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Fay Augusta Anderson
PARKMAN, Wyo. – Fay Augusta Anderson of Parkman, died April 8, 2000, at Sheridan Manor of natural causes.
Fay was born May 5, 1914, to Lew W. Carpenter and Anna Gaffney Carpenter, in Lee, Mont., on the Rosebud Creek. She went to grade school at Lee and high school at Forsyth, Mont.
While working at Bones Brothers Dude Ranch at Birney, Mont., she met Ogden C. Anderson. On Sept. 15, 1940, they were married
in Sheridan.
Fay was not only a housewife and mother, she worked as a cook in the school systems of some of the communities where they lived. She loved to read and the library was a special place to her. Jigsaw puzzles, gardening, Lawrence Welk, and Red Skelton were some of her favorite enjoyments.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Ogden; her parents, Lew and Anna; brothers, Wallace, Lon, Harry and Forest; sisters, Vera, Jessie, Helen, Francis and Pat.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol Seneteney of Hobson, Mont., Kay Buchholz (Jim) of Congress, Ariz.; sons, Larry (Teri) of Kalispell, Mont., and Allen (Sue) of Parkman. Also, there are 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends, Laverne, Dixie and Ethel.
Memorials may be made to the Ranchester Library in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Cremation has taken place and a “Celebration of Fay’s Life” will take place May 6, at 1 p.m. at the Schoolhouse History & Art Center, 400 Woodrose St., Colstrip, Mont. Friends and family are invited to reminisce and share her memory. Arrangements are being handled by Kane Funeral Home.
Laurence ‘Larry’ Cox
Laurence “Larry” Cox, 76, of Billings, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000, at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The only son of Leslie Lyle Cox and Beulah Mae Kidwell, he was born May 21, 1923, in Melstone.
He graduated from Ingomar High School and entered the Army in 1941. Serving his country during WWII, Larry was stationed in Germany, France, and Belgium. He was proud to attend the 50th year reunion at Normandy Beach.
Larry married
Betty Vonada on June 14, 1947, and had five children. He was a founding partner of Carbon Implement in 1957, retired in 1984, and remained a partner in OCSS investments. He later married
Norma Kirkness in 1974.
What can you say about a man who was larger than life and who loved life as a father? Everyone who ever met our father had a good and kind word to say about him. Larry was a very generous and caring person. His family came first, from his own children to his grandchildren, his great-grandson Michael Robert, and all of his great-grandchildren to come.
Our father did a lot of traveling in his life and spent quality time with his sisters, Pat and Barbara, traveling the world together. If we could say anything about our dad, we would have to say that he is our hero, our rock. We will miss his laughter, his parties, and his joy of life. Our dad would say remember me with smiles and laughter, for if you can only remember me with tears and sadness, then don’t remember me at all. We love you, Dad.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Lyle; his son-in-law, Bob Smith; his brother-in-law, Paul Marr; two nieces, Barbara and Sandra Marr; his grandson, Nathan Cox; and his first wife, Betty Cox.
He is survived by his son, Michael (Pauline), his daughter, Linda Hagan (Chuck), his son, Heith (Jan), and his son, Danny (Tawni); his daughter-in-law, Nancy; two sisters, Patricia Marr of Alameda, Calif., and Barbara Mattson (Art) of Boise, Idaho; 10 grandchildren, Rosalind Winchell, Melissa, David, Patrick, Kacey, Summer Lyn, Chase, Shilo, Chris, and Justine; one great-grandchild, Mikey; two great-grandchildren on the way; and his step-children, Rick Kirkness, R.D. Kirkness, and Connie Saunders.
Visitation begins 4 p.m. Monday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at St. Pius X Church. The casket will be closed at church. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Big Brothers and Big Sisters, 3203 Third Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101.
Pauline Esther (Leach) Leitch
Pauline Esther (Leach) Leitch, 86, Billings, died at her home Monday, April 10, 2000. Pauline was born July 14, 1913, to Mary Estelle and Joseph William Leach in Cass County, Iowa.
She came to Helena in May of 1925 to live with her mother’s older sister, Bess Rosmaisson and her husband, Charles. Pauline completed grade school and graduated from high school in 1932, later attending business school in Helena. On Nov. 25, 1936, she was united in marriage to George M. Leitch. To that union a son, George M., was born. In February 1944, Pauline went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in Helena, later transferring to Livingston, retiring from the Burlington Northern in 1974.
Mrs. Leitch is survived by one son, George M. of Billings; sisters-in-law, Arlene Leach and Elsie Leach, both of Iowa; three nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Pauline was a member of the American Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to the American Lutheran Church or charity of choice. Cremation has taken place at Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Rudolph King Sr.
BUSBY – Rudolph King Sr., 75, Northern Cheyenne tribal judge, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000, in the Billings Deaconess Medical Center.
Ve’Keseheveho (Bird Chief) was born Feb. 8, 1925, in Lame Deer, a son of Ernest and Mary Issues King. He grew up and attended schools in Busby and Lame Deer. He later attended the Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kan.
Rudolph enlisted in the U.S. Army, July 8, 1943, and served during World War II. While in the army, he actively participated in boxing, advancing to the title match in the U.S. Southern Command. He received his honorable discharge on Dec. 26, 1945, and returned to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation where he worked for the Busby School in several capacities.
He married
Eva L. Little Wolf on Jan. 6, 1946, and the couple made their home near Busby. He was very proud of his family’s military traditions, making head dresses and Indian crafts for all of those who entered the service.
Rudolph worked as a Northern Cheyenne judge form 1965-1975. He then served as director of the Intertribal Alcoholism Treatment Center in Sheridan, Wyo., receiving his counseling training in Baton Rouge, La. After his tenure with the center, he returned to the Busby area and again served as tribal judge from 1992 to the present.
He was a member of the Native American Church. He also was an original member of the Busby School Board, was a founding member of the Northern Cheyenne Pow Wow Committee, serving in all committee capacities; a charter member of the Northwest Indian Tribal Judges Association, had served as the Northern Cheyenne Elderly Director and had been a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council several tines from 1950 through the 1980s.
During his younger years, he and his wife would travel to numerous softball events, often participating in such events. He was a three-time member of the Cheyenne Senior Hand Games championship team.
Rudolph was preceded in death by his parents and two granddaughters, Ericaa and Cheyney.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Eva, of the family home in Busby; one daughter, Julie (Leonard) Elk Shoulder of Busby; three sons, Rudolph (Clarice) King Jr. of Arlee, Raymond (Berda) King of Busby and Floyd (Gloria) Waters Sr. of Rosebud; a grandson, Leonard Elk Shoulder Jr. whom he raised as a son; two adopted sons, Robert (Evaleen) Braveheart of South Dakota and Eugene (Patricia) Limpy of Busby; two sisters, Harriet and Annie Joyce Little Bird of Lame Deer; a half sister, Kathleen Bellymule of Lame Deer; a half brother, Hubert (Marie) Bearchum of Ashland. He was also blessed with 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Wake services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Lame Deer, Allen Rowland Memorial Gymnasium. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Lame Deer Boys and Girls Club. Interment with military honors will follow in the Family cemetery near Busby. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Elizabeth Rogers
Mary Elizabeth Rogers, 74, went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2000.
She was born March 2, 1926, in Portland, Ore. On March 9, 1945, she married
Godfrey (Jack) Rogers in Billings. On March 11, 2000, Jack and Mary celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
She was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Billings.
Mary enjoyed volunteering at the Salvation Army for many years, bowling, fishing and fellowship at the church.
Mom was dearly loved by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and was expecting the ninth in August. The grandkids and great-grandkids always would light up Mom’s life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jack; three sons, George Rogers (Iva), Don Rogers of Billings, Ronald Rogers of Spokane, Wash.; two daughters, Shirley Owens and Marilyn Jackson of Billings; one cousin, Loretta Camp of Vancouver, Wash.
Mom, we love you and will miss you.
Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be at 1 p.m. April 15 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church or charity of one’s choice.
Madge Marston Falkenstern
Madge Marston Falkenstern, a lifelong Montana resident, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at a Billings nursing home.
Madge was born March 4, 1906, in Miles City to J.P.L.L. “Percy” and Louisa (Reynolds) Marston, first-generation homesteaders from England. She was raised and attended grammar school in Powderville and graduated from high school in Miles City by working for her board and room. She received a teaching permit and taught at a number of rural schools.
She attended Dillon’s Normal School and earned her teaching degree. After graduation, she continued to teach school in Powder River and Custer counties and Broadus and also served as county superintendent of schools. She began her last teaching position Jan. 1, 1947, in Terry where she eventually met and courted her future husband, Arnold H. Falkenstern.
Madge and Arnold were united in marriage on Nov. 19, 1950, in Billings. They farmed and ranched south of Terry until 1976, when they sold the ranch to nephew, Larry lens. They continued to spend the summers on the ranch and the winters in Arizona until 1991, when they moved to a retirement home in Billings. They did not have children, but were like second parents to most of their nieces and nephews. JayR and Dixie Marston lived with them to attend high school in Terry. Several lived with them in the summers and worked on the ranch.
Madge was active in a number of organizations and causes. She won a trip to Florida, received her wings and an honorable discharge from the Ground Observer Corps during the 1950s. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, serving as state president in 1965. She was a member of the Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron in 1959, and she also served as mother advisor of the Rainbow Girls for a number of years. She was very active politically and enjoyed being a legislative wife during Arnold’s six terms in the State House of Representatives. She found the joys, trials, and responsibilities of public life very rewarding.
Madge was a devout Christian and very active in the Terry Community Presbyterian Church. She served as the Sunday School superintendent for a number of years and was active in Ladies Aid. She was instrumental in starting Bible study groups in Terry and Arizona. She particularly enjoyed dancing, swimming, knitting, and watching birds, wildlife, and nature, being an animal activist and naturalist before such was fashionable.
Madge was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Falkenstern; her parents, Percy and Louisa Marston; her sister, Beatrice “June” Marston Russell; her brothers, J.R. “Bim” and Malcolm “Doug” Marston; a nephew, JayR Marston, and a great-nephew, Conrad Marston. Madge is survived by her loving nieces and nephews, Doug and Bim Marston; Kalu George; Sherry Jardee; Dixie Wilson; Clark and Scott Russell; Gloria Davis; Larry Jens, Dan, Ryen, Kathy, Lee and Lance Falkenstern; Diane MacLiver; Jerry Glantz; and Bill Leach; 19 great-nieces and nephews; and six great-great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12, at 2 p.m. in the Terry Community Presbyterian Church with Rev. Leon Rathbun officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements,
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Terry Community Presbyterian Church Sound System Fund.
Bernadette Rose Brown
Bernadette “Bernie” Brown, 52, of Billings, passed away on April 8, 2000, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Her death resulted from complications associated with pneumonia.
Bernie was born on Aug. 17, 1947, to Alice and Sigurd Brown of Laurel. After graduating from Laurel High School, where she excelled in music, she attended Minot (N.D.) State College where she studied both music and accounting. During the 1970s and early 1980s, she lived in Minot and Winnipeg, Manitoba, and worked at various jobs, usually as a bookkeeper. In the late 1980s she returned to the Billings area to be close to home and she lived here until her death.
Those who knew Bernie knew that while over the years her interest in music waned, due largely to chronic illness, her spirit remained the spirit of a musician. That spirit was attuned to matters of which most of us are unaware, and it was indomitable. Bernie also had a rare sense of integrity. It can be said of her that she truly did run the good race.
Bernie is survived by her mother Alice Brown of Laurel, her godmother Agnes Schaff of Fishtail, and her two brothers, Ron of Butte and Michael of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her father Sigurd and her sister Sharon.
A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laurel. Funeral memorial mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 13, at the church. Interment of the cremated remains will be in St. Anthony cemetery.
Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel was in charge of services and cremation.
John George Lewis
GLENDIVE – John George Lewis, age 67, of Glendive, died on Sunday, April 9, 2000, at the Glendive Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glendive with Brother Guy Pontoriero officiating. Interment will be in the Dawson County cemetery. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
George was born on July 16, 1932, in Glendive, the son of John K. and Mary (Buttelman) Lewis. At the age of 2 years, he moved with his family to the ranch of his grandfather, John G. (Grace) Buttelman and great uncle, N.H. (Mary) Buttelman on Badroute Creek. He attended rural school and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1950. He returned to ranching with his parents and after their death assumed operation of the ranch. Three generations of the family have lived on the ranch since it was founded in 1890.
George was a member of the Glendive Masonic Lodge No.31 A.F. & A.M. and was raised to the third degree as a master mason on March 17, 1964. He served as worshipful master of the lodge in 1978. George started as a Royal Arch Mason in Glendive and received his chapter degree in March 1972 and served as high priest in this degree in 1977. He received the council degree in April 1972 and served as thrice illustrious master in 1977. He was knighted in the Commandery Degree in October 1972 and served as commander in the year of 1975. George also started in the grand state line up as the grand tyler, in the Grand Masonic Blue Lodge in the State of Montana in 1981. He was the grand warden of the Grand Lodge of Montana from 1989-1990. He received his 35-year pin the year of 1999 for 35 years of masonry in good standing. He was a member of the Royal Arch Chapter No. 5, Damascus Commandery No. 4 and Al Bedoo Shrine and was a member and past patron of Yellowstone Chapter No. 5 Order of Eastern Star. He was also a member of the Montana Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his brother, Keith Lewis and his, wife Leona of Wolf Point Mont.; his sister, Jean Gubser and her husband, Cecil of Billings; George’s nieces and nephews were as his own children and surviving him are his nephews, John C. and his wife, Ann Koch and their daughter, Gracie of Helena, Craig Lewis and his wife, Jane and their children, Nick and Joe of Whitefish, and Kirk Lewis of Wolf Point; and his nieces, Katherine Murphy and her husband, Greg and their children, Megan, Brian and Allison of Billings, Ann Lebsock and her husband, Jeffrey and their children, Paige, Brian, Nathan, Noelle, Daniel and Mark of Frenchtown, Mont., and Kristi Lepper and her husband, Robert and their children, Casee and Owen of Ashland, Kan.; his aunt, Bernice Vashus of Glendive; several cousins and many friends. George was preceded in death by his parents.
James R. Hoff
James R. Hoff, 84, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2000. Jim was born and raised on the family farm on the Huntley Project where his parents, Albert G. Hoff and Lucy Brose Hoff homesteaded in 1908.
Jim lived on the family farm his entire life except for his military service during WWII in the Army Corps of Engineers in the Pacific Theater from Feb. 12, 1942, to Oct. 11, 1945. Jim also worked during several campaigns at the Billings Sugar Beet Refinery.
He attended Huntley Project schools and graduated in 1933
He was the last original surviving charter member of the NRA and the North American Fishing Club and also a member of the Huntley Project Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was known as the “guru” of gardening by his many friends.
He is survived by his nieces, Phyliss Hamilton of Mesa, Ariz., and Jeanne Wakenshaw of Spokane, Wash., their children and his very special friends, De Balzer and Dia Pearl.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Adele Chestnut and his brother, Charles
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Huntley cemetery. Memorials may be made to VFW Post No. 7407 or the Worden Fire Dept.
Wayland E. Smalley
POWELL, Wyo. – Wayland E. Smalley, 81, died on Sunday at the Powell Nursing Home.
Wayland was born on Nov. 22, 1918, in Melvin, Iowa, to Ralph H. and Mae M. (Graves) Smalley. He attended schools in Powell and upon high school graduation, he attended Iowa State University in Ames. On June 16, 1940, he and Barbara Lice Barkwill were married
in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Mrs. Smalley preceded him in death.
He was a lifelong resident of Powell and enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was past grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a member of the American License Plate Collectors Association, and had just received his 50-year pin from the First United Methodist Church in Powell.
Survivors include his two sons, Lawrence H. Smalley and wife, Carol C. of Chelsea, Okla., and Myron L. Smalley and wife, Katharine of Riverton; brother, Ralph Smalley Jr. and wife, Barbara of Powell; four grandchildren, Wayland, Jeff, Tamera and Debra; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Gabrille, Nathan and Rachael.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Mondell Heights Odd Fellows Rebekah Retirement Home, 106 E. Main, Newcastle, WY 82701 or to the charity of donor’s choice.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 12 noon until 12:45 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Powell. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at First United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Crown Hill cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home in Powell.
