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Betty Ann Riesland
Betty Ann Riesland, 40, of Miles City died Friday, May 21, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City. Many times during her illness she would say "I'm in God's hands."
Born Feb. 1, 1964, in West Plains, Mo., she was the daughter of Noel Wayne and Betty Joann Reasoner Scott. She attended Overland Christian School in Overland Park in Kansas and attended high school at Mt. Zion Bible School at Ava, Mo.
Following her schooling, she married Curt Wyatt Riesland on Feb. 22, 1986.
They made their home at Belle Creek where they ranched and she worked for the Powder River Manor and the Broadus School as a teacher's aide.
Later she moved to Miles City where she worked for Miles City Laundry, County Market, Wal-Mart, 4-B's and at Holy Rosary Healthcare until her health forced her to quit.
She enjoyed doing latch hook, helping others, and she loved to baby sit.
Her survivors include her parents, Noel and Betty Scott of Lowry City, Mo.; a son, Clinton Wilbur Riesland of Belle Creek; a daughter, Kristina Joann Riesland of Belle Creek; a brother, David Lee Scott of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Glendora Lorene Kenney, and her husband, Steven, of Witchita, Kan.; a nephew, Kenneth Rummerfield, and a special friend, Steve Thibault of Miles City.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donovan Wayne Scott; a nephew, Brandon Scott Thomas; and her grandparents.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 24, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.Ê Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Additional funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Church of God of Holiness in Lowry City, Mo., and family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301 or to the KCCBS in Overland Park, Kan.
Jack "Gouch" Reed
Word has been received of the death of Jack "Gouch" Reed, who was raised in the Ashland-Rosebud area and graduated from Custer County High School in 1948. Mr. Reed died Monday, May 10, 2004, in Wenatchee, Wash., of cancer. He and his wife, Bette, have made their home in Wenatchee for several years. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church in Wenatchee on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at 11 a.m. Condolences may be sent to Bette Reed at 510 Lewis, Wenatchee, Wash. 98801.
Simmons Toliver "Tol" Moore
Simmons Toliver "Tol" Moore, 92, of Miles City died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Born in Tramell, Ky., on Feb. 13, 1912, he was the son of Thomas R. and Mary E. Richey Moore. When he was four years of age, he moved with his family to Montana where he received his education. He worked for area sheep ranchers, including the Ulmer Ranch.
Mr. Moore enlisted in the United States Army where he served during World War II.
Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Miles City where he continued working for area sheep ranches and the Moore family ranch.
Mr. Moore loved being around animals. He also enjoyed watching boxing and horse racing, but most of all spending time with his family.
His survivors include two nephews: John L. Moore, and his wife, Debra, of Miles City and Robert C. Moore, and his wife, Marjorie, of Brockway; 10 nieces, Mary Mehrer, and her husband, Jim, of Lewistown, Sally Braun of Plains, Carol Watts, and her husband, Jim, Linda Moore and Deb Singleton, and her husband, Larry, all of Miles City, Patricia Moore-Joshi, and her husband, Pardeep, of Topanga, Calif., Jeannie Smith, and her husband, Don, of Wibaux, Shirley Whiteside, and her husband, Charles, of Angela, Mary Gregg of Roundup, and Sharon Brusett, and her husband, Randy, of Brusett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and six brothers, Tommy, John, Bob, Bill, Dan and Charlie.
At Mr. Moore's request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Gregory A. Olson
Gregory A. Olson, 45, of Sheridan, Wyo., former Miles City resident, died Monday, May 17, 2004, in Sheridan following a short illness.
Mr. Olson was born May 17, 1959, in Miles City where he grew up and attended schools. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served until he received his honorable discharge.
Mr. Olson's children were most important to him. His great generosity will be a lasting memory. Much of his time was spent helping and giving to others. He always considered his nieces and nephews as being special and gave them a lot of special attention.
He enjoyed the outdoors, especially water sports, camping and landscaping. Recently he had developed a passion for golfing, which he shared with his brothers-in-law, Joe and Jonathon. Prior to his death, he had established his own landscaping business.
His survivors include his wife, Kathy Larsen, and son, Shawn Olson, of the family home, and daughters, Stacey of Omaha, Neb., and April of Dallas, Texas. He also is survived by his aunt Pernie Vessey of Tucson, Ariz., and his uncle Tom Helsey of Miles City; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Helen Olson.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.
Kane Funeral Home of Sheridan, Wyo., is handling the local arrangements.
Virgil Boardman
Virgil Boardman, 81, of Sheridan, WY, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Virgil was born on July 10, 1922, in Fort Clark, North Dakota to George and Pauline (Gaab) Boardman. After graduating from Forsyth High School in 1940 he enlisted in the Army and served in the 78th Anti-Aircraft Artillery in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. After his honorable discharge in 1945 he began working as a printer at The Forsyth Independent for 34 years, Mills Printing for two and a half years, then at Quick Printing here in Sheridan for thirteen years.
On January 11, 1947 he married Mildred Pickering in Billings, MT and the two reared three daughters together. Virgil liked hunting, fishing, and boating. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin on Tongue River Reservoir and having a beer with his friends. Virgil was a life member of the VFW and the Forsyth Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
Mr. Boardman was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Mildred of Sheridan; his three daughters, Teri Cox and her husband Taylor of Miles City, MT, Tana Rangel and her husband Robert of Stanton, ND, and Timi Johnson of Colstrip, MT; and his four grandchildren, Aaron Rangel, Samantha Rangel Olander, Victoria Rangel, Lacy Johnson McDougall, step-granddaughter Margaraet Kohones Coon and four great-grandchildren, Calob McDougall, Keegan McDougall, Kiara Olander, and Masey Olander.
Cremation has taken place locally, and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 21, 2004, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor William Heine officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Virgil's name to donor's choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
