Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County

November 13, 2022

November 9, 2022

Michael Lee Gordon passed away November 9, 2022. He was born October 21, 1946 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Lloyd and Faye Gordon and was the oldest of 8 kids. Growing up, Mike lived in Regent, ND and Miles City, before the family settled in Dillon in 1957. The family would travel to Regent, ND ever summer to visit his...

November 5, 2022

Darrell Vance Johnson passed away on November 5, 2022 at the age of 81 inhis home with his daughters by his side. Darrell was born September 22, 1941in Dillon to Swen Elam and Jane Stallings Johnson. He was an only child andspent much of his childhood living in Bannack. Darrell served in the Army,worked for the Army Corps of Engineers...

October 31, 2022

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 14,1948, to John and Arlene Garry, John Arthur Garry became the eldest of three children. His K-12 education was in Dillon, and John received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Montana State University. He later attended UCLA to complete his masters in computer languages. His entire career of 42 years was spent with...

October 25, 2022

Evert Charles Stevens 1937-2022 Evert Stevens passed away Oct. 25th in Bozeman hospital following surgery complications and 5 week stay. Evert was born in Roberts, Idaho August 7, 1937 to Jessie and Heber Stevens. He was raised with 15 brothers and siters. Going to school in Spencer, Idaho High School in DuBois, Idaho. He had 2 baby brothers also that...

October 20, 2022

Joanie Pettit passed away on October 20, 2022 at the age of 88 in her own home with her loving daughters, Cindy and Peggy by her side. Joanie was born May 31, 1934 in Butte to Joe Bartzen and Bessie Freel. She had two sisters, Patty Selzer and Betty Sullivan that have preceded her in death. When Joanie was 6...

October 17, 2022

Jeri Lynn Wagner passed away October 17th with her children beside her. She was born on September 10th 1943 to Chet and Grace Crichfield. Jeri graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1961 and graduated from the University of Montana in 1965. She returned to Dillon and worked for the Forest Service then for R. W. Wagner, CPA. Jeri and...

October 17, 2022

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October 16, 2022

George Harold Nelson: A Long Life, Well-Lived George Harold Nelson was born on Jan. 31, 1937, to parents Harry and Susie Nelson. He had three brothers — Louie, Howard, and Robert — and one sister, Virginia (Ginger Brue). George grew up in Livingston, Montana, at the heart of a loving family. He was always active in athletics, and his passion...

October 11, 2022

THOMAS J. REYNOLDS, 89 After an extended illness, Tom passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, one week from his 90 th birthday. Thomas was born on October 18, 1932 to Wallace and Wilburetta (Goyette) Reynolds in Butte, Montana. He was the third of 15 children. With 11 years of schooling, Tom was a jack of all...

October 11, 2022

Michael Hyrum Hall, 80, of Lima, Montana, passed away Tuesday, October 11th, 2022. Michael was born January 7th, 1942, to parents Jack and Dott (Thompson) Hall. He was raised in the Salt Lake City area until his later years where he resided in the Montana Mountainside. In his early years he was brought up riding horses, hunting, and snowmobiling. Michael...

October 9, 2022

William “Bill” Frank Orr, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 9, 2022, at home. Bill was born October 3, 1957, in Butte, Montana to Evelyn M. and Matthew J. Orr as the youngest of their boys. M.C. is brother is a year older. Bill was raised in Butte and later moved to Dillon where his father was Superintendent of Schools. Bill...

October 4, 2022

Colleen Roberts, 74, of Dillon passed away October 4th, 2022 at Barrett Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was surrounded by the family whom she loved the most. Colleen was born October 27, 1948 to Jess and Murrell Roberts in Dillon, Montana. She had 7 siblings, Ruth, Gertie, Chuck (PeeWee), Pat, Jerry, Tom and Jim. She grew up in...

October 3, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary Michael Mooney at the age of 70 in Glendale, AZ in the presence of his sons. Gary was born on March 11, 1952, in Dillon, MT to the late Daniel L. Mooney and Patricia J. Markell. Gary went to various schools in Montana and attended Beaverhead High School. He...

October 1, 2022

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September 22, 2022

Leslie Lynn (Jones) Mugaas was born July 26, 1942, in Butte, MT, to Robert Leslie Jones, and Louise (Harvey) Jones. After a short battle with Uterine Cancer, Lynn died at her home in Bozeman, MT, September 22, 2022. Lynn grew up on the family cattle ranch near Wise River, MT. She attended Kindergarten in Dillon, MT, but completed grades 1...

September 19, 2022

Catherine ( Kathie ) Bell Langford left this world to celebrate with her loved ones on Monday, September 19th, 2022. She was under the loving care of the Parkview Acres Nursing home in Dillon, Mt. where she had resided for 10 years. Kathie was born on October 4th, 1943 in Harlowtown, Mt. to Arnold ( Ole) and Lillian Sherburn. She...

September 19, 2022

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September 7, 2022

Ronald Mitchell born 8/1939-9/2022 born in Helena, MT to Marion/Larene Mitchell and older brother Wayneborn in MN. Soon after a spunky sister Janet was born 2 years later in OR.True gold miners, every sense of the word in MT/CA having claim near Long Valley Mine, CA. Finn nearAvon, MT (no longer) provided beans/bacon till Rons folks worked/lived on Charlie Bloods...

September 7, 2022

DILLON – Mother danced her way into Heaven, September 7, 2022. The Block Family expresses our appreciation to the Dillon Community for supporting her on her journey, including Home Health, Hospice, Legacy Senior Living, hospitalists and nursing staff at Barrett Hospital, Pastor Daniel Triller and Brundage Funeral Home. Gerane was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Marion Hauser, a single...