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Wanda Louis Pickard
Wanda Louise Pickard, 82, of Billings, passed away Thursday evening, Sept. 2, 1999. She was born April 24, 1917, in Glenham, S.D. to Mayme and Charles Hanstrom.
Wanda was raised in South Dakota, graduated from high school and became a beautician prior to her marriage to Thomas R. Pickard, a native of Ekalaka. She and her late husband, who died earlier this year, moved to Billings in 1945, where they raised their three children.
The role of homemaker dominated her years in Billings, but she also worked for the Billings Rex Cleaners and as a sales associate for Lu Ev's, a woman's clothing store. Wanda was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing the game with numerous friends for many years.
With their entire family in attendance, Wanda and Tom celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in the fall of 1998.
Survivors include daughters, Priscilla Gilkey of Spokane, Wash.; and Debbie Orchowski of Lynnwood, Wash.; her son, Doug Pickard of Tualatin, Ore.; her brother, Russell Hanstrom of Billings; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be sent to the National Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676.
Heather Jo (Lauwers) Schlomer
GILLETTE, Wyo. - Funeral Liturgy for Gillette, Wyo. resident and University of Wyoming student, Heather Jo (Lauwers) Schlomer, 21, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Gillette, with Father James Schumacher as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mount Pisgah cemetery. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m., at Wilson Funeral Home. She died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, of apparent heart failure.
Heather Jo Schlomer was born Jan. 26, 1978, in Billings, Mont., to Ronald E. and Allyson J. (Peters) Lauwers. She moved with her family to Gillette in 1984. She attended Paintbrush Elementary School, Sage Valley Junior High School and Campbell County High School. In high school she was involved in various activities including tennis, performing choir, Odyssey of the Mind and the Yearbook Staff. She also participated in the Partnership Program and Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. She graduated in 1996.
She attended the University of Wyoming, Laramie, majoring in Psychology with a concentration in the family. She was currently a senior and worked in the daycare program for abused children.
She married
her soul mate, Marc G. Schlomer, on Aug. 8, 1998, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Gillette.
She has worked for Buttrey's and volunteered at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital and the National High School Finals Rodeo.
She enjoyed making scrapbooks, camping and hiking. She was a good pinochle player, loved music and dancing, and took dancing classes at college.
She was a loving, energetic, optimistic young woman who left an imprint on everyone she met. No one who met her will ever forget her.
She is survived by her husband, Marc G. Schlomer of Laramie; parents, Ronald E. and Allyson J. Lauwers of Gillette; a sister, Terri Lyn Lauwers of Gillette, attending the University of Arizona, Tucson; grandparents, George and Betty Peters, Barbara Lauwers; great-grandmother, Verna Fischbach, all of Billings; and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Mandell 'Dell' Lauwers on April 29, 1994, two great-grandfathers and a great-grandmother.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to benefit a college scholarship in Heather's name. Donations may be sent in care of Wilson Funeral Home, P0 Box 734, Gillette, WY 82717.
"We have loved you from the day God gave you to us and even though he has chosen to call you home, we will love you forever until we see you again."
Thomas L. 'Tommy' Taylor
CODY, Wyo. - Thomas L. "Tommy" Taylor, 24, born Jan. 2, 1975, in Vernal Utah, to Reed and Elaine Taylor. Died in Cody, Sept. 3, 1999. He was a member of the L.D.S Church. He married
Jennifer Rhienhart, they were later divorced.
At the age of one, Tommy and his family moved from Vernal to Cody, where he spent the next 23 years of his life.
He enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved snow machines, his dirt bike and hurrying to do his duty with the fire department. He grew up working on the family ranch in Hyattville and taking care of the cattle in the Big Horn Mountains. The last five years he has worked with his dad in Rimrock Tire. He is also a member of the Cody Volunteer Fire Department.
Tommy was preceded in death by a brother, Wade. Survivors are his mother, Elaine Taylor and father, Reed Taylor of Cody; brother, Randy Taylor of Lander; five sisters and their families: Dawnell and Dave Daniels of Logan, Utah; Mara Lee and Steve Richens of Vernal; Sandra and Billy Self of Ringling, Okla.; Melody and Brent Buetler from Centerville, Utah; Vickie and Eric Hubble of Bakersfield, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at the L.D.S. Church on Wyoming Ave. Tuesday, Sept. 7. at 2 p.m. There will be a viewing at the Ballard Funeral Home Monday, Sept. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Peter Arrell Brown Widener III
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Peter Arrell Brown Widener III, 74, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, after a long illness.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at St. Peters Episcopal Church with a private interment in the family mausoleum in Philadelphia, Penn. Kane Funeral Home is in charge.
Valerie Ann ('Ann') Liechty Millikan
Valerie Ann ("Ann") Liechty Millikan died on Sept. 2, 1999, at the age of 44. Ann was born Nov. 19, 1954, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Dr. Dale and Valerie Liechty. The family, including her older brother, Robert, and younger brother, Richard, lived in Michigan, South Dakota, Iowa and Greeley, Colo., ultimately settling in Denver.
Ann graduated as salutatorian from Greeley West High School in 1973. After graduation she traveled the world performing with "Up with People." She entered college in 1974 and in 1978 she graduated at the top of her class from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Nursing. She then spent another two years with "Up with People, " this time as a nurse and performer. Upon returning to the States, she worked as a pediatric nurse while obtaining her master's degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. There she met Dr. J. Scott Millikan, a surgical resident. Scott and Ann were married
Oct. 17, 1981, in Denver. True to their vows and their love, only death could part them.
Ann enrolled in the University of Denver School of Law in 1982. In 1984, the Millikans moved to Rochester, Minn., where Scott completed a fellowship in cardio-thoracic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. While living in Rochester, Ann completed her law degree by commuting to Minneapolis to attend classes at the University of Minnesota. She gave birth to the Millikans' first child, Ryan, in April of 1984. In December of that year she graduated first in her law school class.
In the summer of 1986 the Millikans moved to Billings. Ann's family expanded, first with the adoption of daughter, Amy, in early 1988 and then with the adoption of daughter, Dana, in 1990.
Ann practiced law with the Holland & Hart law firm until 1994, when she and Michael B. Anderson opened a new law firm, Anderson & Liechty, P.C. She divided her practice into two specialties: civil litigation and representing children and adoptive parents. Ann participated in hundreds of adoptions and acted as a court-appointed guardian for numerous children. Ann worked with equal diligence and skill for both paying and pro bono clients. In 1998 she received the American Bar Association's Pro Bono Publico Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the national lawyer's group.
Ann also contributed her time, talent and expertise to many community and church organizations including the Billings Symphony, the Billings Amateur Hockey Association, her children's schools and the Billings Area Catholic Education Trust, among others.
While Ann's educational and professional achievements were stunning, they were not won at the expense of her family. Ann's love for Scott endured and grew through 18 years of marriage. Friends marveled at the joy they took in each other. Ann's children were the center of her life. She spent many hours at schools, gyms, playing fields, ice rinks and swimming pools around Billings. As her children excelled, she spent hours in the car driving Ryan, Amy and Dana to lessons and competitions. Some parents complain about their lives as chauffeurs, but Ann used the hours in the car as a time to talk and teach, frequently pulling to the side of the road to explain life's mysteries to her three beloved children. Ann always made sure that meals and special occasions were celebrated as a family.
In August of 1997, Ann was diagnosed with cancer. She fought the disease with her trademark grace, dignity and determination. Though she could not prevail, her efforts brought her two additional years with Scott, Ryan, Amy, Dana, her family and friends. During the two years that Ann lived with cancer she continued to enjoy everyday pleasures with her family and friends.
To say Ann will be sorely missed is to say too little. Ann will be honored and emulated by her loved ones. In her short life she achieved a balance of faith, family and friends which is an example for all who knew her.
Ann is survived by her husband, Dr. J. Scott Millikan and their children, Ryan, Amy, and Dana of the family home in Billings; her parents, Dale and Valerie Liechty, her brother, Robert Liechty, his wife, Adrienne, and their children, Guy and Luke, and her brother, Richard Liechty, all of Denver; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and devoted friends.
Vigil service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at 7 p.m. at St. Bernard's Parish, 226 Wicks Lane. The funeral mass will be Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's.
Memorials may be sent to the Ann Liechty Millikan Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o BACET, Box 31158, Billings, MT 59107; Big Sky Hospice, 123 S. 27th, Billings, MT 59101; Northern Rockies Cancer Center, 1041 N. 29th, Billings, MT 59101; or the St. Patrick's Cathedral Renovation Fund, 215 N. 31st, Billings, MT 59101.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Sonja Helen Anderson
Sonja Helen Anderson, 58, of Billings, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital.
Memorial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Helena. Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge.
Phillip George Huck Jr.
COLUMBUS - A tragic train/vehicle accident took the life of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather Sept. 1, 1999.
Phillip was born Feb. 22, 1913, to Phillip and Mary (Fiel) Huck Sr. He was the youngest of nine children. He lived his entire life in Stillwater County.
He and Emily Carr were married
June 12, 1936. She preceded him in death May 1998.
After their marriage, they lived on the Bill Kyle ranch with his parents, whom they farmed with. He worked several years at the Atlas Bar to supplement their farm income. He worked three years for Paul Shields building power lines and also built a substation in Livingston. He worked for Montana Power for 13 years doing different types of jobs, including plant foreman at Mystic Lake Power Plant for eight years. After retiring from Montana Power he was the sexton at the cemetery.
Phillip loved all of God's creatures. He made movies of wildlife and enjoyed putting out food for them. He raised a large garden and shared the vegetables of his labor with his family and friends.
He is survived by daughter, Marlene (Jerry) Kenney of Billings; and twin sons, Dennis (Karen) Huck of East Helena, and Douglas Huck of Mesa, Ariz. His grandchildren are: Steve (Andrea) Kenney, Beverly Kenney, Jeffrey (Tami) Kenney, all of Billings; Carol (Bill) Damsel of Columbus, Ohio; Scott (Alana) Huck of Watertown, S.D.; and Sheri (Kevin) Moore of Great Falls. Eight great-grandchildren also survive him.
Phillip was a very loving father and the foundation of the family. Dad you will be remembered for your strong character of honesty and integrity that will continue to be a positive influence in our lives.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. James Lutheran Church in Columbus. Interment will follow at Mountainview cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Margaret Alice Buening
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Margaret Alice Buening, 93, formerly of Red Lodge, Mont., passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at Sheridan Manor in Sheridan.
Margaret was born Feb. 5, 1906, in Burwell, Neb., to Lincoln and Maude Frances (Gordon) Jenkins. She was one of 10 children in a family which moved several times during her childhood. Margaret lived in Western, Neb., after the family left Burwell, then moved to Beaver Crossing, Neb. The family moved to Wolf Point, Mont., in 1916 and lived on a homestead near the Indian reservation.
As the oldest girl of an ailing mother, she became responsible for running the household, cooking, and caring for the rest of the children. The experience of working hard remained with her through the rest of her life. She often said she "would wear out, but she wouldn't rust out!"
Margaret graduated in 1924 from Malta (Mont.) High School where she was an excellent student with high marks, especially in mathematics. She taught school when the teacher became ill, and when she decided to go to college, the supportive family moved to Bozeman, Mont., so she could attend Montana State College. It was there she met and married
Maurice Willard Buening.
She and Maurice moved to Red Lodge where his parents lived and they remained together until Maurice's death in 1965. In 1929, she and Maurice started an electrical business with Margaret handling the store business, and Maurice doing repair work and contract wiring. She continued to operate the business until 1979 when she retired. She remained in Red Lodge until 1987 when she moved to Sheridan to be with her daughters.
While in Red Lodge, Margaret was an active participant in the Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine, Social Order of the Beauceant, Daughters of the Nile, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Rebekahs, and Benevolent & Patriotic Order of the Does. She recently received her 50-year membership pin from Eastern Star, in which she had held many local as well as State offices. She was a member of DAR, and was proud that she had many ancestors who fought in the Civil War, Revolutionary War and the Crusades. Through the years, she became the head of almost every organization to which she belonged, and sometimes served in that position more than one time.
Margaret loved to make things with her hands, and was known for her quality crafts, crocheting, and favors which she made for the various organizations to which she belonged. She always cherished every minute of time. Her most treasured valuables were her many friends and family and her faith in the Lord, and in return, she receives great love and affection.
She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; her husband; and one son, Gordon Paul Buening. Surviving relatives include two daughters, Lois Kay Williams and Nancy Mae Buening of Sheridan; one sister, Frances Hess of Gordon, Neb.; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
An avid reader, Margaret enjoyed the many large-print books in the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be made to the library at 335 W. Alger, Sheridan, WY 82801, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the Red Lodge cemetery. Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge is in charge of arrangements.
Ludwick J. Cheledines
ROUNDUP - Ludwick J. Cheledines, 84, of Roundup, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.
Viewing will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church with interment in the Roundup City cemetery. Wier Funeral Home is in charge.
Della R. (Wilson) Parmely
Della R. (Wilson) Parmely died on Aug. 31, 1999, at Evergreen Laurel Care Center where she had been a resident for about four-and-a-half years. Della was born Aug. 18, 1911, in Denver to Albert R. Winchester and Della May (Bowers) Winchester. She moved to Montana with her parents and siblings in 1913 to Pompeys Pillar and they homesteaded north of there. In 1918 they moved to Billings where Della went to school until 1921. They moved to Washington and California, then in 1923 they moved back to Nibbe where her father started a blacksmith shop and Della finished school at Guarnsey.
Della married
Joe Lloyd Wilson, Jan. 8, 1929, and to that union three daughters were born. They lived at Nibbe and then north of Pompeys Pillar until 1943 when they moved to Hysham. Joe died May 2, 1967, and Della kept busy with her grandchildren and her hobbies, especially raising flowers. Della loved music and loved to dance and continued to dance after she entered Evergreen Laurel Care Center.
She moved to Billings in 1970 and to Shepherd in 1972. She married
Donald E. Parmely, Oct. 8, 1977, and he died Oct. 6, 1994. She was preceded in death by four sisters: Ruth Runkle, Mabel Morris, Clara Luthwood, Mary Curtis, and three brothers: Ray Winchester, Melvin Winchester and Ralph Winchester; one daughter, Betty McHenry Roberts; and one grandson, Michael Welch.
Della is survived by two daughters: Shirley (Lloyd) Welch of Billings and Pattie I. Willems of Hysham; six grandsons, five granddaughters, 21 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert R. Winchester of Moses Lake, Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Evergreen Laurel Care Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Smith Downtown Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Evergreen Laurel Care Center.
Lois Faye Rounds
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Lois Faye Rounds, 55, of Anchorage, died peacefully Aug. 29, 1999, in Billings.
Lois Faye Boe was born to her loving parents, Norman and Margaret Boe, on April 24, 1944, in Scobey, Mont. She grew up and went to school in Boulder, Mont., attending Boulder Grade School and graduating from Jefferson County High School. Lois spent her life in many different places including, Richland Bench, Opheim, and Boulder, Mont.; LaHabra and Los Angeles, Calif.; Hope, Idaho; Spokane, Wash.; and for the last 20 years, Anchorage.
Lois' children, Debra, Tammy, Elaine and Sean, were always her first priority, though she also enjoyed hobbies such as piano, ceramics, bike riding, traveling, oil painting and drawing. Lois will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her warm smile and great sense of humor.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Margaret Boe; sister, Norma Jean Boe Romerio; nephews, Robert and Tim Romerio; and niece, Margaret Romerio. Lois is survived by former husband, Dave Rounds; daughters, Debra Lee Waldie, Tammy Childs, and Elaine Huender; son, Sean Hay; sisters, Winona Boe Kroll of Anchorage, Margaret Ann Boe Wyrick of Billings, and Cecilia Smith of New Zealand; brothers, James F. Boe of Hawaii, and John W. Hoe of Kent, Wash.; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel, 10 Yellowstone Ave., Saturday 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 1999. Private family interment will take place at a later date. A reception will follow services at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Tammy Childs, P.O. Box 772, Airway Heights, Wash. 99001.
