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Bebe Leanne Berland
Bebe Leanne Berland, 58, of Conrad, passed away suddenly of natural causes on March 2 at Benefis ICU in Great Falls. Her husband Colin Veitch and niece Shannon Rossmiller were at her bedside.
Bebe was born in Great Falls on Jan. 21, 1951, to Bennie and Gladys Berland. She began life in the family home in Brady until her parents built a home in Conrad later in the fifties. Her father, Bennie Berland had homesteaded south-west of Conrad. Some of Bebe’s earliest memories included picking rock and driving their grain truck – almost before her feet could reach the pedals!
Bebe and her older sister inherited a love of music and dance from their mother, Gladys, and during their teen years, taught other children ballet and tap in a basement studio in their Conrad home.
After her graduation from Conrad High School, Bebe went to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she studied ballet and tap and then continued her dance and music studies in Kansas City. She obtained experience in musical comedy and theater and subsequently moved to California, first to San Francisco and then to Hollywood where she pursued a career in dance. She appeared in stage and screen productions with such notables as Joel Gray and Dean Martin.
Bebe married
during her Hollywood years and had two children, Brandie and Taylor Carvajal. Her first marriage ended and Bebe met her present husband Colin Veitch in Los Angeles in 1984. They married
within six weeks and built a life together over the next 25 years.
Bebe held a BA in Journalism from CSUN, Colin had been an advertising copywriter and journalist in New Zealand. They share many of the same interests and abilities. Bebe always said that one of the first things that impressed her about Colin was his ability to complete the L.A. Times crossword!
During the first years of their marriage, Bebe worked as a technical editor in the aerospace industry at Lockheed, Aerojet and then Hughes.
She encouraged her children to play violin, an instrument that Colin had learned in New Zealand. To the surprise of Brandi and Taylor, he could actually tune their violins for them. Brandie has continued with violin, at present teaching school and violin in Los Angeles.
Both Bebe and Colin took an active interest in Scouting. Colin was Scoutmaster of Troop 84 in North Hollywood, Bebe a Webelos Den Leader in the same troop. They also loved chili cookoffs. Members of the International Chili Society, they spent many weekends traveling their “Chili Con Kiwi” booth to cookoffs throughout California and as far south as Ensenada, Mexico. Brandi and Taylor played violin at the booth while the chili simmered in a huge iron cauldron. The team won many awards for the best booth and best performance around the booth.
They also produced an award-winning home movie, based on an idea by Brandie and Taylor. The movie, a five-minute epic entitled “Space Dog” starring both children and their German shepherd “Krypton”, won the family a trip to New York and an appearance on “Radio City Music Hall”.
Bebe could always find the sunny side of any situation. One of her favorite sayings was “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”, and she proved it time and again. During the early 1990s, the aerospace industry underwent a period of layoffs. Colin began driving taxicab in Los Angeles to help make ends meet. Bebe realized that owning a taxi would be much more beneficial, so in 1994, they went into business as the Yellow Cab Company of Santa Clarita, L.L.C. Bebe shared driving and dispatching. Bebe had always longed to return to Conrad, so after Colin retired, they sold the company and moved back to Bebe’s family home in Conrad in 2003.
On their return, Bebe established the Academy of Dance in Conrad and Choteau, teaching ballet, tap and creative dance to children ages three to 13. She held a spring recital each year at the Orpheum Theatre/Wiegand Auditorium as well as Christmas programs at rest homes in Conrad and Choteau. She also shared her mother Gladys’ enthusiasm for bowling, competing each Wednesday afternoon at the Branding Iron in Conrad.
Bebe had a love of life and people. She and Colin traveled extensively over the years. They visited Colin’s family in New Zealand, toured England and Scotland with the Veitch Historical Society, visited Norway and Sweden and cruised Alaska.
Bebe’s love of family however, came first and foremost, especially her love for her children. She was so proud of their achievements. Daughter Brandie, a graduate of LMU with a Master’s in Music. Son Taylor, Eagle Scout, Master of Science graduate of UVA, currently a USN Lieutenant serving in Iraq.
Bebe’s parents and two uncles predeceded her. She is survived by her husband Colin Veitch; sister Reba Jo Berland, of Reno, Nev.; son Taylor Carvajal, serving in Iraq; daugher Brandie Carvajal, of Los Angeles; daughter-in-law Jessica Carvajal, of London; stepsons Brenton, of New Zealand, and Lars Veitch, of China; daughter-in-law Belinda and grandchildren Jonathan and Christopher Veitch, of New Zealand; sister-in-law Carole Linley, of New Zealand; uncle Lawrence Torske, of Minnesota; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins throughout Montana and the U.S.A.
Dancer, choreographer, editor, cab driver, scout leader and dance teacher — Bebe leaves us a legacy of achievement. In life, all dreams are possible. She will be sadly missed, remembered with love by all who knew her.
Donations and memorials are suggested to Pondera Arts Council, c/o Helen Elliott, Box 564, Conrad, 59425.
Amy Lynn Habets
Amy Lynn Habets, 32, of Boise, Idaho, died as the result of injuries sustained in a car accident on Feb. 16 in Idaho. Funeral mass was held on Feb. 21, at St. Michael’s Church. Pondera Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
Amy was a beloved daughter, sister and friend. She had a smile for anyone she met, and cherished her family and loved ones. She loved animals, children, fast cars and M&M’s.
Amy was born in Conrad on April 14, 1976. She graduated from Conrad High School in 1994 and attended Montana State University where she received a degree in Civil Engineering in 1999. She had remained a die-hard Bobcat since college. She worked at GeoTek engineering firm in Boise. Amy also volunteered with Future Cities engineering program for 7th and 8th graders.
She lived in Boise where she met the love of her life, Kelly Woodall. Amy and Kelly were engaged to be married
in a June 6th wedding. Kelly was seriously injured in the accident and he and his two sons remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy is survived by her parents, Michael and Barbara Habets; her sister Cindy Habets Peterson and brother-in-law Bill Peterson; her brother Stephen Habets and his wife Elly; her grandparents Wendell and Marge Thacker; her fiancée Kelly and his sons Matthew and Max.
The family requests that memorials be made in the name of Amy Habets to the Montana State University Foundation, P.O. Box 172750, Bozeman, 59717.
Bonnie Kathleen (O’Brien) Eckstein
Bonnie Kathleen (O’Brien) Eckstein, age 89, entered peacefully into the presence of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 7. A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be at 2 p.m., March 21, at the Conrad Baptist Church, located at 110 North Wisconsin St. She was always a vital and active member of her community until the last three years, when she was stricken with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Bonnie is survived by her daughters: Laurel (Lance ) Nordstrom of Belfair, Wash.; Lynn (Ron) Gaines of Buckley, Wash.; son Tom of Ledger; grandsons Nathan and Dylan Nordstrom; granddaughter Christine Deschamps; and great-granddaughters Mariah and Macey Deschamps. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell, and her parents, Tom and Edith (Sellers) O’Brien.
As a young girl, Bonnie accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior during a revival meeting in Conrad. She was discipled in the Conrad Christian Church where she became a member and was involved in many phases of that ministry. She often shared the gift of her wonderful voice in singing for weddings and funerals. In later years, Bonnie was embraced by the church family at the Conrad Baptist Church.
Bonnie graduated from Conrad High School in 1937 and later from the South Bend (Indiana) College of Commerce. She was employed by Travelers’ Insurance in South Bend, and Arnots of Conrad after her return to Montana.
Bonnie O’Brien and Russell Eckstein were married
in October 1945, following Russell’s return from Army service. They made their home on the family farm east of Ledger, which they later purchased. It was there that they raised their family and continued to operate the farm, until Russell’s failing health required a move to Conrad. During those years on the farm, Bonnie pursued her interest in community service as clerk of the local school board, secretary of the extension homemakers club, 4-H club leader, election board judge and assisted with Vacation Bible School in Ledger.
Following Russell’s passing in 1981, Bonnie became more deeply involved in community service and volunteer work with PMC Extended Care, Horizon Lodge, Meals on Wheels, Pondera Food Pantry and American Legion Auxiliary. She truly enjoyed the women’s afternoon bowling league and faithfully participated in the Senior Center exercise class. Bonnie was selected as Pondera County Senior Citizen of the Year in 1988.
In addition to her other activities, Bonnie traveled to various interesting destinations and particularly liked to visit family and friends.
We (Bonnie’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren) would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the Nurses, CNAs and Staff at Pondera Medical Center Extended Care for their loving and compassionate care for Mom and to the Nurses and Staff of Easter Seals Home Health for their assistance while Mom resided at Horizon Lodge.
A special appreciation goes to our cousin, Dawne Stokes, for her faithful concern; to Pastor Charley; to Kim and Sam; and to all our friends and family who have prayed, visited and supported Mom during a difficult time. May our Gracious Lord richly Bless You All!
For those who wish to do so, memorials are requested to PMC Extended Care, Horizon Lodge or Conrad Baptist Church, in lieu of flowers.
Eleanor Mae Halpin Vincent
At age 90, Eleanor passed away July 3 at Pondera Medical Center, with her family at her side.
She was born Jan. 29, 1924 to Myrtle Lillian (Barnes) Halpin and William Theodore Halpin in Toledo, Ohio.
Vince and Eleanor lived and worked in many places including Michigan, Texas, and Arizona. In 1970 they settled in Wells, B.C., to pursue his dream of mining for gold. Vince became a park ranger in Barkerville and Eleanor was the Postmaster and Justice of the Peace in Wells. After their retirement, they settled in Conrad in 1997 and enjoyed travelling and exploring the state. After Vince died in 2009, Eleanor stayed in their home for three years until she moved into the BeeHive in Conrad where she lived for the last two years.
Eleanor is survived by her three daughters Terri Brown, Julia (Michael) Price and Susan (Ronald) Robertson; six grandchildren David (Carla) Danhouser, Michelle (Jim) McKenna, Vanessa (Tim) Willford, Matthew (Kerri) Price, Jason (Sabrina) Robertson, and Jessica (Clay Erickson) Robertson; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by siblings, Donald, Douglas, Judy, Sandi and Marcia, her aunt Ruby Chapman, nephew Larry Kudro, as well as cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Virgil “Vince” Vincent, son Gary Danhouser, brothers Jack Halpin, Bill Halpin, and sister Jeanne Bertalan.
At Eleanor’s request there will be no funeral or service. She said, “I prefer my friends and family to remember me well, happy and alive.” Her remains will be placed alongside of Vince’s in Laurel Hill cemetery in Erie, Penn.
Eleanor loved butterflies so please remember her the next time you see one.
Eleanor’s family would like to thank the BeeHive staff and residents for making her part of the family there. The family wishes to say a special thank you to cousin Gene Kidder and Tina Corbin, wonderful friend and neighbor Mary Fussell and the many great friends from Wells, B.C., who kept in touch these past 17 years. And an extra special thank you is extended to the outstanding nurses and staff at Pondera Medical Center who not only took such tender loving care of Eleanor in the final two weeks, but also made her family feel comfortable and cared for as well.
Arrangements are entrusted to Pondera Funeral Home in Conrad.
Gabriel RunningWolf
(July 19, 1956 - June 13, 2013)
Gabriel RunningWolf, 56, died Thurs, June 13. Rosary services will be Monday at 7pm at Old Eagle Shield with a mass Tuesday at 11am at Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Heart Butte cemetery. Pondera Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Survivors include his mother, Jane Banner; children, Jeremy RunningWolf, Tashanna RunningWolf and John Pepion; sisters, Fran Ragine, Francie Evans, Bonnie Morris, Gloria Welch, Karen RunningWolf, Connie Crawford, Donna RunningWolf; brothers, Melvin RunningWolf, Jr., Merlin RunningWolf, and Gale RunningWolf.
Pershing "Pike" Sutherland
October 19, 1918 - June 14, 2013
Pershing “Pike” Sutherland passed quietly to be with his Lord June 14, 2013. Pike was born October 19, 1918 in Garden City, Utah, one of 13 children born to John G. and Bessie (Adams) Sutherland. At an early age he came to Conrad with his family where they farmed land adjacent to the Jack Price farm East of Conrad. Pike attended a country school for eight years before graduating from Conrad High School. Pike served with the Army Field Artillery and Coastal Artillery in the Aleutian Islands during the Second World War, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant. At the close of the war he was assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas where he was honorably discharged. While serving at Fort Riley, Pike met Doris Gurwell and they were married
in March, 1946, in Humbolt, Kansas. Pike and Doris have two sons, Jeff (Connie) Sutherland, of Conrad, and Terry (Denise) Sutherland of Bozeman. After the war Pike went to work for Ed Colby and Colby’s Texaco. For many years Pike was employed by Arnot’s Furniture in Conrad, working as a salesman, furniture repairman and flooring installer. Later he was an independent flooring contractor. Doris and Pike purchased the Tastee Freeze Drive In and operated it until 1990 when he and Doris retired. Pike is survived by his wife Doris, sons Terry and Jeff, five grandchildren, Wendy (Russ) Skelton, Heidi (Ben) Harrison, Tim (Jessica) Sutherland, Heather (Jonathan) Carpenter, and Courtney (Michael) Anderson; and nine great grandchildren. Pike was the last remaining member of this family and would have been 95 in October. He was preceded in death by his parents, John G. and Bessie, sisters Eliza, Melba, Nettie, and Della, and brothers Edward, Theodore, John, George, Oscar, Ralph, William and Ross, and two half- brothers, James and Henry. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to PMC-Extended Care for a van or garden walk area.
Jason Royce Hannon
(December 1, 1984 - June 16, 2013)
Jason Royce Hannon, 28, passed away on June 16, 2013. Jason was born on December 1, 1984 in Browning, Montana to Autumn Dawn Gilroy and Mark Hannon. He was raised in Babb, Montana and lived for a few years in Missoula. Jason attended school in Babb at the Chief Mountain Christian School and graduated from Browning High School in 2003. Jason was employed seasonally with Glacier National Park; he also worked for his grandfather, Gary Hannon, at Chief Mountain Construction. Jason was also a heavy equipment operator in Gillette, WY before returning home in 2011. He returned to work for the Park Service at that time, making his home once again in the Babb area. A wake will be held at Gary and Carole Hannon’s residence in Babb, Montana on Wednesday evening, June 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be provided by Marty Balk on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at same residence. Survivors include his parents, Autumn Dawn Gilroy and Mark Wade Hannon; paternal grandparents, Charles Gary Hannon and Carole Lee Hannon of Babb; maternal grandfather Art Gilroy of Montana; uncle Michael (Carol) Hannon of Babb; aunt Michele (Troy Peterson) Hannon of Helena; uncles Elk Raven (Judith) Gilroy of Alaska; Walt Gilroy of Thompson Falls; Misty (Marty) Gilroy Brinda of Missoula; siblings Heidi (Kody) Spotted Bear of Polson; Chanse Hannon of Missoula; Latoya Hannon of Missoula; Cori Gilroy of Missoula; Shelby Hannon of Babb; Savannah Hannon of Babb; three nieces, and numerous cousins, and close friends. Jason was preceded in death by maternal great grandparents Bruce and Jean Gilroy; maternal grandmother, Jolene LaTray; and paternal great-aunt and great-uncle Ginger and Bob Dobrovolny.
Kyle James Dodson
(June 15, 1989 - June 16, 2013)
A Rosary Service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Starr School Gymnasium. Memorial Service will be Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 11:00am at the Starr School Gymnasium. Burial to follow will be at the Willow Creek cemetery in Browning, Montana.
Alicia Nicole Ladd
(August 4, 1989 - June 16, 2013)
Services will be Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:00pm at Church on the Rock. Burial to follow will be at NightShoot Family cemetery in Cut Bank Creek, Montana.
Jeanette Cecile Ladd
(March 30, 1992 - June 16, 2013)
Services will be Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:00pm at Church on the Rock. Burial to follow will be at NightShoot Family cemetery in Cut Bank Creek, Montana.
HENNING DANE ANDREASEN
(April 21, 1966 - June 12, 2013)
Henning Dane Andreasen, age 47, died on Wednesday June 12, 2013. We lost our precious son, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, suddenly and unexpectedly due to heart failure. Henning was born in Fort Benton on April 21, 1966 to Bendt and Ruth (Lenington) Andreasen. He is survived by his mother Ruth Andreasen of Fort Benton. His two sons: Anders and Jaron Andreasen (and their mother Terrianne Andreasen) of Fort Benton. His long time love: Deb England and her daughter, Kelsey of Great Falls. His siblings and their families: Steen (Dawn) Andreasen and their sons, Dane and Toren, of Fort Benton; Anna (Robin) Cline and their children Mariah, Jared and Andreas, of Keystone, SD; Yvonne (Tim) Bintliff of Hill City, SD; Erika Andreasen of Great Falls; Nilia Andreasen of Choteau, MT; Rob (Michelle) Calkin and their children Haley and Chad of Matthews, NC and Vickie (Kirk) Reichelt and their children Austin (Breanna and Bromley) and Addison of Carter, MT. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends. Henning graduated from Fort Benton High School in 1985. He also achieved an associate degree in Agricultural Management from Northern Montana College in 1989. While he was in college he lived a year in Australia on an agricultural exchange program. He married
Terrianne Trudell in 1992, together they had two sons. They later divorced in 2007. He lived and worked the remainder of his life on the family farm and ranch north of Fort Benton. Henning loved the Lazy K6 and was proud to have his sons by his side. Henning’s sons were the absolute love and joy of his life and he was their best friend. He was their greatest fan and encouraged them in all of their sports and activities as well as participating with them in roping and rodeo. He encouraged them to pursue their dreams and raised them to be strong and loving like him. Henning loved to hunt, cook, travel, team rope and play cards. He would like to think he was as good of a poker player as he was a pinochle player. Henning had an infectious (sometimes inappropriate) sense of humor and a giggle none of us will ever forget. He was unable to avoid making friends or already having friends wherever he went. He was stubborn and hard headed, intelligent, hard- working, kind, funny, loving, influential, unforgettable and his family meant the world to him. We are devastated and will forever miss him. We are also very thankful for the brief time we had him in our lives. Please join us at the Fort Benton High School Gymnasium for a celebration of Henning’s life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 2:00pm. A reception will take place immediately following the services in the Commercial Building at the Chouteau County Fairgrounds in Fort Benton, MT.
Edna Irene Wangseng
(March 19, 1924 - June 18, 2013)
Edna Irene (Manuel) Wangseng, 89, passed away June 18, 2013 at the Pondera Medical Center Extended Care. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 26 at 2:00pm in Winnett, Montana. Pondera Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. She is survived by her husband Thomas Wangseng; daughters, Pamela (Mark) Wangseng Kirkpatrick; sons, Daniel (Cherlynn) Petersen, Arthur (Joanie) Peterson, William (Carol) Peterson, and Stanley (Amy) Wangseng. She also has ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Peterson and infant daughter, Loretta Wangseng.
Georgia Nyquist
(January 13, 1957 - June 19, 2013)
Georgia Laurencine (Peterson) Nyquist, 56, passed away on June 19, 2013 at the Park Place Healthcare Center in Great Falls. A Rosary service will be Friday, June 21 at the Babb Methodist Church at 7:00pm and a Funeral Mass will be Saturday, June 22 at the Babb Catholic Church at 3:00pm. Pondera Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Georgia was born January 13, 1957 in Browning, Montana to Gaylene and Peter “Jerry” Peterson, Sr.. She was raised in Wyoming, Wisconsin, and Texas, and then graduated from Browning High School. Later, she married
Daniel Nyquist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Georgia had various jobs. She worked as a nurse, bartender, and store clerk. She loved spending time with her family and friends, butterflies, laughing, and making others laugh, as well. Survivors include; her father, Jerry Peterson, Sr., brothers; Rodney (Leslie), Peter “Jr.”(Laure), Curtis, and Larry Peterson, and her longtime partner, Joe Fleury. She is preceded in death by her mother Gaylene Peterson and husband Daniel Nyquist.
