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Christine "Chris" Baggott
Christine Lorraine (Schmidt) Baggott age 95 of Miles City passed away on Wednesday December eighth 2004. Christine was born on a farm near Ashley, North Dakota June 27, 1909 to John and Rosina (Maertz) Schmidt. Christine’s family moved to the Marsh-Mildred area June of 1927. Christine went to grade school at the Buckley school in that area. She attended high school at Broadus and graduated from there having worked for her room and board at Eugene and Dora Hanks. August 22nd of 1931 Christine began nurses training at the Presentation School of Nursing at the Holy Rosary Hospital under the Nursing Director, Sister Williams. Christine graduated in 1934 and was on the “private duty register.” Her first case was the morning she came home from taking her state boards of nursing in Helena, Montana.
Christine met Curly Baggott in the Broadus area and they were married
on September 31, 1935 in the First Lutheran church in Miles City. They lived on a ranch 17 miles south of Broadus. Christine continued doing private duty nursing in various area hospitals. In 1936, due to the drought conditions, Christine and Curly left the ranch and moved to Miles City and in 1938 the Baggotts moved to Alaska. Christine worked as a nurse and and Curly worked as a “trammer” in the Independence Gold Mine. In the fall of 1940 the Baggotts returned to their Broadus Ranch and continued ranching. On January 29, 1944, their daughter Jodell was born. In November of 1944 the Baggotts sold their Broadus ranch and purchased the Dan Strobel ranch on Cabin Creek. She also nursed for several years at the Prairie County Hospital in Terry. They sold the Cabin Creek ranch in 1973 and moved to Miles City. Christine worked full time at the Friendship Villa until age 74.
The Baggotts enjoyed traveling, bowling, swimming and many other activities. Curly preceded Christine in death in 1988. Christine was an active member in the Range Riders Rep, Miles City Home Extension Club, First Lutheran Church, Retired Services Volunteer Person and the Montana State Nurses Association.
Christine is survived by her daughter Jodell Baggott of Laurel, MT ; sisters: Ann Becker of Billings MT, Alma (Dale) Zadow of Dallas, TX, Amelia Hanlan of Wailuku, HI, One brother Ervin Schmidt of Billings, MT; a sister-in-law, Leah Schmidt of San Mateo, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Christine was preceded in death by a sister Pauline Schmidt, brothers Gottlieb R. Schmidt, Ted Schmidt, Otto Schmidt, and Reinhold Schmidt.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at a later date.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of ones choice.
Dale Roger Birdchief
Dale Roger Birdchief, age 45, of Lame Deer, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2006 as a result of a fatal car wreck near Lame Deer.
Dale was born the son of Clarence and Mildred (Eaglefeather) Birdchief on June 21, 1960 in Crow Agency, Montana He attended grade school in Busby and high school in Ronan, Montana. He married
Jackie Yazzie in 1982 and later moved to Arizona where they made their home until 1998 and eventually they moved back to Lame Deer, Montana.
Dale’s favorite past times were beading and sitting around visiting with family members making everybody laugh. Dale always had a helping hand; always willing to help out anywhere he was needed. He also enjoyed playing cards with family members.
Dale is survived by his wife Jackie Birdchief, his son Leslie Speelman of Seattle WA., his daughter Nicole Birdchief of Kayenta, AZ.; his brothers, Earl Birdchief of Ashland an d Alvin Birdchief of Billings; his sisters, Elsie Weaselbear of Lame Deer, Bernice Birdchief of Lame Deer, Amelia Birdchief of Billings, and Jennifer Curtis of Salt Lake City, UT
He is preceded by his parents and a sister Marne Birdchief.
Ramon Nile
Ramon (Ray) Nile of Forsyth, MT passed into eternity on January 11, 2005 at the age of 74. He is rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
The son of Ralph and Opal Nile, Ray was born October 6, 1930 in Forsyth, MT. He attended the Howard School thru the 8th grade and graduated from Forsyth High School in 1948. He graduated from Montana State University – Bozeman in 1952 with a degree in Agriculture Education. He served in the Army for 2 years in Korea and received the Purple Heart.
Ray married
Patricia Skaggs from Bozeman, MT, December 5, 1954. They moved to Deer Lodge, MT where he was the County Extension Agent for 1 ½ years. In 1956, Ray and Pat started farming close to his parents place in the Howard Valley raising mostly sugar beets and 4 children.
He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren attending their events and helping with their 4-H projects
As a Member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Ray held many offices within the church and contributed to many functions. He has served the community as a 4-H Leader, School Board Member and Director of the First State Bank. He was also on the Tax Appeal Board.
Within the farming community Ray was a Director on the Mountain States Sugar Beet Association and the Western Sugar Grower Research Committee. He served as President of the Rosebud/Treasure County Farm Bureau and was a Director of the Montana State Farm Bureau, a Director of Mountains West Farm Bureau Insurance, and a member on the American Farm Bureau Sugar Advisory Committee.
Ray enjoyed traveling and camping as well as seeing historical places overseas and in the United States. Upon his retirement, Ray and Pat went to Alaska one summer and spent a few winters down south with their motor home. Something Ray had always wanted to do.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents Ralph & Opal, sister Maxine, and 1 grandchild Josiah.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Pat; 4 children Kim and Nancy Nile of Forsyth, MT, Dana and Liz Nile of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Sharon Nile of Billings, MT, Bruce and Stacee Nile of Sheridan, WY, 12 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren; brothers, Francis and Pauline Nile of Forsyth; sister Bonnie and Franklin Steiger of Cowley, WY.; four Aunts, Betty Nile of Hysham, Ruby Cook of Forsyth, Catherine Zurbuchen of Billings and Doris Nile of Tucson, AZ.
Memorials can be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church remodeling fund or to a charity of ones choice.
Jeanette Coldwell
Jeanette Joyce Coldwell, age 36, of Jordan, MT passed away at her home on the family ranch north of Jordan, MT on November 20, 2005.
Jeanette was born on February 8, 1969 to Wallice and Illa Gibson in Sidney, MT. She went to school in Sidney until the eighth grade. The family moved to Jordan in the summer of 1984 where Jeanette went on to graduate from Garfield County High School in 1988. While in high school, she met Jason Coldwell and the two would eventually be married
on October 23, 1992 at the Kinsey Church. The couple was blessed with two children; Brandt in 1988 and Bryce in 1990.
Jeanette enjoyed horseback riding and working with all animals. In later years she became fond of spending time with her family boating and enjoying life at Fort Peck. She was a great artist and very creative person. She recently discovered her true talent for writing brilliant poetry. Jeanette was an amazing person with a loving and generous heart who loved spending quality time with her family and friends.
Jeanette is survived by her husband Jason, sons; Brandt and Bryce, adopted daughter Kayla Jones, her mother Illa (Charles) Hardy, sisters Stacey Thornton and Ann Gibson Thiel, brother Cody (Misty) Gibson, her in-laws; Jerry (Del) Coldwell, brother-in-law Morgan (Jan), John (Terri) and sisters-in-law; Jerri (Les) Thomas, Jo (Jay) Smith, grandmother Joyce Hernandez; step father, Bill Bibeau and family. She is also survived by her nephews Braxton Greenlow, Chance Thornton, Kerry Gibson, Nolan Coldwell, Corbon Thomas, RJ Shank and Randy Michael, her nieces Bryton Thornton, Karly Gibson, Heather Stayton, April Shank, Brittany, Ashley Cali and Gaby Smith. She was preceded in death by her father, a nephew Clell Gibson; Grandfather Phillip Hernandez; grandparents Bob & Ester Coldwell; an uncle Cole Coldwell and a step brother, Mike Bibeau.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2005 at 2:00pm at the VFW in Jordan, MT. Interment will be held at a later date.
If desired, a college fund for Jeanette’s children has been established at the Garfield County Bank; P.O. Box 6, Jordan, MT 59337
Barbara Ann Hetzer
Barbara Ann Hetzer, age 70, of Billings, MT passed away at her home in Billings on March 3, 2005.
Barbara went home on March 3, 2005 to her Abba Father. There is great rejoicing at her arrival of such a loving and precious servant in heaven. She left after a courageous battle leaving her legacy of never giving up and trusting Jesus to the end. She finished her work on this earth in her own home.
Barbara was the daughter of John and Agnes Pierce. She was born May 28th, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She grew up in Boulder, Colorado where she met and married
her loving husband Jim Hetzer. She is survived by her husband Jim and all of her 6 children: Loretta (Terry) Kennedy of Denver CO. Greg Hetzer of Douglas WY. Mark Hetzer of Billings MT. Carl (Toni) Hetzer of Baltimore MD. Teresa (Ernie) Bighorn of Phoenix, AZ. Stephanie (Rich) Chavez of Denver CO. She has 21 grandchildren and her 1st great grandchild on the way. She also has a brother John W. Pierce of Longmont CO.
She lived her life loving and being a mother to her children and many others. Barb and Jim lived in cities coast to coast. Most recently they lived 20 years in Miles City and in Billings for 12 years.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Chapel in Billings, MT. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in Littleton, CO with burial to follow in Boulder, CO. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Lorraine Fourcolors
Lorraine Fourcolors, age 48, of Lame Deer departed this life and began her journey home to the Creator on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the Billings Clinic as a result of a short illness. Lorraine’s Indian names were Vonahe’e (Sacred Burning Woman) which was given to her by Lorraine Sioux and Ma’heoneevo’soo’e (Medicine Playing Woman) which was given to her by Eva Elk Shoulder.
She was born on August 5, 1957 in Crow Agency, the daughter of James and Elsie (Tallwhiteman) Clubfoot. Lorraine attended school at the St. Labre School and later the business school at Lincoln Center, Billings, Mt.
Lorraine was united in marriage to Rodney Fourcolors. To this union two children were born, Jodi and Jonathan. She was most proud of raising her grandchildren Jonathan Jr., Jacinda, Briana, and Jerrod. Together, they made their home in Rocky Boy and later in Billings. Lorraine was known for her kind heart and cared for her family, as well as her friends. She opened her home to those in need.
Lorraine enjoyed traveling, attending pow-wows, time with her friends, and living the Cheyenne culture and traditions. As a child Lorraine danced as a traditional dancer.
Lorraine was baptized in the Catholic Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Elsie, her step-mother Anna Clubfoot, one brother Virgil Medicine Elk, and her sister Loretta Clubfoot Oldbull.
Lorraine is survived by three children Jonathan and Jodi Fourcolors of Rocky Boy, and Regina Rick of Oklahoma City, OK.; two brothers Allen (Barbara) Clubfoot, and Clair Clubfoot; her sisters Rose Birdwoman, Adeline Fox, Cornelia Yazzie and Rubenia Lenyard, as well as David Morrison, Mervin Morrison and Linda Morrison. She is also survived by her adopted brothers and sisters Jesse (Amy) Javre, Garnett Watan, Stanford Ridesthehorse, Lena Sosie, Jay Brockenrope, Thomas Brockenrope, Dorinda Brockenrope, and Roberta Brockenrope.
Voyle S. Samuelson
Voyle Sidney Samuelson passed Sunday March 19, 2006 after a short illness. Voyle was born in Dupree, South Dakota on July 6, 1918 to Carl and Clara Neisham Samuelson. He was the second oldest of 6 children. He grew up on the family ranch south of Faith, SD. He graduated from Faith High School in 1936. During high school he earned money riding and breaking horses on his way to and from school. Many of the kids waited around to see the rodeo after school. He then attended Spearfish Teaching School for 2 years. He taught for 2 years at White River, SD and 1 year South of Faith at Turtle Creek. He ranched with his Dad during this time. He rode saddle bronc for several years, supplied rodeo stock and judged rodeos. In 1948 he married
Virginia Shannon. To this wonderful union of 57 years was born 5 children- Carl Edward, Sherry Ann, Sidney Voyle, Norman Otis and Donald Robert. Voyle and Virginia lived at Little Ireland after they were married
. For 11 years they ranched with Voyle’s dad and brother, Bob. In 1959 they moved to Montana. He took great pride in his family and in the care of his cattle and horses. He enjoyed all sports. Voyle and Virginia began attending games soon after moving to Montana, even before their kids were old enough to participate. He has watched his children, grandchildren and now his great grandchildren. He watched basketball up until the time of his surgery.
Voyle was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Clara: 2 sisters Nina and Willow; 2 brothers Carl and Bob; and his daughter Sherry (Gaskill.)
Voyle is survived by his wife Virginia, his 4 sons Carl (Melanie), Sid (Gaye), Norman (Julie), Donald (Patty), and son in-law Dick Gaskill. He is also survived by one sister Becky (John) Baranski. He is survived by 16 Grandchildren Tawny (Lewis) McGill, Ila (Steve) Gnerer, CJ (Echo) Gaskill, Amy (Jerry) Aberle, Holly (John) Perkovich, Carrie (Tony) Adolf, John Samuelson, Shawn (Kim) Samuelson, Kevin, Cody, Heidi Samuelson, Mandy (Todd) Rambur, Bob (special friend Leah), Tara (fiancée Kyle) Samuelson, Derrick and Tyler Samuelson. 17 Great Grandchildren Lane and Lawson McGill, Kaleb, Gavin, Mia Gnerer, Neddie, Kali, Shawn Hayes, Madelyn and Jack Perkovich; Lexie and Natalie Adolf; Jake and Alli Samuelson; Jared and Shane Samuelson and Addison Rambur and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Powder River Congregational Church in Broadus. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Valley View cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Broadus or the Broadus Sports Boosters or the charity of one’s choice in lieu of flowers.
James L. Preston
James L. Preston, beloved husband, father and grandfather, age 88 of Miles City, passed away on August 24, 2005 after complications from surgery.
Mr. Preston was born in Lamar, Colorado on February 8, 1917, the son of Alvah and Josephine Preston. He was raised in May Valley, Colorado in the farming community and graduated while on the family farm. James later went to aircraft maintenance school in Wichita, Kansas. He married
Ruth Christine Simpson on January 10, 1942, and soon after, enlisted in the United States Air Force. James served as an aircraft riveter during WWII, in Oklahoma City, OK. After Mr. Preston’s honorable discharge, he was employed as Prowers County Clerk & Recorder in Lamar, Colorado. He then worked as the office manager for the Lamar Daily Newspaper until 1955 when he moved with his family to Miles City. Mr. Preston went to work for the Nance and then Sullivan car dealerships as a bookkeeper until his employment at the V.A. Hospital. He worked, first as a supply officer, than as payroll and agent cashier until his retirement in 1980.
Mr. Preston was active in the First Presbyterian Church serving as a Deacon and Elder and assisting in the Sunday morning radio broadcasts. He is a past commander of the American Legion in Miles City and promoted the membership for those that served our country. James was also a lifetime member of the Elks Club and enjoying serving for the many activities.
In high school, Mr. Preston was a fine trumpet player placing high in the Colorado State Music Festival. His love of music is reflected in the extensive collection of big band music, many orchestras he was privileged to personally hear when they were on tour.
Mr. Preston loved hunting and fishing and took special pride in his garden. He would tell his family stories of the early farming years when horses were used to drive the equipment for cutting and thrashing. He told of the difficult era of the 1930’s depression and the dust storms which devastated so many in the rural community. Mr. Preston was very committed to his faith and his family.
Mr. Preston is survived by his wife Christine, of 63 years, sons James Steven and Scott Preston; sister Nona Powell of Phoenix, AZ, grandchildren Kari Chapman of Colbert, WA, Kayla Preston of Mesa, AZ, Jeremy Preston of Miles City, MT, Danielle McKay of Norwich, CT, Jacob Preston of St. Paul, MN and great-grandchild Tristan Quintus of Colbert, WA.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2005 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 29, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Eastern Montana Veterans cemetery in Miles City with full military rites provided by Post #1579 Honor Guard of Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Ben Simonson
Ben D. Simonson, age 58, of Terry passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2004 at the Prairie County Nursing Home in Terry.
Ben was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 28, 1945, the son of William S. and Helen (Romero-Blanco) Simonson. He attended elementary school in Beach, North Dakota. The family then moved to Glendive where he attended and graduated from high school. He then moved to Billings where he attended Eastern Montana College. Ben joined the Army in 1965. Ben then moved to Ft Sam Houston, Texas where he attended Pharmaceutical School. After Pharmaceutical School, he moved to Ft. Dix, New Jersey and became an Army Ranger, and then Ben became an Airborne Ranger at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Ben served out his remaining time in the Military as a Pharmacy Specialist.
Ben enjoyed hunting, fishing, and coin collecting and had a love for animals. He worked seismograph, construction, and in the health care field throughout his life. He had many past and present friends and neighbors who Ben loved dearly.
Ben is survived by his mother, Helen Simonson of Glendive, MT; his significant other, Jeanne Winslow of Terry, MT; two sisters: Laurel Hanson and her husband Marlin of Dickinson, ND; and Wendy Denby of Alliance, NE; two aunts: Carmen and Patricia; three uncles: Chris, Dario, and Judge; two nieces: Vondra Iverson and VaNessa Green; seven nephews: CJ Denby, Tyler Denby, Scott Hanson, Brent Hanson, Jeffery Hanson, Richard Simonson, and Allen Simonson. He was preceded in death by his father, William S. Simonson; and a brother, Alfred R. Simonson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the Dawson Memorial Park in Glendive.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made in care of Jeanne Winslow, P.O. Box 825, Terry, MT 59349.
Helen Stallard
Helen Stallard, formerly of Miles City, died in Phoenix, AZ on Saturday, February 19. She was 87 years old.
Helen was born on February 21, 1917 at Fort Randall, SD. She was the youngest child of Leo Emmett Scanlon and Margaret Leona (Kirwan) Scanlon. Her mother died during the influenza epidemic of 1918, so Helen was raised by her father and by various relatives in Nebraska and South Dakota. She attended schools in both states, and graduated from Ceresco (NE) High School in 1935. During and after high school Helen visited her sister June Metz in Miles City on a number of occasions. It was during one of those visits that Helen met the love of her life, Melvin Berl Stallard. Berl decided that Helen was the woman for him. In the months that followed, he wrote to her many times. Early in 1936 Berl sent her father an engagement ring and a note. The note asked Leo Scanlon to give Helen the ring if she, and he, approved of the marriage. Helen and Berl married
at Sacred Heart Church on June 17, 1936. They were married
60 years. Helen was determined to be the best wife and mother possible. She and Berl had six children, and she was always involved in schools, scout troops, and music lessons. One of Helen's goals was to ensure that all of her children had college educations, something she felt was necessary especially for her girls so that they could support themselves. To that end, she and Berl sent all of their children through Montana colleges and raised five teachers.
Helen and Berl entertained often. In fact, Helen always had a meal ready because out-of-town clients were frequent visitors at her dinner table. She and Berl belonged to the Miles City Club and the Miles City Town & Country Club where she was an avid bridge player and golfer. She was a member of the Birthday Club, and volunteered as a member of St. Anne's Altar Society at Sacred Heart. Wherever she was, there was a lot of laughter. She loved to laugh. Helen was a veteran traveler. She traveled with Berl to Europe and the Middle East several times, visiting countries from England to Turkey. They also sailed through the Panama Canal, and vacationed in Hawaii and the Caribbean over the years. Traveling was one of their favorite pastimes together, especially traveling to visit family. Helen sold her home in 1999 and moved to Billings to be near her daughter Cynthia. She lived at Aspen View for a year, and then moved to Phoenix, AZ to live with daughter Linda and her husband John Santoro. She continued to travel with her daughters and grandchildren until last summer, when she fell and broke her leg. An infection set in from which she was unable to recover. She was a resident of Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center at the time of her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Margaret; by a son, Timothy Dean; by her husband Berl; by her brother James; and by her sister June Scanlon Metz.
She is survived by her children Linda Santoro (John) of Scottsdale, AZ; Margaret Pike of Highlands Ranch, CO; Berl E. Stallard (Carol) of Tacoma, WA; Sandra Kern (Fred) of Easton, MD; and Cynthia Jessee (Terry) of Billings. She is also survived by her grandchildren Judy Santoro Lutz (Larry); Jason, Kevin (Tracie), and Stephanie Pike; Megan and John Curgis Jessee; Melanie Tarr (Chris) and Fritz Kern (Rachel); and by her great-grandchildren Jimmy, Sandy, Christian, Jameson, Gregory, Kirsten, and Madison.
A Vigil service will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 25, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stallard-Scanlon Scholarship Fund at Carroll College. This scholarship is available to any student from Montana that wishes to attend Carroll College. Send memorials to: Carroll College in care of Stallard-Scanlon Scholarship Fund, 1601 N. Benton Ave., Helena, MT 59525.
