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Clarence Day 'Tiny' Ough
LIVINGSTON - Clarence Day "Tiny" Ough, 90, of Livingston, died Friday, July 24, 1998 at Livingston Health and Rehab Center. Visitation for family and friends will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the chapel of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home with cremation following. Inurnment of the cremated remains will take place at a later date in Great Falls. Arrangements are under the direction of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Livingston.
Tiny was born Feb. 2, 1908, in Bethesda, Md., the son of William A. and Lillie Griffin (Daw) Ough. At an early age he moved with his family to San Francisco where he attended school and worked with his father as a contractor-plumber. Later he was employed at a bank as a teller, where he learned many financial skills. He then moved to Riverside, Calif., where he worked in the drafting department for Douglas Aircraft for two years. He then moved to Palm Springs Desert where he managed the Shadow Mountain Club. Over the next several years he worked at lumber companies at various locations in California, Idaho and Oregon. During this time he married
Frances Lee McMullen in Seattle and they later divorced. He then moved to Costa Rica and worked in the lumber business for a time. He moved to Eugene, Ore., for a time and worked for the Timberlane Lumber Co. and then moved to Lewiston, Idaho and managed the Lorenz Mill in Spaulding for several years.
On Sept. 16, 1960, he married
Betty Lou Black Morris in Boise, Idaho. In 1961, they moved to Livingston where he was part owner and manager of the Burkland Stud Lumber Company until he retired and sold out in 1982. His wife Betty Lou preceded him in death in 1997.
Tiny was past president of the Rotary Club in Livingston, life-time Elk's Lodge member, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served as financial officer for Livingston City Council under Ed Carroll's term as mayor. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and an accomplished woodcrafter. He built ships and grandfather clocks and even designed the tools used in their construction. Tiny's love of travel took him to places such as Panama, Alaska, Baja and Palamea for fishing trips and to Africa on a photo safari, as well as Hong Kong.
Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Molczan and husband, George of Wasilla, Alaska, and Carolyne Stokes and husband, Larry of Salem, Ore.; one granddaughter, Ermine Stokes of Salem, Ore.; one sister, Lillian Eldrede of Pacific Grove, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; one brother, Peter Ough; and one stepdaughter, Debbie Morriss.
If so desired memorials in Tiny's memory may be directed to Gateway Hospice; 504 South 13th Street; Livingston, Mont. 59047.
George L. Granger
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. - George L. Granger, 77, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper, after a long illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 27, at the Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis, with interment at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28,a t the Oregon Trail Veterans cemetery in Casper.
Ann Adams
MILES CITY - Ann Adams, 65, of Miles City, died Friday, July 24, 1998, at her home after a short illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, in the chapel of the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, with interment at a later date in the Valley View cemetery in Broadus.
Arthur C. Lusk
HYSHAM - Arthur C. Lusk, 88, of Hysham, died Friday, July 24, 1998, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the First Baptist Church in Hysham with interment in the Rancher cemetery west of Hysham. Beals Mortuary is in charge.
Lewis Saylor
JORDAN - Lewis Saylor, 80, of Jordan, died Friday, July 24, 1998, at the Garfield County Health Center.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Rite of Committal in the family lot in Pioneer cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge.
Louise M. Novotne
LEWISTOWN - Louise M. Novotne, 83, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.
Vigil services will be 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Funeral liturgy will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at St. Leo's, with interment at Mount Calvary cemetery. The Creel Funeral Home of Lewistown is in charge.
Wilma Louise Zaharko
MELSTONE - Wilma Louise Zaharko, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 1998, surrounded by family at St. Vincent's Hospital from a brave and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born in Billings on Dec. 11, 1927, to Charles and Anna (Topsick) Carrington. She attended school in Custer, graduating in 1945. Wilma attended Eastern Montana College where she received her two-year teaching certificate. She taught grades 1-3 in Melstone for the next three years.
On June 5, 1947, Wilma was united in marriage to Jake Zaharko. Jake and Wilma opened Jake's Garage in Melstone in 1951, which is still serving the Melstone area faithfully after 47 years of service.
Wilma enjoyed her family, friends, crafting, accordion jams and dancing with her Sunday dancing "gang." She was also famous for her tasty pecan pies as well as her enjoyment of playing the piano and keyboard.
Wilma was a member of the Melstone Altar Society, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Melstone Senior Citizens, Big Sky Polka Club, and the Fun Time Accordion Jamborees.
Wilma is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jake of Melstone; daughter, Janice (Tim) Brown of Basin, Wyo.; son, Larry (Pam) Zaharko of Melstone; daughter, Donna (Tommy) Harrell of Billings; five granddaughters, Misti (Tony) Summerlin of Basin, Robyn (Grady) Swiftney of Ketchikan, Alaska, Jill, Jeralee, and Jenae Zaharko of Melstone; and two great-grandchildren, Shelby Summerlin and Gerritt Swiftney. She is also survived by a brother, Gil Carrington of Billings; two sisters, Lois Morganti of Plano, Texas, Marge Ferrin of Billings; and many nieces and nephews.
Wilma has given strength, courage, compassion, generosity, and love to so many people. Her warm ways and loving manner will be dearly missed by all those who knew her. Her sense of community as a Melstone resident will never be forgotten.
Wilma will be remembered at a vigil service at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Roundup on Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be at the Melstone High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, July 28, at 11 a.m. with internment following at the Melstone cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Melstone EMT fund or the Our Lady of Mercy Altar Society.
Wier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Brent Ryder
On July 16, 1998, Brent Ryder, age 29, son, husband and father died in a floating accident on the Yellowstone River.
Brent was born to Gerald and Margaret Ryder on July 7, 1969, in Billings, Montana; residing in several National Parks while growing up. He graduated from Cardston High School in Alberta, Canada in 1989. He attended Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon, on a rodeo scholarship earning a liberal arts degree in 1990.
Brent and Tricia Quaempts were married
on April 13, 1996, in Bozeman, Montana. They had two children Wynston age 2 and Alexis 4 months.
Brent pursued a career in real estate, establishing his own company R&Q Enterprises. In addition, Brent was multi-faceted and took on the responsibility of managing the Dome Mountain Ranch in the Paradise Valley, Montana, where he was also a licensed outfitter.
Rodeo was a life long passion for Brent. He enjoyed many accomplishments including Champion Header of the Northwest Region in College, 1995 NRA All Around Cowboy and 1995 NRA Champion Steer Wrestler. He also earned many titles in Team Roping. He will be missed in the arena not only because of his talent but also because of his strong character and humor. His other passions included family, hunting, his career and horses.
He is survived by his wife Tricia Ryder, two children Wynston and Alexis Ryder, parents Gerald and Margaret Ryder of Yellowstone Park, Grandparents Earl and Carol Johnson of Roundup and Betty Ryder of Billings, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his only sibling, his brother John Ryder and his grandfather Carl Ryder.
Services and a celebration of Brent's life will be held July 29, 1998, at 1 p.m. at the Dome Mountain Ranch (30 miles South of Livingston). In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to: Brent Ryder Family, Norwest Bank, 211 W Main, Bozeman, MT 59715 or First Interstate Bank in Gardiner, MT 59030.
Leo P. Thurber
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Leo P. Thurber, 79, formerly of Billings, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at the Sheridan V.A. Medical Center.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sheridan with interment of cremated remains in St. Peter's Columbarium. Ferries Funeral Home of Sheridan is in charge.
Charolet Christina Geer
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Charolet Christina Geer, 77, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at Westview Health Care Center.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, at Champion Funeral Home in Sheridan.
Shane M. Little
LIVINGSTON - Shane M. Little, 29, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at Livingston Memorial Hospital.
Cremation has taken place and a family memorial service will be at a later date. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Livingston is in charge.
Ida M. Vahl
LEWISTOWN - Ida M. Vahl, 86, formerly of Grass Range, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at the Riverside Health Care facility in Missoula.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Creel Funeral Chapel in Lewistown with interment in the Lewistown City cemetery.
Esther Loraine Hill
LEWISTOWN - Esther Loraine Hill, 73, died Friday, July 24, 1998, at her home in Lewistown.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at the Creel Funeral Chapel in Lewistown with interment in the Lewistown City cemetery.
Wilma Louise Zaharko
MELSTONE - Wilma Louise Zaharko, 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 1998, surrounded by family at St. Vincent's Hospital from a brave and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born in Billings on Dec. 11, 1927, to Charles and Anna (Topsick) Carrington. She attended school in Custer, graduating in 1945. Wilma attended Eastern Montana College where she received her two-year teaching certificate. She taught grades 1-3 in Melstone for the next three years.
On June 5, 1947, Wilma was united in marriage to Jake Zaharko. Jake and Wilma opened Jake's Garage in Melstone in 1951, which is still serving the Melstone area faithfully after 47 years of service.
Wilma enjoyed her family, friends, crafting, accordion jams and dancing with her Sunday dancing "gang." She was also famous for her tasty pecan pies as well as her enjoyment of playing the piano and keyboard.
Wilma was a member of the Melstone Altar Society, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Melstone Senior Citizens, Big Sky Polka Club, and the Fun Time Accordion Jamborees.
Wilma is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jake of Melstone; daughter, Janice (Tim) Brown of Basin, Wyo.; son, Larry (Pam) Zaharko of Melstone; daughter, Donna (Tommy) Harrell of Billings; five granddaughters, Misti (Tony) Summerlin of Basin, Robyn (Grady) Swiftney of Ketchikan, Alaska, Jill, Jeralee, and Jenae Zaharko of Melstone; and two great-grandchildren, Shelby Summerlin and Gerritt Swiftney. She is also survived by a brother, Gil Carrington of Billings; two sisters, Lois Morganti of Plano, Texas, Marge Ferrin of Billings; and many nieces and nephews.
Wilma has given strength, courage, compassion, generosity, and love to so many people. Her warm ways and loving manner will be dearly missed by all those who knew her. Her sense of community as a Melstone resident will never be forgotten.
Wilma will be remembered at a vigil service at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Roundup on Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Memorial service will be at the Melstone High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, July 28, at 11 a.m. with internment following at the Melstone cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Melstone EMT fund or the Our Lady of Mercy Altar Society.
Wier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Glodine Cahill
RED LODGE - Marjorie Glodine Cahill, 87 of Red Lodge, formerly Billings, died Wednesday, July 22, at Beartooth Medical Center, Red Lodge.
The daughter of Otto L. and Mary Doris Bennett, Marjorie was born Nov. 26, 1910, in Cambridge, Ohio. When Marjorie was 18, she and her mother moved to Butte. She always considered Montana her home. Marjorie lived in Billings for many years while working as a secretary for the Bureau of Reclamation. Upon her retirement she cared for her mother. A loving daughter, mother, and grandmother, Marjorie was devoted to her daughter, grandson and granddaughter.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Colleen Cahill Simon of Red Lodge; grandson, Tod Thornton Simon of Red Lodge; granddaughter, Rebecca Jill King of Dublin, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Amanda Jill King and Morgan Colleen King; and many cherished relatives and friends in Cambridge.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Mountview cemetery.
Visitation will be 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, Alderson Chapel.
Vivian Hansen
Vivian Hansen, 82 of Billings, died Thursday, July 23, 1998 at her home.
The daughter of Jens and Lena Hansen, Vivian was born in Deer Lodge; April 11, 1916. A registered nurse, Vivian received her nurses training at St. Mary's Hospital in Salt Lake City. She worked instructing nurses and as supervisor of education at St. Alphonse Hospital in Boise, Idaho until retiring in 1981. In 1990, she moved to Billings.
She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Vivian loved horses.
Survivors include her brother Jens Hansen of Columbia, S.C.; three sisters, Helen Brogan of Billings, Hazel Koontz of Tallahassee, Fla., and Bernice Zosel of Deer Lodge; and several nephews and nieces.
Cremation has taken place. The Memorial Mass will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas The Apostle Church.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, Alderson Chapel, has charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice.
Joseph 'Joe' Massett
SIDNEY - Joseph "Joe" Massett, 82, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at the Sidney Health Center, Extended Care Facility.
Wake service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at Fulkerson Memorial Chapel in Sidney. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with interment in the Sidney cemetery.
Leah Morlock
CIRCLE - Leah Morlock, 85, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, at the McCone County MAF and Nursing Home from a stroke.
Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. Monday, July 27, at Clayton Memorial Chapel in Circle. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, at the Salem Lutheran Church with interment in the Riverview cemetery.
James Whitcomb Reineking Sr.
James Whitcomb Reineking Sr., 82 of Billings, passed on Thursday morning, July 23, 1998, while on a trip to Grand Rapids, Mich., for a national York Rite conclave. J.W. was born on Nov. 2, 1915, in Williston, N.D. He was raised in Harvey, N.D., by his parents, Elta and Gustave.
At an early age, he developed an interest in firearms and apprenticed under a German gunsmith. Prior to WWII, he attended Sperry Tech in New York City to further his education in weapons. During WWII he worked at Rock Island (Ill.) Arsenal and various bases located in the South as a civil servant.
J.W. met and married
his first wife, Carol, and had his first son, James Jr. While stationed in the South, he met his lifelong friends, Bill and Blue Rodier. In 1946, the family moved to Billings, and opened Reineking Gun Shop. The Rodiers followed shortly afterwards and Bill was J.W.' s partner for period of time.
In 1947, Vera Mae Cable moved from Iowa to Billings to start her lifelong nursing career at Saint Vincent Hospital. While courting, J.W. and Vera were told "If you get your feet wet in the Yellowstone River, you will never leave Montana." Vera Mae and J.W. were married
in April of 1949 in Iowa and as predicted, returned to Billings. J.W. and Vera were blessed with four sons: James Whitcomb Jr., Kim Jay, Jon Kevin, and Jeff Edward. Together they enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. J.W. taught his family to love and respect the bounty of Montana.
Reineking Gun Shop was originally located at 10 North 31st St. in downtown Billings. In 1950, the business expanded and moved to 518 St. Johns Avenue. The new location provided an indoor shooting range, a full machine shop and expanded retail services to include all of his interests. In 1963, the business relocated to 2300 Grand Avenue where it remained in operation until his retirement in 1979. During his career, he was a master gunsmith, recognized in a multi-state region. He designed and produced one of a kind weapons.
J. W. ' s Masonic affiliations began in 1965. He is currently a member of Lavina Temple Lodge 101, Aldemar Commandery number 5, Royal Arch Masons-Billings number 6, Adoniram number 8, Scottish Rite, Moss Agate Chapter OES 126, and the Al Bedoo Shrine. During these years, he was Worthy Patron five times, Master of his Lodge, Cymbal Player for the World Champion Oriental Band, and served in many other capacities. This led to his term as Right Eminent Grand Commander of the State of Montana, 1991-92. His zest for masonry occupied a major portion of his life.
J. W. was a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ since 1948. He was a volunteer at St. Vincent Hospital for many years. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club with his wife, and also sang in the Kiwanichords. He volunteered his time at the Scottish Rite Learning Center. He was also a member of the BPOE Lodge 394. J.W. was also available for anyone at anytime who needed anything, and Aunt Bea says, "This is the truth!"
J.W. enjoyed "life." His lifelong hobbies were hunting, fishing and dancing the night away with his wife. He was an accomplished marksman. To fill the void between seasons, he developed many other passions. While one year it was boats, the next could be go-carts, or motorcycles, or automobiles. J.W. loved anything that ran on gasoline. He also tinkered with ham radios and electronics. He believed in "more power" before Tim the Tool man Taylor was ever around. When the gas or ammunition ran out, he would read books on any subject.
The pride of J.W.'s life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vera; his sons and their families; James Jr. and Regina, son Julian; Kim and Ruth; Jon and Glenda, daughter Jenna and son, Evan; Jeff and Patricia, daughter Lauren.
Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, at the First Congregational Church of Christ located at 310 N. 27th St. in Billings. Memorials may be made to: Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic, 514 14th St. W., Billings, Mont. 59102, or the Billings Masonic Center, Charitable Fund, 1101 Broadwater Avenue, Billings, Mont. 59102.
