Richard McNee

1935-2013 Richard(Dick) McNee passed away peacefully at home on December 12. Dick was born January 16,1935 in Rigby, Idaho. He was first born of twin boys to parents Dean C. and Myrtle McNee. He grew up on the family farm in St. Anthony, Idaho where learned skills that he would use for a lifetime. Upon graduating from high school he camp tended a band of sheep in the Teton Peaks for the summer. He then moved to Montana where he worked as a cowhand in and around the Horse Prairie area. He met Lorna Simpson in Armstead, Mt. He was then drafted into the Army where he joined the 101st airbourne and served as a medic. Upon discharge from the military he returned to Montana and married Lorna Simpson. They worked on the Barrett ranch in Horse Prairie. In 1965 they had a daughter. They then went to Firth Idaho and helped his father on the farm. In 1970 a son was born. In 1971 they moved to Dillon Montana and bought a ranch. They had many great times on the ranch until 1995. He then worked in the timber,construction, and for various ranches. He retired in 2010. He spent the rest of his days caring for his family and numerous animals,that had always been his great passion. He is survived by his wife, Lorna, daughter Arlene Owen, son Robert McNee, granddaughter Chelsea Owen,, grandson Tanner Owen, twin brother Dean, brother Steve,  sister Judy Sealey, numerous bother and sister-inlaws, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held December, 20th at 2:00pm at Brundage Funeral Home