Obituaries

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,...

Hope  Jennifer (Ladka)  Lorenzen

Hope Jennifer (Ladka) Lorenzen

Mar 21, 2015

Hope Lorenzen, 41, of Paradise Valley, Montana passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2015 at her home. A memorial in celebration of Hopes LIFE will be held on Saturday, April 4, 1:00 P.M. at the Vince Grant Hall. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.

Nancy  E. (Edwards)  Gaustad

Nancy E. (Edwards) Gaustad

Mar 19, 2015

Our Sweet Mother, Nancy Edwards Gaustad, left this world March 19, 2015 to join her mom and dad, Roy & Louise Edwards, and her sister and brother-in-law, Jean & Roy Weamer. Our Mom was born on September 24, 1935 in Livingston and was joined by her best friends for life, sisters, Jean (Weamer) and Dorothy (Varland) and brother, Dan Edwards....

Russell  Russ Robinson

Russell Russ Robinson

Mar 16, 2015

Russell Allen Robinson, 59, of Wilsall, fought the hard battle against leukemia, but could no longer fight, and on March 16, 2015 passed away at the Livingston Memorial Hospital. A Funeral service will be held at the American Lutheran Church on F and Lewis Streets, Livingston, Montana, on March 20th at 1:00 P.M. Burial will be at the Sedan Cemetery...

Steven  Arthur Bierle

Steven Arthur Bierle

Mar 15, 2015

Steven A. Bierle, 44, of Gardiner, Montana passed away a hero, Sunday, March 15, 2015 saving his son from drowning at Big Black Sands Beach in Shelter Cove, California. A memorial in celebration of Steves LIFE was held on Sunday, March 22nd, 2:00 P.M. at the Gardiner High School Gymnasium. Memorials are preferred to: Steve Bierle Family Fund C/O First...

William  Bill Taylor

William Bill Taylor

Mar 13, 2015

William L. "Bill" Taylor, 66, longtime Livingston resident passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 13, 2015. Bill was born to William Sr. and Betty J. Taylor on August 11, 1948 in Livingston, Montana. He attended Livingston schools and graduated from Park County High School in 1966. He attended Montana State University and University of San Francisco. He retired from...

Margaret Weimer

Margaret Weimer

Mar 12, 2015

Margaret Alma (Wolf) Weimer, 91, of Livingston, Montana passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Diamond K Lodge. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday March 23, at the Franzen-Davis Chapel with Reverend Harlan Durgan officiating of Livingston Hope Church. A viewing will be held, and the family will greet friends one hour prior...