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Fabian Baron Obituary

Fabian "Chick" Baron, 85, of Great Falls, a retired shop superintendent for the City of Great Falls, died of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 11, at his residence.

Visitation is 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. today at Schnider Funeral Home. His vigil service is 7 p.m. tonight at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. His funeral liturgy is 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment with military honors will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Fabian "Chick" Baron was born May 15, 1927, to Jacob and Bridget Baron, with two sisters, Mary Ellen McCallum, Rosalie Taylor, and two brothers, Albert and Edward, who have since deceased.

He met and married Betty Taras on May 3, 1952, and had 60 years of a happy life. With the help of friends and family they built their home from "scratch" and still reside there.

Chick did a tour in Army ordinance in Korea, worked 25 years as a mechanic for Bison Motors and retired in 1992 from the City of Great Falls as shop superintendent for 23 years. He enjoyed putting on the Christmas parties and bbq's for the City of Great Falls, V.F.W. and the Air National Guard. He traveled to many cultures, such as Japan, China, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Panama, Costa Rica, Canada, Venezuela and the Caribbean.

His was a generous and happy spirit, always available to help, loved his family and friends, hard working with a good sense of humor and lived with high standards. He appreciated all his "good friends and neighbors." He will be greatly missed by many.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Baron of Great Falls; two children, Gary J. Baron and Kathleen M. Heitman both of Great Falls; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Kevin Heitman Jr; two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kyle Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Credit to Delane Bibler, a niece, who wrote the obit for us.

Donations may be given to Peace Hospice, 1101 26th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405.

Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

Published by Great Falls Tribune on Nov. 15, 2012.
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To all of Chick's family--
I worked for the City of Great Falls as well and I was close to where Chick was in charge of the Maintenance Shop.
What a pleasant man to be around!
May God be with his family.

Dale Clark

November 19, 2012

Chick's Family: What a guy! God granted Chick many years in which he worked hard, traveled, made many friends, was involved and gave of himself to his community, and lived out his wonderful values. We certainly appreciate his service to our county. May each of you know the comfort, grace and presence of the Holy Spirit as He walks with you thru the sad days ahead. You are in our prayers.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Isaiah 30:18

November 19, 2012

you will be missed Chick. Always a laugh and one of the most loyal friends one would ever want.

Tom Sullivan

November 18, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ole Greenwood

November 15, 2012

My sincere sympathy to the Baron family. I worked with Chick when he bought a 4-H animal for Pierce Motors. Chick always stopped by the Extension office and greeted me at the 4-H Livestock Sale - he was a dear man and was always so positive and cheerful. I missed seeing him after Pierce's sold. With Sympathy -

Wendy Wedum

November 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

pats auto body

November 15, 2012

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