He moved to Miles City as a young child and attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County District High School. He started painting with his father. In his early years, Frank was a member of the National Guard. He married
Darlene J. Stabler on July 12, 1953 in Miles City, Montana. In 1957, they moved to Seattle where they lived for over 20 years until 1977 when they moved back to Miles City. In 1982, they moved to Prescott, Arizona and he worked for Yavapai College until 1997 when they moved back to Miles City.
Frank loved to paint buildings, make furniture, read and dancing.
Frank is survived by a son, Robert Samuelson of Seattle, WA; two daughters: Charice (Terry) Virag of Miles City, MT; and Val Abasolo of Miles City, MT; a sister, Dorothy Kimball of Billings, MT; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Darlene, and a brother Robert.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Ed Unger
Edwin Elwin Unger, age 80 and lifelong resident of Wolf Point, MT passed away Monday, July 6, 2009 at Faith Home from complications of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and cancer.
Ed was born April 11, 1929 to Abram and Anna Unger. He lived at home on the family farm until his graduation. While in high school Ed’s football team won the Class B Championship game of 1943. Ed enlisted in the US Navy, repaired aircraft, served four years in Korea and was honorably discharged.
Upon Ed’s return from serving with the US Navy, he met and married
Darlene Burnelle Stein. He built a new home where they lived for 43 years and raised a large family together. They were divorced in 1999.
In 2000 Ed met Jeanne Cantrell from Billings, MT and they were married
in 2003.
Ed had many years of work experience helping on the family farm, as owner of Ed’s Tire Shop, owner of a pest control business, working for Eddy’s Bakery, raising sheep and working for the US Postal Service for 30 years (10 of those were as supervisor). After his retirement Ed suffered a small stroke but he continued to raise sheep and he worked ten years for the City of Wolf Point. Ed’s health deteriated in recent years because of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and most recently, cancer.
Ed is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne of Wolf Point; his son Bryce (Julie) Unger of Boyd, MT; four grandchildren, Jordan, Nickolas, Madison and Shaylee Unger all of Boyd, MT; stepchildren (whom he raised from their youngest years as his own): Dianna (Steve) Roy of Williston, ND, Denise Stein of Tennesee, Wayne Stein of Bozeman, MT, Brent Unger (whom they adopted and raised as their own) of Williston, ND; his stepchildren: James Michael Cantrell of Billings, MT, Alex Cantrell of Missoula, MT, Mary Wagner of Laurel, MT and Christopher Cantrell, Victor Cantrell and Russell Cantrell all of Billings, MT; his sister Rose (Hank) Friesen of Wolf Point, MT; brothers Larry (Char) Unger and Vern Unger of Wolf Point, MT; aunts Agnes Baerg and Nellie Baerg of Wolf Point, Ruth Coulter of Columbia, MD and Margret Unrau of Glasgow, MT; uncle Ben Unrau of Glasgow and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Helen, Leatha and Laverra; his stepchildren, Gary Stein and Betty Stein and his ex-wife Darlene Unger.
At Ed’s request cremation has taken place. A Graveside Committal Service with Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2009 at Greenwood cemetery in Wolf Point officiated by Pastor John Skillman. Friends and family are invited also for fellowship at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Bible Church at 434 Indian Street in Wolf Point, MT. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Dorothy "Bit" Tarter
Dorothy 'Bit' Alderson Tarter passed away Tuesday, July 7th, in Sheridan, WY. Bit was born August 21st, 1928 to Allen and Dorothy (Bentley) Alderson. She grew up at Bones Brothers Ranch in Birney, MT and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1945.
Bit attended college at the University of Montana in Missoula before marrying Daniel 'Buzz' Tarter of Ashland, MT in 1954. They made their home on their cattle ranch located on 3 Mile Creek, outside of Ashland, MT. She worked as an active ranch wife raising three children in a log house with no in-door plumbing or electricity. Bit enjoyed cooking, was an avid reader, and played a competitive game of Scrabble up until the time of her death.
Bit was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and youngest sister, Ann Alderson Brown, of Lewistown, MT. She is survived by her sister, Alice A. Mac Carty, of Story, WY, sons Allen (& Jackie) Tarter and Bryan (& Shannon) Tarter of Ashland, MT, and daughter, Sue Tarter of Sheridan, WY.
Plans for a small celebration of her life will be announced by the family at a later date. As her wish, cremation arrangements are being made by Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Mile City, MT.
Vanessa R. Frederick
Vanessa Rose Frederick, age 29, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her home in Miles City.
Vanessa was born in Miles City, Montana on November 13, 1979, the daughter of Dale and Jill (Ronning) Frederick. She attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County District High School. Following graduation, she worked for Super 8 Motel, the Holiday Inn, and was currently working for Wendy's. Vanessa enjoyed line dancing.
Vanessa is survived by her parents, Dale and Jill of Miles City, MT; a daughter, Barbara Rose Frederick-Grazen of Miles City, MT; her maternal grandparents, Orville and Kate Ronning of Miles City, MT; her special friend, Lee Grazen of Miles City, MT; and her godparents, Rhea and Greg Anderson of Miles City, MT. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Angel.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Vanessa's family to go towards a headstone for Vanessa.
Robert "Bob" McCurdy
Robert Dudley 'Bob' McCurdy, age 86, of Broadus passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Bob was born in Miles City, Montana on June 30, 1921, the son of Ralph and Helen (Hughes) McCurdy. Bob was raised and attended schools in Broadus and graduated from Powder River County High School. Following graduation, he attended one year of college at Montana State University in Bozeman. Bob enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Korea. He was honorably discharged in 1947. Bob married
Mary Radman on June 14, 1947 in Broadus, Montana. Bob was a ditch digger from 1947 to 1948, and a Case and Dodge dealer from 1949 to 1955. Bob then bought the mobil gas station which he ran from 1955 to 1985 before retiring.
Bob was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Masons. Bob was a Sunday School teacher at the Congregational Church in Broadus.
Bob is survived by his children: Jeri Ann Perry of Hines, OR; Barb Keil of Billings, MT; Sandy O'Dell of Price, UT; Mary Jane Rogge of Broadus, MT; Valerie Barry of Billings, MT; and Beverly Hagen of Chaska, MN; thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Neal and a sister Claire.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Congregational Church in Broadus. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Valley View cemetery in Broadus.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Library or to the Powder River Historical Society.
Melvin E. Nelson
Melvin E. Nelson, age 79, of Homestead, MT and Williston, ND passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point.
Melvin was born October 2 1929 in Froid, MT the son of Oscar and Fern Morrow Nelson. He graduated from Froid High School. Melvin stayed on the family farm at Homestead, eventually taking it over. In 1951, he was drafted in the U.S.Marine Corps and served two years as Corporal during Korean War. Melvin was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 44. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, a 54 year member of the Sidney Elks Lodge, and for 12 years he was Secretary of the Medicine Lake Moose Lodge Chapter 586. He also served two terms on the Homestead Farmers Elevator Board.
Melvin married
Darleen Steinert of Miles City, MT on October 30 of 1981. In 1997 they retired off the farm and moved to Williston, ND. Melvin and Darleen moved to Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point in March. They were blessed with the past 27 years together.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Fern Nelson, brothers, Duane and Orland Nelson, one sister, Rosemary Christoffersen and a grandson, Bryce Cotton.
He was survived by his wife, Darleen of Wolf Point (she passed away two days later); and is survived by three stepchildren, Terry (Shirley) Steinert of Red Lodge, MT, Diane Molstad of Miles City, MT and Verna (Kent) Cotton of Wolf Point; two brothers, Arden (Janet) Nelson of Whidbey Island, WA and Virgil (Gwen) of Hot Springs, MT; seven grandchildren, Lynette, Deryk, Danny, Farrah, Jason, Nathan and April; and six great-grandchildren, Braden, Bailey, Brydger, Abby, Ethan and Isaiah.
Funeral Services for Melvin and his wife, Darleen, will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Homestead Lutheran Church with Pastor Johnette Grefe officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will follow at Big Lake cemetery. A luncheon will be served following at the Homestead American Legion Hall.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
