Obituaries

Misty  A. Barton

Misty A. Barton

May 7, 2015

Misty Ann Barton, 52 of Livingston, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 7, 2015. Cremation will take place and private family services will be held. Misty was born in Martinez, Calif., on June 4, 1962, the daughter of Larry Barton and Paula (Welch) Barton. The family lived in California until Misty made the move to Livingston, MT in...

Richard Westerlund

Richard Westerlund

May 7, 2015

Richard Westerlund, 53 of Bozeman, Montana passed away at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital on Thursday, May 7th, 2015 following a long battle against cancer. Arrangements are pending under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.

Linda Gritzinger

Linda Gritzinger

May 7, 2015

Linda Gritzinger, 72 of Pray, MT passed away under Hospice care on May 7, 2015 at her home, following a battle with lung cancer. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory, memorial services will be private. Linda was born on April 20, 1943 in Hulbert, Michigan. She was the daughter of Orville and Sylvia Skeans. Linda was united in marriage...

Edwin H. Ed Doig

Edwin H. Ed Doig

May 5, 2015

Edwin H. Doig, 83 of Livingston, Montana passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, May 5, 2015. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory and at his request no services will be held. Memorials are preferred to the Livingston Healthcare Hospice organization. Ed was born on May 22,1931 to Edwin C. and Christine (Harder) Doig. He spent much of...

John  Aime Bisson,  Jr.

John Aime Bisson, Jr.

May 4, 2015

John Aime Bisson, 62, of Wilsall, Montana, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Monday, May 4th, 2015 at his home. Arrangements are pending at this time.

James Earl Jim Thompson

James Earl Jim Thompson

May 2, 2015

James Earl Thompson, 68, of Gardiner, Montana, beloved husband of Jacqueline Thompson, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015 with his wife, son and daughter in-law at his side. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 5th, at the Franzen-Davis Chapel (118 N 3rd Street) in Livingston. Viewing and visitation will be held on hour...

Florence (Mazzei)  Farrier

Florence (Mazzei) Farrier

Apr 29, 2015

Florence (Mazzei) Farrier-Tapfer, 89, of Livingston, MT passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, while living near her son in Laguna Niguel, Orange County, California. A Funeral Service will be held 11 A.M., Thursday, May 7th, at Franzen-Davis Chapel, 118 N. 3rd Street; Livingston, MT 59047 with Pastor Steven Paugh Leuzinger officiating. Fellowship will follow the service at Franzen-Davis. Interment will...

Delmar  Wallace Arave

Delmar Wallace Arave

Apr 28, 2015

Delmar W. Arave, 76, of Emigrant, Montana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Livingston HealthCare Hospital. No Service is planned. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mark  Stephen Miller

Mark Stephen Miller

Apr 27, 2015

Mark Stephen Miller, 59, of Livingston, Montana passed away suddenly of natural causes on Monday, April 27, 2015. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday May 2, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Livingston. Graveside committal and burial will follow at Park View Memorial Gardens in Paradise Valley. Fellowship will follow the interment at Grace United Methodist...

Lois  LaVerne Fremont

Lois LaVerne Fremont

Apr 26, 2015

Lois Fremont, 84 of Clyde Park, Montana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 26, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. A memorial Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 2nd, at the Shields Valley Bible Church (405 5th St W) in Clyde Park. The service will be followed by...

Velferd Lee Van Orden

Velferd Lee Van Orden

Apr 23, 2015

Velferd Lee "Dutch" Van Orden, 82, of Livingston, Montana passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Livingston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 1st, at St. Marys Catholic Church. A Vigil Prayer Service and Rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 30th at St. Marys. Viewing will...

Carol  Lee Buettner

Carol Lee Buettner

Apr 16, 2015

Carol Lee Buettner, 85, of Livingston, Montana passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side. The Funeral Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday April 20, at the Franzen-Davis Chapel (118 N 3rd St). Also a viewing and time of visitation will be held Sunday, April 19, from 3-6 P.M. at Franzen-Davis....

Joyce Vander Van Orden Voort

Joyce Vander Van Orden Voort

Apr 15, 2015

Joyce Vander Voort, 74, of Livingston, Montana and recently residing in Wilsall with her daughter, passed away of natural causes on April 15, 2015 at the Livingston HealthCare Hospital. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 21st , 1:00 P.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (110 W Summit St; Livingston). Graveside dedication and committal...

Harold Shorthill,  Jr.

Harold Shorthill, Jr.

Apr 14, 2015

Harold Shorthill, 88 of Livingston, Montana passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 11 am, Saturday, April 18, at Pine Creek United Methodist Church. Fellowship will follow the service at the church, and graveside committal and interment will be at Mountain...

Jesse  David White

Jesse David White

Apr 12, 2015

Jesse David White, 35 of Livingston, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on April 7, near Livingston. A private gathering of friends and family will take place to remember Jesse. Jesse was born on August 17, 1979 in Johnson City, TN, the oldest...

Helen  Louise (Garlock)  Sarisky

Helen Louise (Garlock) Sarisky

Apr 7, 2015

Helen Louise (Garlock) Sarisky, 90, longtime Livingston, Montana resident passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Livingston Health and Rehabilitation. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A celebration of Helens life will be held this summer with interment at the Mountain View Cemetery. Helen was born on April 22, 1924, in Billings, Montana. She was the youngest daughter of...

Steven  M. Stoelb

Steven M. Stoelb

Apr 4, 2015

Steven M. Stoelb, 61, of Livingston, Montana passed away suddenly Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his home. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A service is not planned at this time. Steve was born on February 28, 1954, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was the son of Frederick J and Florence K. (Richart) Stoelb. He received his education in Milwaukee,...

William  J. Scalise

William J. Scalise

Mar 29, 2015

William J. Scalise, 77, longtime Livingston resident died peacefully Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at Livingston Healthcare Hospital. Bill was born at the Lot Hospital in Livingston, MT on March 10th, 1938. Bill attended high school in Livingston, MT. Bill married LeRae Bishop (also from Livingston) on December 8th, 1954. For 25 years Bill worked as an electrician/lineman for both the...

Craig  Calvin Wright

Craig Calvin Wright

Mar 28, 2015

Craig Calvin Wright, 57, of Livingston, Montana. The earthly world lost one of its free spirits with Craigs unexpectedly passing on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in Livingston, Montana. There will be a viewing at the Franzen & Davis Funeral Home in Livingston from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1st. Immediately following a Remembrance Celebration of Craigs life will...

Scott  Hall Douglass

Scott Hall Douglass

Mar 25, 2015

Scott Hall Douglass, 47, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his home. A memorial will be held Wednesday at 3:00 pm at his father, Dick's, home (please call for directions 406-241-5020). Scott was a high spirited man with a smile on his face as he looked for the bright side in everything. With an open heart,...