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Virginia Rae Leonardo
Virginia Rae Leonardo, 88 of Ekalaka died Friday, Dec. 1, 2006, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City.
She was born on Oct. 21, 1918, to Earl and Ollie Gladys Shultz Barrere in Fairfield, Iowa. At the age of one, she moved with her family to Carter County settling in the Beaver Flats area where she grew up. Mrs. Leonardo attended the Schofield Country School, and later attended the Carter County District High School in Ekalaka.
She loved the outdoors and while on a cattle drive from Ekalaka to Grants Pass, Ore., she met and later married
the love of her life, Joaquin Jack Leonardo. They were married
on July 9, 1938 in Grants Pass. After their marriage, they moved to Snellings, Calif., where they made their home and raised their family.
In 1971, Mrs. Leonardo moved back to Ekalaka where she lived until she entered Holy Rosary HealthCare in March of this year.
Mrs. Leonardo loved the outdoors, the wildlife and the scenery. Many times she and her brother Spike would travel by horse and buggy through the countryside to see God’s many creations. She could be seen everyday at 5 a.m. at Lou’s with the rest of her coffee friends. Mrs. Leonardo’s many talents included being a self-taught artist — she loved to draw; leatherworks; ceramics; writing poems and playing Aggravation. She also shared her talents at Holy Rosary HealthCare where she did floral arrangements and helped with the newsletter.
She was a firm person with a heart of gold and had a smile that would light up a room. Mrs. Leonardo did what she had to do, to keep her family together. Her love in life was for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her survivors include her three sons, Jack Leonardo of Livingston, Calif., Tony (Annie) Leonardo of Merced, Calif., and Richard (Carolyn) Leonardo, Chowchilla, Calif.; four daughters, Jackie (Joe) Wiederholt of Reno, Nev., Dee Anderson of St. Cloud, Minn., Olivia (Al) Heisler of Livingston, Calif., and Vangie (Mike) Steers, Woodlake, Calif.; two brothers, Spike (Violet) Barrere of Miles City and Brice (Sharon) Barrere of Ekalaka; 21 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Arnold, Earl and Ollie Barrere; her husband, Jack; her son, Joe Leonardo; her two daughters, Lola Leonardo and Earlene Leonardo; and her sister, Lola Barrere.
A Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at First Baptist Church in Ekalaka with Pastor Steve DeFord officiating with special music by Flo Crago and Linda Wyrick. Interment will follow in the Beaver Lodge cemetery at Ekalaka.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka, Montana.
Douglas Glenn Feakes
Douglas Glenn Feakes, 74, of Forsyth died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at his home in Forsyth. This is not a time for sorrow. He is finally at rest after a long illness.
Mr. Feakes was born on Dec. 16, 1931, and was adopted by George Ray and Lydia Nelson Feakes.
In 950, he and Dorothy Riemer were married
. To this union six children were born, Doug, Danny, Darrell, David, Darlene and Darwin.
Mr. Feakes was a mechanic and welder on road construction. He worked in many states and in South America.
In 1971, Mr. Feakes opened his own welding and automotive repair shop. During the time when Colstrip boomed, he went to work there and continued until his retirement in 1986.
All his life, Mr. Feakes enjoyed fishing. He was especially close to and will be particularly missed by his wife of 56 years.
His survivors include his wife, Dorothy; his sons, Doug of Falcon, Mo., Danny (Nancy) and their daughters, Teresa, Katie and Suzie of Rolla, Mo., and Darwin (Nancy) and their daughters, Jenny and Julia of East Glacier; one daughter, Darlene (Darold) Morrison and their daughter, Karen (Pat) Belgarde of Forsyth; one great-grandchild due in April; and his sister, Colleen Underwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sons, Darrell and David; one granddaughter, Michelle; and his brother, Wally Nelson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be in the Forsyth cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rosebud Community Hospital or to a charity of one’s choice.
Lee Willson
Lee Willson, 65, of Rosebud died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Willson was born June 4, 1941, in Miles City to Norman Heaton Willson Sr. and E. Marie Roberts Willson. He spent his early childhood in the Pine Hills and attended country schools at Locate (later Woodrow Wilson School), then at Meadowbrook, Joliet, and finished his formal education at Custer County High School at which time he went to work for C.M. Coffee ranching in the Pine Hills.
He started working on sheep shearing crews at the age of 10, tying and tromping wool. At the age of 16 he had worked his way up to sheep shearer.
Mr. Willson and Joyce Kirchheck were united in marriage on Sept. 10, 1960, in Miles City.
They then moved to Rosebud where they had made their home since working for the Swart, Schiffer and Montgomery ranches where Mr. Willson prided himself on being a good stockman.
Mr. Willson was a hard worker all of his life, but also found time for things he enjoyed like trout fishing, calf roping at brandings, hunting, cooking at cow camp, game shows, and most of all his grandchildren with whom he love to play cards and checkers.
He was a 4-H leader for 15 years, past president of the Forsyth Horse Show Board, and enjoyed helping the Rosebud Sidesaddle Club.
His survivors include his wife of 46 years, Joyce of Rosebud; his sons, Shane (friend Daun) of Missoula and Travis (Becky) of Winifred; and his daughter, Korinna (Mike) Schweitzer of Puyallup, Wash.
Survivors also include his brothers, Norman H. Jr. (Laura Jane) of Kinsey, Jim (Ann), Rick (Dolores) and Dave (Shelly), all of Miles City; three granddaughters, Kinder of Denver, Kaycee of Rosebud, and Kelsey of Winifred; one grandson, Derek of Missoula; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Barb Hardy, and a brother, Jackie.
Funeral services for Mr. Willson will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth.
The family suggests memorials may be made in Mr. Willson’s name to DCI (Dialysis Clinic Inc.), 2411 Village Lane, Billings, MT 59102.
Eva Marie Chittick
Eva Marie Chittick, 80, of Claremont, Calif., formerly of Terry died at home on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 4, 1926, in Terry, the daughter of Glenn Hershel and Winifred Lois Siequist Ingram. She grew up in Terry and graduated from Terry High School in 1944.
She left her hometown of Terry to attend the government-sponsored Student Nursing Program at Montana State College in Bozeman. In 1948 she graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Mrs. Chittick went on to a successful career as an operating room nurse at various hospitals, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic. She was always especially proud of her nursing career and pleased to have been able to help others.
She and William “Bill” Chittick were married
on Dec. 27, 1948. Their union was a love affair that would last for 58 years. They had two children, Mike and Lori, whom Mrs. Chittick enjoyed parenting to the fullest.
Life held many adventures, which took them to different cities in Montana, from Bozeman to Lewistown. Upon leaving her beloved Montana, Mrs. Chittick and family spent 10 years in San Diego, Calif., then a short stay in Montreal, Canada, before settling in Claremont, Calif., in 1972.
Mrs. Chittick met each change with grace, enthusiasm, and courage. Her tenacity and steadfast resolve were her trademark qualities. She was small in stature, but mighty in spirit.
She enjoyed traveling to places she had read about and sought to learn something from each. Through it all, her enthusiasm for life was inspirational and her strength and courage was an example that touched all those around her. Mrs. Chittick exhibited a love of family that was immeasurable. It was also important to her to be an active member of her community and she would give the gift of her time, whether it was being president of the PTA at her kids schools, delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors, or fundraising for the Cancer Society.
Mrs. Chittick grew up in the Great Depression, became a successful nurse, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She experienced life’s ups and downs and went though it all with a smile on her face, and in her heart. She exhibited an openness and warmth that surrounded everyone she met and had a gift of making them feel special in that moment.
Her survivors include her beloved husband, Bill Chittick of Claremont; her son, Mike Chittick of Estacada, Ore.; her daughter, Lori Gardien and son-in-law Jody Case of Claremont; and her grandsons, Will of Portland, Ore., and Kyle of Claremont.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gladys Helen Young; and her brother, Glenn R. Ingram.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County cemetery, 309 South Garfield, Terry, MT 59349.
Delene "Dee" Campbell
Delene “Dee” Campbell, 71, of Glendive died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Mrs. Campbell was born Dec. 19, 1934, in Arcadelphia, Ark., the daughter of the Reverend Alva and Willie Webb Pledger. She was raised and educated in Arkansas.
Following her education, she had worked as a teacher.
She and Duane Campbell were married
on March 15, 1966, in Beebee, Ark. They resided in Arkansas until 1974 when she and her husband moved to Glendive where she was a very active volunteer in the community.
Mrs. Campbell enjoyed working at the Attic and served on the board for the Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed traveling the world and interacting with the many cultures. Mrs. Campbell enjoyed traveling to visit her friends, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her hobbies were numerous, including crafting, flower gardening, shopping, bird watching, and collecting things. She had a great sense of humor and was well known for her delicious meals. She especially loved her dogs. In her younger years, Mrs. Campbell enjoyed duck hunting with her father.
Survivors include her best friend and husband, Duane, of Glendive; her sons, Michael Lee Crow of Michigan, Bobby Stephen Carr of Arkansas, and Danny Joe Carr of Glasgow; her daughters, Theresa Lynn Smith and her husband Daryl of Livingston and Donna Jo Grenz of Miles City; her brothers, Alvin Pledger of Arkansas and the Reverend James Pledger and his wife Kate of Texas; daughter-in-law, Laure Carr of Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Thomas Harley Carr.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, in the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Pastor T.C. Chatman officiating. Interment will be in the Dawson County cemetery in Glendive.
Eva Marie Chittick
Eva Marie Chittick, 80, of Claremont, Calif., formerly of Terry died at home on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 4, 1926, in Terry, the daughter of Glenn Hershel and Winifred Lois Siequist Ingram. She grew up in Terry and graduated from Terry High School in 1944.
She left her hometown of Terry to attend the government-sponsored Student Nursing Program at Montana State College in Bozeman. In 1948 she graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Mrs. Chittick went on to a successful career as an operating room nurse at various hospitals, including the prestigious Mayo Clinic. She was always especially proud of her nursing career and pleased to have been able to help others.
She and William “Bill” Chittick were married
on Dec. 27, 1948. Their union was a love affair that would last for 58 years. They had two children, Mike and Lori, whom Mrs. Chittick enjoyed parenting to the fullest.
Life held many adventures, which took them to different cities in Montana, from Bozeman to Lewistown. Upon leaving her beloved Montana, Mrs. Chittick and family spent 10 years in San Diego, Calif., then a short stay in Montreal, Canada, before settling in Claremont, Calif., in 1972.
Mrs. Chittick met each change with grace, enthusiasm, and courage. Her tenacity and steadfast resolve were her trademark qualities. She was small in stature, but mighty in spirit.
She enjoyed traveling to places she had read about and sought to learn something from each. Through it all, her enthusiasm for life was inspirational and her strength and courage was an example that touched all those around her. Mrs. Chittick exhibited a love of family that was immeasurable. It was also important to her to be an active member of her community and she would give the gift of her time, whether it was being president of the PTA at her kids schools, delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors, or fundraising for the Cancer Society.
Mrs. Chittick grew up in the Great Depression, became a successful nurse, was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She experienced life’s ups and downs and went though it all with a smile on her face, and in her heart. She exhibited an openness and warmth that surrounded everyone she met and had a gift of making them feel special in that moment.
Her survivors include her beloved husband, Bill Chittick of Claremont; her son, Mike Chittick of Estacada, Ore.; her daughter, Lori Gardien and son-in-law Jody Case of Claremont; and her grandsons, Will of Portland, Ore., and Kyle of Claremont.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Gladys Helen Young; and her brother, Glenn R. Ingram.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County cemetery, 309 South Garfield, Terry, MT 59349.
Sylvester "Al" Friedt
Sylvester “Al” Victor Friedt, age 88, of Miles City beloved father and grandfather, died Sunday, November 26, 2006 after a hard fought battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
Mr. Friedt was born on January 3, 1918, in Center, N.D., the son of Alferius and Monica Friedt. At an early age, he moved with the family (nine brothers and six sisters) from Center to Billings, MT where he and his nine brothers worked in the family business, the Friedt Coal Company. In 1937, Al married
Cecelia (Pat) Tokarski in Billings and they moved to Miles City in 1940. He enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Iran during World War II with the 41st Infantry Division. When the war was over he returned to Miles City and resumed working for the Milwaukee Railroad until his retirement in 1967. Mr. Friedt remained active in the Montana Army National Guard and retired at the rank of First Sergeant. Al was a life member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a member of the Eagles for 26 years. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW 1579 and TREA Life member (Enlisted Retired Associations).
Al is survived by is son, Michael and his wife Deborah, of Oklahoma City, four daughters; Dorothy Toennis and her husband Joseph of Phoenix, Arizona, Patricia Tufton of Kansas City, Missouri, Marie Schwahn of Phoenix, Arizona and Linda Goodson of Reno, Nevada; 19 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Al is survived by two brothers, Alex Friedt of Seattle, Washington and Jake Friedt of Yakima, Washington; and two sisters, Margaret Ferro of Billings, Montana and Polly Cobb of Conrad, Montana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Cecelia in October 2002; seven brothers and four sisters; son Alfred, two grandsons, and three great-granddaughters.
A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2006 at 11:00 am at the Eastern Montana Veterans cemetery with full Military honors provided by VFW Post #1579.
Should friends and family desire, memorials may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association; 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601, The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arthur Weeding
Arthur E. Weeding, age 76 of Jordan, Montana passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the Garfield County Nursing Home in Jordan.
Arthur was born on February 4, 1930 at Butte Creek, Montana, the son of John and Juanita (Howe) Weeding. He attended Butte Creek Country School and then Garfield County High School. After his schooling he worked for a seismograph company in North Dakota and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served during the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam. After twenty years of service with the U.S. Navy, he was honorably discharged and returned to Jordan where he has remained ever since.
Art was an excellent card player and many have felt the sting of his playing ability. Life delt him his last hand which was Alzheimer’s, and even though it was a losing hand, Art played it with dignity.
Art is survived by two sisters, Mabel Worthington of Livingston, MT and Helen Buffington of Oregon, a sister, Ardella Taylor of Helena, MT, two brothers; William Ady of Seattle, WA, and Jim Ady of Miles City, MT, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Mary Barnes, Four brothers; his twin brother in infancy Bennie Weeding, Daniel Weeding, Howard Ady and Edward Ady.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2006 in the family lot of the Butte Creek cemetery with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Robert Fairbanks
Robert Fairbanks, 89, of Miles City died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare.
Mr. Fairbanks was born in Miles City on Oct. 18, 1917, the son of George and Viola Barton Fairbanks. He was raised on the family homestead at Mizpah Creek.
During World War II, he served with the 901st Army Engineers, in England and France. While stationed in England, he met and married
the love of his life, Ellen Robinson on Sept. 20, 1944. After he was honorably discharged, he and his wife raised their children in Miles City.
Mr. Fairbanks worked for Max VanBuskirk at the Standard Oil Bulk Plant for many years. He then began working for R.D. Shipley at the Beacon Carter Service delivering gas and propane. Mr. Fairbanks also installed and worked on propane heating systems. He was loyal to and appreciated by all of his customers.
He had a real love of the outdoors, fishing and camping with his family. In his son’s younger years, Mr. Fairbanks enjoyed coaching his little league team with Ralph Luther.
Mr. Fairbanks was a very happy man with a real zest for life. He was a loving husband and father.
His survivors include his wife, Ellen (Ann) of Miles City; a daughter, Susan Hobbs, and her husband, Richard, and grandson, Michael Hobbs, all of Miles City; and a son, John Fairbanks of Miles City.
Mr. Fairbanks was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, June and Beth; a brother, Barton; and a grandson, David Hobbs.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
