Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
William "Dick" Crockford
February 8, 2018
William Richard “Dick” Crockford of Dillon, Mont., 65, passed away from a heart attack early Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was born May 2, 1952 in Los Angeles to William “Bill” Crockford and Doris Driscoll Crockford. He married Deborah Westby August 17, 1974 in Missoula, Mont. Together, they have three daughters Heather, Rebecca, and Theresa. Many know Dick from his...
Merrill Fitzwater
February 4, 2018
Merrill Wayne Fitzwater Wayne was born Nov. 9, 1918 at Greenville, Ohio the youngest son of Jasper and Elsie (Bretz) Fitzwater. The parents were basically farmers until the father went to work for the Pennsylvania Railroad, first at Bradford, Ohio and then out of Columbus, Ohio. In the early 1930’s Jasper lost the greatest part of his left hand and...
Stuart Fitzgerald
February 4, 2018
Stuart William FitzGerald was born Jan 6, 1929 in Detroit Michigan to James Stuart FitzGerald and Marguerite Elizabeth Milligan. In 1946 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. Upon graduation from Parris Island boot camp he was shipped to North China in support of the Marshall Plan until 1947. When his enlistment was up, he returned to Detroit where he met...
Shirley Knox
January 19, 2018
Shirley Lee Knox, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2018 in her home, with her family at her side. Shirley fought her share of health issues in recent years, and the heart full of so much love finally wore out. Shirley was born July 1, 1931 in Wheeling, Missouri to Virgil Lee Brown and Stella Arleen (Trussell) Brown....
John Valach
January 16, 2018
John Francis Valach joined his beloved grandparents in heaven on January 14 after a short illness. John was born on June 16, 1981 to Jim and Lori Valach. He attended Dillon schools and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1999. He enrolled at Western Montana College on an art scholarship. John was a talented artist and our home is...
Ella Laden
January 4, 2018
MY STORY: THE HIGHLIGHTS Ella Laden April 7, 1923 – January 4, 2018 The Early Years I was born Ella Frieda in Black Coulee, which lies nestled at the foot of the Bear Paw Mountains, near the place where Chief Joseph had his “Last Stand”. My father and mother, August and Louise Mueller, both came from Germany through Ellis Island,...
Alice Brown
January 2, 2018
Alice Louise Brown passed away peacefully at her home in Lima, MT on January 2nd 2018. It had been a special week for her and her two sons and two daughters and their spouses and granddaughter Megan. They all got to spend time with her and say their good-byes. Even as she was failing, her concern was for the welfare...
Eugene Thomson
December 31, 2017
While receiving the Last Rights from Dillon’s own Father Pascal, Eugene “Shaker” Thomson passed peacefully from this life at his home on December 31. He was surrounded by family—all three children and two grandchildren. While his spirit remained strong, his body grew weak and ultimately failed in his 97th year of life. Shaker was born February 14, 1921 in Anaconda,...
Ron Briggs
December 27, 2017
This world lost an amazing man, H. LaRon Briggs “Ron” 61 proudly of Dillon, Montana went to be with his best friend Jesus Christ in Billings, Montana on December 27, 2017. Ron was born in Dillon, Montana to Harold George and Joan Christenson Briggs on Aug 9th, 1956. He grew up on Briggs Ranch having great adventures with the 17...
Lila Hight
December 25, 2017
Lila Jean Hight of Dillon, Montana, passed away on December 25, 2017 of a long heart illness. She was born January 29th, 1932 in Fruita, Colorado, to William T. Pixley and Frances Nadine Eberline. When she was 3 months old her family moved to Beaverhead County, living in the mining districts of Bannock, Bonaccord, Watson Creek, as well as, Elkhorn...
Jeanne Harrison
December 14, 2017
Jeanne Harrison of Dillon, Montana, passed away on December 14, 2017 of a sudden illness. She had just celebrated her 96th birthday. Born on December 9, 1921 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Maurice Burwell and Harriett (Stewart) Burwell, her childhood was spent in Pocatello and Montpelier, Idaho, and Kaysville, Utah where she graduated from Davis High School. In 1942, Jeanne came...
Donald Fjermestad
December 4, 2017
Donald Paul Fjermestad, 85 of Dillon, Montana passed away at his home surrounded by his family on December 4, 2017. He was born on December 25, 1931 in Minnewauken, North Dakota to Marshall and Julia (Rickert) Fjermestad. He was an underground miner in Butte, Montana after high school then joined the Navy. He was married to Vera Davidson in 1961...
Jessica Haizlip
December 2, 2017
Jessica Haizlip age 24 died in Dillon, Montana on December 2, 2017.
Gregory Mansfield
November 15, 2017
Gregory Mansfield age 63 died on November 15, 2017 in Dillon, Montana.
V. Berberia
November 7, 2017
Vesta Claudene (Dodgson) Berberia, 75 Claudene passed away Tuesday November, 7th surrounded by the love of her family. Claudene was born February 17th, 1942 in Butte, MT to Claude and Hazel (Sis) Dodgson. She was raised in Melrose, MT where she attended grade school. She graduated High School from Beaverhead high in 1960. Claudene moved to California in 1962 where...
Billie Huxtable
November 1, 2017
Billie Mae Shafer Winstead Huxtable, 79, passed away peacefully at home in Dillon, Montana, with family by her side on 1 November, 2017. Billie was born to Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Shafer in Dillon, Montana on 20 April, 1938. She spent her early years in Argenta, Montana with her sister, Nancy Shafer Knapp, who preceded her in death. Billie...
Donald Colbert
October 30, 2017
Don Colbert entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on October 30. He died of natural causes with family by his side. He may be gone, but his infectious smile and kind heart will forever be remembered. Donald Ray Colbert was born October 3, 1943 in Sparta, Illinois. He was the third of five children born to...
Joan Taylor
October 28, 2017
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend Joan Currell Taylor passed away on October 28, 2017. Joan Currell Taylor was born July 5, 1936, the second of three daughters, born to Harold Currell and Bernice White Currell. Joan's childhood was filled with wonderful memories of time spent with her grandparents, roller skating, playing with neighborhood friends, and re-enacting...
