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David Faith
David Locksley Dorstan Faith died on Nov. 5, 2001, in Sacramento, Calif., with his family at his side, following a long struggle with cancer. He was 52. Throughout his battle with that disease and all the other challenges of his life, he never allowed the hardships he faced to translate into a diminishing of his ideals or a darkening of his soul.
He was born Jan. 18, 1949, in Fresno, Calif., to Patricia and Pastor Leland Faith, and spent most of his early years traveling from town to town as his father established churches throughout northern California. He and his father later established an insurance agency together, and he founded and was the CEO of the Sterling Group. He graduated from the Army-Navy Academy in 1967, received a bachelor's degree in Russian history from the University of California-Irvine, and received a juris doctorate in 1980.
He was a brilliant, witty and gifted orator, an avid and passionate scholar of history and politics, and most remarkably an honorable and generous man. He was a complicated man who lived by one simple principle which was that no matter how bad people seemed they were fundamentally good and worth saving. He is greatly missed by those of us who were privileged enough to have had him touch our lives.
He was fond of an Irish blessing that seems appropriate for his new journey: "May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sunshine warm your face, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
He leaves behind in Bozeman, Nona Faith and their son, David Faith II (a senior at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn.), and Rob, Carol and niece, Jeanne Brown; in Seattle, daughter, Shannon Grace (Krystof Sulewski); in Anaheim, Calif., daughter and grandson, Heather and Aaron Faith; in Sacramento, Calif., sister and brother-in-law, Gail and Leroy Marquez and niece, Chantel Henry; in Chico, Calif., Tina and niece, Norah Brennan; from all over the country, extended family and friends, Thelma Brown, Rhonda and Pat Steorts, Michelle and Greg Byers, Tristan and Mark Porter; Jerry, Chris, Brook and Dana Schnitker; Samantha Faith-Bufton; and dear friend, Judy Thompson and her family.
He was preceded in death by both his parents; brother, Michael Faith; and sister, Sharon Schnitker.
Memorial services were held Nov. 8 in Sacramento, Calif.
Donald H. Barrick
Donald H. Barrick, 68, of Bozeman died quietly of natural causes at his home on Nov. 11, 2001. Don was born March 30, 1933, to Robert "Blair" and Myrtle Jane (Furney) Barrick in Gettysburg, Pa., He grew up and received his schooling in York, Pa., where he graduated from William Penn Senior High School.
After graduating from high school, he entered the Army Signal Corp. in March 1951. After receiving his basic training in Camp Gordon, Ga., he served with Co. "A" 811th EAB in both Korea and Japan.
He married Christal B. Page on Nov. 5, 1955. They made their home in York, Pa., briefly, and moved to Bozeman in May 1956, which has since remained his home.
After a year at Montana State College, Don joined the staff of the city of Bozeman as building inspector in 1960, a position he held for 21 years. After serving as the assistant city manager for five years, he retired from public service in 1986. He then started and operated Castle Inspection Service, a private home inspection service, for 13 years, until his retirement in 1999.
Don was a member and Past Master of Bozeman Lodge No. 18 AF&AM and served as secretary for 13 years. He was a PWOS of Acacia White Shrine No. 7. He was also a member of the York Rite Bodies and the Al Bedoo Shrine Temple in Billings. In earlier years, Don was very active for more than 20 years in the Toastmasters Club and was a member of the Noon Optimist Club for more than 30 years. He was also a member of the Valley View Golf Club. Special interests included golf, hunting, fishing and gardening.
Survivors include a sister, Barbara E. Barrick in Escondido, N.M.; brother, Robert B. Barrick in Hollywood, Md.; stepdaughter, Sandra McCarl and her husband, Louis of Bozeman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place at Bozeman-Belgrade Crematory. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, Wash. 99210.
Glen W. Gray
Glen William Gray, 60, of Bozeman died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings on Nov. 8, 2001. He had suffered with diabetes since 1976.
He was born Aug. 13, 1941, in Miles City to John and June (Dominy) Gray. He attended grade school in Miles City, then the family moved to Raymond, Wash., where he graduated from high school in 1959.
He worked for Boeing Co. while in Washington. He also served in the National Guard and the U.S. Air Force.
He married Judy Winehardt, and they had one son, Scott. Glen and Judy were later divorced.
Glen lived in Phoenix, Denver and San Diego before coming back to Montana, and eventually to Bozeman in the late 1970s. He was very active with Camp Diamont, a camp for children with diabetes. In recent years, his life revolved around the Gallatin Empire Lions Club, because it gave him an opportunity to be of service to others.
He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Glen is survived by his son, Scott of Everett, Wash.; four brothers: Ron of Bellingham, Wash.; Bob of Spokane, Wash.; Bill of Burian, Wash.; and Gary of Louisiana.
Memorial services were held Monday, Nov. 19, at Dokken-Nelson Sunset Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Gallatin Empire Lions Foundation, P.O. Box 511, Bozeman 59715.
Oscar L. Sundbakken
Oscar Ludvig Sundbakken, 90, of Minot, N.D., died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, in a Minot nursing home. He was a former resident of Montana.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 16, at the Trinity Homes in Minot, N.D. Burial will be in Bethania Lutheran Cemetery in Benedict, N.D.
Memorials are preferred to Bethania Lutheran Cemetery, Benedict, N.D.
Dr. Paul A. Heist
Dr. Paul A. Heist was born on Aug. 2, 1917, in Waverly, Iowa, to Ernst Heist and Emma Goppelt Heist. The oldest of four brothers, he graduated from Luther College in 1939. Subsequently, he received his master's degree from the University of Illinois, and became the Dean of Students at Carthage College.
Paul volunteered for the Armed Services in December of 1941. He served in World War II until he was wounded in 1944.
After being awarded the Purple Heart, and a yearlong recovery, he returned to school, receiving his doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Minnesota in 1950. He became a professor at Oregon State College in Corvallis.
Paul married Mary Unruh in October of 1956. He spent the vast majority of his career as a professor in higher education and clinical psychology at the University of California in Berkeley.
During his tenure, he published numerous important works. His dedication to his work and his students was renowned. Paul's great loves included his family, his work in the field of education, art, music, gardening, and his students.
He is survived, loved and deeply missed by his son, Martin T. Heist and wife, Susan Yamagata of Danville, Calif.; daughter, Lauren Heist Francis and husband, Sam Francis, of Livingston; and son Jerome Clement Heist and wife, Kimberly Clement Heist.
He is also survived by his former wife, Mary Heist Secor (Walter) of Bozeman. His grandchildren include Brandon and Jennica Yamagata Heist, Jocelyn and Kara Heist Francis, and Haley and Riley Clement Heist. Two brothers and their wives also survive him, they are Dr. Herbert Heist and his wife, Norma of Minnetonka, Minn., and Martin Heist, and his wife, Florence of Bayfield, Wis. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
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Janice K. Stoltz
Janice K. Stoltz, 57, of Bozeman died Nov. 14, 2001, after a 40-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Janice was born Dec. 8, 1943, to Clifford and Wilma "Curry" Stoltz in Great Falls. In Janice's earlier years, she enjoyed the ranch life in Valier, where she developed a love for horses. She would also attend numerous Farmers Union summer camps in the Highwood Mountains. While attending Valier High School, Janice was a member of the pep band and was involved in many other school activities. After high school graduation, she worked in Great Falls for a short time prior to enrolling at MSU. She graduated with a degree in history in 1968.
In 1967, she married Don McHenry in Valier. She worked at MSU as a lab tech in the agricultural department while finishing her degree. Don and Janice moved to Lawrence, Kan., in 1968 so Don could pursue a master's degree in communications at the University of Kansas. While at KU, she worked in a lab that tested products for Kramer Corporation, a company that provides various products for athletic teams.
In 1969 they moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where she worked as a Yellow Page salesperson for LM Berry Company. Janice was always an avid baseball fan, a trait her father instilled in her. She had attended in excess of 70 Brewers games for several seasons. She enjoyed the time she spent in Milwaukee and was becoming quite a city-girl; attending many activities that a metropolitan area offered. Besides her love for baseball, Janice, a lifelong Democrat, was always ready for a spirited debate of the current political situation.
They moved back to Bozeman in 1973 and Don worked in insurance sales and Janice went back to school for preparatory classes in pre-law. In April of 1974, the love of Janice's life arrived in the form of a beautiful little red-haired daughter named Erin Lee.
Janice is survived by her daughter, Erin Lee McHenry of Bozeman; brother Larry and Robin Stoltz of Valier; sister Gail Stoltz of Washington, D.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services were held at Tuesday, November 20 at Dokken-Nelson Sunset Chapel. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1629 Avenue D, Suite 2C, Billings, MT 59102.
