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Nadine Janelle Erickson
Nadine Janelle Elfie Larsen Erickson passed away on April 4th, 2006 at the Rosebud County Healthcare Center with her family by her side.
She was one of nine children born to Hans C. and Anna Larsen on May 31, 1916. Nadine attended school on the Forsyth Flat before graduating from Forsyth High School in 1936. Following graduation, she continued living with her parents until she was introduced to Grant Erickson who was helping build a home for Dr. Elliot, which is now owned by the Cope family. On October 4th of 1940, Grant and Nadine were married
and spent their lives building what is now the VOV Big Porcupine Creek Ranch, North of Forsyth.
Nadine and Grant were rarely seen without one another. Nadine was a firm believer in the institution of marriage and always made Grant her first priority. They were fortunate to enjoy many common interests, and found great pleasure in dancing, especially the Waltz. Nadine was a wonderful cook and was noted at brandings for her homemade noodles, banana cakes and sour cream raisin pies. She was also a very talented seamstress - making her daughter's clothes, even her formals. She also enjoyed making beautiful outfits for her grandchildren. She was a member of the Forsyth Federated Church.
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Mabel Poock and Ethel Freshour; Brothers George, Neil, Hans and Chester Larsen, and her husband Grant of 56 years.
She is survived by a their only child, Janet (Bill) Swanson of Forsyth, 2 grandchildren, Ericka (John) Herbers and Erick (Bretta) Swanson of Denver CO, 3 great grandchildren Madison Herbers, Grant Herbers, and Nathan Swanson, all of Denver; one sister, Doris Jean Strong and her sister-in-law Jean Larsen, both of Forsyth; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Thomas D. Youngman, Sr.
Thomas Dean Youngman, Sr. died and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2005 at Northeast Montana Health Services in Poplar. He was born February 22, 1956 to Evan (Iron Ring) and Douglas Youngman, Sr. in Poplar.
Tom attended schools in Pierre and Flandreau, South Dakota and he worked at the A&S Tribal Industries and Tribal Express. He worked at A&S Tribal Industries until his illness and lived in Poplar all his life.
He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and a dedicated Poplar Indians fan. He loved going to basketball games and watching his team play on TV.
Tom met Maria Longtree and they were married
on January 28, 1984. They had two children, DeAnne and Thomas Youngman, Jr.
His parents, one sister Vicky, one brother, Darrell, and a daughter Mahogney Rose preceded him in death.
Tom is survived by his two children DeAnne Monique (Dion) Hopkins, Thomas Jr., and his ex-wife Maria, grandchildren Dionne Rose, Dion Robert, Devlyn Renee, and godson Tyson Grandbois, all of Poplar. He is also survived by his brothers Cyril (Betty) Iron Ring, Dewayne (Donna) Youngman, and Douglas (Juanita) Youngman, Jr., sisters Eloise, Delores, Isabelle, Wilma, and Donna Youngman, all of Poplar, uncles William Youngman, Sr. and Mike Youngman, Sr., aunts Florence Brown, Rita Long Chase, Faye Peterson, and Myrna Charboneau, numerous nieces and nephews, and many close cousins.
A wake will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 3 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm. Funeral services will be on Friday, January 21, at 1 pm with Rev. Enright Bighorn officiating, all at the Poplar Culture Center. Interment will be in the Box Elder cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
John C. Witte
John C. Witte, a longtime community banking leader in Montana, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Boise, ID. He was 81.
He was born September 20, 1922, in Plaza, ND, the eighth of 11 children of Theodore and Clementine Woiwode Witte. He grew up in rural western North Dakota and graduated from Hebron High School in 1940.
During World War II, he entered the U.S. Navy at age 19 and served with the Fourth Marine Division in the South Pacific. The Division earned the Presidential Unit Citation for combat in taking the islands of Saipan and Tinian from Japanese control in 1944. As a member of the Naval Construction Batallion (Seabees), he helped to build the Tinian airfield which was crucial for subsequent combat operations against Japan.
Returning from the war, he married
Clara Ding of Hebron, ND and began working in insurance and local banks serving the agricultural communities of eastern Montana. Over the course of his 50-year banking career, he served as president and board chairman of Traders State Bank in Poplar, Citizens Bank in Scobey, and First Citizens Bank in Miles City, MT. He was a past president of the Montana Independent Bankers Association and a director of the Montana Bankers Association. He served on various banking committees advising the Montana legislature and served for a time as mayor of Poplar.
As he rose to prominence in banking circles, he often said he was guided by the following definition of a banker: “He is one-fifth accountant, two-fifths lawyer, three-fifths economist, four-fifths gentlemen, scholar and advisor. Ten fifths – double strength. Any-thing less may be a pawnbroker, or a promoter, but not a banker.”
His community was important to him wherever he lived. He was involved in many civic activities, and as a “white hat” banker he lobbied for agriculture, business, economic opportunity, and rural eastern Montana interests before federal agencies, Congress, the Montana legislature and local governments. While in Poplar, he was an early supporter and backer of tribal economic development successes on the Fort Peck Reservation.
During his Miles City years, he and Clara lived on a ranch outside town where they raised sheep, horses and hay. A collector of vintage horse-drawn wagons, carriages and sleighs, Mr. Witte helped to organize an annual wagon train trek across eastern Montana with fellow ranchers and community leaders.
Clara died in 1991. Mr. Witte retired to Boise in 1993 and was fortunate to make the acquaintance there of Toni Cary and her family. For the past year he resided at the Valley View retirement community in Boise, where he enjoyed the friendship of residents and a caring staff.
He was a friend to many and truly enjoyed people. He was especially proud of his three college-educated children and often remarked that he was fortunate to have “a doctor, a lawyer, and a nurse” among his children.
He is survived by daughter Mary Arner, her husband Gene and their children Nicholas and Katherine of Felton, CA; daughter Susan Witte, her husband Cary Lund and their children Anna and Derek of Helena, MT; a son Dr. John T. Witte, his wife Melody and their sons Matthew, Sam and Luke of Boise; a brother, James Witte of Des Moines, IA; and three sisters, Sister Muriel Witte of St. Francis, SD, Sister Monica Witte of Pine Ridge, SD, and Marian Sorenson of Bismarck, ND.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 11:00 am at the Custer County cemetery in Miles City. A reception will follow at the Miles City Club in Miles City. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the local arrangements.
Timothy James Inman
Timothy James Inman, age 56, of Miles City, Montana passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 9, 2005 at his home in Miles City surrounded by his loving family.
Tim was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on July 13, 1948, the son of Earl Dean and Donna (Pierce) Inman. He grew up and attended school in Terry, MT where he graduated from Terry High School. In 1969, after graduation, Tim enlisted in the United States Army. During his service he was stationed in Korea and served during Desert Storm. He retired from the military in 1993. Tim worked as an LPN at the VAMC in Miles City from 1989 to 2005.
Tim enjoyed gardening, canning, sports and the outdoors. He especially loved spending time with all of his family and friends. Tim was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1579 and a member of the American Legion.
Tim is survived by his wife, Jean Inman of Miles City, MT; two daughters: Erin Marie Inman and Sara Jean Inman both of Syracuse, NY; a step daughter, Kristy Tweden of Bozeman, MT; two step sons: Cory Tweden and his wife Jennifer of Eau Claire, WI; and Cliff Tweden of Miles City, MT; his father, Earl Inman and his step mother, Peggy Martinson of Billings, MT; three sisters: Kathy McNeill of Denver, CO; Margaret French of Brockway, MT; and Moni Thomsen of Ballantine, MT; and two grandchildren: Hailey and Kelsey Tweden. He is also survived by a lifetime friend Elmer Schied. He was preceded in death by his mother Donna Inman, his brother, Roger Inman, and a grandchild, Payton Tweden.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 3:00 pm at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles City Hospice; 2600 Wilson Street, Miles City, MT 59301, VFW Post 1579; 119 North 6th, Miles City, MT 59301 or to charity of ones choice. If desired, Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Anita Irene (Archdale) Vivier
Anita Irene (Archdale) Vivier, 54, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2004 at her home in Wolf Point, MT from cancer. Anita was born in Glasgow, MT on December 6, 1949 to LeRoy and Ruby (Martin) Archdale.
She attended school in Nashua and Wolf Point, MT graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1968. After graduation, Anita held various government jobs before returning to Wolf Point. At the time of her death she was employed at O S T in Poplar, MT as an account technician.
She married
Mike Vivier on June 6, 1992. She loved NBA basketball, bingo, reading, playing scrabble, and visiting with friends.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband Mike, her mother and father, brothers Archie and Sonny (Melvin) Archdale. She is survived by a brother Robert (Malacha) Martin of Sonora, CA, sister Ina (Robert) Archer of Mary Esther, FL, special sister Trudy Jean Archdale and niece Zia of Venice, CA, sister-in-law Donna Archdale of Wolf Point. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Loretta Vivier and the Vivier and Henry families as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel from 1 to 7 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3, at 10 am at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Interment will be in Oswego cemetery. A luncheon well follow at the Oswego Community Hall. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
Helen Cole
Helen Clare Covell Cole was born January 7, 1916, in Havre, MT, the second & youngest daughter of Frank and Clara Allen Covell. She passed away December 16, 2004, in Miles City, MT. Helen's father was supervisor of truck transportation for the Great Northern Railroad, and the family lived in Havre & Wolf Point for much of her youth. They moved to Great Falls in 1931, where she graduated from Great Falls High. She attended Northern Montana College in Havre and graduated from Montana State College in Bozeman. Helen later worked in Helena as secretary to the State Merit System supervisor.
A job at the Farm Security Administration brought Helen to Fairfield, and it was there she me William Wesley (Bill) Cole. Helen and Bill were married
November 13, 1943, near Lemoore, CA, where Bill was stationed with the Army Air Corp. The couple returned to Fairfield after Bill's discharge from the service, and he ranched with his father, Wheeler, on the place near Freezeout Lake which Wheeler had homesteaded in 1902. Helen and Bill had three daughters; Judith Lee, born in 1944; Patricia Ann, born in 1948; and Barbara Jean, born in 1953.
Helen was active in many community activities in the Fairfield & Choteau area, and she was a member of the Fairfield United Church of Christ. One of her very favorite pastimes was working in the beautiful yard and flower beds surrounding the ranch house, an activity which she pursued into her 80's.
When Bill passed away in 1971, after a 25 year battle with Parkinson's disease, Helen remained on the ranch. It was only in 2001, at the age of 85 that she moved to an apartment in Fairfield, leaving behind the home and beautiful park-like surroundings she'd loved for 55 years She often recalled how, as a young wife and "city girl, " she had not wanted to move to the ranch and how eventually, she resisted leaving it. In 2002, Helen moved to Miles City, where she resided at Friendship Villa with her faithful Katt.
Helen is survived by her daughter Judy Cole-Martin and husband, Ed, of Bainbridge Island, W A; daughter Patty Frizzell, of Newport, W A, and daughter Barb Cole and son-in-law Mark Cole of Miles City. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Phelan of Millbrae, CA, and grandchildren Chris Frizzell, Travis Frizzell and Erin Cole. Additional survivors include a very special fuend, Billie (Kathryn) Lear of Fairfield and a favorite cousin, Ed Kapernick, of Boise, ID.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Christian Church in Miles City. The family will hold a celebration of Helen's life at the ranch near Fairfield in the summer of 2005.
Should friends desire, memorials are suggested to the Fairfield Friends of the Library, Holy Rosary Hospice or a charity of one's choice.
Delevan James Davis
Delevan James Davis, age 90, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2005 in Miles City.
Delevan was born on October 20, 1914 in Chicago, IL to Ernest and Ella (Olmstead) Davis. He was raised and attended schools there, where he graduated from high school. Delevan attended the military academy in Zion Illinois. He and Lillian Korhonen were married
on September 7, 1936 in Chicago. Their first son, James was born there, and then they moved to Detroit, MI where Thomas and Barbara were born. Delevan entered the United States Navy in 1944, serving during WWII in the South Pacific. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to his family in Michigan in Oak Park and worked at American Motors in Detroit. He began working with Dow Chemical in Dearborn, Michigan. After his retirement from Dow Chemical, he and his wife Lillian wintered in Naples, Florida and stayed at their home in Northern Michigan on Lake Superior in the summers. They moved to Clovis, NM and after Lillian passed away in 1999 Delevan moved to Montana to be closer to his daughter where he has resided ever since Delevan was a devoted Christian. His first love was Jesus Christ and the Word of God. He attended church and bible studies. Delevan was active in the Highland Park Baptist Church in Highland Park, Michigan. He taught the junior boys Sunday school class. Delevan was involved in the C Bar S “Christ Bars Sin” men’s bible study group. He loved people, baseball, fishing, traveling and dogs.
Delevan is survived by his daughter Barbara (Mervin) Morrison of Miles City, MT, four grandchildren; Lewis “Chip” (Cindie) Wright, of Moreno Valley, Ca, Judy (Stewart) Davis-Jarrett of Alexadria, VI, SSG Karl Swartz of Fort Benning, Georgia and Rebecca Morrison of Miles City, MT, four great-grandchildren Carrie and Jacob Bloxom of Miles City, MT, Jeffery Happ of Moreno Valley, CA and Cambria Happ of Moreno Valley, Ca, two nephews; Bill Scanlan of Dearborn, MI, Dr. Robert Scanlan of Farmington Hills, MI, two nieces, Joyce Butler of Royal Oak, MI and Judy Kreiger of San Lorenzo, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian, his parents, two sons; James and Thomas and his brother Ed Hamilton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Internment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery in Miles City with full military honors provided by VFW Post # 1579. Memorials may be sent to the Grace Bible Church, 3 and 1 Ministry; 3505 Stower Street, Miles City, MT 59301.
Henry "Hank" Schwartz
Henry “Hank” Schwartz went to be with our Lord in the early morning hours on May 4, 2005.
Hank will be dearly missed by Frances his wife of 56 years and his three children Russell, Peggy, and Susan; two sisters Clara Dirks Brott and Olga Kaul and many Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Irene Margaret in May 1998; six brothers; Jake, Herb, Fred, Otto, David, and Richard.
Henry was a general contractor for projects ranging from oil field facilities, bridges, and agriculture, commercial and residential buildings. After retiring, Henry taught construction management classes in Seattle. Hank enjoyed Montana history and studying WWII, Hank served as a Marine in World War II. All of the seven Schwartz brothers served in WWII at the same time.
After the war Hank went to Texas A and M where he graduated with honors. He married
Frances Hess and the two settled in Glendive where Hank owned Schwartz Construction with is son Russ. Hank was a self taught musician who enjoyed playing all the musical instrument in his high school band. Hank enjoyed entertaining people with his band “Hank and the Melody Boys”. Hank and Frances loved antiques and traveling to antique shows in which they participated in. They spent the last fifteen years managing the Kempton Hotel in Terry.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. A prayer service will be held on Friday at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church in Fallon. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Museum or to the Evelyn Cameron Gallery.
Perry W. Hays
Perry W. Hays, age 85 of Forsyth, passed away on January 18, 2005 in the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City, MT.
Perry was born on June 8, 1919, the son of James H. and Lula Ann (Pinkerton) Hays, on the homestead at Castle Rock, MT. He attended Black Hank School, through his 8th grade year. Following his schooling, he returned to the family homestead where he worked on the ranch. He continued to work for area ranchers throughout his working life.
Perry led a fairly simple life, he enjoyed reading and taking drives around Rosebud County. He liked spending time with people and visiting with them at local coffee shops in town. Perry was committed to his family. He cared for his mother and sister as well as being an instrumental part in his niece’s life, and was always there for his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, James “Pete”, Keith, Henry “Bo”, and Winfred; his sister, Ruby Hays and Margaret Hays Bradley.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorothy Mary Love
Dorothy Mary Love, age 90, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Dorothy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 26, 1914, the daughter of John and Barbara (Delaney) Kean. She moved to Montana at an early age with her family and they farmed in the Miles City area and attended schools. Dorothy married
Paul Love in January of 1933 in Miles City. She worked at the Miles City Laundry and the Miles City Creamery. The family then moved to Washington where Paul began working in the lumber mills and Dorothy stayed at home to raise their family. After Paul died in 1999, she moved to Miles City and has remained here ever since.
Dorothy belonged to the Women’s Relief Corps in Aberdeen, Washington. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping, and spending time with friends and especially her family.
Dorothy is survived by two sons: James "Jim" Love and his wife Noreen of Miles City, MT; Paul "Butch" Love and his wife Lauren of Olympia, WA; two daughters: Barbara Russell and her husband William of Lacey, WA; and Beverly Stillwell and her husband Lee of Shelton, WA; thirteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Paul, an infant son Patrick, a daughter Shirley and a sister, Geraldine Vessey.
At Dorothy’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Hospital Extended Care and Hospice Program, 2600 Wilson Street, Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of ones choice.
Harold Ensley Anderson
Harold "Hal" Ensley Anderson, age 75, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Harold was born in Miles City, Montana on April 21, 1929, the son of Harold and Ruth (Ensley) Anderson. He graduated from Custer County High School in 1946 and received a business degree from the University of Montana in 1951. Harold served in the Army during the Korean War as a Field Artillery officer. He worked as a program director at KATL Radio, stock broker, investment adviser and substitute teacher, teaching music and economics classes.
Harold had a love of music, performing as a member of his church choir and a number of community musicals. He was also an accomplished bridge player. Harold had a keen interest in both baseball and golf. As an American Legion player, he was a member of a Montana State champion team.
Harold is survived by three sons: Eric Anderson and his wife Lori of Boise, ID; Scott Anderson and his wife Sandie of Boise, ID; and Garth Anderson and his wife Cindy of Blue Springs, MO; four grandchildren: Travis Light of Ballantine, MT; Jordan and Braden Anderson of Blue Springs, MO; and Eva Anderson of Boise, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Evahlia in 1974, his second wife, Pat in 1988; and a brother, Gary.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles City Public Library or to the charity of ones choice.
