Delon  Boeckel, age 64, of Glendive, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Pastor Ruth McKenzie officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Delon was born on March 3, 1952 in Hazen, N.D. He was the fifth of nine children born to Tom and Viola (Isaac) Boeckel. He grew up on a dairy farm 7 miles northwest of Beulah, where he graduated high school with the class of 1970. The very next day he moved to Glendive, where he worked for the city for a short period of time. He then went to work for Reynolds Market, and later worked for Rahr Meat Service, where he stayed for nine years. He then began his career with UPS, where he worked for twenty-nine years before retiring in September of 2008. He then began working for American Ford as a salesman, and retired in 2013. 

On August 1, 1971, Delon married Helen Engle at the United Methodist Church in Glendive. He and Helen had two children, son Jason and daughter Sommer.

Delon enjoyed hunting, reloading and fishing, and loved to make sausage and jerky for his whole family and many friends. He also liked to golf and garden. He was a fan of all the local sports teams, and loved to attend the home games for basketball and football. When the football team had home games, Delon worked as a part of the chain gang. He was also a member of the Bucs club, and a longtime member of both the Moose and the Elks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Viola; and one sister, Joyce Dierkes.

Delon is survived by his wife, Helen Boeckel of Glendive; his children, Jason Boeckel of Missoula and Sommer (Bill) Galfano of Minneapolis, Minn.; his seven grandchildren, Meranda, Nicole, Alicia, Connor, Jaden, Dalton and Luca; one great-grandchild, Aubrey; siblings, Betty (Ray) Hunt of Miles City, Gene (Diane) Boeckel of Glendale, Ariz., Verla Stevens of Springfield, Ore., Sheila Huber of Grants Pass, Ore., Darla (Russell) Pelton of Bismarck, N.D., Kevin Boeckel of Hope Mills, N.C. and Keith Boeckel of Glendive; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Delon’s name to the Buc’s Club or to the charity of one’s choice.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.    

Lynn Dale Haidle went to be with His Savior and Lord after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer, surrounded by his wife, Bonnie, of 50 years and his loving family.  He was 72 years old.

He was born September 8, 1943, in Terry to his loving parents, Bill and Florence Haidle. Lynn grew up on the family farm near Fallon and graduated from Terry High School in 1961. He graduated from Bozeman with a degree in Ag Engineering. Lynn and Bonnie were married on June 25, 1966 in Glendive. They moved to Peoria, Ill. where Lynn took a job with Caterpillar Tractor Works. In 1967, they returned to the family farm and Lynn, along with his dad and brother, took on the monumental task of establishing the first irrigation system on Fallon Flat which is still operating today.  During that time, Lynn & Bonnie raised two sons, Jeff and Jerry.

Lynn loved his family, farming, golfing, skiing and had a great sense of humor and wit. He lived his life to the fullest, leaving an example of hard work, leadership in agriculture, never-ending love for his family, grace towards others and faith in the Lord. He will be greatly missed.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Florence Haidle; his sister, Ethel; and brother, Irvin.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Jeff (Renata) and grandchildren Connor and Tessa, son, Jerry (Niki) and grandson Carson, all of Billings; sister Valda Jones (Lyle) of Billings; mother-in-law, Iva Waldo (Wayne) of Glendive; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Haidle (Irvin) of Billings, LaVonne Hoffer (Delbert) of Fallon, Sandi Waldo of Bozeman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Terry. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fallon Evangelical Church in Fallon. Condolences can be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials can be made in Lynn’s name to the Samaritan’s Purse, The Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum or a charity of one’s choice. Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home of Terry is entrusted with the arrangements.

Delon  Boeckel, age 64, of Glendive, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Pastor Ruth McKenzie officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Delon  Boeckel, age 64, of Glendive, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Glendive with Pastor Ruth McKenzie officiating. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

David T. Young left us to go meet his maker on August 30, 2016 at the age of 64. 

David was born on February 19, 1952 to Harry Randall and Thelma Caroline (Brunk) Young in Bakersfield, Calif. He started his early life to earn money by picking fruit in the fields. He would say, “This taught me the hard knocks of life, what it takes to earn a buck.” From there he took on many jobs until he found his true calling. He worked as a crane operator and belonged to the Operating Engineers Local Union #3 for 36 years. During this he worked for several companies which gave him numerous opportunities to travel throughout the US doing crane work.

David loved to ride motorcycles, which he called his scooters. He had a special scooter which he put together and built when he was a young man. This gave him the freedom to fly with the wind and bugs in his teeth as he would tell you with a big sigh. When David was in his early manhood he became friends with a very special man. Frank, a cowboy/gunsmith and all around great guy, Dave would say. Meeting Frank brought David to a world full of passion in learning ballistics and gun making. He loved to share his knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn.

He would always try to be the best he could in whatever he would do. When he got into clay shooting, he would practice all the time and when he felt ready, he went to nationals and ended up 47th position in his class, which is a feat of great accomplishment. He was an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life. In 1997, he decided to move to Mont. to have new adventures in the outdoors. This is also where he met his wife Maxie. They hunted and fished and would explore the outdoors together. They shared many memories of the wildlife and outdoors of God’s world. David would say, “This is what life is about, what God has given us.”

As David and Maxie began their life together, their dreams of having a small farm started to grow. A dream that David lived for became a big part of his life in years to come. The pleasure that brought him happiness and love bringing baby calves and lambs into this world, the care and worries that he felt and had. This was David, a man that would be there for people who needed help no matter when and where, he would be there for you with no strings attached, as he would say.

David loved and cherished his family; he will be missed dearly and remembered by many. He is survived by his wife, Maxie; daughter, Sheryl; siblings, Carole Naucke of San Jose, Calif. and Leslie (Carl) Taylor of Elk Grove, Calif.; mother in-law, Lucille Ayers of Glendive; sisters and brother in-law, Nancy (Don) Jarvis of Glendive and Alice Hartman of Clyde Park, Mont. Survivors also include 21 nieces and nephews; 28 great nieces and nephews; 5 great-great nieces and nephew; as well as many cousins, extended family and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Thelma Young; sister, Judy Griffith; and brother in-laws, Ted Naucke, John Hartman and Benny Griffith.

Cremation has taken place, memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the 7th Day Adventist Church, 109 Clay St.

James “Jimmy” Eugene Patterson passed away August 18, 2016. 

Viewing was held at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, Wash. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

A memorial service was Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Thornhill Valley Chapel at 1:00 p.m. A casual celebration of his life was held at the Patterson residence, 614 S. Glenbrook, Greenacres, Wash. following the memorial.

Marci M. Krohn, 49, of Billings, passed away on August 29, 2016 at her home following a short battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 2336 St. Johns Ave., with burial to follow in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Visitation was from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., and at Mt. Olive prior to services Thursday.

To view full obituary and leave remembrances, please visit www.michelottisawyers.com.

Ruby Herland, 83, of Williston, passed away at CHI St. Alexius Health Care Center in Williston, early Saturday morning, August 27, 2016.

Her funeral will be celebrated Tuesday morning, September 6th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Alamo, N.D.  Pastor Emily Shipman will officiate.  Interment in Skabo Cemetery will follow the service.

Ruby’s family will be receiving and greeting guests at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home on Monday, September 5th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and for the hour preceding the service at the church on Tuesday.

Friends are welcome to visit www.eversoncoughlin.comto share memories of Ruby or leave condolences for her family.

Robert Charles Grundhauser passed away peacefully on July 27, 2016, in Nampa, Idaho, from CLL Leukemia.  He was 79 at the time of his death. 

A memorial service will be held at Silha Funeral Home Friday, September 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Dawson County Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Marc Steven Feisthamel, age 57, formerly of Glendive, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 31, 2016 at his home in Minn.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Loving father and husband, James C. Eaton, passed away on September 6, 2016 in Tacoma, Wash., surrounded by his family.

Jim was born May 9, 1942 in Glendive to Frank A. and Naoma (Glasscock) Eaton and raised on the family farm in the Union Community, attending school at Clear Creek School and Glendive schools. He enlisted in the Navy in 1959, where he was a courier, delivering correspondence all over the world, and was honorably discharged in 1963.

Jim moved to Kent, Wash. in 1963 and went to work at Heath Techna, Inc as a machinist, mentored by his cousin, Vern Eaton. In 1967, Jim bought his infamous 1967 Camaro - #7 off the line delivered to Washington, which he raced and showed at many car shows. It is still beautiful! He participated in Hustlers Car Club in Glendive and the Maple Valley Street Rats in Maple Valley, Wash., which generated financial scholarships to deserving students going on to automotive schools following high school.

Jim married his wife Roslynn in August 9, 1970.  They owned and operated Eaton Service Inc. until selling the business in 2004. He had many faithful customers, whom he often talked of. He will be missed by all of them, his family and friends.

Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Roslynn of Covington, Wash.; two daughters, Stephanie Ann Hulse and her husband John of Tonasket, Wash. and Vicki Lynn Belmore and her husband Rick of Bonnie Lake, Wash.; sister, Lorraine Haggerty of Glendive; brother, Jack Eaton and his wife Susan of Billings;  as well as grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many extended family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ora Westrom, Francze Nordin, Pat Travis, Gayle (Richey) Schaffel, Janice Krausz and Betty Huskinson; and brothers, Cecil Eaton and Bob Colby.

Burial will be at the Union Cemetery on September 25, 2016 at 12:30 followed by a celebration of Jim’s life at the Union Hall. The main dish will be provided. A potluck salad or dessert would be appreciated. 

Should friends desire, memorials can be made to The Union Hall or a charity of choice. 

We welcome any family or friends who would like to celebrate Jim’s life - well lived! 

Agnes Marie Brown, age 89, of Richey, passed away on September 19, 2016 in Billings. 

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Richey. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church with Father Navil Rodrigues officiating. Rite of Committal will be held at the Richey Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Agnes was born December 23, 1926, in Poplar, to Joseph and Anna (Richard) Bailly. She went to a country school near Riverside, Mont., through the eighth grade. On August 28, 1951, Agnes married Herbert Brown, and to this union six children were born; Mary, Charles, Robert (stillborn), Lenora, Jim and Lanette.

Agnes was proud to be a wife, mother and grandmother; her family meant the world to her. She and Herb just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on August 28, 2016, and it turned into an amazing day. She was a fantastic cook and made the best cinnamon and caramel rolls. Agnes’ chicken & dumplings were the favorite at our family gatherings.  She enjoyed cross-stitching, and made beautiful wall hangings and ornaments. She was a member of the Altar Society for St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Richey.

Agnes is preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Brown; granddaughter, Bailly Brown; brothers, Jullian, George and Albert Bailly; and sisters, Marguerite Lemieux and Magdalene Losinski.

Agnes is survived by her husband, Herb Brown; children, Mary (Scott) Clark of Billings, Charles (Margaret) Brown of Miles City, Lenora (Darren) Limesand of Bowman, N.D., Jim (Lacee) Brown of Richey, and Lanette (Rondel) Beery of Richey; brothers, Ernest (Mary) Bailly of Great Falls, and Leon (Irene) Bailly of Spokane, Wash.; sisters-in-law, Barb Bailly of Billings and Helen Bailly of Great Falls; grandchildren, Ryan (Kendra) Clark of Bismarck, Joe (Mary) Clark of Billings, Gregg (Cassie) Clark of Miles City, Tyrel Brown of Medora, N.D., Conner Brown of Miles City, Dayln Limesand of Minneapolis, Minn., Rylan Limesand of Grand Forks, N.D., Kadyn Limesand of Grand Forks, N.D., Taylor Brown of Bozeman, Kyler Brown of Richey, Danielle (Seth) Servais of Richey, and David Beery of Richey; and great-grandchildren, Camryn, Maclayn, Quinn, Kaleb, Maya, Ella and Rylee Clark.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Agnes’ name can be sent to St. Jude’s Hospital or to Children’s Cancer Research.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Todd and Amber Copenhaver are parents of a girl, born Sept. 7, 2016 at Glendive Medical Center. Jazmian Summer G. Copenhaver weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long at birth.

Amber Giese Pierson, 43, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016 at Sherman Hospice Home in Phoenix, Ariz. of complications from breast cancer. 

Amber was born December 22, 1972 in Sidney, to parents Gene and Loreen Giese. Amber grew up in eastern Montana living in Savage, Bainville, Froid and Glendive.

The family moved from Glendive to Bozeman, prior to her senior year, and she chose to attend White Sulphur Springs High School for her last year of high school. She graduated in 1991 and went on to graduate from Montana State University in Bozeman in 1996.

Following her graduation from MSU, she moved out to the Minneapolis, Minn. area, where she met her husband, Scott. They were married on September 20, 2003 at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, on the shore of Lake Superior in a beautiful outdoor ceremony.

Amber completed her Master’s in Education at St. Mary’s University in 2006. She taught science, first, at Columbia Heights Middle School in Columbia Heights, Minn., and then, Fred Moore Middle School in Anoka, Minn. At Fred Moore, a highlight every day was a visit from her nephew, Mitch. She taught until the birth of her first son, and then chose to stay at home with her boys.

Married for 13 years, Amber leaves behind her husband, Scott; and two sons, Ethan (8) and Grant (5). She is also survived by her parents, Gene Giese of Helena and Loreen and L.C. Sheline of White Sulphur Springs; her brothers, wives, and families, Greg, Linda, Mitch and Connor Giese of Andover, Minn.; Shane Karole, Kallie and Benjamin Giese of Billings, MT; and Brad and Lisa Giese of Helena; her maternal grandmother, Julia Short of White Sulphur Springs; three aunts, four uncles, and 14 cousins. 

She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Jack Short of White Sulphur Springs; paternal grandparents, Raymond and Muriel Giese, and uncle, Darrell Giese all of Bainville, Mont.

Amber will be remembered for her love of animals, nature and the outdoors, more specifically for her variety of pets, gardening and hiking; her ability to make friends and impact peoples’ lives no matter where she went; her intense interest in learning all she could about autism in order to help her boys and share that knowledge with others; and her passionate love for her family, especially her two little boys.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Amber’s life is planned for Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her home in Independence, Minn. A second celebration will be planned in White Sulphur Springs in June of 2017. Details of these events will follow at a later date.

Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Pfau, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Seattle, Wash. on Saturday, September 11, 2016.

A private Celebration of Life will be held on October 9, 2016.

Jerry was born the second of four children in Richardton, N.D. on April 10, 1934. He was raised and educated in Glendive where he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and later Dawson County High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on April 1, 1955 and served four years on the USS Saint Paul. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Glendive where he was employed in the oil fields in addition to working as a firefighter for the Glendive Fire Department.

Jerry married Sharron “Sharry” Shaw on September 1, 1958 in Mandan, N.D., and to this union, three daughters were born; Deborah, Nadine and Kathleen. In the summer of 1962, the family moved from Glendive to Seattle where he worked in the construction trade until his retirement. Jerry was a well-rounded world traveler and an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, biking, snorkeling, boating and fishing. Both Jerry and Sharry loved to go dancing. He spent many relaxing hours playing the guitar, which he taught himself while serving in the Navy. Above all, he loved spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mary Pfau; and sister, Patricia “Patti” (Bob) Tomalino.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sharry; daughters, Deborah (Kevin) O’Keefe, Nadine (Tom) Rinow and Kathleen (Troy) Turner; seven grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Christopher, Anthony, Daniel, Rachael and Alex, all from Seattle; brother Theodore “Ted” Pfau of Albuquerque, NM; and sister, Jeanette (Bill) Stebbins of Glendive; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Montana son and Army-proud soldier died on September 22, 2016, at Bozeman Health Hospital in Bozeman. David Lee Jones, born August 5, 1947, was also “our son”, “my dad”, “our brother”, and “my husband.”

Born to Anna (Patterson) and Merlin Jones in Glendive, Dave’s childhood was instilled by his parents with values and beliefs that carried him through life.  After high school where he played football, the family moved to Bozeman and Dave went to Montana State University (MSU,) Class of 1969.  He was an ROTC Cadet, and after graduating with a degree in history, began his 26-year Army career at Fort Benning, Ga., that took him throughout the states, South Korea, Germany and Hawaii.  His peers and senior officers recognized him as a soldier’s soldier—Dave’s men and women took precedence over his own interests far ahead of his own life.  Recognition of any kind did not belong to him but to the 21-year old enlisted soldier and the non-commissioned officers who serve our nation and who would give their lives, definitely not to any leaders way behind the lines.  Colonel Jones would tell you this at great length until he had all listeners thoroughly convinced.

Dave loved to chat as Dean, Kone, CSM Hensley and 1SG Jones would all attest.  He talked about basketball, football, who not to vote for at any time in the political cycle, and if you were really lucky, about the Civil War.  One could not meet him without quickly learning that Montana was God’s country; he was a walking, talking Chamber of Commerce for the state.

After retirement in 1994, Dave returned home and was lucky enough to have a mini “homestead.”  He was the ditch rider for Mammoth Ditch, retiring this year, and thoroughly enjoyed the folks he met:  Bob and Blayne, Dick, Rick, and so many others. He mastered woodworking, could build almost anything, and made a couple of hunting knives and black powder rifles from scratch with skills he had learned from his dad.  His library fills bookcases; “Killer Angels” by Michael Shaara his favorite “even if it was fiction.”  Years of hunting turned into simply enjoying his beloved Montana outdoors.

Dave married the late Kathleen Erickson in 1967, and they had one son. He then married the former Hannelore Hohne and divorced in 1980.  He leaves Linda Tilton Jones, whom he married in 1981, now at home in Belgrade.  He is also survived by his parents, Anna and Merlin Jones of Belgrade. His second love was his son, Kelly Michael Jones, and his precious wife, Silvia Garcia Jones; and next were his beloved grandsons, Cole and Zack, who made his days sunny, all of San Diego, Calif.  He is further survived by his sister, Carolyn Robinson and her husband, Larry of Belgrade and their three daughters, Stacy and Kevin Davis of Post Falls, Idaho, and their children, Logan and Natal; Tana and Kevin Frueh of Belgrade and their son, Peyton; and Joy and Bo Davis of Charlotte, N.C., and their children, Jaylen and Jurney.  Dave’s sister, Aneda and husband, Bake Riebeek, also survive him in Arboles, Colo.  Other family members and friends will remember Dave always.

A private funeral service will be held in Glendive.

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service.  www.dokkennelson.com.

Wilbur James “Bud” Baker died peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at his home in Fairview surrounded by his family and friends. 

A celebration of life service for Bud will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Waterhole in Fairview.

Bud was born on May 21, 1939 in Poplar, Mont. to Eugene and Lucille Baker.  He attended school in Scobey, Mont. where he graduated with the class of 1957. Bud ended his high school days by winning three events in the District High School Rodeo in Scobey. He then went on to win state in bull riding and competed in the National Finals in Albuquerque where he placed in both bull riding and bulldogging. 

On June 7, 1959 Bud married Joan Treftz in Richey.  From this union three children were born: Barry, Gary and Leann.

Bud began working for the Montana State Highway Department in 1957. He worked on many bridge projects over the next 16 years in Glasgow, Sidney, Glendive, Great Falls, Ekalaka and Miles City. In 1973 he moved to Richey and took over operation of the family farm. He continued to farm and ranch 3 miles south of Richey until 1997 when he sold the farm, purchased a tractor trailer and finished his working career joining his brother, Richard, at Midnight Trucking in Fargo, N.D.

Bud spent his retirement years in Fairview where he could devote his time to his passion of restoring and repairing old windmills. One of his most recent restorations resides at the Frontier Gateway Museum in Glendive. He enjoyed fishing and spent many days on the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers with friends and family. The highlight of every year was spending elk season up at Taylor Fork with a tight group that shared his love of the mountains and hunting. But if you were new to the group, that was ok, everyone was welcome and treated as family. It was always good to have new ears to hear old stories.

Cowboy, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor and friend… Bud was a lot of things to a lot of people. He was also the definition of tough, but had a gentleness and smile that touched your heart. He always made everyone feel comfortable and welcome. 

Bud is survived by his sons, Barry (Charlene) Baker of Odem, Texas and Gary (Stephanie) Baker of Fairview; daughter, Leann (Kevin) Pignone of Libertyville, Ill.;  brothers, Eddy (Clara) and Jerry Baker; and sister, Maxine (Don) Manthei. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Lucille Baker; wife, Joan Baker; brothers, Ben and Richard Baker; and grand-daughter, Jeni Carter.

Ernest L. Reynolds, 64, of Powell, Wyo., died Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody, Wyo.

He was born July 29, 1952, in Ardmore, Okla. to Dwayne (Rusty) Reynolds and Alma (Beadle). He graduated from Tioga High School and attended Wahpaton State School of Science. Ernie trained to go into the upholstery business, but after only a few months realized he would be penniless if he continued this path. Meticulous about detail, working on each project took far too long, keeping his profit non-existent.

Ernie married Grace Slehofer, and to this union son Ben Reynolds was born. Ernie drove truck for Suhr Transport for 13 years, and always enjoyed driving. To Ernie, driving was not just reaching the destination, it was the journey there…every town, each mountain, all landmarks and scenery.

In his younger years, Ernie was an avid fisherman and spent many hours perfecting his fly fishing techniques. He enjoyed camping, four-wheeling and hiking. Hiking the Mont. and Wyo. mountains was a favorite pastime of his.

In August 1984, Ernie married Mary Erickson. He not only gained a wife, but also a 13-year-old daughter, Tracy Marie. They lived in Glendive for several years.

After losing eyesight in one eye, Ernie attended Butte Technical Institute and trained to be a machinist. In 1989 the family moved to Powell, where Ernie ran a computer lathe for Weatherford for 21 years. He retired for a period of time and then landed his dream job, which was driving electrical panels to oilfield substations, wind farms or communication centers for Dave Wyman at Specialty Electrics, Inc.

Ernie was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, and fought a superb battle, always with an excellent attitude. Although he was not able to attend granddaughters Kaycee and Logan’s activities, he looked forward to their visits and always talked about their achievements.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary; children, Ben Reynolds of Glendive and Tracy (James) Kern of Shepherd, Mont.; brother, Robert D. (Darlene) Reynolds of Williston, N.D.; nephews, Cole (Tonya) Reynolds, Boone Reynolds and niece, Lonnie (Mike) Iverson, all of Williston; aunt, Ruby Menton of Oklahoma City, Okla.; former wife and life-long friend, Grace Koffler-Evinrude; and many cousins and their extended families. All who loved Ernie take comfort from knowing he is in the loving arms of Christ.

The family requests memorials in Ernie’s name be sent to Hope Lutheran Church, 588 Cary Street, Powell, WY 82435.

Craig Erhardt passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.

Beloved husband of Kathy Erhardt (Harlan). Loving father of Sam, Katie, Alyssa and Cassie Erhardt. Dear son of Matt Erhardt and the late Joan Erhardt. Brother of Curt, Keith and the late Kenneth Erhardt. Son-in-law of Mary Jane Harlan, Joyce Harlan and the late Larrie Harlan. Brother-in-Law to Lee (Kelly) Harlan, Julie Spence, Kim Zang, Bob, Kelly, and Patrick Ennis and Lim Licare. Uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Craig was born January 8, 1960 in Gendive, MT, where he grew up and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1978. He worked for Shell Oil Company as a pyrotechnic engineer for approximately 12 years exploring the Western United States (too many states to mention). In the early 90’s Craig made St. Louis his permanent home where he began a new career in computers. He worked for Dell Computer for the past 16 years. Through his many travels and career changes he made countless lifelong friends. We have lost a loving man to a complicated battle with cancer (melanoma). He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Services: Funeral Mass at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, Ellisville, Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Visitation at the SCHRADER funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin Friday 3/8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com

Myron Michael Lee Bishop, 39, passed away on September 27, 2016 in a car accident in Minn.

He was born October 16, 1976 in Glendive to Myron Lee Bishop and Debra Ann Aperton. He attended schools in Glendive and moved with his family in 1992 to Havre. He graduated from Havre High School in 1995. He went on to move to Dickinson, N.D. where he started working in the oil field. At the time of his death, he was travelling homr from his job in Pa. as a driller for Pioneer.

On June 18, 2005 he married his best friend and love of his life Teresa Schauble in Las Vegas, Nev. To this union they were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Kerstin Mykael and Darian Ashley. These three girls were his world and he was a wonderful husband and dad. Mike was loved and respected by all who knew him with his easy smile, his humor and his desire to always help whomever was in need. His loss will be felt from many who called him friend.

He had a passion for sports, especially football. He played  for a semi pro football team the Spokane Nightmares/Cowboys for a couple of years. He loved watching his Broncos play. He also loved to be in the outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa; daughters, Kerstin and Darian; father, Myron (Kathy) Bishop of Lander, Wyo.; mother, Debbie Alberts from Texas; brothers, Ryan Bishop, Aaron Bishop, Nathan Bishop, Matthew Bishop, John Alberts and David Alberts; sisters, Corrie Bishop, Nicole Bishop, Courtney Bishop, Kayla Bishop and Stephanie (Alberts) Johnson; paternal grandmother, Gloria Bishop; and numerous mieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Melvin Bishop and maternal grandparents. 

Funeral services will be held at Hennessey Funeral Home in Spokane, Wash. on Thursday, October 6 at 3:00 p.m. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetary in Spokane. Online condolences may be posted at www.hennesyfuneralhomes.com.