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. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. 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. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. 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.

Adeline Thompson
Adeline Thompson, 95, of Miles City died at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City on Sunday, May 16, 2004. Born Jan. 23, 1909, in Hosmen, S.D., she was the daughter of Carl B. and Christina (Kirschmenn) Maier. She was raised on the family farm near Haynes. Her mother died when she was a young girl and her father married Emma, her mother's sister who raised the family of 16 children. She and Daniel Flegel were married and later divorced. She married Ted Thompson on Nov. 13, 1953. Mr. Thompson worked on the railroad and they lived in Roundup, later moving to Miles City where she had resided since. Her survivors include four sons, Ivan Flegel of Albany, Ore., Donald Flegel of Prescott, Ariz., David (Kathy) Flegel of Bishop, Calif., and Roy (Helen) Flegel of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four daughters, Lillie Sparks of Miles City, Katherine "Kitty" Sampson of Glasgow, Freda (Kenneth) Glenn of Spokane, Wash., and Elaine Leifieste of Ogden, Utah; and 23 grandchildren. Survivors also include three brothers, Jacob (Martha) Maier of Bismarck, N.D., Edwin (Noreen) Maier of Dickinson, N.D., and Clarence Maier of Minneapolis, Minn.; and five sisters, Frida Hoffland and Edna (Albert) Rriger, all of Lemmon, S.D., Emma Graff of Glenwood, Minn., Bertha (Ray) Gossen of Rogers, Minn., and Ida Hilbing of Portland, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, and her husband. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Family and friends will meet at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. to proceed to the cemetery together. Condolences may be set to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Victor "Vic" Kosty
Victor "Vic" Kosty, 87, of Miles City died in Billings on Friday, May 14, 2004. Mr. Kosty was born in Miles City to John and Mary Train Kosty, Greek-Macedonian immigrants, the fourth of eight children. He led a full and prosperous life as a farmer, grocer, County Commissioner, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to all. As a young child, he chose to support his mother and family due to the untimely death of his father. He worked many jobs throughout southeastern Montana raising and selling produce from his truck farm and winning the hearts of many old-timers. As time went on he worked as a butcher and produce manager in the grocery business in the old Trading Post and Haley's. Mr. Kosty fell in love with Jean Stoner and they were happily married for 47 years until her untimely death in 1988. Together they had five children, bought and sold farms, and eventually landed on the Eichorn property south of Miles City. Trying to make a living on the farm was tough and they eventually bought and ran the Bean Bag grocery for 22 years. Based on his knowledge of the area and the old-timers, Vic was asked to serve as County Commissioner, eventually serving multiple terms at the local and state levels as a public servant. Mr. and Mrs. Kosty eventually sold the store and their farm to become Arizona snowbirds. Over the next decade they enjoyed traveling extensively and visiting their children and grandchildren. Mr. Kosty was remarried in 1993 to Alex Magnuson, who along with her late husband, Harold, was a long-time family friend of the Kostys.Ê The union of Vic and Alex brought joy to the Kosty and Magnuson families with memories of many holidays and other gatherings, which included both families. During their 11 years of marriage they spent many happy years traveling and visiting family and friends. He is survived by wife, Alex; sisters, Katherine Kalianov, Emma Zawada and Eva Henley; a sister-in-law, Thelma Kosty; his children, Kurt, and his wife, Jill Kosty, Doug, and his wife, Cindy Kosty, Clark, and his wife, Mary Kosty; Norma Jean, and her husband, Bob Brown; a son-in-law, Chuck Rude; his stepdaughters, Sharon and her, husband, Orrin Ferris, and Linda, and her husband, Vern Erlenbusch; 16 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. Kosty was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Johnna and Georgia; his brothers, Chris and Ernie; his wife, Jean; and daughter, Sue. Pallbearers are Kurt, Doug and Clark Kosty, Bob Brown, Chuck Rude, Orrin Ferris and Vern Erlenbusch. All of Mr. Kosty's family and friends are considered honorary pallbearers. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1401 Main, Miles City, MT 59301 or to the charity of one's choice.

Dolores Mary Rambur
Dolores Mary Rambur, 85 of Miles City, formerly of Terry, died Friday, May 14, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Health Extended Care Facility in Miles City. Mrs. Rambur was born Nov. 18, 1918, in Powell, Wyo., the daughter of William and Rose Pfeiffer Murphy. She was raised and attended schools in Powell and after graduating from high school, she went to college in Billings where she received her teaching certificate. She began her teaching career at a small country school south of Baker. On June 5, 1943, she and John M. Rambur were united in marriage at Powell, Wyo. They returned to Baker where she continued teaching and in 1965 the couple moved to Terry. Mrs. Rambur worked at the school, at Montana-Dakota Utilities and Kaul's Clothing store. For many years, she taught piano to the children of Terry. She enjoyed music and was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry, where she would play the organ for services every Sunday. Mrs. Rambur was a member of the Ama de Casa Homemakers Group, and also enjoyed flowers and gardening, but most of all spending time with her family and grandchildren. Her survivors include four sons, Philip, and his wife, Debra, of Miles City; Howard, and his wife, Kathy, of Tucson, Ariz., Fred, and his wife, Lotty, of Terry, and Mike, and his wife, Brenda, of Garrison, N.D.; two daughters, Sheila and her husband Bill Barteaux of Weippe, Idaho, and Barbara, and her husband, Mark Haas, of Glendive; four brothers, Bill, Jack, Gerald and Kevin; one sister, Laureen; nine grandchildren, Mark, Tory, Shannon, Kristin, Todd, Justin, Brent, Jennifer and John; five great-grandchildren, Kyran, Colton, Grace, Destiny and Calvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, John in 1988; a son, Mathew in 1995; a granddaughter, Johnna; two brothers, Francis and James; and three sisters, Elaine, Sheila and Phyllis. Vigil services will be held tonight at 7 in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Should friends desire, condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Terry or to the charity of one's choice.

Arlin C. Lewis
Arlin C. Lewis, 75, of Libby, former Miles City area resident, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, in Libby. Born at Sonnett on Sept. 20, 1928, he was the son of Francis and Geneva Whittemeyer Lewis and was raised and educated at Sonnett. Mr. Lewis remained in southeast Montana, living in the Miles City and Big Timber areas. While serving in the military, he and Gloria Kee were married in 1949 in Salinas, Calif. He, his wife and family moved to western Montana in 1956, living in Polson and later in the Flathead Valley before moving to Libby 25 years ago. His greatest calling in life was being an inventor. He engineered and patented several items involved mainly in energy production. His survivors include his family, whom he loved very much: his wife, Gloria of Libby; his children, Sherry Brandt of Paige, Idaho, Ronald Lewis of Marion, Ind., David Lewis of Hungry Horse, Darla Lewis of Priest River, Idaho, and Karen Lewis of Battle Ground, Wash.; a sister, Maurina Hickman of Grand Junction, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2004, at 2 p.m. in Kingdom Hall in Libby. Arrangements are by Nelson and Vial Funeral Home of Libby.

Jane L. "Frankie" Watts
Jane L. "Frankie" Watts, 74, of Miles City died Monday, May 10, 2004, surrounded by her family at her home in Miles City following a long illness. Mrs. Watts was born in Fort Benton on May 7, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Mary Turney Janutis. The family made their home on the Mizpah in the Knowlton area southeast of Miles City then moved to Miles City in 1950. She attended Riverview Country School and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City. On April 3, 1949, she and Harvey Watts were married in Miles City. Mrs. Watts worked for Reynolds Grocery and other local merchants.Ê When Mr. and Mrs. Watts started their family, she stayed home to raise their children. She later went to work for Holy Rosary Hospital where she worked for 25 years before retiring. She and her husband had resided in their home on Knight Street since 1956. Mrs. Watts loved to sew, read, go for walks, play the piano, but most of all spend time with her family and spoil her grandchildren. Her survivors include her husband, Harvey Watts of Miles City; two sons, Steve Watts, and his wife, Lori, of Seattle, Wash., and Randy Watts, and his wife, Tammy, of Laurel; three daughters, Joan Brown, and her husband, Mike, of Billings, Julia Pierce, and her husband, David, of Park City and Melanie Watts of Laurel; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, Anthony Janutis of Billings; and a sister, Betty Merchant, and her husband, Dallas, of Volborg. She was preceded in death by her parents. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 13, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Hospice at 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.

Jacob "Jay" Huber
Jacob "Jay" Huber, of Terry, died May 6, 2004, a week before his 30th birthday, at his home after a long illness. Born at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City on May 13, 1974, he was the son of Gary and Carolyn Roberts Huber. He was raised in Terry and went to school in Glendive. Mr. Huber graduated from Dawson County High School in 1993 through a special education program. He was able to attend his 10-year class reunion in the summer of 2003 with the help of caregivers, Dawyna and Dan Kirkpatrick. Mr. Huber participated in Special Olympics, was involved in church activities and loved to bowl until his failing health prevented him from continuing. His survivors include by his parents, Gary and Carolyn Huber of Terry; two brothers, SGT Gregory Huber of Fort Sill, Okla., and Nolan Huber, his wife, Tiffany, and their children, Maxine, Jacob and Justis, all of Terry; his grandmothers, Anna Huber of Fallon and Mildred Roberts of Glendive; and his foster family, Randy and Roxanne Clonce, and their family of Idaho, formerly of Glendive. He is also survived by his special friends of the family Dale, Joan, Jude and Ross Hubber of Terry and many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jacob Huber and Ray Roberts. A prayer service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2004, at 6 p.m. at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry has been entrusted with the arrangements. If desired, memorials may be made to Prairie County Ambulance or to the Prairie Community M.A.F.

Lorraine Haughian
Lorraine Haughian, 76, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, from heart complications at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Lorraine means "famous in battle," and she had quite a battle last week. Born on Feb. 17, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Theodore Friller and Edna Anna Marie Amundson Wood. She attended schools in Brusett and Miles City where she graduated from Custer County High School. She and John "Henry" Haughian were married Aug. 22, 1946. They lived at Little Sheep Mountain where they ranched until moving to Park City for their last years of life. In town, Mrs. Haughian was thrilled to have all the water she needed for her flowers. She has many special friends there also. Family, friends, and even strangers were always welcome in her home - the coffee pot was always on. She always tried to find the good in everyone. Her survivors include her four children, Lauralea Caufield of Park City, Gary Haughian, and his wife, Charlotte, of Cody, Wyo., Elaine Evertz, and her husband, Gary, of Joliet, and Dale Haughian of Shelton, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Survivors also include three great sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews who have proven their love for her this past week. She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Katie Bunch; a son-in-law, Gee Caufield; and a daughter-in-law, Shelly Haughian. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 7, 2004, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Vigil Service will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Park City Civic Center in Park City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Old Calvary Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Park City Civic Center, Park City, MT 59063.

Gertie Nordtvedt
Gertie Luella Nordtvedt, 97, of Miles City died Monday, May 3, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility. Born in Beach, N.D., on March 15, 1907, she was the daughter of James Willard and Marie F. Gundersen Lausch. She moved with her family to the Plevna/Ismay area where she attended schools. She helped her mother run their boarding house in Ismay. Following her schooling, she moved to Chicago for a year where she worked as a nanny. She returned to Ismay where she met Christ Nordtvedt and they were married on Dec. 27, 1927 in Holmquist, S.D. They ran a garage in Ismay and one in Webster, S.D. They moved to back to Plevna in 1962 and retired in Ismay. Mrs. Nordtvedt later moved to Miles City with her daughter, Margaret, in 1993 where she remained until she entered the nursing home in September 2003. She was a member of the Ismay Community Church. Mrs. Nordtvedt enjoyed doing crafts and made 310 Easter baskets this year. She was well known for her handmade Christmas decorations, was very giving and had a great sense of humor. Her survivors include two daughters, Margaret Carlson of Miles City and Ruth Breen of Williston, N.D.; two brothers, Wesley Lausch of Alberton, and Bob Lausch of Fallon; three sisters, Ethel Murray of Fresno, Calif., Mary Bohle of Baker and Julia Smith of British Columbia, Canada; a very special friend and roommate, Florence; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Joyce Marie Babnick and Cora Luetta Kelsey; a brother, Raymond Lausch; and a sister, Violet Harder. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 7, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Ismay Cemetery at Ismay. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Ismay Community Church or to the charity of one's choice.

Raymond L. Nolan
Raymond L. Nolan, 79, of Miles City died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City. Mr. Nolan was born in Hebron, N.D., on Jan. 8, 1925. He moved to Billings and then to Laurel. Ed and Mary Nolan were his parents. He grew up in Laurel and then did farm work for various farmers and ranchers. At the age of 17 years, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in World War II and was very proud to serve in the armed forces. In 1948, he moved to Miles City and met and married the love of his life, Jean L. Viall Nolan. They were married May 7, 1949, and later that year they had a daughter, Vicki R. Nolan Wuest. The family moved to Rosebud in 1952, then across the river where he worked as a farm rancher until he retired in 1991 and moved back to Miles City. Mr. Nolan loved fishing, hunting, gardening, playing pool and sports of all kinds. The night before he died, he watched the Lakers win in overtime. He also was quite a card shark. Despite years of poor health, Mr. Nolan was always cheerful and had a good sense of humor. He loved family gatherings and liked his family close to him. He spent many hours with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Nolan was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, American Rifle Association and Range Riders. Ê His survivors include his loving wife, Jean Nolan of Miles City; a daughter, Vicki R. Wuest of Miles City; two granddaughters, Rayetta Schmidt and her husband, Brandon, and Lashanda Wright, all of Miles City; and three great-grandchildren, Damon, Koby and Mikija Wright. Survivors also inlcude a sister, Alva Whitaker of Miles City; a nephew, Bruce Bannister of Miles City; a nephew, Joe Baker of Colstrip; and Bob Baker and Carol Remme of Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Ed Nolan; and numerous brothers and sisters. A Prayer Service will be held Sunday, June 13, 2004, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Monday, June 14, 2004, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery in Miles City.Ê Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, Holy Rosary Health Center, or to the charity of one's choice.

Sandy Stevens
Sandy Stevens, 59, of Forsyth died Friday, June 4, 2004, due to injuries that occurred from an automobile accident near Minot, N.D. She was born Aug. 12, 1944, in Leeds, N.D., the daughter of Wilma and Leonard Anderson. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Leeds High School with honors. Following high school graduation, she continued her education and completed her bachelor's degree in accounting. In 1963, she and Dale Stevens were married. To this union four children were born. Together they made their home at Stevens Point and then moved to Erie, Pa. Later, they moved to Forsyth where they raised their children. During her time in Forsyth, Mrs. Stevens worked at various places as a bartender as well as a card dealer. Mrs. Stevens enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing pool, darts, talking politics and playing cards. Most especially she enjoyed being with her children and her grandchildren. She is survived by her children including sons Richard Stevens and his wife, Deanna, and John Stevens, all of Forsyth; her daughters, Julie Ann Nelson of Billings and Shelly Kay LauVergne and her husband, Lewis "Buzzy" of Missoula; her mother, Wilma Anderson Mavis of Leeds; her brother, Wesley Anderson of Cleburne, Texas; her sister, Gene Anderson/Wyman (Gyle) of Smyrna, Tenn.; her grandchildren, Chris, J.D., Cody, Amanda, Dale, Toni, Ariel, Christopher, Billy, Kyle and Kayla; and her nieces and nephews, Roger, Leonard, Wesley, Cindy, Mike and Stacy. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Anderson. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be in the Forsyth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a fund at First State Bank of Forsyth for grandchildren Kyle and Kayla Nelson or to a charity of one's choice. Condolences can be sent to www.stevensonandsons.com.

John J. Vanarski
John J. Vanarski, 93, of Glendive, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care Facility in Glendive. Mr. Vanarski was born on Feb. 8, 1911, in New Britain, Conn., the son of Frank and Victoria Kulyk Vanarski. At the age of five, he traveled to eastern Montana in a cattle car on the railroad. He was raised and educated in the Miles City area and was employed as a long-haul truck driver his entire life. He and Mary Molly Borup were married on July 3, 1936, at Forsyth. They lived in Seattle, Wash., for several years, returning to Terry in 1957 and moving to Miles City in the 1960s. She preceded him in death in 1985. Mr. Vanarski and Hilda Zimback were married in Belle Fourche, S.D., in 1988. They had made their home in Glendive since. Mr. Vanarski had been a resident of the Glendive Medical Center Extended Care Facility for the past two years. His survivors include his wife, Hilda of Glendive; and his sister, Sophie Hummel of Garrison, N.D. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a half-sister; one brother; a step-son; and a step-granddaughter, Jennifer. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Pastor Avis Anderson officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m., Thursday in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com.

Sylvester "Slivers" Eugene Strom
Sylvester "Slivers" Eugene Strom, 80, of Miles City died Monday, June 7, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City. Born in Bejou, Minn., on March 2, 1924, he was the son of Casper and Clara Tranholt Strom. He moved with his family to Miles City when he was three years of age. Mr. Strom attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School. Following his graduation, he entered the United States Army, where he served during World War II. After his honorable discharge from the service, he attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, Minn., where he earned an electrician and refrigeration technician degree. On Aug. 28, 1948 Mr. Strom and Ruby Kvarness were married in Minneapolis. Following their marriage, they moved to Baker where he worked for Montana-Dakota Utilities for two years. They moved to Miles City in 1950 after his father died. Mr. Strom began working for the fire department, working his way up to fire chief until his retirement in 1977. He loved to camp. Mr. Strom had a great sense of humor and loved to tell a good joke, and played many on his family and friends. He loved dancing with his wife, especially to "Kansas City" and "Cab Driver." Mr. Strom was a member of the Elks and the Eagles. He loved his children and grandchildren, and they dearly loved him. His survivors include his wife Ruby of Miles City; a son John of Great Falls; two daughters, LeeAnna Babcock, and her husband Mike and Connie Heiman and her husband Tom; two sisters, Vonnie Colgrove of Miles City and Jeanne LaBree of Ingomar; four grandchildren, Lindsay, Kristin, Nicholas and Alex Jo.; and a great-grandson, Caden. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Florence; a brother, Arley Strom; and an infant son, Gordon. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.Ê Private family interment will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice or to the Miles City Public Library Foundation.

Doris Homan
Doris Homan, 86, died peacefully at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth on Monday, June 7, 2004. She was born Aug. 23, 1917, on the family homestead at Canyon Ferry, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby Bedard Pearce. Mrs. Homan grew up in Canyon Ferry and East Helena, attending high school in Helena. Due to an earthquake that destroyed the high school building, she finished her senior year in railroad boxcars. Following her graduation, she attended business school. On June 5, 1947, she was united in marriage to Robert G. Homan in Helena. To this marriage, their beloved daughter Carole was born. The family moved to Colorado and then to Wyoming. They returned to Montana as Mr. Homan was transferred for his job. They made their home in Laurel, Forsyth, Dillon and finally Fort Benton. Mrs. Homan's dream of a lifetime came true in 1977 when she traveled to England with her brother, Richard, and his wife, Gladys, to visit their cousin with whom she had corresponded since childhood. Mr. Homan died in 1980. In 1985, Mrs. Homan returned to Forsyth to be closer to her family. She later resided in the Rosebud Health Care Center Nursing Home, where she spent the last 8-1/2 years of her life, cared for with tenderness, dignity and love. Mrs. Homan loved and treasured her family, including the pets that were part of her life. She loved to read and shared her love of learning and books with her daughter and granddaughters. While she never realized her dream of becoming a teacher, through her caring and love she taught everyone around her beautiful lessons of life. Her survivors include her daughter, Carole Mougey, and her husband, Larry, of Colstrip; her grandchildren, Karissa Atkinson, and her husband, Rob, of Aberdeen, Wash., and Krista Mougey of Colstrip; as well as the staff of Rosebud Health Care Center. Survivors also include her brother, Richard Pearce, and his wife, Gladys, of Helena; cousins, Geoff Scantlebury, and his wife, Pat, of Charlotte, N.C., and John Scantlebury, and his wife, Brenda, of England. Graveside services will be Friday, June 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Fort Benton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Association Montana Chapter 3010 11th Ave. North, Billings, MT 59101 Condolences can be made to the Homan family at www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.

Marly Sindman
Funeral services for Marlys Hindman, 56, of Belle Fourche, S.D., were held Monday morning, June 7, at St. James Lutheran Church in Belle Fourche. The Rev. Howard Stockman officiated. Special music was by Joyce Bentz, organist and Eldon Jensen, soloist. Casketbearers were Rick Wells, Gary Wells, Ashley Morris, Marshall Wells, Clifford Rook, Larry Bartlett, Jim Mercer and Laurel Buchholz, Interment was in the Black Hills National Cemetery under the direction of the Funeral Home of the Northern Hills. Mrs. Hindman died Tuesday, June 1, at Lookout Memorial Hospital in Spearfish, S.D., following a lengthy illness. Marlys Rook was born Jan. 24, 1948, at Lemmon, S.D., to Harmie and Cora Haugen Rook. She grew up and received her education there, graduating from Lemmon High School in 1966. She was baptized, confirmed and raised in Calvary Lutheran Church. In her youth she began working at local restaurants. Beginning in the early 1970s she owned and operated a motel in Lemmon, S.D., until 1986 when she moved to Belle Fourche. In Belle Fourche she began working for Watt's CafŽ and later at the Belle Inn Restaurant. On Jan. 25, 1991, she was united in marriage to John Hindman at Belle Fourche and she continued her restaurant work. In 1996 she became the manager of the Super 8 Motel, a position she held even through her final illness with the help of special friends and family. She enjoyed becoming friends with many travelers and area visitors. Mrs. Hindman enjoyed her family times, traveling, playing cards and an occasional night out in Deadwood, S.D., playing the nickel machines. Her survivors include her husband, John Hindman of Belle Fourche; her sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and John Wells of Lemmon; her mother-in-law, Elva Hindman of Wall, S.D.; two granddaughters; three step-granddaughters; two step-grandsons; four step-children; and numerous special nieces and nephews, some of whom reside in the Miles City area. Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Vernon, Newton, Darrell and Delmar Rook; a nephew, Bill Rook; and a greatniece, Kersten Elizabeth Bauler. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society and Northern Hills Hospice.

Georgia Helen Ferguson
Funeral services for Georgia Helen Ferguson, 76, of Forsyth were Monday morning, June 7, 2004, in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth. Burial was in the Forsyth Cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at the Rosebud Health Care Center. Born on March 27, 1928 in Forsyth, she was the youngest of three children of George and Laura Barnes Johnson. She spent her youth enjoying ranch life on Bear Creek and Beaver Creek, but she especially enjoyed riding her horses. She attended various country schools before attending school in Hysham and graduating from Forsyth High School in 1945. She then went to Eastern Montana College in Billings were she received her teaching certificate. Mrs. Ferguson taught one year at Howard School where she met her future husband, Jack Ferguson. They were married June 2, 1946. To this marriage eight children were born. After working various jobs, Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson settled in the Rosebud-Forsyth area. Mr. Ferguson went into the conservation-construction business while Mrs. Ferguson raised the family and worked as a waitress and cook at various area cafŽs, including the Elks, City and Speedway. She eventually purchased the Speedway on Oct. 15, 1973, and worked most of her family there at one time or another. Mrs. Ferguson owned the business until May 8, 1991. In 1982 Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson became managers of the Woodward Porcupine Ranch of Forsyth until her retirement. Some of Mrs. Ferguson's happiest times were spent on family picnics and enjoying the company of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her survivors include her children, Dick Ferguson and his wife Vonnie and Betty Morris of Forsyth, Jack Ferguson Jr. and his wife Julie of Rosebud, Larry Ferguson and his wife Terry, Annie Barnett and her husband Jody of Forsyth, Sue Kaluza and her husband Bob of Malta, Carol Moore and her husband Ron of Melrose, N.M., Lori Reierson and her husband Kenny of Rosebud; 27 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Claribel Bonine and her husband Earl of Hysham; and her family of friends from the Speedway. Mrs. Ferguson was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1996 and her brother Carroll "Bud" Johnson in 1944. Condolences may be sent to the Ferguson family at www.stevensonandsons.com.

John Henry Youngbauer
John Henry Youngbauer, 82, former Miles City resident, died June 3, 2004, of emphysema, at the Valley Health Care Center in Billings. He was born to Joseph Wilhem and Gladys Viola Hicks Youngbauer at Crow Rock. He attended grade school at Crow Rock and later went to Custer County High School in Miles City. Mr. Youngbauer and Veryle Zona Horr were married on June 24, 1942, and were to celebrate 62 years together this month. To this union, three children were born. During World War II, Mr. Youngbauer served with the 163rd Infantry in Africa and Italy. After returning to Miles City, he began a career of contract hauling and trucking. In 1962, Mr. Youngbauer and his family moved to Billings to continue contract hauling for the Billings Gazette and the United States Post Office in eastern Montana and northern Wyoming. His pleasures in life were stock car racing in his early years and a life-long love of camping, fishing and watching and feeding birds. He and his wife also delighted in following the Billings Mustangs (for many years having box seats to get closer to the action) and the Atlanta Braves. Above all, he drew great pleasure from his family. Survivors include his wife, Veryle; son and family, Mick and Jean Youngbauer of Billings, and their children, Nathan and Natalie, and Natalie's son, Xavier; daughters and families, Beatta and Guy Ferris and their children Abby and Jackson, and the Reverend Don and Zell Derryberry of Sheridan, Wyo., and their children, Nicola Derryberry and Adam Maurer; three brothers, Ray Youngbauer and his wife Eva of Miles City, Gail Youngbauer and his wife Rose of Forsyth, and Pat Youngbauer and his wife Joan of Lewistown; a half-sister, Joan Keys and her husband Jim and half-brother, Mel Barber and his wife Jeannie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Youngbauer was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Terry Jean. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Billings, with Mr. Youngbauer's son-in-law, the Rev. Don Derryberry, officiating. Memorials may be made to the National Audubon Society or to the charity of one's choice.

Gerald "Sonny" Jerome Taron
Gerald "Sonny" Jerome Taron, 63, of Miles City died at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Mr. Taron was born on July 26, 1940, in Glendive to Arthur and Bertha Taron. He attended local schools and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1959. He worked for Standard Oil as a welder for 18 years and was a member of the Boilermakers Union for 18 years. Later, in 1983, he took over Art's Repair Shop when Art died. Mr. Taron was an expert in welding, blacksmith work and restoring cars. He loved cars and car racing. In high school he painted local cars and crash cars as a hobby. He also collected gem stones and Montana agates. Mr. Taron taught local teachers and artists the art of welding. He loved to go fishing and hunting. His survivors include six sisters and one brother, Deloris Padilla of Casper, Wyo., Ellen Montgomery and Lorraine Mees, both of Las Vegas, Nev., Robert Taron of Tooele, Utah, Millie Janssen of Wellton, Ariz., Violet Palmer of Lafayette, Calif., and Rosemary Willey, of Anoka, Minn.; and almost 202 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Bertha Taron. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. If friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Magdalena Galzagorry
Magdalena Galzagorry, 91, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in Issaquah, Wash., after an extended period of failing health. Magdalena Galzagorry, born Goni, was born in Gorostapolo, a small area of the village of Errazu in the Basque Region of Spain, on April 6, 1913. She immigrated to the United States after marrying the late Jean Galzagorry in April of 1960. She lived in the Yellowstone Valley with Jean and his four daughters. She became a U.S. citizen in 1972. Mrs. Galzagorry worked alongside her husband, farming and ranching most of her life as well as cooking at the Log Cabin CafŽ for a brief period. Following her husband's death in June 1990, she lived briefly at the Eagle's Manor before moving to Washington in 1993 to be closer to her daughter. Her health gradually deteriorated until her recent death. She is survived by her daughters, Liz Galzagorry of Helena, Cathy van der Linden of Sammamish, Wash., Grace Galzagorry of Nevada City, Calif., and Helene Galzagorry of Austin, Texas. A small memorial service in her honor was held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 4, 2004, in the chapel at Providence Marianwood Nursing Home in Issaquah where she lived the last couple of years. A remembrance service will be held in Miles City later this summer, followed by burial in the Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Rose Grenz
Rose Grenz, 83, of Miles City died Tuesday, June 2, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City. Born in Gorham, N.D., on Feb. 3, 1921, she was the daughter of Russian immigrants Steve and Katherine Godlesky Anheluk. As a young girl, she was a shepherd, with dreams of one day being able to drive an automobile, which they would occasionally see passing through. The family would travel to town once a year by horse and buggy, the daughters receiving only a nickel apiece to spend. Mrs. Grenz attended elementary schools in Gorham, moving to Medora, N.D., for high school. She boarded with a shopkeeper's family, and worked for them while attending school. She graduated from high school in Medora as the valedictorian of her class, which consisted of two students. Mrs. Grenz then went to beauty school in Fargo, N.D., and opened a beauty shop in Bowman, N.D., followed by one in Belfield, N.D. While in Belfield, she met Chris Grenz in 1945 and married in 1947.Ê The couple moved to Miles City in 1948 and purchased the 600 Bar. Mrs. Grenz convinced her husband to start a five-stool restaurant and bakery across from the bar. As the dining area continued to expand, the bar was moved downstairs, beginning the era, which would later be known as the 600 CafŽ. Never would Mrs. Grenz have dreamed that the 600 CafŽ would become the anchor tenant of downtown Main Street in Miles City. She was very active in the Catholic Church and in helping the community. For the past several years, she hosted the Harvest Dinner, a benefit for the Catholic Church, which will continue as a tribute in her name. Mrs. Grenz was also an avid traveler, exploring much of the world near and far. Her survivors include two sons, Chris "Butch" Grenz of Miles City and Carter "Ike" Grenz of Flippin, Ariz.; her step-daughters, Sheila Koon of Vista, Calif., Joan Marie of Chico, Calif., and Marcella Olson of Bismarck, N.D.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Chris, Mrs. Grenz was preceded in death by her parents and her children, James "Spike" Grenz, Tom Grenz, Gardner Grenz and Betty Wilhelm. A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, June 4, 2004 at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Parish.

Stella Bachmann
Funeral services for Stella Melinda Clements, Bowen, Valentine, Funk, Bachmann, 87, of Forsyth were held Friday morning, June 4, 2004, at the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Burial will be in the family lot of Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Ariz., on Friday, June 11, 2004. Mrs. Bachmann died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth. She was born Aug. 10, 1916, in Doyle, Mo., the daughter of Isaac and Betty Shipp Clements. She grew up in and around the Doyle and Bixby area and attended school in Doyle. In 1933, she and Raymond Bowen were married. One son was born of this union, Glendal "Jerry" Bowen. In 1940, she moved to Salem, Mo., where she worked in many restaurants in the area. There she met George Valentine and they were married in 1943. The couple traveled all over, following his job in construction, including several foreign countries. They were on the first boat to travel through the Panama Canal before it was officially open to the public. Mr. Valentine had worked on the project. They enjoyed traveling. Even through all the travels they maintained a home in Kansas, Mo. This was the home office for many years. In 1956, they moved to Oakland, Ariz., and operated Mountain Creek Resort on Bull Shoals Lake. In 1958 they opened Valentines CafŽ across the lake. Mr. Valentine died in 1970 and she sold the cafŽ and moved to Mountain Home, AK, were she worked in various restaurants. In 1985, she and Howard Funk, known as "Papa Howard" to his family, were married and they made their home in Pontiac, Mo. They enjoyed traveling to various states. They were on one of their many travels, to Mackinac Island, MI., in 1989 when he died of a sudden heart attack. She remained in Pontiac, Mo., where she met Merrill Bachmann. They were married in 1992 and he died in 1996. In 2000 she moved to Forsyth where she resided until her death. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Catholic Church. Her survivors include her son and daughter in-law, Glendal "Jerry" and Linda Bowen of Forsyth; a daughter, Kathy McKinnon of Belleville, Ill.; her grandchildren, Nicki (Terry) Shry of Chapman, Kan., Lisa Juniper of Hemit, Calif., Rae Bowen and Ronda Wilhelm, both of Forsyth, Raymond (Linda) Jackson of Rosebud, Mary (Morse) Lienemann of Edwardville, Ill., James (Cathy) McKinnon of Duluth, Minn., and Christina (Roger) Bashaw of Chesapeake, Va.; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Survivors also include a sister, Zola Crocker of Saint Louis, Mo.; a former daughter-in-law, Vicki O'Neal; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond, George, Howard and Merrill; her brothers, George, Homer and Roman; her sisters, Maggie, Loraine, Bessie, Della and Hattie; and a son-in-law, James McKinnon. Condolences can be sent to the Bachmann family at www.stevensonandsons.com.

Marvin Dufloth
Marvin Dufloth, 66, of Miles City died Saturday, May 29, 2004, in Miles City. Born Dec. 1, 1937, in Terry, he was the son of Christ and Leona Vanarski Dufloth. He grew up and attended schools in Terry where he graduated from the Terry High School. Following his schooling, he entered the United States Army where he served for two years before he was honorably discharged. He then returned to Terry where he worked for his father, then moved to Miles City where he went to work at the United Building Center and for Pepsi. Mr. Dufloth later went to work for M & C Beverage where he worked until the time of his death. An avid reader, he also enjoyed his ham radio. He was a member of the Eagles and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Club. His survivors include his cousins, Wayne Corneliusen of Albuquerque, N.M., Rick Corneliusen of Lyndon, Ky., and Larry Corneliusen of Tucson, Ariz.; and all of his friends at work. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be Friday, June 4, 2004, at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

PFC Owen D. Witt
PFC Owen D. Witt, 20, of Sand Springs died in Iraq on Monday, May 24, 2004. His mission was to serve his country, which he chose by enlisting in the United States Army. He was extremely affected by the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and was determined to defend the United States. Born Dec. 6, 1983, in Lewistown, he attended Benzien Country School through the eight grade, and graduated from Garfield County High School at Jordan in 2001. He was involved in 4-H, the basketball team, and loved to be at the ranch and spend time with his family. He was kind, loving and caring with a great sense of humor and wonderful smile. He lived with his family on a working ranch in Montana. An artist, he worked at painting in oils. He wanted to ranch, raise a family and paint.Ê A very gregarious fella, he liked country and western music. His survivors include his mother and father, Karen and David Witt of Sand Springs; his grandparents, Alvin and Patsy Clark of Brusett; three brothers, Cody, his wife Christina Witt of Missoula and their children, Catherine and Corbin, Kelly, his wife Michelle Witt of Sand Springs, and their children, Megan and Morgan, and Troy Witt, and his fiancŽe, Margo, of Sand Springs; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a special friend, Janina Behen of Germany. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Garfield County High School gymnasium in Jordan. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Steve's Fork Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.