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Harmon R. Pigg
SIDNEY - Funeral services for Harmon R. Pigg, 85, Sidney, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, at the Bible Baptist Church, Sidney, with Pastor Michael Backhaus officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney cemetery, under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.
Harmon was born on Aug. 3, 1914, in Mount Vernon, Ill., to parents Verner L. and Kate (Davis) Pigg. His father was the Chief of Police there. After graduation, he worked as a welder for Mount Vernon Car Manufacturing company and on the Big Inch Pipeline. On Aug. 3, 1940, Harmon was united in marriage to Charlotte Ruth Ragan in Mount Vernon. Their two children, John and Judy, were born while they lived in Mount Vernon. In 1943, Harmon enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the Philippines during World War II.
In 1951, he moved with his family to Sidney to work as an Independent Landman in the oil business, a job that he thoroughly enjoyed. He worked for many different oil companies leasing and checking records all over the Williston Basin. He retired due to heart surgery in 1983. For about 16 years, after he retired, he and Charlotte spent their winters in Arizona. Harmon trusted Christ as his Savior and enjoyed attending church and Bible Studies after his retirement. His favorite Bible passage was Psalm 23. He also enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing.
Harmon especially loved his family and had the biggest heart in the world. We all love you very much and will greatly miss you - your smile and the twinkle in your eye. We look forward to the time when we will meet again in glory!
Harmon died Monday, Sept. 27, 1999, at the Mercy Medical Center, Williston.
Harmon is survived by his wife, Charlotte of Sidney; son, John V. Pigg and wife, Anita of Sidney; a daughter, Judy K. Fladmo of Sidney; sister, Velma Ruth Wood and husband, Charlie of Mount Vernon; three grandchildren, Brenda Sturgis and husband, Brian of Sidney, Brent Fladmo of Las Vegas, Nev., and Bryan R. Pigg of Owatonna, Minn.; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
C. Dwayne Raymond
MALTA - C. Dwayne Raymond, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at his home of natural causes.
Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Adams Memorial Chapel with a wake service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with interment in the Malta cemetery.
Beverly Cecelia Roberts
BUFFALO, Wyo. - Beverly Cecelia Roberts, 57, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at the Johnson County Health Care Center.
Visitation will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Adams Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Willow Grove cemetery.
Beulah V. Spaulding
GLASGOW - Beulah V. Spaulding, 76, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital of natural causes.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Evangelical Church, with interment in Central Montana Memorial Gardens cemetery in Lewistown. Bell Mortuary is in charge.
Kathy (McDermott Turcott) Sullivan
MISSOULA - Kathy (McDermott Turcott) Sullivan, 51, of Butte, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in Missoula.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1948, in Kalispell, to James and Thelma McDermott. She graduated from Flathead High School in 1966, and Carroll College, with a B.A. in elementary education, in 1970. Kathy obtained her M.A. from the University of Montana in 1998.
She was married
to Gary Turcott form 1971-1990. They lived in Great Falls where she taught in the Gifted Education Program. She also taught at Sussex School in Missoula, Radley Elementary in East Helena, and Margaret Leary Elementary in Butte for the past seven years.
Kathy was a member of the Helena Outdoors Club and had a passion for fitness activities such as jogging and hiking. She enjoyed reading books, writing, and relaxing at Boulder Hot Springs.
Kathy was a warm and loving mother who spent a great deal of time following her children's activities. She was continuously searching for spiritual growth and possessed endless energy and enthusiasm for life. That energy was transmitted to all who knew her. She possessed a positive light for life which she gave to her students, friends, and family. Kathy was a true free spirit who will be missed by all those she touched.
Survivors include her children, Greg, Julie, and Ryan Turcott, all of Helena: former husband, Gary, of Helena; mother, Thelma McDermott of Spokane, Wash.; great-aunt, Violet Harrington of Kalispell; sisters, Jan Rhodes of Seattle, Patty Colonborn of Spokane; and brothers, Jerry McDermott of Los Angeles, and Don and Ron McDermott of Seattle.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m., at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Butte. A reception will follow immediately at Margaret Leary Elementary School in Butte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m., at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Kalispell. Interment will follow at the Conrad Memorial cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to Safe Places for Battered Women, P.O. Box 594, Butte, MT 59703.
Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory, Missoula.
James R. Taylor
During a peaceful sleep at his home early Sunday morning, James Taylor passed from this life into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Sept. 26. He was born on March 7, 1917, in Rosebud, to Milford and Lila Mae Taylor. The family moved to Ringling where he was raised and he attended elementary school and graduated from high school there. He later graduated from Western Montana College of Education in Dillon in 1936 and taught in rural schools for several years in Montana.
James married
Doris Glenn on Aug. 31, 1939, in Big Timber. They became the parents of twin daughters and one son. James worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Livingston for 12 years as a Boilermaker and Welder. In 1955, the family moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where James was employed with the Alaska Railroad until they returned to Montana in 1960. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he graduated with honors with a degree in industrial arts.
He again taught school for awhile and later was employed at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory for 19 years as a Nuclear Health Physicist Specialist and the latter three years as a Nuclear Health Physicist Supervisor. He retired on March 1, 1982. During his retirement years, he and his wife, Doris, resided in communities near their children in Idaho and Montana. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening and doing crossword puzzles and interacting with family, friends and relatives.
James was born into God's family when he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour early in his life and had recommitted his life to Christ while attending the Livingston Bible Church in the early 1950s. While in Anchorage, he became active in the Church of the Open Door. It was at that time that he used his industrial arts skills by assisting in the building of dormitories and other buildings at the Victory Bible Camp Youth Center in the mountains of Alaska.
In recent years, he and his wife have been attending West Side Baptist Church in Billings and his home life included prayer, daily Bible reading and devotional study. As he grew in his Christian maturity, he became active in the spiritual support of his wife, his children and his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Their loss and grieving at this time is modified by knowing that he is in the presence of his Redeemer and loved ones who have preceded him to their eternal home in heaven.
James is survived by his wife, Doris, with whom he recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary; his twin daughters, Roberta Morrison and her husband, Lange of Pocatello, Idaho, and Bonita Nollmeyer and her husband, Richard of Billings, and his son, Richard Taylor and his wife, Royle of Seeley Lake; his brother, Oliver Roberts of Butte and sister, Christie Knapp of Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren: Kelly Hanson, Sherry Gruver, Terri Gleason, Heather Korell, Loretta Solomon, Barbara Tomaszewski, Virginia Nettles and Leann Brown; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford and Lila Mae, and one brother, Ray.
Funeral Arrangements have been made for 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, at the Livingston Bible Church, 329 N. Fifth, in Livingston with the interment following at Mountain View cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the JAMES TAYLOR MEMORIAL FUND at the West Side Baptist Church, 323 S. 32nd St. W., Billings, MT 59102 or the charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by Cremation or Funeral Gallery of Billings.
Evelyn C. Thompson
KEMMERER, Wyo. -Evelyn C. Thompson, 84, formerly of Powell and Riverton, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at the South Lincoln Medical Center Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thurs-day, Sept. 30, in Crown Hill cemetery in Powell. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home of Powell is in charge.
Wynona E. Thompson
CODY, Wyo. - Wynona E. Thompson, age 88, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody.
The first daughter of Henry F. and Augusta Ewoldt, Wynona was born April 9, 1911, in Oakland, Iowa. She attended Oakland Public Schools, graduating salutatorian of her class in 1928. While in high school, Wynona was involved in declamatory reading, class plays, band and orchestra.
After graduation from high school, Wynona entered Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. Upon completion of her freshman year at Grinnell, she taught at a rural school near Oakland for two years. Wynona returned to Grinnell in 1930 and received a BA degree in 1933 with a double major in English and Drama. She taught in Iowa schools from 1933-1938.
In June of 1938, Wynona married
Max M. Thompson in Hardin, Mont. After their marriage they moved to Cody. Wynona was a substitute teacher in the Cody schools until 1943 when she began teaching full-time. Wynona taught English, Speech and Dramatics for 30 years in Cody. She also directed 60 major theater productions, including two musicals produced in conjunction with the music department. Wynona was the advisor for the stage crew and organized a local chapter of the National Thespian Society in 1944 which she sponsored for 29 years. She also introduced a credited class in stage craft to Cody High School; the only one of its kind in Wyoming.
"Mrs. T" as she was affectionately known by her students, touched the lives of many people with her love, dedication and spirit. Prior to Wynona's retirement from the Cody School System in May of 1973, the high school auditorium was named the Wynona Thompson Auditorium in her honor. In addition to teaching, Wynona enjoyed painting, sewing, gardening, fishing and camping.
Wynona was a member of the Presbyterian Church, PEO Sisterhood, Order of Eastern Star, NEA, WEA, CEA, Cody CTA, Wyoming Speech Association, Big Horn Basin Speech Association, and the National Thespian Society. She was very active in and supportive of the Cody community.
Wynona is survived by her sister, Alberta Martin of Cody; nephew, Dennis Martin of Arlington, Va.; and niece, Lynn Vancouveren of Seattle, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Max.
Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at First Presbyterian Church of Cody with cremation following. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening, Oct. 1, at Ballard Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to any organization in support of the visually impaired in Mrs. Thompson's memory.
Marjorie J. Ziegler
GLENDIVE - Marjorie J. Ziegler, 61, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at the Glendive Medical Center.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the chapel of Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home with interment in the Dawson County cemetery.
Harriet W. Axtell
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Harriet W. Axtell, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Viewing will be 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Ferries Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at First United Methodist Church with interment in Sheridan Municipal cemetery.
Merlin 'Bud' Berwick
BAINVILLE - Merlin "Bud" Berwick, 73, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at this home of cancer.
Arrangements are pending. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Williston is in charge.
Loren James Bradshaw
RED LODGE - Loren James Bradshaw, 34, of Red Lodge, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999.
Loren was born Oct. 2, 1964, in Billings, the fourth child of Joe and Norma Bradshaw. He attended school in Billings and Roberts and graduated from Roberts High School in 1984.
Loren had many friends. He was deeply loved by his family. Loren liked wrestling and being with his family and friends. He was a sports fan. It was hard for him to be mad at anybody. Loren had a forgiving heart.
Survivors include his parents, Joe and Norma, of Red Lodge; paternal grandmother, Grovanna Bradshaw of Roberts; brothers, Larry Bradshaw of Roberts, Lonnie Bradshaw and Joe (Shannon) Bradshaw Jr., both of Red Lodge; Shawn (Marline) Bradshaw of Billings; sister-in-law, Jennifer Bradshaw of Roberts; sister, Robin Bradshaw of Westminister, Colo.; half sisters, Johanna Ruona of Buffalo, S.D. and Lindy of Washington State, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at the Roberts United Methodist Church. Cremation has taken place.
Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge in charge of arrangements.
Edmund Gronczewski
POWELL, Wyo. - Edmund Gronczewski, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at the Powell Hospital.
Visitation will be 6-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, at St. Barbara's Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday, and mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at the church, with interment at Crown Hill cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge.
Johnneta (Johnnie) Jackson
HARRISON - Johnneta (Johnnie) Jackson, 71, of Harrison, died Sept. 25, 1999. She was born Nov. 25, 1927, to Cora (Anderson) and Ray Pierce.
Besides her husband, Peter V. Jackson III, Johnneta is survived by their children: Ward Jackson and wife, Virginia; Shelly and her husband, Jerry Van Haur; and Jon Jackson and wife, Pam; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Aileen Greeves, Audrey Ketelle and Carolyn Paseneaux. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Irwin and Buster Pierce.
Funeral services will be held in Harrison at K & L Mortuary at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Cremation will follow with a private interment at a later date.
Those wishing to contribute to a memorial may donate to the Sterling Restoration, in care of P.O. Box 466, Sheridan, MT 59749.
Anna E. Mertens
GLENDIVE - Anna E. Mertens, 85, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, at Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, S.D.
Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at the Chapel of Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rite of committal will be in Dawson Memorial cemetery.
