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James Dalbec Obituary
Cremation has taken place and graveside services will take place at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
JD was born Aug. 11, 1939, in Butte, to Vernon and Elaine (Collins) Dalbec. He attended school in Lewistown, Great Falls and Shelby. JD was a pitcher with the American Legion Baseball All-Stars and attended Brown Institute in Minneapolis, Minn. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 - 1962.
He worked in radio in Libby, Anaconda, Shelby and Great Falls, and in TV in Great Falls. He was a sports fan and active in organizing the Steinhaus softball tournaments for Special Olym-pics.
JD is survived by his brothers, Joe (Geraldine Gunlickson) Dalbec of Miles City, and Keith (Patricia Nichols) Dalbec of Hendersonville, N.C.; sister Maryann (Greg) Axtman of Can-yon Ferry Lake; special uncle and aunt Floyd and Floy Collins of Butte; nieces Shannon of Miles City, and Kim Claasson of Boze-man; nephews Richard Pacot of Billings, Tim Dalbec of Parker, Colo., Dustin Axtman of New York City, Darak Axtman and Marchelle Springer of Bozeman, and Ashley Axtman of Missoula; eight grandnieces and nephews; and many cousins.
Memorials are suggested to Montana Highway Patrol Hope Project, PO Box 5927, Helena, MT 59604.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Dalbec
charlie aka bee
February 19, 2023
what a great sense of humor -- a great friend
Charlie Stalnaker
February 18, 2021
a great friend and the best sense of humor in the class of 57
Shirley{Borninkhof} Lerum
March 2, 2012
My prayers go out to Jim's family.We kept in touch just by wishing each other "Happy Birthday" for the past several years, and I will miss that.May God be with your loved ones. You are missed.
Sherry Gutenberg
February 27, 2012
Im really sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a great guy, I will miss going into Howard's and having a pizza and visiting. Our whole family sends our condolences. Louis, Sherry, and Karissa Gutenberg
Judy Swortz
February 26, 2012
Our hearts go out to you Joe,Keith and Mary Ann and the rest of the family. When I was a child, Jim was always the example of a kind, caring guy, an example of how we should be as adults. I remember when he joined the military, thinking it was a brave awesome thing to do! He will be missed. Paul and Judy Gunlikson Swortz.
Orla Smith
February 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Dalbec family on the death of Jim. May God bless all of you.
Rick and Orla Gunlikson Smith
Howie & Donna Grinde
February 25, 2012
Our condolences to the Dalbec family. Jim was a friend - of Howie's since Shelby school days - and of mine through daily emails. Jim was a clearinghouse of news re mutual friends and an encyclopedia of sports trivia. I'm a '59 CBHS grad and he especially enjoyed reminding me of the Coyotes' victories over the Wolves, not only the exact years and scores, but also play-play accounts. What a memory Jim had, plus a great sense of humor. We will miss him.
May God bless you, now and always.
February 25, 2012
Hey Unc, will miss my daily emails, pics, and Griz updates. Sorry, still a Bobcat, though! The Springer clan loves you.
Mark May
February 25, 2012
Jim will always be a big part of my Montana memories. One of a kind indeed. You will be missed my friend...by many.
February 24, 2012
I will miss Jim as he was truly one of the good guys. Talked to him on the phone once in a while but didn't get up to see him as I wanted to. My loss. A great and waco sence of humor and a great outlook on life.
Charlie Bee Stalnaker
Terri Lee Elander
February 24, 2012
To my Dalbec cousins, I am sorry for your loss and have you all in my heart tonight. Jim was such a funny, charming guy and I will miss the (many!) e-mails about politics, silly things, video, pictures and jokes that he shared with us. I look forward to seeing you at the memorial and celebrating his life. With love, Terri Lee (Fuller) Elander
Doreen Anderson
February 24, 2012
Sending our condolece's to the Dalbec family. I lived next to you while growing up and i have so many good memorys of Jim .Sorry to here he has passed he will be missed.
Bill Meech
February 24, 2012
I am saddened to hear about Jim as just talked to him two weeks ago here in Shelby at the birthday party for the high school...Will miss all his emails and never forget our Army time together at Fort Ord. Condolence to all the Dalbac family from a good friend of Jim's
Rudy Preite
February 24, 2012
I was deeply saddened to receive news of Jim's passing. My sincere condolence to the Dalbec family. Jim was a good friend with whom I frequently communicated for many years. He loved his family, nurtured a good joke, kept in touch with his many friends and classmates, and was positive inspite of health issues. We will miss you, my friend. RIP. You as well as the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rudy and Julie Preite
Palm Desert, CA
Jim Haworth
February 24, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss, Jim was a great guy, my memories of him are, a man with a great sense of humor, and very bright mind. He was as far as I know kind to all, I especially feel for brother Joe and all the extended family, I know he will be missed. Jim Haworth Alb. NM
Bud and Martha Keller
February 24, 2012
Jim our everyday chatting was great and keeping me informed of all our classmates and news. Rest In Peace and know we loved you my friend. Bud and Martha Haworth Keller
Jim & Ginnie Hennen
February 24, 2012
Our sincere condolences to Joe and family. Jim was a good friend & co-worker. May you rest in peace our friend.
Patsy(Hellinger) Vigil
February 24, 2012
My sincere sympathy to the Dalbec family. Jim will be missed by many, his friendly manner and smile. I will miss his daily emails, keeping me informed of the important Montana and Shelby news. Prayers to all.
Jess Allred
February 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to Jim's family in this most difficult time, and I'm sure that he is in a much better place. I will always remember him as a good friend and a wonderful guy. Rest peacefully my friend.
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