OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2017

“Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away.” Cliff Everest’s spirit soared on Valentine’s Day, 2017 after an incredibly valiant effort against cancer. Cliff was born Sept 26, 1955, the oldest of four sons. He grew up in Holden, Massachusetts and earned a B.A. in Business at U.Mass in Amherst. He moved west to Montana and worked...

Feb 13, 2017

To have known Sheryl Anne Mooney was to have had the pleasure of knowing someone who knew how to live. And those she touched are all the better for it. Anyone else, sorry out of luck because this Butte girl was one of a kind! Sheryl was born in Butte, Montana on December 29, 1942 to parents Dan and Evelyn...

Feb 5, 2017

Shane William Counts, 24, of Belgrade passed away suddenly on February 5th, 2017. Shane was born in Bozeman, MT on December 8th, 1992 to parents Lisa and Bud Counts. He was raised alongside his younger brother Cory, both natives of the Gallatin Valley. Shane attended the Belgrade schools, graduating from Belgrade High School in 2011. He then attended Helena College,...

Jan 23, 2017

Carl Robert Michel, 88, of Bozeman, MT passed away from heart failure on January 22rd, 2017 surrounded by his three loving adult sons. Carl was born in Union City, NJ on October 7th, 1928. He was the only child to parents Carl Percival and Elise Michel. Following his high school graduation in 1946, Carl enlisted in the Army. He faithfully...

Jan 23, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Bettyann Helen Cote, maiden name (Snipes) died peacefully at home in Bozeman on January 19th 2017 at the age of 74. Bettyann is survived by her children Pamela Halgren (Dale), William Phillips (Amy), Brian Phillips, Matthew Phillips and Aaron Phillips (Anna). Her grandchildren are Eric Halgren (Rebecca), Heather Perry (Joshua), Amanda Halgren, David Phillips, Daniel Phillips, Lydia Phillips, Derek Daniels,...

Jan 16, 2017

Bonita “Bonnie” Arts passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 surrounded by her husband Robert, children, siblings, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the love of her life great-granddaughter Annikka. Bonnie was born and raised in Bridger Canyon and was a Bozeman native her entire life. Along with her husband Robert Arts, she owned and operated Intermountain Drywall for 44 years. Bonnie loved...

Jan 15, 2017

Ruth Ann (Griffin) Metcalf, or Ruthie, passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2017. She lived with grace and humor, no matter what life threw her way. Her kitchen table was a destination for anybody who wanted to sit and visit. Ruth was a kind, empathetic soul who accepted everyone just as they were. On August 15, 1933, Ruth was born...

Jan 11, 2017

Patricia Mae (Deering) Enoch, 93, of Bozeman passed away on January 11, 2017. Pat was born November 25, 1923 in Spokane, Washington. After graduating from high school in Clarkston, WA she married her high school sweetheart, Wendell Enoch, shortly before he deployed to fight in Germany in WWII. During the war Pat did what so many American women did of...

Jan 9, 2017

Viola “Vi” Hendrickson (Neiminen) Schulz departed this life on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Vi was born in Ponsford, Minnesota on September 5, 1931 to parents Allen and Maija Hendrickson. She married the love of her life, Orvald Neiminen, on July 4, 1947 and together raised 6 children. Orvald passed in 1968. Viola worked to support the children and attended school...

Jan 8, 2017

Alfred Charles Stoffel, age 87, of Belgrade, MT passed away January 8th, 2017. Alfred was born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 9th, 1929 to parents Alfred and Hazel Stoffel. After Alfred successfully completed high school, he enlisted in the Navy, faithfully serving his country aboard the Toledo Air Craft Carrier in World War II. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in...

Jan 6, 2017

Cleburne “Hap” Gilliland, Educator and Author, Dies at 98 Growing up on a ranch in Colorado fostered Hap Gilliland’s passion for exploring nature. His adventures in the mountains and curiosity about the world around him became the basis of his writing and professional work. During WWII while serving in the Army Air Corp, Hap was stationed in New Guinea and...

Jan 4, 2017

Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly, age 91, passed away peacefully in Bozeman on January 4th, 2017 from complications due to congestive heart failure. Left to honor his memory are wife Esther, sons Michael, Greg, and Chris, daughters Annette (Lilly-Russ) and Alisa (Flores), grandchildren Reagan, Flint, Margaux, Dax, Bridger, Chandler, and beloved dogs, Max and Ruby. Born in Manhattan, Montana in 1925...

Jan 3, 2017

Betty Jean Schneiter, 88 of Belgrade, MT passed away suddenly on January 3rd, 2017. Betty was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 24th, 1928 to parents Pat and Margaret Nichols. Betty and her brothers, Billy Ray and Don, were raised in Norris, MT where she successfully graduated from Harrison High School. Following high school, Betty met the love of her...

Jan 1, 2017

Jan 1, 2017

The earth lost a glimmering light, but the heavens gained a beautiful, shining star on January 1, 2017 when Crystal joined them to light the way for all of us on Earth. Crystal Rianna Keller/Collins was born on June 28, 1984 to Margie (McGivern) and Hank Keller. She attended local schools, and was raised in Butte by Margie and her...

Dec 30, 2016

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to heartache and loss with the death of our baby girl, Rozlynn Elizabeth Bristow. She was called home and born asleep on December 30th, 2016 at 7:30pm. Rozlynn was the daughter of Taylor Joseph Bristow and Amanda Rose Rolle. She is survived by her two siblings; Brooklynn Rose Howard and Brandon James Howard....

Dec 28, 2016

June Metcalf Crawford passed away on December 28, 2016 at Bridger Healthcare Community following a brief illness. June was born July 7, 1924 to Willie (Bob) and Letha Doyan Metcalf at their homestead near Buffalo, Wyoming. The family moved to Montana in 1927 and eventually settled in the Gallatin Valley on Sourdough Creek. As a World War II veteran, June...

Dec 17, 2016

Ruby May Crawford, age 94, of Bozeman, MT passed away Dec. 17, 2016 in the presence of her loving family. Ruby was born in Cheyenne, WY on February 9th, 1922 to parents George and Cora Frazier. Ruby and her siblings were raised together on their homestead ranch near Saratoga, WY. After attending two years of high school, Ruby was married...

Dec 13, 2016

Michael "Mike" Ankney, 65, of Bozeman, passed away December 13, 2016 at his home. He was born June 16, 1951 in Blue Island, Illinois. Mike served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. We will post more information as we have it.