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Alfred Clarence Burgener
(1932-1999)
Our loving husband, father, grandpa, and friend Alfred Clarence Burgener passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, June 21, 1999, after fighting a brave battle with cancer. Alfred was born April 10, 1932, in Powell, Wyo., the son of Albert and Lottie Burgener. He graduated from Powell High School in 1950 and went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy in 1951, serving during the Korean War. On Dec. 12, 1953, he married
Dorothy Jean Waldron in Portland, Ore. In January of 1955 they moved to Billings where they raised their seven children.
Al worked for Hoppers Floral, Pierce Packing Co. and the USDA. He retired from the Department of Agriculture in 1997 after 22 years as a meat inspector, the last 12 years were at Highline Packing in Malta.
Al will be remembered for the special times we spent with him fishing, camping, and bowling. He also enjoyed gardening and working crossword puzzles. Most of all he was a very talented mechanic and fix-it man, an attribute that his wife, all of his children, grandchildren, and friends are very grateful for because he was a very dedicated family man and was always there when we needed him. We all have at least one fond memory of being "rescued" by him.
Alfred leaves behind his devoted wife of 45 years, Dorothy of Billings, and six daughters and their families: Paula and Fred Batson, Lisa and Jessica of Lakewood, Colo.; Susan and Ronald Hiller, Dustin Hiller, and Tyler Hirschi of Billings; Sandra and Richard Simon, Matthew, Kellie, Amanda and William of Lynnwood, Wash.; Lori Burgener and her son, Austin Tuss of Joliet; Gail and Scott Turner, Michael and Maclean of Billings; and Mary and John Hunt, Jared, Hillary and Karis of Billings.
Also surviving is his mother, Lottie Burgener of Powell; four sisters: Louise Huntington of Red Lodge; Dorothy Lee (Vance) Larkin of Cody, Wyo.; Bonnie (Hank) Hartley of Virginia Beach, Va.; Willa Mae (James) Fleming of Powell; and also two brothers, Thomas (Carolyn) Burgener of Elizabeth, Colo., and Kenneth (Valle) Burgener of Anchorage, Alaska; special family friend, Gordon (Short) Hirschi; as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his cherished son, Kirk James Burgener; his father, Albert Burgener; a brother, Ronald Burgener; and a sister, Esther Mering.
God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around him and whispered "come with me." With tear-filled eyes we watched him suffer and fade away. Although we loved him deeply, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
Dad, we love you and will miss you. We will treasure our memories of you in our hearts forever.
Vigil service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Bernard's Parish with Funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Bernard's Parish and interment with military honors in Mountview cemetery. Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Mont. 59107, or a charity of one's choice.
Lawrence C. 'Lars' Gallup
Lawrence "Lars" Gallup, 64, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on June 1, 1999, after a long battle with cancer.
Lars was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, on Nov. 1, 1934, to James R. and Margaret Anderson Gallup. He was raised in Sunburst and graduated from North Toole County High School in 1953.
On Aug. 9, 1955, he married
Rosalind Raddle in Great Falls. They lived in Cheyenne, Wyo., where he was stationed in the US Air Force from 1954-57. From 1957-63 he was a self-employed contractor living in the Shelby area. In 1964, he and his family moved to Billings where he was vice-president of Pacific Hide & Fur until his retirement in 1990. While employed at Pacific he dismantled sugar factories, oil refineries, rail lines, mines, and the Anaconda Smelter in Great Falls. In 1991, he and his son founded Golden Recycling and Salvage where he was active until present.
Lars especially enjoyed activities with his grandchildren. He was a warmhearted and generous person, always finding and restoring antiques for friends that were meaningful to each individual. He was an avid golfer and had been a member of the Yellowstone Country Club since 1967 and was also a member of the B.P.O.E. since 1958.
Survivors include his wife, Rosalind, and their three children: daughters, Theresa Johnson of Lewisville, Texas, and Karen Durbin and husband, Michael of Aloha, Ore., and son, Jim and wife, Melody in Billings; and five grandchildren, Drew, Sarah, Colton, Amanda and Ryan; his brother, Roy Gallup and wife, Ardith of Billings; and also his sister, Marjorie and husband, Keith Maxwell of Whittier, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Margaret Gallup, and his brother, Raymond.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of one's choice.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Ruth Victoria Jehlik
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Ruth Victoria Jehlik, age 90, died May 28, 1999, in Colorado Springs. Born Oct. 15, 1908, Ruth received her associate degree from Eastern Montana College in Billings.
She married
Jan. 12, 1945. Ruth was the most special, caring stay-at-home mom. Ruth Jehlik is survived by her husband, Ray Jehlik; daughter, Malesa Prudhome and her husband, David; her son, Thomas Jehlik; her two grandchildren, Marisa and Christopher Prudhome, and Steven Honeycutt, Marisa's fiancÈ. She is also survived by many extended family members. Funeral services were Tuesday in Colorado Springs. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Mountview cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the sick babies that Ruth always loved, 1400 E. Boulder, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80909.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Ed Kraus
ROSEBUD - Ed Kraus, 77, of Rosebud, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Ed was born Dec. 10, 1921, in Duchess, Alberta, Canada, the son of Dave and Magdalena Walker Kraus. He came to Hysham with his family at an early age, attending school at Sanders. He worked on the family farm in the Sanders area.
On Dec. 20, 1942, Ed married
Debris Pertuch in Forsyth. They moved to the Carterville area in 1942, where Ed farmed for Bill Harrison. He later farmed in the Hammond Valley for two years before returning to Carterville in 1953 and has lived there since.
Ed was a past member of the Carterville Ditch Board and the Farmers Union Board. He enjoyed visiting, playing cards and working with agates. Ed was a wonderful father and friend and will be missed by all in the community.
He is survived by his wife, Deloris of Rosebud; his daughter, Doris Ann Kraus of Forsyth; his son, Randy and his wife, Michelle of Rosebud; two brothers, Irvin Kraus of Powell, Wyo., and James Kraus of Great Falls; two sisters, Elizabeth Sparlin of Missoula and Frieda Frickel of Billings; and his grandchildren, Jim Mendenhall of Forsyth, Kristy Mendenhall of Miles City, Karriann, Kami and Randy Kraus, all of Rosebud.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 4, 1999, at the Beals Mortuary Chapel in Forsyth with interment to follow in the Forsyth cemetery. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Savannah "Jake" Sweeney Johnston McConnell
FRAZER - Savannah "Jake" Sweeney Johnston McConnell, age 87, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at her home in Frazer of natural causes. Her Indian name is Walking Cloud Woman.
A four-day feast will be held at noon on Friday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999, at the Frazer Community Hall with the LDS elders officiating. Pallbearers will be Elliot Reilly, Harold Gleed, Ron Doney, Francis Sherwood, Ron Taypayosatum and Super Doney. Burial will be in the Chicken Hill cemetery. Bell Mortuary of Glasgow is in charge of arrangements.
Savannah was born June 14, 1911, in Kintyre, to James and Agnes (Gives) Sweeney. She graduated from Nashua High School in 1930. She also attended school at Chemawa, Ore., and Haskel, Kan.
She married
Raymond Johnston in Glasgow in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1970. She married
James McConnell in October of 1975 in Wolf Point. He preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1991. Savannah worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 37 years. She excelled in horseback riding, which she did during the time her Dad gathered horses for the County. She also enjoyed pow wows, Assinaboine hand games, Bingo and shopping.
She instilled the value of family ties and respect of elders.
Survivors include a daughter, Agnes Johnston of Frazer; two granddaughters, Jo Beth Taypayosatum and Crissy Buckles of Frazer; a grandson, Raymond Hamilton of Wolf Point; three great-granddaughters, Savannah Taypayosatum, Alexes and Amanda Buckles of Frazer; a sister, Emily S. Day of Wolf Point; nephews, John Macdonald of Nashua and Malcolm Macdonald of Santa Maria, Calif.; nieces, Emma Jean First Raised of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Viola Sweeney of Great Falls; adopted daughters, Rita Talks Different of Frazer and Vida Young Bear of Poplar. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Viola Thompson; and a brother, Willard Sweeney.
Ruth Padilla
On June 1, 1999, Ruth Padilla left this earth for a heavenly family reunion, with her husband of over 50 years, Lee. Also present were her son, Michael, who was killed in Vietnam in 1968; her mother and father; sisters, Helen, Berniece and Shirley. Future guests include her son, Terry, daughter, Carolyn, and their families.
Ruth came into this world on March 26, 1923, born the third daughter of Axel and Anna Edwards. Ruth hit life at a full run. Ruth had such a zest for life, evident at age 6 when her only surviving sister, Esther, threatened to get the police on Ruth if she wouldn't slow down. Mother loved to always be doing something, going somewhere. She grew up in Gladstone, Mich., the daughter of a Swedish Baptist preacher. Always remembering what a good life it was, being poor as church mice, but never even knowing it at all.
When the United States went to war, Ruth enlisted in the Army. It was while she was at Fort Baxter, in a chow line, her life would change forever. Unknown to her, she caught the eye of a handsome Army sergeant, who told his friend he was going to have her. They got married
in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, April 28, 1945, vowing that only death could separate them.
Ruth loved her children, Terry, Michael and Carolyn, and was a good mother, always at home taking care of her family, involved in everything they were, and everything Lee was. When Lee died in 1995, a part of her died, what else could happen after 50 years together. Ruth became very close to Carolyn as her daughter devoted herself to help her mom. Ruth loved attending her son Terry's church and had a wonderful spiritual experience the Friday before she died. She said I want to go be with PaPa (Lee) I am ready to go home to heaven. God in all of His wonder and love granted her final prayer, what a wonderful God we serve.
Ruth is survived by her son, Terry, wife, Linda; grandson, Todd; granddaughter, Traci, husband, Dave and their family; granddaughter, Michelle, husband, Lon, and their family; daughter, Carolyn, and grandson, Jimmy; and other precious family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 7, at New Beginnings Ministry Center, 145 Alderson Ave. Memorials may be sent to New Beginnings Ministry Center, 145 Alderson Ave., Billings, MT 59101. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Joan Pedersen
PLENTYWOOD - Funeral services for Joan Pedersen will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3. Pastor David C. Curtright will officiate at the service at Plentywood Lutheran Church; interment will be in Antelope Creek cemetery. Joan, 66, died Sunday morning, May 30, at Valley Health Care Center in Billings.
Joan was born April 21, 1933, at the Outlook home of her parents, Clarence and Juliana (Ereth) Grove. She grew up in the Outlook community, and married
Derl Pedersen in Scobey, Dec. 21, 1951. In 1965 they moved to Nashua, where they lived until Derl's death in September, 1990; a short time later, Joan moved back to Plentywood, where she has made her home since. A gentle, caring, compassionate lady, Joan loved to visit, and to laugh and enjoy the fullness of life with her friends and her family. Even when she was desperately ill with cancer, she always diverted conversation away from her own condition to her deep concern for other people. Always a fighter, her character during her struggle with cancer earned her the title "Champ" from the medical staff that cared for her. The center of her life was her grandchildren; she made every moment of her time with each of them a "special time" of memories that she cherished and her grandchildren will carry always.
Joan is survived by her four children: Dallas of Fort Collins, Colo.; Dustan and his wife, Kelly and their children, Amy Jo and Kyle John, all of Eatonville, Wash.; Darren of Ashford, Wash.; and Dearla Pedersen and her children, Holly, Mandy, Julaine, and Tanner Hatcher, all of Puyallup, Wash. She is also survived by her parents, Juliana and Peter Melle of Outlook and Plentywood; by a brother, James Grove and his wife, Dorothy of Helena; and a sister, Rita and her husband, Belvard Breashears of Puyallup. She was as close as family to Melvin and Agnes Kampen of Plentywood; Knute and Tootie Kampen of Reserve; and Dale and Terry Fellon of Billings. Besides her husband, Joan was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Grove.
Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood has charge of arrangements.
Eva Mae Foote Rowland
Eva Mae Foote Rowland departed this life on June 1, 1999, as a result of lung cancer. She was born at home in Ashland on May 1, 1923, to Albert Foote and Jennie Littlewhiteman. Eva was raised on the Tongue River and attended school at St. Labre and Chemawa Indian School, Salem, Ore.
On Nov. 10, 1953, Eva married
Allen Rowland. The couple made their home at Muddy Creek where they raised their family.
Ho'etseoo'e (Lightening Women) worked at St. Labre for a number of years at the Laundry & Bakery, Guild Arts & Crafts, and St. Labre Administration. She was later employed as a cook at Lame Deer School. Eva also served as the director of the Mother Goose Day Care Center until she retired to care for her ill husband, Allen.
In 1965, Eva was appointed a member of the 1st Annual Northern Cheyenne Pow-wow, which was then held in Ashland. This gathering later moved to Lame Deer and became the annual 4th of July Pow-wow. She currently served on the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Voting Committee and Gaming Commission.
Eva was a fun, sociable person. She loved to play Bingo, Poker and Keno machines, and cards with her children, family and friends.
Survivors include six sons: James (Theda) Foote, Richard (Roberta) Foote, Clifford (Althea) Foote, Adrian (Patsy) Foote, William (Donita) Rowland and Raymond Rowland; one daughter, Cheryl Rowland Sanchez; and a daughter in law, Evalee Foote. She is also survived by four sisters: Bertha Harris, Nellie Speclman, Inez Foote Wilson and Amy Foote Tallbull.
Eva loved and took great pride in all of her grandchildren: Tonia, Anthony, Richard, Ricarda, Dewey, Kateri, Huey, LaVonda, Angela, Rainie, Darold, Roxanne, Lakota, Adrianna, Jeremy, Jon Jon, Andrew, Angela, Transene, Lane, Katelynn and William Allen, and her 30 great-grandchildren. Grandma Eva was the center of our lives. Her doors and heart were always open to us. We will dearly miss the many huge meals and happy times we had at Muddy Creek.
Eva was preceded in death by her husband, Allen; one son, Tony; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Thelma Marie; one granddaughter, Shawnta Rae; her parents, Albert and Josephine; her sister, Thelma; and four brothers, Eddie, Bobby, Gilbert and James.
Our heartfelt thanks goes to all the people who called and visited Mom while she was ill. We would especially like to thank Theda and Evalee who stayed at Mom's bedside, taking care of her with unconditional love all during her stay in the hospital.
Wake Services will be held on Friday, June 4, 1999, at the James Foote residence at Muddy Creek. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 1999, at 11 a.m. in the Allen Rowland Gymnasium in Lame Deer. Eva will be laid to rest on the Rowland Family Plot-Upper Muddy Creek. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Arnold E. Buehring
MEDFORD, Ore. - On Sunday, May 30, Arnold E. Buehring, 84, was called by our Lord after an extended illness with cancer. He was in the Hearthstone Nursing Home in Medford at the time.
Arnie was born Feb. 23, 1915, in St. Paul, Minn., son of Herman and Mary Buehring. On July 8, 1937, he married
Elizabeth Willey in St. Paul. In 1950 they moved to Bridger, Mont., where he spent most of his adult life as a pipeline construction welder and foreman.
Throughout his years in Bridger, Arnold was an avid outdoorsman with his friends on many hunting and fishing excursions. After retiring he and Liz moved to California for 10 years and returned to Billings in 1979. While in Billings, Arnie was known as "Grandpa" to many people that he and Liz babysat in the community. "Grandpa" always had a kind word for everyone and will always be remembered for his gentle spirit.
Arnold is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 61 years and their three children: Judy (Roy) Lynn of Portland, Bonnie Higdon of Central Point, and Rex (Kasey) Buehring of Billings; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Adine Wright of Minnesota.
Private services have been held in Medford. Cremation has taken place.
Marjorie M. Campbell
ABSAROKEE - Marjorie M. Campbell, 68, of Absarokee, passed away at her home Monday, May 31, 1999, of natural causes.
Marge enjoyed fishing, camping, crossword puzzles, playing pool with friends, but most of all she enjoyed family get-togethers.
She was born April 20, 1931, at Roundup, a daughter of Joseph and Alice Plum.
Marge married
Gordon Campbell, Dec. 16, 1953, at Billings.
Survivors include her husband, Gordon of Absarokee and sons, Jerry of Preston, Kan., Billy and Rod of Athol, Idaho, and a stepson, Mike Woodard of Spokane, Wash.; and her mother, Alice and brother, Allen of Spokane; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 3, at the Absarokee Community Congregational Church.
Smith Funeral Chapel-Columbus was in charge of cremation and services.
Bernette C. Dissly
LEWISTOWN - Bernette C. Dissly, 81, of Lewistown, died Sunday afternoon in St. Vincent Hospital in Billings of cardiac arrest. She was born Nov. 9, 1917, in Dousman, Wis., the daughter of James and Mae (Brennen) Stocks.
She received her education in Wisconsin, graduating from high school at Oconomowoc High School, and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing.
She worked at Cook County Hospital in Chicago before entering the U.S. Army in 1943. She served in the European Theatre. She was discharge in 1945 as a Captain. She returned to Wisconsin. On Jan. 19, 1952, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Dissly in Fort Hood, Texas.
They lived in Missoula and he completed his education. They then made their home in Lewistown. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital and was one of the first Intensive Care Nurses in the Intensive Care Unit in St. Joseph's Hospital. In 1976 she began working for the Public Health Department. She retired in the early 1980s. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Bernette was very active in St. James Episcopal Church. She enjoyed quilting and reading. She was a member of the University of Wisconsin Nurses Alumni Association, Daughters of the Nile and the P.E.L. Chapter J.
She is survived by one son, Paul of Bozeman; one daughter, Mary Cruzan of Billings; five grandchildren and two nephews.
Her parents and one brother preceded her in death.
Funeral Services for Bernette C. Dissly will be Friday at 11 a.m. in St. James Episcopal Church. Private interment will be in the Lewistown City cemetery. The Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to St. James Episcopal Church Kitchen Renovation Fund or St. Jude Ranch for Abused Children and they may be left at the Cloyd Funeral Home.
