Raymond C. Feldt
1926 - 2010
Our loving father and friend, Raymond Charles Feldt, passed away on Oct. 11, in Albuquerque, N.M.
He was born on May 4, 1926 to Elmer C. and Ethel May (Sanford) Feldt in Belt.
He attended school in Belt and Townsend, and graduated from Broadwater High School of Townsend.
Ray was an excellent athlete and was a member of numerous championship football and basketball teams. He was also an all-around rodeo star with numerous buckles to prove his accomplishments.
Ray served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a radioman from 1944 to 1946. He served on the U.S.S. San Diego, the first allied warship in Tokyo Bay. Ray was honorably discharged in May of 1946.
Upon his discharge, he received a basketball scholarship to Carroll College of Helena. He transferred to the University of Montana where he received a degree in economics in 1953.
His professional career included the management of several financial companies and medical centers.
Ray also owned and operated the Crown Room and the Spirit Shoppe in Helena. Before retirement, he worked for the Bell System.
In retirement, Ray enjoyed traveling and visiting his family. He was very active in USS San Diego reunions, including organizing the Albuquerque reunion. Ray was a life-long member of the Optimists Club and the Elks Club.
He remained an avid sports fan, cheering the Packers and Grizzlies on to victory from wherever he was.
Ray continued his love of rodeo from the stands as he attended rodeos whenever he could, including the National Finals in Las Vegas, Nev.
Sunday nights were spent watching the PBR on television.
He is survived by his sons Walter C. Feldt and Michael B. Feldt (Dawn) of Dillon; daughter, Debora G. (Feldt) Hansen (Tim), Silver Star.
Ray was the proud grandpa (papa) of Ian and Caitlyn Feldt, and Heath Hansen.
He is also survived by his dear friends Yvonne Colvin, and Fred and Karen Duncan.
A graveside memorial service will be held at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison, Nov. 17, beginning at 1 p.m.
Fort Harrison is located three miles west of Helena.
A scholarship in Ray’s name has been created at the School of Business at the University of Montana. Gifts can be made payable to The University of Montana Foundation, and noted for a School of Business scholarship in memory of Raymond.
Checks should be mailed to The UM Foundation, Post Office Box 7159, Missoula, MT., 59807-7159.
Betty L. Stevens
1933 - 2010
Betty, 77, passed away peacefully at her home in Dillon, Oct. 30.
Family was lovingly with her until she passed after several months of illness.
Betty is survived by her five children, Susan Dray, Douglas Dray, David Dray, KatheWatson and Scott Dray (Mary).
Betty is also survived by eight grandchildren, Adam Franklin, Jeremiah Franklin, Ronnie Watson (Megan) and Leah Watson, Desiree and Laura Ann Dray, Cody and Nick Wester, and numerous great grandchildren.
Betty was preceded in death by her eldest son, Daniel Dray.
Betty is remembered most recently for the joy she took in her life in Montana, her Christianity, and her tremendous courage in facing her illness. Her strength, determination and love characterized her spirit all through her life.
A member of First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, Betty found joy with her church friends, and in repairing and rebinding Bibles.
Other joys for Betty included family and friends, her beloved and extensive collection of dolls, Boyd’s Bears, and large library. She took delight in her huge bell collection.
Betty shared her love of reading with her children leading to a lifelong passion for books. Her appreciation of nature and animals enriched her life in addition to a varied list of activities that she enjoyed, and in which she became accomplished. Many craft projects, sewing, refinishing furniture along with her delight in cooking.
In addition to raising six children alone, Betty found time to complete two years of college work in a counseling program that enabled her to work many years in a home for mentally ill patients.
She has, over many years, done office work and human service in various capacities.
In addition to her 44 years adult life in Phoenix, Ariz., she spent her first 20 years in Denver, Colo., traveled quite a bit during her time as a military wife, and made her home in Dillon during the last 6 years of her life.
She will be missed by many, but her absence will be immense to her five children. Never to be forgotten, our mother.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Dillon, and memorials may be made to the church’s Bible Fund for repairing Bibles.
A guestbook is available on line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
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