JoAnn BIG HORN COUNTY Mary Frances Sands DENVER - Mary Frances was born in the Depot in Lodge Grass, the second daughter of Arthur Gerald Westwood and Hilda Westwood. She was born following her older brother, Arthur G. Westwood Jr., and her older sister, Geraldine W. Mann, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Jack Westwood of Hardin. Mary Frances grew up in Lodge Grass and attended the Lodge Grass Schools, later attending college at Montana State University in Missoula. While in Missoula, she met her husband, Warren Sands. They were married while attending school there. Frances and Warren had five children. Twins, Mike and Van, Mike was killed in the Korean War and Van, Art and John live in Colorado, where their mother also lived. A daughter, Margaret Sands, is presently living in California. Mary Frances' husband, Warren, preceded her in death in Colorado. Mary Frances Sands died March 18, 1998, in Denver, at the age of 75. A Memorial Service was held in Denver on March 23. A Graveside Memorial Service will be given by Pastor Pateng Makdoh, from the First Baptist Church of Hardin at Mountview Cemetery in Billings at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. Cremation has taken place. Grace Mary Suko HARDIN - Grace Mary Suko, 89, of Hardin, passed away Monday evening, June 8, 1998, at the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital in Hardin. She was born April 14, 1909, in Wexford County, Mich., a daughter of Frank and Helen Weller Miller. She came to Montana with her parents to a homestead near Ringling and attended schools in Latt Porcupine School near Wilsal and Livingston. They then traveled to Canada, Columbus and Nampa, Idaho, where she finished her education. Grace attended practical nurse training in Denver and worked as a practical nurse for many years. She married Daniel Suko in Billings on Feb. 24, 1940. They couple moved to a ranch in Wyoming for a time, before moving to Laurel in 1950. In 1987, they moved to Hardin to be near family. Mr. Suko passed away in 1995. Grace raised several foster children and was a member of the Christian Fellowship non-denominational church. Survivors include one son, Jerry Suko of Missoula; three brothers, William, Robert and Charles Miller of Spokane, Wash.; two sisters, Irene Miller and Katherine Miller of Spokane; she was also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and many friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. Jeanette Adams CROW AGENCY - Jeanette Adams, 85, long time advocate of Crow education, passed away Monday, June 8, 1998, in the Crow Agency IHS Hospital. She was born Jan. 29, 1913, in Crow Agency, a daughter of Don and Bessie Shane Little Light. She grew up and attended schools in Crow Agency and the Flandreau Indian School in Flandreau, S.D. Following her education, she returned to the Crow Agency area. Jeanette married Douglas Adams Sr. on Jan. 1, 1930, and the couple made their home in the Black Lodge District near Crow Agency. She was chairman of the Crow Education Committee for 37 years and a charter member of the Crow Central Education Committee. She was instrumental in the development of health care on the Reservation, including Community Health Representatives, dental clinic development, addition to the old PHS Hospital and lobbying for the new IHS Hospital. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She made two trips to the Holy Land which supported her Christian beliefs. She was a devoted mother and housekeeper who loved to bead, cook and sew. In her later years, she was honored for being the oldest survivor within the Little Light family. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband and three sons, Ronald, Lynn Roy and Douglas Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Joan Crooked Arms of Crow Agency; one sister, Bernice Jefferson of Lodge Grass; nine adopted sons, Tony Vogel of South Dakota, Clem Goes Ahead of Dunmore, Bob Kelly of Billings, Dr. Emery Johnson of Maryland, Byron Bad Bear of Arizona, Gayle Three Irons and Gussie Costa of Crow Agency, Scott Carpenter of Texas and Henry Pretty on Top of Lodge Grass; seven adopted daughters, Karen Little Light of Billings, Jacqueline Ware of New Mexico, Delma Yarlott of Benteen, Annie Costa of Crow Agency, Carlene, Gloria and Regina Goes Ahead of Dunmore; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday in the First Crow Baptist Mission. Interment will follow in the Crow Agency Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is entrusted with the arrangements. Roy 'Grandpa' Valdez Sr. HARDIN - Roy "Grandpa" Valdez Sr., 91 of Hardin, passed away Friday afternoon, June 12, 1998, at the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, on Aug. 27, 1906, a son of Rocendo and Ramona Camarillo Valdez. He migrated to the United States in 1922, and became a naturalized U.S. citizen on June 23, 1983. He had worked for several railroad companies making his way north to Clearmont, Wyo., where he met Priscilla Torrez. They were united in marriage in Sheridan on Aug. 22, 1928. In 1940, he started farming and ranching in the Lodge Grass area and earned enough money during WWII to purchase land in the St. Xavier area in 1948. He raised sugar beets and cattle until retiring in 1979. Following his retirement, he moved to Hardin. Roy loved the land and could not shake the farming out of his blood, so he roto-tilled one third of his yard to raise a garden. When not gardening, he enjoyed listening and playing music, dancing and playing cards with the grandchildren. Roy especially loved family gatherings, "oh yes, and killing weeds." He was preceded in death by one son, Pete Valdez, in 1961, while in the U.S. Army; and one daughter, Marie Ornelas in 1971. Survivors include his wife of over 69 years, Priscilla of Hardin; five daughters, Ruth Cabrera of Wapato, Wash., Lupe Watson of Billings, Ramona (Ted) Somdahl of Ogema, Minn., Anita (Leo) Harmon of Hardin, and Jessie (Larry) Ressler of Rock Springs, Wyo.; two sons, Eladio (Constance) Valdez of Hardin and Roy (Beverly) Valdez Jr. of Saint Xavier; 36 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hardin. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Fabian Fehring, celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hardin, Mont. Mary Genie Dowlin FORSYTH - Mary Genie Dowlin, 78, of Forsyth, died Friday morning, June 5, 1998, at the Rosebud Health Care Center. "Auntie Mary" was born March 7, 1920, at her beloved ranch on West Armell's Creek, the daughter of Charles and Genie Philbrick Dowlin. It was said that the event of her birth coincided with a memorable and welcomed break in the harsh winter weather. In typical Montana fashion the weather that morning was 20 below and by afternoon had reached a balmy 40 degrees. The family had so many reasons to celebrate that day. She spent her youth on the ranch and attended Trail Creek School graduating from Rosebud High School. She attended Billings Polytech, which is now Rocky Mountain College, for two years, returning to work the ranch at the outbreak of WWII. She dedicated her life to assisting her mother in ranch operations, and in working for the proper and kind care of all animals. Mary managed a band of sheep, a herd of cattle and paint horses. It was also usual to see an orphan deer, or an injured raccoon, rabbits, a well-fed dog and several cats surrounding her on travels about the ranch. She was a charter member of the Colstrip Community Church, a lifelong member of the National Rifle Association, the Humane Society, the National Wildlife Association, the Stockgrower's Association and the Northern Plains Resource Council. She is survived by her sister, Patty Dowlin Kluver of Rosebud Creek; three nephews and their families: Karson and Marie Kluver and their children, Jan, Kathleen, Abner and Freeman; Kirby and Freida Kluver and their children, Coralei, Cortney and Casey; Kelly and Barb Needham-Kluver and Tanner Bell; her niece, Colleen and her husband, Thomas J. Johnson and their children, Erin and Trevor. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Charles Dowlin, in 1934, and her mother Genie Philbrick Dowlin Fulmer in 1979. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at the Beals Mortuary Chapel in Forsyth. Interment will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to one of her member organizations. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements. +BIG HORN COUNTY Roy G. Zier CROW AGENCY - Roy G. Zier, a hard working man, laid down his tools on Sunday, May 3, 1998. He was 63 years old. He was born July 1, 1935, in Hardin, a son of Henry and Katherine Kern Zier. He had been raised in the Garryowen area and later moved to Speersiding. He married Rose Lynn Crow in Lodge Grass on May 5, 1956. They were married for 42 years. Roy had learned from a young age what hard work was. He worked for several ranchers and farmers in his younger years. He had driven bus No. 2 for the Hardin School District 17H for 16 years while at the same time working for Campbell Farming Corp. Roy loved the outdoors, working in his garden, woodworking and raising cattle and sheep. More than that, Roy loved his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bob, Bill and Wilbur; and three sisters, Betty, Doris and Janet. Survivors include his wife, Rose Lynn of Crow Agency; four sons, Darrell and Dave of Hardin, Don of Billings and Roy Jr. and his wife, Wanda of Miles City; his grandchildren, Don Jr., April, Brittney, Tay Liegh, Lissa, Colby and Spencer. We miss you very much grandpa. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Lodge Grass Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. =++++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY Laura Jean Gilsdorf HARDIN - Laura Jean Gilsdorf, 54, of Hardin passed away Monday, June 1, 1998, in the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. She was born Aug. 30, 1943 in Stratton, Neb., a daughter of Reuben and Anna Conzelman Kehler. She moved with her family to Big Horn County and the St. Xavier area in 1946. She grew up and attended area schools, graduating from Hardin High School in 1962. Following her graduation she moved to New Mexico. Jeanie married James Arnett in 1963, and he died in 1986. She married John Gilsdorf on July 11, 1992, in Hardin and the couple made their home in Hardin. She was currently employed as a cook at the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Elk DOES and the Catholic Daughters. Jeanie enjoyed watching television, collecting magnets and music boxes, however, her caring for others will be the family's most cherished memory. Survivors include her husband, John of Hardin; one son, James Arnett of Billings; a daughter, Kathy (John) Wilkinson of New Mexico; a stepson, Wade (Julie) Gilsdorf of Billings; two stepdaughters, Rita (Seth) Arensmeyer of Missoula and Carol (Robert) Haskins of Billings; two brothers, John (Cheryl) Kehler of Hardin and Ronald (Mary Ann) Kehler of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Karen Kehler and Judy (Floyd) Link of Hardin; five grandchildren, including a grandson, Bradley, who she was raising; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in the Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Jim Koss, officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital, Hardin, Mont. 59034 or to the charity of choice. +++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY Iris Irene BullShows HARDIN - Iris Irene BullShows, 71, of Hardin, died Tuesday evening, May 5, 1998, at Heritage Acres Nursing Home. She was born Dec. 28, 1926, in Pryor, a daughter of Caleb and Rose Plenty Buffalo BullShows. She grew up and attended school in Pryor. Her mother died at an early age so she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Bullshows and Horse BullShows, thus making her aunt Effie her sister. At the age of 28, she moved to Crow Agency due to family hardships. She had worked for the Big Horn Carpet Mill in Crow Agency and for the Crow Agency Handicap Center for many years, but devoted most of her time as a homemaker raising her children. Iris enjoyed baking and arts and crafts and being with her family. She knew many old Indian Lullabies and loved to sing them to her grandchildren. She was a member of the Pryor Catholic Church, Piegan Clan and was a Big Lodge Child. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Grace BullShows and Maxine LaForge; one brother, Harry. Survivors include three sons, Samuel (Cara) BullShows of Hardin, Darwin (Ava) BullShows of Crow Agency and Victor (Nichole) BullShows of Pryor; two daughters, Brenda (Ricky) Fighter of Crow Agency and Iva Bullshows-Mosley of Billings; one brother, Samuel (Adeline) Plain Feather of Pryor, who was also raised by his maternal grandparents; two sisters, Effie Hogan of Crow Agency and Cordelia (Pius) Real Bird of Wyola; two adopted brothers, Richard House Plenty Buffalo and Gary Plenty Buffalo; Iris is also survived by Adam Singer; her grandson, Dean (Connie) BullShows of Pryor; two nieces, Davene (Archie) Big Lake of Hardin and Patricia (Lee) BullShows-Arellano of Billings; one nephew, John BullShows of Billings, all of whom she raised as her own children; also surviving are 37 grandchildren, 34 great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pryor Catholic Church Gymnasium. Interment will follow in the Pryor Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.======================= Pearl Brady Killsontop BIG HORN COUNTY LAME DEER - Pearl left us on May 26, 1998 to be with the Lord. Pearl was born at their home at the mouth of Muddy Creek on Sept. 4, 1928, to George and Flossie Brady. Pearl was very caring to her family. She loved and cared very much for her grandchildren. Pearl lived a very productive life. She had a calling on her life and this was important to her. She traveled extensively throughout Indian lands to preach the gospel. She touched many lives during her ministry. She always had compassion for the ones that were down and out. She opened her home many times to people who needed a place to sleep or were in need of a meal. Many left her home with hope and desire to serve the Lord. She championed many causes on the Northern Cheyenne reservation, especially for the elderly. There were no obstacles or barriers too strong for she would always find a way. She instilled this determination in her children and grandchildren, always encouraging her family to do the very best in whatever was set before them. Pearl always appreciated the many blessings that were given to her and always thankful of her life and family. Pearl was employed with the Tribe in different capacities, as a Headstart aide, community health worker, and as director of the Northern Cheyenne Elderly Program. She worked as a nurse aide for several nursing homes in Denver, Colo. Pearl was very dedicated to her family and spent many hours with her two daughters and one son. Survivors include her two daughters, Thomasine Hardground and Mrs. Ken (Linda) Bisonette, both of Lame Deer, and son, Mr. Everett Youngbear of Sioux Falls, S.D.; one brother, Mr. Raymond Brady Sr. of Lame Deer; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and five adopted sons, Mr. Charles Bearcomesout, Mr. Herman Bearcomesout, Mr. Michael Bearcomesout, Mr. Pete Bearcomesout, and Mr. Daniel Foote, all of Lame Deer; two adopted daughters, Ms. Mary Ann Bearcomesout of Lame Deer and Mrs. Llevando (Phyllis) Fisher of Birney. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Benjamin G. Youngbear and Leonard T. Youngbear, one daughter, Wanda L. Youngbear. We will miss you Mom and Grammie, you touched our lives with love that lasts for a lifetime. We will always remember the joy and happiness you brought to our lives and we look forward to the day we will meet again. Your loving family. Wake services were held Thursday, May 28, 1998. Memorial services will be on May 29, 1998, at 11 a.m., at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer. Burial will be at the Youngbear Family Cemetery, up Soldier Gulch Road, east of Lame Deer. Rausch Funeral Home of Lame Deer is in charge of arrangements. +++++++++++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY Mary E. Collins FORSYTH - Mary E. Collins, 89, formerly of Billings, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at the Rosebud Health Care Center Nursing Home. Interment has taken place and services will be at a later dat.e Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge. +++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY Almira E. Warren-Drake HARDIN - Almira E. Warren-Drake, 78, of Hardin, died Thursday morning, May 7, 1998, at her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Riverton, Wyo., a daughter of James and Ellen Rutherford Warren. At an early age the family moved to the Crow Agency area where Almira grew up and attended Hardin High School. Almira married Ira C. Drake on June 14, 1937, in Billings and made their home in Hardin where Ira ran a barbershop and Almira worked for Fox Service Center and Kelly Super Market. They were married nearly 40 years. Mr. Drake passed away in 1976. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Dale Drake of Hardin; three daughters, Dawn (Don) Landis of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Dixie (Dalton) Mack of Hysham, Diann Colson of Cambridge, Neb.; four sisters, Gwen (Ray) Dean of Farmington, N.M., Jacque Brown of Lander, Wyo., Erzelda (John) Boyd of Billings and Pat Warren of Elko, Nev.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hardin. Interment will follow services in the Custer Battlefield National Cemetery in Crow Agency. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. ++++++++++++++++++++ =BIG HORN COUNTY====== Patrick P. Whitedirt Sr. BUSBY - Patrick Paul Whitedirt Sr., 65, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at his home. A wake will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the home of Jesse and Amy Jaure in Busby. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Jaure home with interment in the Busby Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is in charge. +++++++++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY LAME DEER - James Black Wolf Sr., 75, of Lame Deer, died Monday, April 6, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Chadron, Neb. Wake service will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Black Wolf family home in Lame Deer. A second wake service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the Allen Rowland Memorial Gymnasium in Lame Deer. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the gym with interment on family property near Busby. Rausch Funeral Home of Lame Deer is in charge. =+++++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY Lee H. Mosback HARDIN - Lee H. Mosback, 76, of Hardin, passed away April 11, 1998, in the Billings Deaconess Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 30, 1922, in Lebo, Mont., a son of Louis and Hannah Goodwin Mosback. He received his early education in Lebo and attended high school in Lewiston, Idaho. Following his education, he returned to Montana to ranch, work for the railroad and various other jobs. He later attended a Caterpillar heavy equipment mechanic school in Illinois and then worked for various construction companies as a heavy equipment mechanic, retiring in 1985. During retirement, his enjoyment of children led him to drive a school bus route for the Hardin school district. Lee married Evelyn Palmer and was later divorced. He married Dollie Rumfelt Elliott on Aug. 9, 1968, in Hardin and the couple made their home in Hardin. He enjoyed woodworking, often making clocks for family and friends. Lee loved the outdoors and often would take his family camping. He was a member of the First American Lutheran Church, Elks Lodge, Sts. John Lodge #92 AF&AM, Royal Arch Masons, All Bedoo Shrine, Big Horn Shrine Club and the Big Horn Kart patrol. Lee was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Lyman; one daughter, Melva Leistiko; four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Dollie of Hardin; one daughter, Sharon (Jim) Hesch of Minot, N.D.; one stepson, Ted (Linda) Elliott of Billings; one brother, Leonard (Josie) Mosback of California; 10 grandchildren, Gary Hesch, Michelle Kuper, Debbie Kaufman, Matthew, Dirk, Connan and Thad Moler, Travis Elliott, Deanie Hawkins and Shalene Hustad; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment with Masonic Graveside Rites will follow in the Hardin Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children Transportation Fund. ++++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY' Melville Wounded Eye LAME DEER - Melville Wounded Eye, 37, of Lame Deer, died Monday, April 20, 1998, from injuries received in a house fire. Wake service will be 7 p.m. Monday, April 26, at the Imelda Barney residence in Lame Deer. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the L.D.S. Church in Lame Deer, with interment in the Birney Cemetery. Rausch Funeral Home of Lame Deer is in charge.+++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY HARDIN - Shirley C. James, 74, died Tuesday, March 10, 1998, at the Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Hardin First Congregational Church with interment in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is in charge. ++++++++++++ BIG HORN COUNTY Roy C. Greenwalt Roy C. Greenwalt, 78, of Billings, formerly of St. Xavier, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in the Deaconess Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1919, in Fort Collins, Colo., a son of Conrad and Catherine Miller Greenwalt. He moved with his family to Worland, Wyo., where he grew up and attended country schools. In 1938, he moved to a farm near St. Xavier, which he successfully operated until his retirement in 1984. Following his retirement he moved to Billings. Roy married Leona Pfaff on Nov. 19, 1940, in Laurel and the couple made their home on the family farm. He was a former member of the Montana Stockgrowers Association and the Hardin Elks Lodge. Roy was an avid sports fan, often attending events home and away to offer his support. Roy was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer, and two sisters, Leona and Martha. Survivors include his wife, Leona of Billings; one son, Doug (Abby) Greenwalt of St. Xavier; one daughter, Sharon (Bob) Grover of Fort Collins; two brothers, Bob of St. Xavier and Don (Virginia) of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Irene (Saxon) Hackney of Worland and Lillie (Chuck) Draper of Casper, Wyo.; four grandchildren, Sara and Stacie Greenwalt, DeAnne (Cade) Hughes and Scott (Monica) Grover; and two great-grandchildren, Skyler Hughes and Mikayla Grover. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Tibbs, officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. BIG HORN COUNTY Almira E. Warren-Drake HARDIN - Almira E. Warren-Drake, 78, of Hardin, died Thursday morning, May 7, 1998, at her home. She was born Sept. 12, 1919, in Riverton, Wyo., a daughter of James and Ellen Rutherford Warren. At an early age the family moved to the Crow Agency area where Almira grew up and attended Hardin High School. Almira married Ira C. Drake on June 14, 1937, in Billings and made their home in Hardin where Ira ran a barbershop and Almira worked for Fox Service Center and Kelly Super Market. They were married nearly 40 years. Mr. Drake passed away in 1976. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Dale Drake of Hardin; three daughters, Dawn (Don) Landis of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Dixie (Dalton) Mack of Hysham, Diann Colson of Cambridge, Neb.; four sisters, Gwen (Ray) Dean of Farmington, N.M., Jacque Brown of Lander, Wyo., Erzelda (John) Boyd of Billings and Pat Warren of Elko, Nev.; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hardin. Interment will follow services in the Custer Battlefield National Cemetery in Crow Agency. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements. BIG HORN COUNTY Marie Weamer FORSYTH - Marie Weamer, 89, of Forsyth died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at her home. Marie was horn Sept. 18, 1908 in Baird, Wash., the daughter of Walter and Virgie Rice Bechtol. She spent her youth and attended schools in Washington and Oregon before coming to Big Timber with her family. She graduated from Sweet Grass County High School in 1926 and attended Billings Business College. On Dec. 17, 1929, she married Edward Weamer in Bozeman, they lived on a ranch 12 miles east of Big Timber, and they moved to Big Timber in 1937, coming to Forsyth in 1944, where she and her husband worked in Gambles Store. They opened Weamers Jewelry in 1947. She retired in 1981, and has lived in Forsyth since. Marie was a member of the Forsyth Federated Church in Forsyth, the Order of Eastern Star Bethlehem Chapter 27, serving as Past Worthy Matron, Forsyth Homemakers Club, and was active in the Democratic Party. She is survived by his son, Budd and his wife Karen Weamer of Forsyth; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Weamer of Billings; one brother, Walter Bechtol of Elmira, Ore.; one sister Virginia Pearson of Salem, Ore.; four grandchildren: Kim Morton and Kane Weamer both of Martinez, Calif., Karla Mahan of Santiago, Chile, and Rick Weamer of Billings; and five great-grandchildren; she was preceded in death by her husband, Ed in 1972; and a son, Don in 1981. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Forsyth Federated Church. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at the Mountainview Cemetery in Big Timber. Memorials may be made to the Federated Church or to the charity of ones choice. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements. BIG HORN COUNTY Roy C. Greenwalt Roy C. Greenwalt, 78, of Billings, formerly of St. Xavier, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in the Deaconess Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1919, in Fort Collins, Colo., a son of Conrad and Catherine Miller Greenwalt. He moved with his family to Worland, Wyo., where he grew up and attended country schools. In 1938, he moved to a farm near St. Xavier, which he successfully operated until his retirement in 1984. Following his retirement he moved to Billings. Roy married Leona Pfaff on Nov. 19, 1940, in Laurel and the couple made their home on the family farm. He was a former member of the Montana Stockgrowers Association and the Hardin Elks Lodge. Roy was an avid sports fan, often attending events home and away to offer his support. Roy was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer, and two sisters, Leona and Martha. Survivors include his wife, Leona of Billings; one son, Doug (Abby) Greenwalt of St. Xavier; one daughter, Sharon (Bob) Grover of Fort Collins; two brothers, Bob of St. Xavier and Don (Virginia) of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Irene (Saxon) Hackney of Worland and Lillie (Chuck) Draper of Casper, Wyo.; four grandchildren, Sara and Stacie Greenwalt, DeAnne (Cade) Hughes and Scott (Monica) Grover; and two great-grandchildren, Skyler Hughes and Mikayla Grover. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday in the Bullis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Tibbs, officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is entrusted with the arrangements. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. =