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Lois Meryle Carlisle
WIBAUX - Lois Meryle Rimel Carlisle, 84, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, at the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home Chapel in Wibaux with interment at a later date in the Wibaux cemetery.
Karen Jean Lynn
POWELL, Wyo. - Karen Jean Good Lynn, 55, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at the Powell Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at the First United Methodist Church with interment in Crown Hill cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home of Powell is in charge.
Henry J. Herauf
LIVINGSTON - Henry J. Herauf, 63, formerly of Dickinson, N.D., died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Health Center in Dickinson.
Memorial Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in St. Joseph's cemetery, both in Dickinson. Ladbury Funeral Service of Dickinson is in charge.
David Lee Ness
BAKER - David Lee Ness, 67, formerly of Ekalaka, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at the Fallon Medical Complex in Baker after a sudden illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 18, at the American Lutheran Church in Baker. Graveside rites will be at approximately 4 p.m. Friday in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Ekalaka. Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker is in charge.
Charles Thomas Mears
GREAT FALLS - Father Charles Thomas Mears, 72, formerly of Billings and Moore, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, as the result of a car accident in Arizona.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, at St. Ann Cathedral with interment in Mount Olivet cemetery, both in Great Falls.
Anna B. Huck
DICKINSON, N.D. - Anna B. Haupt Sitter Huck, 79, formerly of the Hardin area, died Friday, June 12, 1998, at St. Luke's Home in Dickinson.
Funeral services were held June 15 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dickinson with interment in St. Martins' cemetery in rural Dodge. Mischel-Olson Chapel of Dickinson was in charge.
Myrtle I. Loken
Myrtle I. Loken, of Billings, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at a retirement home in Lewistown. She was born Feb. 16, 1920, in Columbus, the daughter of Iver E. and Margaret Loken. She attended school in Rapelje and graduated from high school in Park City.
Myrt went to beauty school in Billings and operated her own shop. Later she went to business college, sold her shop and moved to Denver. She worked in the Denver area until she retired in 1982 and moved back to Billings.
Myrt entered Western Manor on Feb. 15, 1995, and was moved to Lewistown on July 15, 1997. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Dean and Esther Loken of Billings. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Mildred Chapman, Vera Hildebrand and Virginia Read.
Cremation is planned and a graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 1998, at the Mountview cemetery. Smith Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to Billings Alzheimer's Support Group, 2 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59101 or charity of choice.
Ralph L. Botts
CUSTER - Goodbye, Ralph. We, your many friends and relatives knew you as a dear, sweet man with a heart of gold. You cared for everyone in your own special way. You were one of a kind which extends beyond duplication. Your family and host of friends will greatly miss you, and you will always be in our hearts.
"His grass green, cattle fat, woodpile and haystacks high, Ralph L. Botts went to plow new fields and ride new ranges on Friday, June 12, 1998. He was at home on his beloved ranch north of Custer. That is where he was happiest and where he wanted to be."
Ralph was born on Jan. 29, 1913, in Knox County, Township of Lyon, in the State of Missouri, a son of Charles E. and Alta May Botts. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah (Bergeson) Botts in 1987. He is survived by two stepsons, James Bergeson and his wife, Irene, and their sons, David, and Brian and his wife, Deborah; Alton E. Bergeson and his wife, Margaret, with their children, Denise Ann, Gary and Kevin. Yes, he would want us to mention also Mike, Molly, Stripes, Snoopy and Squeaky, nearly always at his feet, and his friends who visited will know who they are.
Ralph achieved what few of us are able to achieve. His work was his hobby. His ambition was always only to steward a place of his own - to spend his life dedicated to his work until his work was done, in full charge of his own domain, with full ability, in his own independent way - until he was no longer able, only because as is said, "He died with his boots on." So while we your friends will miss you and mourn your passing, we will cherish your memory, and know that for you there is happiness in God's care.
Consider if you will, this, Ralph's legacy and epitaph.
"A man can do nothing better than eat, drink, and find satisfaction in his work . . ." (Eccl. 2:24 New Int'l Version). "As he came forth from his mother's womb so shall he return, and take nothing away with him of his labor." (Eccl. 5:14). "Cast thy bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again." (Eccl. 11:1)
Honoring Ralph's request, there will be no memorial services.
Ralph Earl Ward
Ralph Earl Ward, 100, of Billings, passed away Sunday evening, June 14, 1998, at Deaconess Medical Center in Billings. He was born Nov. 26, 1897, in Diamondville, Wyo., to Annie Laura and Levi Ward.
He moved to Oregon at the age of 5 following the death of his father. During this time, he worked to put himself through Oregon State University, where he graduated in 1928, and was a championship haystacker in a family-run business.
His first job after graduation was as a county extension agent for Lewis and Clark County. He later worked as an agricultural economist for the Department of Agriculture in Denver and Lincoln, Neb., where he earned a master's degree in economics in 1943. He also worked in the Department of Agriculture at Montana State University and in Billings with the Bureau of Reclamation.
Ralph was chosen as an economic advisor to the Turkish minister of agriculture, where the family spent two years in Ankara, Turkey, and traveled extensively. After returning to Billings, he worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs until his retirement at age 68. After retirement, he did occasional consulting work for several years.
Ralph met and married
Una Brown of Helena in 1932. She preceded him in death on Dec. 14, 1995, after 63 years of marriage.
He is survived by his three daughters, Lois Meuli and her husband, Jack of Dayton, Mont., Laura Thomson and her husband, John of Anaconda, and Barbara Starch and her husband, Karl of Denver; his nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law, Lenora Ward of Oregon, Helen Barney of Boise, and Helen G. Brown of Helena; his brother-in-law, Edgar Brown and his wife, Jo of Helena; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Una, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Charlie of Baker City, Ore.
Visitation will be held 1 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Alderson Chapel with cremation to follow. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Alderson Chapel. Memorials may be directed to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 310 N. 27th, Billings, MT 59101 or Shodair Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 5539, Helena, MT 59601.
Helen McCloskey
EMBLEM, Wyo. - Helen McCloskey, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 15, 1998. She was born Jan. 8, 1920, daughter of J.C. and Kathryn Johnson of Fairview, Mont. She was married
Nov. 10, 1941, to Louis W. McCloskey in Fairview, where she owned the Valley Variety/Ben Franklin store. They moved to Emblem in March of 1972.
She is survived by her husband, Louis; her children, Pat Barker (Monte) of Cody, Lynn Haugen (John) of Sidney, Kathryn Washburn (Dave), Prescott, Ariz., and John McCloskey (Kim), Billings; her brother, C. O. Johnson of Polson, as well as eight grandchildren.
Cremation was held at Cremation or Funeral Gallery of Billings. Memorial services will be held Thursday, June 18, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem with Kurt McNabb officiating. Memorials may be made to Fort Shiloh (Boys' Home), P.O. Box 2350, Cody, WY 82414.
Peter R. Jensen
Peter R. Jensen, 87, of Billings, died June 14, 1998. Born to Thorval and Lillian (Anderson) Jensen in Sidney, on May 18, 1911, Peter grew up and attended public schools in the Sidney area. He then moved to Billings and attended the Polytechnic School. When he started working for the oil refinery, it was known as Yale Oil. It then became Carter Oil, then Enco Oil and finally what we know it as now - Exxon. Peter retired from Exxon in 1976.
Peter married
Marcella A. Trenk in Billings on Sept. 15, 1940. Following Peter's retirement, he and Marcella then traveled the United States. Peter enjoyed working in the yard and garden. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and granddaughters.
Peter was a member of the American Lutheran Church and belonged to the Atomic and Refineries Oil Workers Union and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
Survivors include two sons, Charles (Fritz) and wife, Debbie of Havre, and William and wife, Louise of Billings; two granddaughters, Amber and Malea Jensen, Billings; and four brothers, Bill, Thorval, Ernie and Ralph. Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella, his parents, and two brothers.
There will be visitation 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Dahl Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the American Lutheran Church with interment at Ekalaka. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the American Lutheran Church, 5 Lewis Ave., Billings, 59101, or Dialysis Clinic, Inc., 2411 Village Lane, Billings, 59102.
Harold D. Ingraham
LAUREL - Harold D. Ingraham, 77, of Laurel, passed away Sunday, June 14, 1998.
Harold was born June 4, 1921, in Woodworth, N.D., the eldest of seven sons born to Ralph and Rose Ingraham. Harold lived in Woodworth to the age of 14, then moved with his parents and family to Edgar.
To serve his country, in 1942 he went to Butte where he enlisted in the Navy. He took his training in San Diego, Calif., and served on the ship USS President Hayes, known as the "Big 4." Harold saw heavy action at Guadalcanal and other islands in the South Pacific. He was discharged as a Boatswain's Mate First Class at Miami, Fla., on Sept. 13, 1945.
On May 2, 1944, Harold married
Wilma Blohm from Bridger. They had one son, Dean, and two daughters, Diane and Donna. Laurel was their home base. Harold worked for and retired from the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1981.
Harold enjoyed his church, his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, traveling and helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma; a son, Dean (Sharon) Ingraham of Billings; daughters, Diane (Bruce) Watson of Helena, Donna (Ron) Hanni of Roberts; nine grandchildren; four great-grandsons; brothers, Harry, Leonard, Roy and Marvin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Walter and Curtis Ingraham.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, 1998, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Laurel with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings. Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel was in charge of arrangements.
Florence Anne Reardon
BUFFALO, Wyo. - Florence Anne Reardon, 76, died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at the Johnson County Health Care Center.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, in the Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Adams Funeral Home of Buffalo is in charge.
Larry A. Henman
Larry A. Henman, 63, of Billings, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at his home of natural causes.
A private family memorial gathering will be held. Cremation or Funeral Gallery Crematory is in charge.
Leonard W. Friez
FORSYTH - Leonard W. Friez, 75, died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth after a short illness.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the Concordia Lutheran Church in Forsyth with interment in the Forsyth cemetery. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge.
Sylvia Marie Goff
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Sylvia Marie Goff, 95, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Saratoga Presbyterian Church with interment in the Saratoga cemetery. Kane Funeral Home of Sheridan is in charge.
Gwendolyn Reed Krocker
CODY, Wyo. - Gwendolyn Reed Krocker, 84, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at the Penrose cemetery. Ballard Funeral Home of Cody is in charge.
G.W. 'Bill' Kish
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - George William "Bill" Kish, 66, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Ferries Funeral Home in Sheridan with interment in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery.
Gordon E. Eklund
Gordon E. Eklund went home to his Heavenly Father June 11, 1998, after a short and valiant battle with cancer. He left this earth surrounded by his loving family.
Gordon was born Nov. 7, 1928, in Harlowton, Mont., to Elmer and Eunice Eklund of Barber, Mont. He received his education in Barber and Ryegate, graduating in the class of '46. He spent his entire life on the Eklund Ranch in Barber where he ranched with his father and brothers.
Gordon was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Barber, serving a time as chairman of the church council. He served for many years as member and chairman of the Lower Musselshell Water Users' Assoc. In 1996, he was named Outstanding Cooperator by the Lower Musselshell Conservation District.
Gordon married
Dorothy Ileene Francis of Bakersfield, Calif., on Sept. 23, 1972.
He is survived by his wife; two sisters, Beth Nunley of Washington and Joyce Stewart of Billings; two brothers, Ted of Billings and Don of Shawmut; four stepchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ralph.
If you wish, memorials may be made to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center or the charity of choice.
Be at peace, cowboy, at your ranch in the sky - you will always be with us.
