Obituaries

Loren Dale “Shorty” Johnson 1939-2022

Loren Dale “Shorty” Johnson, 82, died Feb. 5, 2022. He was born June 17, 1939, on the family farm in Bowdon, North Dakota. He is survived by children Scott Johnson of Lovelock, Nevada and Tammy (Andy) Grable of Lima, Montana; grandchildren Megan Grable of Wilton, California, Andrew (Gabby) Grable of Yuma, Arizona, Luke (Nicole) Grable of Fort Worth, Texas, Cody Johnson and Joshua Johnson of Idaho; three great grandchildren; and sisters Lois (Delrae) Seibel of Denton, Texas and Joyce McKee of Mesa, Arizona.

Roy Baker

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Roy Baker passed away on Feb. 8, 2022 at 66. He was born Aug. 31, 1955.

Fred Stewart

Fred Stewart died Feb. 7, 2022 with his loving wife present at their home. He was born the second son of Dave and Ronnie Stewart in Ogden, Utah on July 4, 1950. He is survived by Wilma; daughter Shasta Stewart; son Shane Stewart; grandson Kaden Stewart; sister Pauline (Tom) Brough Layton, Utah; brother Lyle Stewart; Rob (Ronda) Stewart of Glen, Montana; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruby Joann Kipp Mitchell

Joann, 88, of Glen, died at her home Jan. 11, 2022. She was born in Billings, Montana, to Clyde and Nora Kipp on March 5, 1933. She is survived by brother John Emery (Connie) of East Fork, sister Jackie Emery of Billings, and son John Gillis (Patti) of Glen.

Donald R. Weatherston

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Don was born to Dick and Donelda Weatherston on April 12, 1966. He was raised in Dillon Montana where he graduated high school in 1984. Don joined the Army National Guard and is a veteran of O.I.F. He served 20 years in the military and was very close to the people with whom he served. Don was married to Debbie (Wolf) Weatherston for 20 plus years, she passed away in 2014. They raised two children together, Alicia and Brett Weatherston. He remarried in 2015 to Elizabeth (Wyss) Weatherston.

Alden W. (Bill) Hartwig

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Bill Hartwig passed away Feb., 2 2022, at 85 years old. Bill was born Nov., 19 1936 in Dillon, Montana. A premature baby by a month, Bill did not come home right away and spent nearly a month in an incubator. He attended Reichle school in Glen, Montana, and attended high school in Dillon, Montana. Bill joined the Navy in 1955 where he served four years in the service in Guam. He spent his years after the service working various jobs on different ranches as well as working on the railroad. He was always quick with a joke and had a genuinely warm spirit.

Richard A. Bujok

HAMILTON – Richard A. Bujok, 84, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at his home after a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born Dec. 12, 1937 in Roundup, Montana, the son of Henry and Rose Bujok.

Nancy Ruth Paige

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Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many winged her way to heaven on the evening of Jan. 23, 2022. Passing quietly in her sleep with husband and daughter by her side, ending her three-year courageous battle with cancer. This closed a gentle life filled with love and service to her family and community.

Eathal Zina Hildreth

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On Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 84 years, our loving wife, mother, grand- and greatgrandmother and dear friend Eathal Zina Hildreth departed this earthly life for her eternal home while holding her eternal sweetheart’s hand. Her memory will be honored and treasured by all of those who were lucky enough to have known her!

Helen Joan (Wenger) McNinch

CORVALLIS – Helen Joan (Wenger) McNinch, 92, entered into eternal rest with family by her side on Jan. 22, 2022. Joan was born on June 6, 1929, in Jackson, Montana, to John and Jean Wenger. Most of Joan’s childhood was spent in Dillon helping her family manage the Beaverhead County Golf Course. It was during these years that Joan developed a “from dusk till dawn” work ethic that would serve her family throughout her life. Following her graduation from Beaverhead County High School, Joan continued working the family business, eventually enrolling in Montana State Normal College to pursue a degree in education. Her plans to become a teacher were altered when she met a rugged cowboy from Lima in Ted McNinch, whom she married on Sept. 5, 1953, weeks after they began dating. They enjoyed over 60 years together.