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Michael Lindsey Scoffield
Michael Lindsey Scoffield 26 of Townsend passed away unexpectedly in a one vehicle accident on March 1, 2004.
Michael was born Sept. 8, 1977, in Townsend to Scott and Rhonda Scoffield. He was a 1995 graduate of Broadwater High School, attended college at Western Montana College, and South Dakota School of Mines.
In the Hollaway tradition, Michael was a fifth generation Broadwater County resident. During his early childhood, he lived with his mother in Colorado during the school year and spent summers and holidays with his father and stepmother in Townsend. At the age of 11, he moved back full time to his home in Townsend. Mike could be termed the "Renaissance Man." He worked for the Thompson Cattle Co. through high school, and then on to Mungas Trucking Co., Bruce Turney Construction and Septic, Turcotte Cement, McDonnell Construction, Dick Anderson Construction, and was currently working in Bozeman building homes.
Michael lived and breathed the great outdoors and was happiest when hunting, hiking, fishing or camping, and people sought Mike out for his tracking ability. One of his favorite places was the family cabin (Rillway) up Deep Creek. He was a talented artist, with wildlife being his favorite subject. Mikes numerous belt buckles reflect his profound love for Rodeo, and he thrived on the thrill of bull riding. He was on the rodeo team at Western Montana College. He was an outstanding athlete, and possessed a very competitive spirit. He excelled in football, playing in the All Star Game in Billings after graduation. He went to state in track and field in 1994 and 1995 and was a member of the last boys basketball team from Townsend that played in the state tournaments in 1995. He also loved playing baseball and softball.
Michael's biggest accomplishment and source of great pride and joy was his beautiful daughter Alexia, age 3. Their favorite saying to one another was, "I love you to the moon and back." He was a loving son and his love and admiration for his brother and sisters was profound. Not matched by many.
Growing up, a person could say that Mike put the "B" in Boy. His being a boy was intensified exponentially when he was paired up with his close childhood friends Jack Shearer and Chase Ragen. Michael was one of the original Three Musketeers. Rumor has it that traffic on Cedar Street was held at a minimum due to random debris, such as cherries, falling from the sky during their early years. Fear was not a word in his vocabulary and he never backed down from his beliefs.
Mike was very lucky to have two mothers that loved him very much. Dawn 'Duck' accepted him with a huge heart and open arms. And for his father, Michael idolized his dad with pride in every step he took. His grandparents were a large part of his life, whether hunting, fishing or just sharing warm cookies and milk. Michael lived life to the fullest as one big adventure and his smile will always be in our hearts, never to be forgotten.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Alexia; parents Scott and Dawn Scoffield of Townsend, and Rhonda and Keith Koster of Houston, Texas; brother, Eric Forrey of Townsend; sisters, Tisa Forrey of Houston, and Jennifer and Shannon Scoffield of Townsend; grandparents Dennis and Trenna Scoffield and Steve and Nona Doane; great uncles Mike and Ward, and uncles, Lindsey and Brad (Jan) Scoffield; aunts Marta (David) Cameron, and Donna (Dan) Upton; and numerous cousins.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7 at Broadwater High School in Townsend, with fellowship following in the multipurpose room. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been set up at American Federal Savings for his daughter Alexia. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday March 5 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Townsend Funeral Chapel.
Mary Frances Dickerman
Mary Frances Dickerman, age 85, died Saturday, March 6, 2004, in Helena.
She was born Nov. 5, 1918, in Butte to Frank "Bunny" and Minnie Rose Warren. Mary attended St. Patrick Nursing School in Missoula, graduating in January 1945. She was employed as a registered nurse by St. Patrick Hospital in the maternity ward.
While attending school in Missoula, Mary met Clarence E. "Buster" Dickerman. They married
Feb. 10, 1945. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include her sister, Margaret Evankovich of Butte; daughter, Margaret Simoneau (Bob) of Helena; son, Frank Dickerman of Phoenix; and her son, Jay Dickerman (Suzan Crandall) of Henderson, Nev.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missoula. An 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, March 11, at Holy Family Church. A private family burial will take place later at St. Mary's Catholic cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Camp Mak-A-Dream, Children's Oncology Camp Foundation, P.O. Box 1450, Missoula, MT 59806-1450, or Partners Hospice & Palliative Care Service, 2687 Palmer St., Ste. B, Missoula, MT 59808. Retz Funeral Home of Helena is caring for arrangements.
William 'Bill' Schneider
William "Bill" Schneider, age 77, a native of Philipsburg, died on March 7, 2004, in Helena due to lung disease.
Bill was born May 1, 1926, and attended schools in Philipsburg and Butte. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was recalled in 1951 to serve during the Korean War. Although his high school education was cut short by military service, he took great pride in returning to school much later in life to earn his GED. An avid reader, Bill enjoyed reading about history and politics.
Bill married
the love of his life, Joyce Bellm, in Philipsburg on June 21, 1947. Together they raised five children and Bill's younger brother, Bob.
Bill worked in the mines around Philipsburg most of his life. A "miner's miner, " his veins ran high-grade silver, lead, zinc and manganese. Over a period of 25 years, he performed nearly every mining-related job available. The mines provided fodder for tall tales and true stories alike, mostly about the characters that occupied them. He eschewed "day's pay" and sought out contract and lease opportunities instead. Each day, Joyce sent him off to work with a kiss, a heartfelt admonition to be careful, and a lunch bucket full of delectable goodies - his bucket was the envy of many a fellow miner.
He loved to fly fish and hunt the wily bull elk. Wild game and "cotton" fish - fish he had caught - filled the Schneider's locker at Huffman Grocery. Annual hunting trips to the Powell had ritual status, first with "the boys" and later with his sons, Tom and Dan. Camping and fishing at Rock Creek with his family was Bill's idea of a perfect vacation, and it's an annual summer tradition that is carried on to this day.
In his youth, Bill enjoyed playing baseball, football and softball, and later in life became an enthusiastic golfer. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth for eight years when his sons were playing, and attended local high school sporting events for many years after.
Bill retired from the Granite County road crew in 1988. He and Joyce took a trip to Maui (which did not compare favorably with Rock Creek). For their 50th anniversary, the kids gave them a trip to Washington D.C., where the highlight was a Yankees-Orioles game at Camden Yards. To their delight, Bill and Joyce's anniversary date and Montana roots were flashed across the big screen to 50, 000 fans.
After retiring, Bill also enjoyed working on the well-received mining operation exhibit in the Granite County Museum. He had great appreciation and respect for the people who made the museum a success. In recent years, Bill was Joyce's constant companion at Big Sky Care Center in Helena and made many good friends both there and at Hunter's Pointe.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jake Schneider and Edna Haines; his parents-in-law, Earl and Esther Bellm; his beloved son, Dan Schneider, in 2002; brother Bob Schneider and sister Jean Taborski.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; son, Tom (Nancy Lee) Schneider; daughters Robbie (Denny) House, Lorri Schneider and Tammy (Joe) Olk; daughter-in-law, Debbie Schneider; grandchildren, Krista (Jay) Partridge, Kim (Oliver) Schwabe, Kerri Schneider, Travis (Kristine) House, Adam (Melissa) House, Marni Olk, Claire Schneider, Matt Schneider, Cal (Maureen) Boyle and Jackie Boyle; great-grandchildren Rebecca House, David House, April Botsch and Vallie Botsch; and his sisters, Karen (Joe) Olszewski and Fran (Ivan) Bushman.
We are sure that Bill and Dan are in heaven having a brewsky together. Dan's will be a Corona or a fine microbrew, Bill's will be a Budweiser.
The family suggests memorial donations to Big Sky Care Center, Resident Council, 2475 Winne Ave., Helena, MT 59601, or the Granite County Museum and Cultural Center, Philipsburg, MT 59858.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Philip's Catholic Church in Philipsburg, on Thursday, March 11, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Herbert Pins as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Philipsburg cemetery. No evening wake or vigil service will be held. Services are under the care of the KT Riddle Funeral Homes, Philipsburg.
Ronald Lee Price
Ronald Lee Price, age 54, of Roswell, N.M., died Monday, March 15, 2004, at his home.
He was born Oct. 19, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Robert and Velda (Hand) Price. He married
Susan Huber April 14, 1973, in Phoenix. She preceded him in death in 1994.
Ronald was an aircraft mechanic. He moved from Montana to Roswell in 2002.
Survivors include his parents; daughters, Tracie (Tony) Bean of Montana and Angela (Brent) Alm of Roswell; sisters, Roberta (Phillip) Kelley of Perryville, Mo., and Sheila (David) Pruitt of Cape Girardeau.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at Deep Creek cemetery in Townsend with the Rev. Michael Hart officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
Joshua James Barker
Joshua James Barker, age 23, of Helena died Saturday morning, March 27, 2004, from severe head and chest injuries as a result of an automobile accident.
Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. today, Tuesday, March 30, at the Retz Funeral Home Chapel with a wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at Michelotti-Sawyer Mortuary in Billings with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Pryor. The burial will follow in the Barker Family cemetery.
Joshua was born in Billings on Dec. 1, 1980. He was raised on the family ranch just five miles south of Pryor. He attended grade school at St. Charles Catholic School and graduated from Fromberg High School in 1999.
During high school, Josh was a strong athlete leading both the varsity basketball team and the track and field team all four years. While in high school he worked for the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks at Chief Plenty Coups State Park in Pryor. Upon graduating from high school, Josh started working on the petroleum pipeline for Teal Construction. In early 2000, Josh moved to Helena and began working in the telecommunications industry for Rocky Mountain Contractors Inc. He began as a grounds man and with great integrity, worked his way up in the company becoming an accomplished operator. Josh loved the work that he did and was very well respected in his field and admired by all those he worked with.
Josh was a true outdoorsman and could be found on any given day ready to cast a reel. He loved fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, boating, camping and racing remote control cars. His true love was fixing up his truck. Whether it was modifying the engine or polishing the body, Josh always took great pride in his vehicle.
Josh was at his best when he was spending time with family and friends whether it was at the ranch, on the lake, or fishing the river. He was a true gentleman and loved by everyone he touched. He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
Josh is survived by his parents, Jack and Barbara (Stovall) Barker of Pryor; four brothers, Matthew (Charmaine) Barker of Helena, Adam (Becky) Barker of Pryor, Joe (Vanissa) Barker of Fromberg, David Barker of Edgar; one sister, Anna Marie Barker of Pryor; six nieces and nephews, Cassandra and Alexander Barker of Helena, Mindy and Eugene Barker of Pryor, and Triston and Angel Barker of Fromberg. He is also survived by his grandmother Elizabeth Stovall and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert T. Barker and Edith E. Barker Scheck and Orville Stovall Jr.
Edith Rose Carlson
"Edee" Carlson, 60, who grew up in and near Helena, and later became a nationally acclaimed woodcarver, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, at her home in Bellingham, Wash., following a 14-month battle with cancer.
Edith Rose Carlson was born April 11, 1943, in Choteau and lived briefly in Idaho and Washington before coming to Helena with her family in 1946. She graduated from Helena Senior High School in 1961 and from Montana State University in Bozeman the end of 1965.
Edee worked at the Montana State Pavilion of the New York Worlds Fair the summer of 1964, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia during 1966-67, and lived in Michigan before returning to Montana in 1976. She lived in Billings until 1990, outside Red Lodge about two years, and then on the western shore of Flathead Lake near Rollins. She moved to Bellingham in 2002.
Between 1990 and the beginning of 2003, Edee created individually carved animals and Santa Clauses in dozens of poses that were sold in galleries throughout the United States. Her trade name was "Loose Moose Carving, " and her work was featured annually at the Heritage Market of American Crafts wholesale show in Valley Forge, Pa.
Edee is survived by her husband, Samuel Nakamura, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Christine Kern of Pryor; a sister, Ruth Marie Wilson, Rowland Heights, Calif.; a brother, C. David Carlson, Midlothian, Va., and two granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl William Carlson, who was killed in action during World War II; her mother, Dorothea Carlson Ballard, who died in Helena in 1975, and her stepfather, Jay Warren Ballard, who died in Helena in 1996.
A memorial service is planned either in Billings or at her daughter and son-in-laws ranch. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Nature Conservatory, the Whatcom Hospice of Bellingham, Wash., or the donors local Hospice.
Samuel G. W. Dean
Samuel Gerald William "Sam" Dean, age 60, of Helena, died Thursday, March 25, 2004, at St. Peters Hospital in Helena.
Sam was born in Helena Feb. 8, 1944, to Louise (Svensson) Dean; his father, Samuel G. Dean, died prior to his birth. He was raised by his mother and Enos Nixon. He received his education graduating from Simms High School in 1962. Sam continued his education attending Carroll College for three years. He served in the Montana Army National Guard Reserves.
Sam and Kate Smith were married
Oct. 16, 1965, in Helena. Then in 1966, he began his career with the Montana Power Company. Sam worked as a journeyman lineman for the power company from 1971 to 1999 when he retired. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #44 for a period of 37 years.
As a member he stood as a shop steward for over 20 years and a negotiator on negotiating committee for two terms. Sam was a dedicated employee and union member. He was well respected by fellow employees and the many friends he grew to know across Montana. Sam worked thousands of overtime hours in all weather restoring power to people across Lewis and Clark County. In addition to working for the power company, Sam also enjoyed working his small farm with his four sons in the north valley, putting up hay and a few head of cattle. Sam was passionate about the broad variety of historical knowledge he acquired during his lifetime and was a admirer of the WWII and Civil War memorabilia.
In addition to his father, Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Kate, in November of 2001, and his stepfather, Enos Nixon. He is survived by his sons, Rick, Aron, Randy and Craig Dean, all of the Helena area; his mother, Louise Dean, of Lincoln; and brother Bruce Nixon of Missoula; and four grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at St. Judes Catholic Church in Lincoln. Come join the family and friends at a social gathering in celebration of Sams life will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 3, at the Lewis and Clark (4-H Center) Community Center at York Road, near Warren School. Service arrangements were made through Retz Funeral Home.
Sam was a good man, a trusted friend and will be deeply missed by both family and friends.
Frank Thomas Hargrove
Frank Thomas Hargrove, 86, of Townsend, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2004, at his residence.
Frank was the son of the late Thomas Frank and Hattie (Peterson) Hargrove. He was born Sept. 26, 1917, in Helena.
Frank attended and graduated from Broadwater High School in 1935. After graduating from high school he worked ranches and private construction until going to Wake Island to work for a civilian contractor. When the war clouds gathered he returned to the United States and entered into the U.S. Army Air Corps in March of 1942. He served his country until October 1945. He was trained as an aircraft mechanic while serving in the India-Burma Theater.
Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards, especially with his kids. He was also a lover of classical music.
He married
Mary Hadcock on March 15, 1946, and they just celebrated their 58th anniversary. He dearly loved the family he and Mary made together.
Frank is survived by his wife, Mary; son Michael and Terry Hargrove of Houston; daughters Libby and Gary Campbell of Townsend, and Marilyn Roberts and Ron Banks of Helena; brother Harold "Skipper" Hargrove, of Townsend. Four grandchildren, Patti Armstrong, Alayna Bishop, Luke Campbell and Tamarie Hargrove, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
Graveside services for Frank will be 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, at Deep Creek cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by Broadwater American Legion Post No. 42. Memorials are suggested to go to St. Peters Dialysis Unit in Helena, MT. Connors Funeral Home assisted the family with the services.
Grant William Strong
Grant William Strong passed away Friday, March 26, 2004.
He was born Oct. 7, 1980, in Dinuba, Calif. He spent the first years of his life in Bishop, Calif., with his parents and grandparents. He spent many hours with his grandfather learning to love all of nature and the outdoors, which he carried with him throughout his life. Grant and his parents left Bishop and settled in Greeley Hill, Calif., before moving to Phoenix, and then to Montana in 1993. He attended Helena Middle School and Capital High. Montana was home!
He played baseball for the Helena Babe Ruth League all through school. He loved to fish, hunt and camp. He worked at Great Divide as a lift operator just so he could snowboard. He also loved the ocean and would spend the summers with his dad and stepmom at the beaches in Southern California along with bodysurfing and boogie boarding.
Grant was so full of life and loved to make people laugh, anyone that knew him will remember his electric smile; he could light up a room and melt your heart.
He hired on with a roofing company and he got to travel and learn a trade too! He worked in St. Louis, Scotts Bluff, Neb., and Manassas, Va. He was working for Carroll College at the time of his death.
He is survived by his parents, Cogie and Bob Back (formerly of Helena), Steve and Linda Strong of Windsor, Colo.; his partner in life, Sara Salle of Helena; sisters, Michelle Arnold, Fernley, Nev., Lesa and Jennifer Back, Kingman, Ariz., Roni Cortese, Ridgecrest, Calif., Christine Arture, Brandon, Miss., and Lori Arture, Daytona Beach, Fla.; uncles, John Bellona, Gardnerville, Nev., and Walt Bellona, Bishop.
Grant will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. He was full of life, love and laughter.
Viewing hours will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at Retz Funeral Home. Come join the family and friends at a social gathering in celebration of Grants life from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at the home of Paul and Chris Bartsch, 4880 Green Meadow Drive. Memorials in Grants name are suggested to the Intermountain Childrens Home, 500 S. Lamborn, Helena, MT 59601 or to the donors choice.
Justin Watterson
Justin Darrell Watterson, 25, of Menomonie, Wis., went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2004.
Justin was born on July 11, 1978, in Rice Lake, Wis. He graduated from high school in Ray, N.D., in 1997, and went on to college at UND-Tech in Williston, N.D., where he obtained a degree as a diesel mechanic in 1999. While in college he worked for Wal-Mart in Williston. After graduation, he moved to Wisconsin and began working for the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Menomonie.
Justin always enjoyed working on small engines, fixing lawnmowers and snowmobiles. He also enjoyed boating, fishing and kneeboarding.
His interests were "The Titanic" and music, but his passion was the restoration and customization of his 1984 Firebird which he designed to replicate the "Kitt" car from the TV series "Knight Rider." He completed this in the summer of 2002 and his pride was only matched by his family's.
Justin was a loving son, brother, uncle and grandson and friend to many. He was always there to help anyone in need.
Justin is survived by his mother and stepfather, Susan and Gerald Day of Helena; father and stepmother, Darrell and Ginny Watterson, Ray, N.D.; sister Jolene (Jes) Peavey and nephew Austin, Helena; sister, Jessilynn Watterson, Missoula; brother, Cody Johnson, Helena; grandparents, Allen and Irene Joyner of Bruce, Wis., grandmother Ellen (Paul) Rowher, Sutherland, Iowa, plus many aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Justin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bernard Watterson and an aunt, Debra Watterson Vuylsteke.
A memorial service for Justin has been held on Thursday, March 25, at Nathaniel Lutheran Church, Bruce, with the Rev. Larry Sturgis officiating with following at Apollonia cemetery. The Nash-Jackan Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
There will be a memorial service at the Ray Lutheran Church in Ray, N.D., on Tuesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. with burial in the Highland cemetery.
