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Richard Bruce Ferrie, 74, was called home to his Savior's arms on June 24, 2021, in Livingston, Montana. Although Rich battled health issues over many years, most of his life was spent doing the things that many people only dream of doing, and he was grateful for it. Richard was born Nov. 14, 1946, to Bruce and Phyllis Ferrie in Portage, Wisconsin. While he often said, "I was born a hundred years too late," because of his love for the Old West, he didn't let that stop him from experiencing all that life had to offer?hunting, fishing, water skiing, snow skiing, gold prospecting, motorcycling, car collecting, singing and spending time with friends. After graduating from Custer High School...

Longtime educator from Livingston, Helen Louise (Bellach) Peterson, passed away following a difficult battle with Alzheimer's, on June 19, 2021, at the age of 83 to join her Heavenly Father. Memorial Services in celebration of Helen's life will be held at the Holbrook United Methodist Church in Livingston Montana on July 1 at 1 pm with a reception to follow. To view the tribute page or share condolences, visit: Franzen-Davis.com .

"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" Phil 1:21 The Lord peacefully called Dee home the morning of June 7, 2021, following a decade long battle with Huntington's Disease. Diesta was born to Rob and Peggy (Nebel) Hager on July 31, 1970. With a beautiful mane of dark curly hair, gorgeous brown eyes, and sweet disposition, Dee was cherished by all who knew her. She was followed 11 months later by brother, Robert "Robby," and the two were often mistaken for twins. In kindergarten, Dee was too little to climb on the bus by herself, so they held her back one year so they were in the same class. She attended elementary schools in Belgrade, Bozeman, Gateway, and Cottonwood. In her...

Fred Burton Lutes, passed away April 22, 2021. Burton was born February 24, 1983 in Boulder, Colorado to David and Carol Lutes. At 18 months old he moved with his family to Belgrade, Montana, where he attended school. For the later part of his life, Burton was residing at Jacob's Home, a Counterpoint Residential group setting in Livingston, Montana. Burton was non-verbal but communicated his likes and dislikes clearly, and was attached to his family and staff. Being mischievous by nature, he enjoyed teasing and liked to test new staff to see what he could get away with. He also had a great sense of humor and loved taking his siblings' belongings and putting them in his special bag. His...

JD "Sonny" O'Neill, 90, of Livingston, Montana, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2021, with his bride of 70 years at his side. Sonny was born on January 2, 1931 in Livingston, MT at the Robinson Hospital on C Street to Sadie Mae Roberts & Joseph John O'Neill. He was raised by his mother & Ed O'Neil the "Best Dad Ever". They lived in the Clyde Park and Livingston areas. The fact that he had 2 L's in his last name and his brothers and sisters only had 1, would often confuse people. When he was asked why, he would simply say "I knocked the L out of them when we were young" while giving them that big Sonny O'Neill grin. At the age of 16 in 1947, Sonny began as an...

Gail Blanche Bartholomew, 70, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at her home with the love of her siblings at her side. Gail was born December 3, 1950, at the old Lott Hospital in Livingston, Montana. Gail spent most of her life in Livingston. She graduated from Park Senior High in 1969. Her class was the first to graduate from the high school when it was brand new. Gail married in the early 1970s and moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to be near her brother, Gary. She then moved to Kingman, Arizona, and then to Flagstaff, where she worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Gail moved back to Livingston in the late 1970s and has made this her home ever since. She worked at Easton and...

Duane Franklin Fremont, 92, of Clyde Park, Montana, passed away Friday Jan 1, 2021, at Spring Creek Inn Memory Care in Bozeman, Montana. Those wishing to call on Duane may do so Friday, January 8, 2021, from 4:00-6:00pm at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. Duane's funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, January 9, at Shields Valley Bible Church, with Pastor Lewie Kelley officiating, followed by graveside committal and burial at the Clyde Park cemetery. A light lunch will follow at the Shields Valley Bible Church. Duane was born on June 1, 1928 in Danbury, Wisconsin. He was the son of Ernest and Esther Fremont. Duane served in the United States Army for 2 years, receiving an honorable...

Eve Marie "Evy" Art, known to some as the firecracker of Paradise Valley, the Mom figure to many, the best and most loyal friend to hundreds, and the Boss Lady of the Inn, journeyed onward at 88 years young on December 29, 2020. Eve was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia. Fleeing from the Nazis, her family moved to Paris for two years before emigrating to Montreal and, ultimately Long Island, New York. Eve attended high school in Long Island, then earned her bachelor's degree in education at Adelphi University, where she met the love of her life, Michael L. Art. They were married at the St. Moritz Hotel in New York City in 1952. Mike often referred to Eve as his Czech Mate. Shortly after...

Patricia Lou Stole, 88, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at her home while under the loving care of her family and hospice. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. Pat was born in Bozeman, Montana. She was the ninth of ten children born of Claude and Grace (Johnson) Moore. She received her education at Gallatin High School and was a 1950 graduate. While in high school she worked for Mountain Bell, and also worked as an elevator operator at the Baxter Hotel 3 hours a night. Pat met her future husband, Donal Stole, in the elevator! He was in Bozeman to show his registered Hereford cattle at the Winter Fair. They were married on January 12,...

Mary Chapman, 66, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home. A private funeral service will be held for her family, with limited attendance due to the pandemic. She will be buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Livingston, Montana. Mary was born on October 22, 1954, in Scobey, Montana. Mary was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth, her brother, James, and her son, Ian. She is survived by her father, Cliff, her siblings, Mark, Ingrid, Paul and Krista, her husband, Don, her children, John, David and James, and her grandchildren Carly, Lacey, Lizzylee, Keelee and Savanah. Mary was a devout Christian and wonderful mother. She often recognized both as a calling in...

James R. "Jim" Hanley On December 8, 2020 Jim passed away peacefully at home overlooking Paradise Valley outside of Livingston, MT with his wife Sue of 45 years at his side. He was 76 years of age. Jim did his Irish heritage proud, battling cancer fiercely for three and a half years while always moving forward with his dreams. Jim was born July 20, 1944 in Olean NY to John & Anna Hanley and grew up in Little Falls, NJ. He received a BS from Notre Dame and a MS from Colorado State University. He worked at Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, PA before heading west to attend University of Colorado. While there he worked at the CU Computing Center and with an international management...

On November 27, 2020, Jeanie Baker gained her angel wings with her husband Mearl and her daughter Kelli by her side. Although gone much too early, she is no longer in pain and can now watch over all that she loved! A celebration of Jeanie's life will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Clyde Park Community Center. To view the tribute page and share condolences, visit: www.franzen-davis.com .