Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
James Robert Wigen
January 31, 2025
Lungs full of crisp morning air, in Montana's Kern Basin. The hum of a finely tuned chainsaw, with razor sharp chain; then the crack of a mighty pine as it hits the forest floor. Jim Wigen has arrived in heaven.
Born James Robert Wigen November 15, 1960, "Jim" graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1978. He traveled across the western...
Gerald Lester Jones
January 29, 2025
Gerald Lester Jones, age 83, passed away from the effects of pulmonary fibrosis on January 29, 2025, at his home in Dillon, Montana. Gerald was born on June 6, 1941, in Malad, Idaho, to June and Lester Jones. At the age of nine, his family relocated to Dillon, Montana, where he resided for the remainder of his life.
Gerald graduated...
Max Gale Nield
January 19, 2025
Max Gale Nield, 90, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at their residence. Max was born October 21st, 1934, to Percy Lavell Nield and Ella Amelia Rice in Ririe, ID. Max was raised in that area and graduated from Ririe High School. He met his beautiful bride Barbara in Kindergarten in Ririe, ID and the couple was...
Joye Ann Swenson
January 14, 2025
Joye Ann Bourdeau Swenson was born December 1,1936 in Missoula Montana. She passed away peacefully at Pioneer Care and Rehab in Dillon, Mt. on January 14th, 2025. She was 88.
Joye was the only child of Lorraine (Page) and Bernard Bourdeau. Joye spent most of her younger years in Missoula, Montana living within blocks of her three 1st cousins,...
Esther Louise Garcia
January 14, 2025
Esther Louise Garcia was born on 6/23/1945, She was born to Eva and Domingo Garcia.
She had a wonderful best friend by the name of Alice.
She has a daughter Valerie.
She has a granddaughter named Cheyanne.
She also became really good friends with Janelle who she thought of as a second daughter.
She will always be loved...
Penny Johnson Herrington
January 13, 2025
Death Notice
Penny Johnson Herrington
July 27, 1949 ~ January 13, 2025
Harriet Marie Chambers
January 11, 2025
Harriet Marie Enderson (VanVynck) Chambers passed away January 11.2025. She was born on a cold and windy day, November 24, 1931.
Harriet was the eldest child of Ellard F and Marie L (Groot) Enderson.
She had two younger siblings Glen Enderson (deceased) and Carol Enderson Berger.
Harriet married John F VanVynck, her high school sweetheart, in 1949.
John died in 1989. Together they had...
James Lee Reynolds
January 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, James Lee Reynolds, who left us on unexpectedly on Friday, January 10th, 2025 at the young age of 59. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.
Born in...
Lori Kay Waldemar
January 6, 2025
Lori Kay Waldemar, 68, of Dillon, Montana passed away peacefully at home January 6th .
Lori was born in Sheridan, Montana on February 13, 1956. She graduated from Sheridan High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science from Western Montana College.
Lori married Eddie Waldemar on September 30, 1978 in Sheridan. They were married for 41 years...
Belva Joyce McRoberts
January 2, 2025
On January 2, 2025, 7 weeks after the passing of her husband (Belva) Joyce McRoberts, 83 passed away after years of suffering from Cancer and Dementia.
Joyce was born in Salmon, Idaho on July 31, 1941 to Denzel and Jean Stevens (Hutchinson). She was the 2nd of 6 siblings. It was early in life that Joyce became determined to make something...
Willis Darrell Miller
December 30, 2024
Willis Darrell Miller, Age 69, of Lima, Montana, passed away peacefully at his home in Lima on December 30, 2024.
Celebration of Life to be held Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Lima Community Center at 1pm, all are welcome.
Darrell was born September 26, 1955, in Clinton, Missouri to Lyola and Willis G. Miller. He graduated from Lima High School, class of...
Kevin Glenn Boggs
December 29, 2024
Kevin grew up in Fairfield Ca where he loved playing baseball and football. He was drafted in the MLB draft out of high school but decided to play football at Sacramento State.
After his time in College he joined the Navy and was stationed in Hawaii.
In his mid 30s he moved to Dillion Montana where he was...
George Fredric Fryett Jr
December 27, 2024
The following excerpt was written by George Fryett prior to his passing:
Sir George F. Fryett, Jr.
George Fryett was born in Helena, Montana in 1935, and subsequently, raised in California with his father in 1939. He was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic High School ROTC in 1949.
In 1956, George Fryett enlisted in the Army and had follow on tours...
Edmond Verl Lovell
December 25, 2024
Edmond Verl Lovell passed away quietly in the comfort of his home on December 25, 2024, following a long and courageous battle with several chronic illnesses.
Ed was born on December 13, 1949, in Dillon, Montana to Joseph and Verla Purser Lovell. He spent his early years living between Idaho Falls, Idaho and Dillon, Montana. Winters were spent in Idaho...
Terry Lee Williams
December 8, 2024
Terry Lee Williams was born with a full set of teeth eating steak and potatoes September 18th, 1955 in Hamilton, MT, where he lived until he left to go to college and play basketball at Montana Tech. From there, he went to Hardin to be the assistant manager at Anthony's where he worked for his uncle, Joey Malensek.
After...
Carolyn June Angel
December 3, 2024
Cari Angel, Mother, Grandmother & Great Grandmother, was born June 20th 1950 in Helena Mt to Charles and Bernice.
She lived 74 years the best way she could.
Cari passed away on December 3rd, 2024 in Dillon Mt. Cari will be missed by her son Mike, grandson Neeko and wife Lilly and their daughter Ada, granddaughter Rylee.
Cari will be also missed by...
Steven Stafford Dawson
December 1, 2024
Steve was born at Las Vegas Army Airfield to Donald and Eloise Dawson. His first memory was of drowning, as he was swept away in the current of the Carmel River at age 2, while he calmly watched his father run along the bank and dive in to save him. This near death experience would prove to be quite foreshadowing,...
Jennie Elida Cole Kamps
November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024 our lives changed forever. Jennie Elida Cole-Kamps passed away quietly at Barrett Memorial Hospital, surrounded by many of those she loved.
Jennie was born November 5,1953 to Ted and Toots(Margaret) Foster in Anaconda Montana.
Jennie was mom to many, with having 7 kids and all their friends the house was always full.
Jennie could be found cooking,baking,gardening,beading,sewing and collecting. She...
Gordon Earl Knorr
November 16, 2024
Gordon Earl Knorr, born on May 9, 1933, in Breckenridge, Colorado, peacefully passed away on November 16, 2024, in Dillon, Montana.
Gordon dedicated over sixty years of his life to a successful practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He received his doctorate at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Throughout his career he helped and healed many animals. People...
