Obituaries

Jack  H. Bauer

Jack H. Bauer

Dec 8, 2019

Jack Harrison Bauer, 91, of Livingston, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Cremation has taken place and per Jacks wishes his cremated remains will be scattered in a place very special to him.Jack was born on March 17, 1928 in Missoula, Montana to Walter and Alma (Ferris) Bauer.He was educated in Missoula area schools and enlisted in the...

Margaret Joyce Maggie Long

Margaret Joyce Maggie Long

Dec 8, 2019

Margaret "Maggie" Joyce (OMalley) Long, of Helena, Montana, passed away at home on December 8, 2019 with her husband, Gary, at her side. Maggie was born on July 2, 1971 in Nampa, ID to Bob and Mary OMalley. Maggie grew up just outside of Murphy, ID and enjoyed many excursions to the family cabin in Silver City and to her...

Melinda  Kaye Peirce

Melinda Kaye Peirce

Dec 7, 2019

Melinda Kaye Peirce, age 55, of Livingston, Montana passed on December 7, 2019. Cremation has taken place. Peace be with you Melinda. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

David Griffey Van Dyke

David Griffey Van Dyke

Dec 7, 2019

David Griffey Van Dyke, 74, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Further details will be posted once available. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Kaethe Eva Maria (Heidrich)  Micka

Kaethe Eva Maria (Heidrich) Micka

Dec 6, 2019

Kaethe Eva Maria (Heidrich) Micka, 83, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019.Kaethe was born on April 5, 1936 in Lauban, Germany, a town in Germany in the Prussian Province of Silesia (Schlesien in German). During WWII, as an 8-year-old child she was forced to migrate from her home winding up in West Germany, growing up in...

Sheila  K. (McCarthy)  Gravage

Sheila K. (McCarthy) Gravage

Dec 5, 2019

Sheila K. Gravage, 86, of Livingston, passed away on Thursday December 5, 2019, at her residence surrounded by love. A service in Sheila's honor will be held at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, 118 North 3rd St., on Tuesday December 10th at 1:00 p.m.Sheila was born May 23, 1933, in Townsend MT to Madalen (Mann) and Fairfax McCarthy, the second generation of...

T.  Gordon Smith

T. Gordon Smith

Dec 5, 2019

T. Gordon Smith, age 100, of Clyde Park, Montana, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019. A funeral service in honor of Gordon will be held 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 11, at the Wilsall Community Church. Viewing will be available at Franzen-Davis on Tuesday from Noon-7:00 P.M., family will be present from 5-6. Reception will follow the service at...

Sonja (Indreland)  McLaughlin

Sonja (Indreland) McLaughlin

Dec 1, 2019

Sonja (Indreland) McLaughlin, 80, of Wilsall, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Spring Creek Inn in Bozeman. Arrangements are pending. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nathan Elden Nate Daniels,  Sr.

Nathan Elden Nate Daniels, Sr.

Dec 1, 2019

Nathan Elden "Nate" Daniels Sr., age 71, of Paradise Valley, Montana passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. A Funeral Service in celebration of Nates life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 7, at the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, 118 North 3rd St. - Livingston. Viewing will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday. Reception will follow the service...

Robert J. Bob Jenkins

Robert J. Bob Jenkins

Nov 24, 2019

Robert John "Bob" Jenkins, age 63, of Livingston, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Livingston Health Care after a long illness. Bob was born on October 1, 1952 in Roundup, MT to Robert and Natalie (Glotch) Jenkins. His career was in the construction industry. He enjoyed woodworking and was a fine finish carpenter. He was interested in a...

Herbert Earl Bert Swainson

Herbert Earl Bert Swainson

Nov 20, 2019

Bert received his final clearance for VFR-on-top and hes now flying free.Herbert Earl "Bert" Swainson, age 77, of Emigrant, Montana passed on November 20, 2019.Bert was a natural-born pilot. He attended flight school in Oklahoma where he bought his first airplane, an Aeronca Champ. He operated Yellowstone Skyways at Mission Field in Livingston. Along with Jim Gibson and Ralph Adams,...

Charles  David Tonkin

Charles David Tonkin

Nov 17, 2019

Charles "David" Tonkin, age 80, of Emigrant, Montana, currently residing in Bozeman at the Spring Creek Lodge, has passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. A Church Universal and Triumphant Transition service will be held at the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 20th beginning at 2 P.M., all are welcome. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with...

Lloyd  L. Hacker

Lloyd L. Hacker

Nov 16, 2019

Lloyd L. Hacker, 87, of Livingston, Montana passed away at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2019. He had the love of his wife, Beverly, whom he is survived by, at his side. He is also survived by three sons, Dan (Monica) and Dave (Teresa) both of Washington State and Mike (Cindy) of Oregon; five grandchildren, Alina, Alex, Hanna and...

Cynthia  Kay (Mann)  Down

Cynthia Kay (Mann) Down

Nov 11, 2019

Cynthia Kay Down, 65, retired former pastry chef at Bittersweet Bakery in Livingston, Montana passed away at her home on November 11, 2019. Cynthia is remembered as a loving mother of April, grandmother of Maxim, Amanda, Naomi, Kevin & Clay, beloved sister of Karen, Carol, Kathy & Marty, and daughter of Gerald and Lois Mann. Cynthia was preceded in death...

Herbert George Herb Watts

Herbert George Herb Watts

Nov 10, 2019

Herbert George Watts, 87, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He had the love of his family at his side. Herb was born to Henry and Isabelle Watts in Sanders, Montana, on November 25, 1931, the youngest of 10 children.Herb is a veteran of the US Army, having served in the 3rd Infantry Division, achieving the...

William Paul Bill Leyde

William Paul Bill Leyde

Nov 10, 2019

William Paul "Bill" Leyde, AKA, Tomato Man, age 86, of Clyde Park, Montana passed on with the love of his family by his side on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Bill was born on May 4th, 1933 in Duvall, Washington. He was the second of five siblings. Following school Bill enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean Conflict....

Sally  Lea Gorman

Sally Lea Gorman

Nov 7, 2019

Sally Lea Gorman, age 58, of Livingston, Montana, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, due to a brain tumor. Born in Houston, Texas, on September 27, 1961, she earned her bachelors degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and a degree in equine studies from the College of Central Florida. Sally was passionate about medical research, particularly on Lyme...

Rebecca  Becky (Lewis)  Foster

Rebecca Becky (Lewis) Foster

Nov 5, 2019

Rebecca (Lewis) Foster, age 80, of Livingston, MT departed this life on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 in Bozeman, Montana. Becky, as she was known to her friends was born September 17, 1939 in Staunton, Virginia. She grew up in that state and eventually went to work in Washington, D.C. In 1968 she married and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where...

Thomas Steven Steve Gould

Thomas Steven Steve Gould

Nov 4, 2019

Thomas Steven "Steve" Gould, 68, of Gardiner, Montana passed on Monday, November 4, 2019. Per Steves wishes a formal service will not be held. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Charlyn  Lee (Funk)  Jones

Charlyn Lee (Funk) Jones

Nov 1, 2019

Charlyn Lee (Funk) Jones, 91, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. Charlyn was the wife of, Richard D. Jones who passed in 1997, her sons, Richard C. and Gary Jones also preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Dale Jones of Livingston. Burial will take place privately at Mountain View Cemetery next to...