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William Amdor Obituary
William Franklin Amdor
William Franklin Amdor, 89, of Madera, CA, formerly of Roundup, MT, passed away Monday, Nov 2, 2020. He was born on March 20, 1931, to Earl Amdor and Cora Hamel Amdor.
Bill started working in the grocery business when he was 14 years old in Harlowton. As a young adult, he moved to Billings and learned the trade of a butcher. At the age of 30, he bought Van Dyke's Supermarket in Roundup which he ran for 32 years when he retired. His kids all learned a strong work ethic from him. He was happy raising his family in Roundup.
He is survived by his daughter, Diane Amdor and granddaughter, Shae Amdor; son, Steve (Abi) Amdor and granddaughters, Stephanie and Sophia; and sisters, Cora Goggins, Susan (Gary) Foust, and Alice (Don) Crum. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Amdor, Cora Amdor, and Elizabeth Amdor; former wife, Ruth Burton Amdor; wife, Bernice Peterson Amdor; daughter, Debra Amdor; and sisters, Marlene Moody and Betty Gunlock.
Cremation will take place and there will be no services per Bill's request. The interment of his ashes in the Roundup Cemetery will happen at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
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Linda Duncan Spear
December 12, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, Marlene and Betty. Bill will have many relatives welcoming on the other side.
Ed & Claudia Pelan
November 9, 2020
We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was a great guy, an asset to our community and a personal friend of our family. We send our deepest sympathy and pray you find comfort in knowing that goodbyes only last for a moment, but love and memories remain in your hearts forever.
May God Bless you all.
Ed & Claudia Pelan
S. Jones
November 7, 2020
As a child growing up in Roundup, my mom would take us kids into the Supermarket and Bill would make it a point to track us down and offer us a sucker he would pull out of his shirt pocket. It was a gesture that I will remember the rest of my life. I think those suckers were 1 or 2 cents at the time, but it was about the smile and happiness he saw as he handed us the sucker. He always smiled back. It was obvious Bill and Ruth appreciated their customers. Both he and Ruth gave back and were such staunch supporters of the Roundup community and schools in so many ways. Much Sympathy and sorry for your loss.
Bob and Dee Gilbert
November 5, 2020
Sorry for your loss. We shopped at your Dad´s store for many years when we lived in Roundup. Still pick up Honey there when we go through.
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Gloria Mang
November 5, 2020
My sympathy to all the family. Always enjoyed Bill at the store. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lawrence & Earline Oset
November 5, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have our sincere sympathy and prayers. We remember Bill with fondness, especially from the grocery store. RIP Bill.
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