Obituaries

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 14,1948, to John and Arlene Garry, John Arthur Garry became the eldest of three children. His K-12 education was in Dillon, and John received a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Montana State University. He later attended UCLA to complete his masters in computer languages. His entire career of 42 years was spent with Northrop Grumman in El Segundo, California, working as an electrical engineer on numerous airplane prototypes for the military. His team’s task was to stress all parts of the planes.

Katharine Ann Crockett Davis was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a gifted concert pianist whose rich alto voice was often lifted to praise Jesus Christ.

George Harold Nelson was born on Jan. 31, 1937, to parents Harry and Susie Nelson. He had three brothers – Louie, Howard, and Robert – and one sister, Virginia (Ginger Brue). George grew up in Livingston, Montana, at the heart of a loving family. He was always active in athletics, and his passion for basketball kindled early. After a distinguished career at Park County High School in Livingston, he brought his basketball show to Dillon’s Western Montana College – and didn’t slow down a bit.

After an extended illness, Thomas J. Reynolds, 89, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, one week from his 90th birthday.