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Benjamin Lee Thomas
ROUNDUP - Benjamin Lee Thomas, 71, passed away March 20, 1999, at Roundup Memorial Hospital.
He was born Oct. 30, 1927, at Post, Texas, the son of Toliver and Innis Thomas. He attended school at Post, graduating in 1945. He joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and upon completion of Surgical Tech School at Denver, he served with the 183rd General Hospital, Fort Richardson, Alaska. While there he met Dulcie Darlene Rabern and they were married
in Anchorage on May 11, 1947. She was his lifelong mate and favorite dancing partner - an activity they both greatly enjoyed.
After an honorable discharge in 1947, Ben spent most of his life as a cowboy, riding bulls, operating many ranches - including the Nebraska Feeding Co. - and later owning and training race horses.
He loved to make people laugh with his humorous way of telling stories of the old west, its heroes, and of the ordinary people he knew. Among his favorite things to do were gardening, fishing, reading and cheering for his "Braves" and "Cowboys." Ben will always be remembered by his family and friends for his generous nature and kind heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dulcie; one son, Richard "Dusty" Thomas; his parents, Toliver and Innis; and a sister, Lois. Survivors include three daughters, Sandi (Mickey) Schmidt of Bessemer, Ala., Ginger (Steve) Moore of Winnett, Sheridan (Jon) LaFramboise of Rapid City, S.D.; one son, Scott (Angie) Thomas of Laurel; three brothers, Jim of Hereford, AC of Amarillo, Wayne of Post; one sister, Kat of Post; one brother-in-law, Bud Rabern of Winnett; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 11 a.m. at the Wier Funeral Chapel in Roundup. Interment will follow at the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice. Wier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
On parting or ending a phone call, Ben never said "Goodbye, " so it's appropriate to say farewell the way he always did.
Adios Gramps!
Minnie Wohlman
Having recently celebrated her 79th birthday, Minnie Wohlman passed from this life on March 19, 1999, at home of natural causes. Minnie was born March 5, 1920, in New Salem, N.D., a daughter of Julia Morrelle and Ottmar Emil Itrich. She married
DeVere "Shorty" Wohlman Nov. 18, 1939; he preceded her in death. Three daughters born of this marriage surviving their mother are Gerry Neill (Larry Bilyeu) of Redding, Calif., Gan (Gary) Miller of Tuscon, Ariz., and Arvie (Roger) Brautigan of Stockton, Calif.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dolly Matthiesen, Fern Huber, and Virginia Wetzel; one brother, Ed Itrich; lifetime family friend, Clayton Lindstrom of Billings; and her faithful poodle companion, "Licorice".
Her early married
years were spent in North Dakota and she moved to Billings in 1949 where she resided until her death. She worked for Dick's Market for many years until poor health forced her retirement. When "Shorty" became very ill in 1986, Minnie oversaw his care almost daily at Eagle Cliff Manor for eight years. Her love for animals, flowers, and gardening occupied her life these past several years.
To her numerous friends and family who spent many hours visiting with her on the telephone, her daughters express a most sincere, "Thank You".
Cremation has taken place. Memorial is pending. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Billings Animal Shelter or charity of choice. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Clara Wright
MALTA - Clara Wright, 82, died Friday, March 19, 1999, at the Phillips County Good Samaritan Center of natural causes.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at the Dodson Lutheran Church with interment in the Hillside cemetery in Dodson. Adams Funeral Home is in charge.
Renee Brenda Joines
ST. XAVIER - Renee Brenda Joines, 43, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, of injuries sustained in a two-car, head-on accident south of the Lodge Grass I-90 interchange on Owl Creek Road.
Services and burial will be held in Scranton, Pa. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is in charge of local arrangements.
Don A. Lacy
Don A. Lacy passed away at Aspen Meadows Nursing Home, Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, from complications of Alzheimer's. Don was born Sept. 8, 1937, in Lewistown to Jack and Elsie Lacy. He graduated from Fergus County High School and attended college at MSU in Bozeman and at EMC in Billings.
Don married
Patty Rae Garlock on July 11, 1960, in Columbus. Five children were born to this marriage and he was so proud of all of them. Don was employed at Will James Junior High School prior to his diagnosis and retirement in January of 1992. He was a life member of Ashlar and York Rite Masonic Lodges and a proud, past member of the Al Bedoo Shrine Oriental Band. Don was also a past member of the Elks and Eagles lodges in Lewistown.
Don is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty Rae Lacy of Billings; two sisters, Dorothy (John) Johnson of Butte and Jacqueline Hudis of Great Falls; his five children, Chris (Steve) Hovis of Billings, Tracy (Gene) Ryg of Huntley, Jay A. Lacy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mark (Dawn) Lacy of Las Vegas, Nev., and Kirk (Kate) Lacy of Billings; the delight of his life were his seven grandchildren, Jesse and Lane Finley, Lana and Chere' Payovich, Joshua and Jessica Lacy, and Jamie Rae Lacy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse "Jack" and Elsie Weiss Lacy of Lewistown.
Cremation has taken place, and in honor of his wishes, an Irish Wake will be held and Don's friends are invited to celebrate his life at the family home at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999. Memorials may be made to Community After School Activities (CASA) South Side Program, 409 S. 36th St., Billings, MT 59101. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
James McCulloch
James McCulloch, 85, died Jan. 21, 1999, at Billings Deaconess Hospital. He was born Dec. 15, 1913, at Circle, the son of Charles and Margaret McCulloch. He lived in Montana and other Western states all his life. He graduated high school in Circle, spent time on cattle ranches in Nevada and Wyoming, and worked for the CBC horse operation in Eastern Montana. He also lived for a time on the West Coast of Washington and Oregon.
During World War II he enlisted in the Army and spent most of the next three years in the Pacific Theater as a machine-gun corporal. He was honorably discharged in 1945, with several military decorations.
On Jan. 27, 1950, he was married
to Verna (McKean) Terry at Havre. Two children were born to them: Catherine (Kitty) and Charles.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: William, Hubert and Cecil; a sister, Marie Goodale; and daughter, Kitty. He is survived by his wife, Verna of Billings; son, Charles of Paris, France; brother, Eugene of Forsyth; sister, Joyce of Billings; two granddaughters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
John L. McDonald
John L. McDonald, 82, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, at Deaconess Billings Clinic. He was born Sept. 24, 1916, in Fargo, N.D., to John and Susan Brenning McDonald, graduated from Hannaford High School, and received his degree in agriculture from North Dakota State University in Fargo.
John enlisted in the United State Marine Corps in 1942 and served in the South Pacific during WWII. Captain McDonald was honorably discharged in 1946; Major McDonald retired from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
He married
Nora Hanson in 1946 in Fargo and they moved to Vaughn in 1947 where he was associated with Archie Parks Herefords. He raised registered Hereford cattle until 1962 when they moved to Billings. He was a field editor for Western Livestock Reporter until his retirement in 1989. His interest and work with livestock led to many awards for judging and showing cattle. Throughout his lifetime he made many friends in the livestock industry. After his retirement he enjoyed Alaska and Canada fishing trips and weekly cattle sales at the auction yards.
He is survived by wife, Nora of Billings; son, Jim of Missoula; daughter, Kathy (Rob) Buckles of Dallas, Texas; son, Tom (Connie) of Billings; three granddaughters, Stefanie Ans of Billings, Heather Watterson of Germany, Meredith McDonald of Missoula; and great-grandson, Isaiah Ans.
Honoring John's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Memorials may be made to American Heart Assoc., Montana Affiliate, 2812 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Christine A. Scanson
GLASGOW - Christine A. Scanson, 92, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at Valley View Nursing Home.
No memorial service will be held. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Glasgow. Cremation or Funeral Gallery of Billings is in charge.
Arthur Lee Smith
BASIN, Wyo. - Arthur Lee Smith, 80 years of age, died on Jan. 21, 1999, at the Washakie Memorial Hospital in Worland.
Arthur was born in Akron, Ohio, the son of Franklin and Blanche (Hamilton) Smith. He graduated from school in Hardin, Mont., in the year of 1936. He married
Berneita Trapp in Polson, Mont., on July 20, 1960. He was a member of the American Rifle Association and the Boiler Makers Association. He was a master welder for 36 years and he helped build refinery's and power plants in southern Montana. He and his wife moved to Basin in 1972 where he ranched south of Basin for the past 17 years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, hunting and reading.
Arthur is survived by his wife: Berneita of Basin; three daughters: Margaret and Todd Williams of Louisville, Ky., Maralee & Rick Hilzendeger of Thermopolis, and Ella & Larry Robson of Huntley, Mont.; five grandchildren: Emily and Brad Williams, Reese Danis, Michele Glock, Rosalind Robson; one sister: Mary G. Hoehne of Ballantine, Mont.; two nieces: Joan Sutton Denver, and Carol Reiter, Worden, Mont.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one son Franklin Lee Smith.
There will be a Memorial Funeral Service held at the Atwood Family Chapel in Basin on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. Burial of cremains will follow the memorial service at the Mount View cemetery in Basin.
Memorial Fund: Security State Bank in Basin. Proceeds will go the Big Horn County Library Foundation.
Atwood Family Funeral Directors, Inc., in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Ann Stacy
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. - Margaret Ann Stacy, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, at Mortimore Funeral Home with interment in Monument Hill cemetery.
Floyd H. Gabel
Floyd H. Gabel, 82, passed away Jan. 22, 1999, at St. Vincent's Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born Feb. 5, 1916, to Conrad and Elizabeth Gabel, he grew up on a farm west of Billings. Floyd married
Elsie Glockhamer Jan. 11, 1941, in Billings
Floyd served as Technical Sergeant in the 351st Airborne Squadron of the U.S. Air Force during World War II and was stationed in India, Burma and China. Honorably discharged in December 1945, Floyd then worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Laurel and the City of Billings Water Department.
In 1949, Floyd and Elsie started a long and successful farming career west of Billings. During this time, Floyd served as a director of the Canyon Creek Ditch Company for 29 years. He was an active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church for many years and served for 17 years as a Deacon.
Floyd also served for several years on the A.S.C.S. Committee. Floyd foremost enjoyed farming. He was presented the Yegen Station Award for raising outstanding sugar beet crops in 1955, 1957 and 1967. He also enjoyed hunting and fly fishing. After retiring from farming, Floyd took much pride in his flower and vegetable garden. He was a current member of the Faith Chapel Church.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elsie; his daughter Gloria Bowman and son-in-law Ron of Citrus Heights, Calif.; son Floyd and daughter-in-law Myra of Kinsey; son Everett and daughter-in-law Pam of Billings. He was grandfather to Kimberly Sanderson of Citrus Heights, Floyd Wallace Gabel of Kinsey, and Gregory Gabel of Billings. Floyd is also survived by his brother Edmund Gabel and sister Elvera Yost and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Leonard, in 1958 and grandson, Eric, in 1987.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Faith Chapel, 517 Shiloh Road, with military rites and interment to follow at Mountview cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Big Sky Hospice, Ronald McDonald House or Faith Chapel of Billings. Smith Downtown Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Virgil Roy Green
POWELL, Wyo. - Virgil Roy Green, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999, at his home.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Union Presbyterian Church in Powell. Interment will be at Crown Hill cemetery.
Hazel Irene Hardin
Hazel Irene Hardin, 74, of Billings passed away on Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, at the Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Ill.
She was born on Sept. 28, 1924, in Deaver, Wyo., the daughter of Squire and Luella (Miller) Dillon. On April 14, 1945, she married
Donald J. Hardin in Berkeley, Calif. and together they moved to Billings in 1949.
Mrs. Hardin was a bookkeeper in Billings most of her working life. She was an avid bowler, having been inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame and had at one time served as an aid to General Douglas MacArthur She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary and a volunteer at Deaconess Medical Center. A very social woman, Hazel loved the time she spent with her family and dear friends.
Mrs. Hardin is survived by one son, Donald Hardin of Edwardsville, Ill.; one daughter, Patricia Ackerman of Marysville, Wash.; two sisters, Mamie Sigmon of Deaver, Wyo. and Gert Dillinger of Denver, Colo.; five brothers, Bud Dillon of Shoshone, Wyo., Lester Dillon and Art Dillon of Powell, Wyo., Don Dillon of Marysville, Wash., and Elmer Dillon of Ralston, Wyo.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Mable Mason, and three brothers, Luke, Wilbur and James Dillon.
Visitations will begin Wednesday morning at the Smith Downtown Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Smith Downtown Chapel with interment at 1:30 p.m. at the Deaver cemetery.
Lucy M. Walton
LEWISTOWN - Lucy M. Walton, 79, formerly of Denton, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at the Creel Funeral Chapel with interment in the Central Montana Memorial Gardens.
Shane Lloyd McBride
BEACH, N.D. - Shane Lloyd McBride, 19, of Beach, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, near Sentinel Butte.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Beach High School Gymnasium with interment at a later date. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home is in charge.
