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Billie Sumner-Ruby Obituary
His memorial service is 2 p.m. today at the Sand Coulee Fire Hall, followed by a potluck reception. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Danelle Snyder of Stockett; a daughter, Ashleigh Sumner of Stockett; sons Kendrick Ruby of Utah and Michael Snyder and Shawn Ruby of Stockett; a stepson, Kyle Snyder of Sun River; his father, Gayle Sumner of Great Falls; his mother, Sharon Ruby of Great Falls; half-sisters Tanya Sumner of Missouri, Leahnna Ensey of Great Falls and Lizzy of Washington; half-brothers Brian Ensey of Kansas and Tim of Great Falls; and grandfather Victor Herrald of South Dakota.
Billie is also survived by so many friends that it is impossible to name them all.
His life centered around his immediate family and racing pure stocks. He loved going on family fishing trips, sledding, hunting, barbecuing, swimming with his children, working on his race car with his father, brothers and family, and practicing Lakota traditions and spirituality taught by his grandfather spiritual advisor Victor Herrald Cetan O Hanko (Swift Hawk).
Billie will be missed by all whom he touched. Husband, father, son, friend, driver and warrior. We love you and miss you.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
- Reprinted at request of the family
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Lisa Keene
July 24, 2007
Oh Gayle and Family,
I'm so very sorry for your loss and that I'm not there again for you. I love and miss you,know that Billie is with Dad, Uncle Greggie, Gaylyn and Grandma. Again, love you much and know that they're all with God, exactly where we'll all meet again. luv, Lisa
Lenora Sole
July 21, 2007
Danelle and Children, so sorry for your lossyouare all in are prayers and wishing we could bethere with you a this sad time in your famiies loss. God be with be you all, and he will keep you all safe from harm.Our Love, Aunt Lenora @Uncle Lloyd
maria marshall-macchione
July 21, 2007
To Danelle and Sumner family,
I am sad to hear that Billie has pasted on.Its hard to imagen that he is gone.....My heart goes out to you and if you need someone to talk with i'm there for you........i'm sorry and keep your head up and be strong.
Aunt Rosie & Uncle Ron Snyder
July 21, 2007
Dear Danelle and family,
We are sorry for your great loss of Billy. May his many memories bring and give you comfort in your days ahead. We are glad that we were able to meet and spend time some time with him.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you today, and for many days to come. Remember to take One day at a time and look to God, Billy's spiritual higher power too.
Our love goes out to you and your children.
Aunt Rosie & Unlce Ron
Aunt Rosie & Unlce Ron Snyder
July 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MARIANNE PRINE
July 21, 2007
To all the Sumner family, my condolences go out to all of you and prayers also at this time, ive know BILLY for quite sometime , and went to GREAT FALLS HIGH, with GREG AND GAYLE. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. MARIANNE EVANKOVICH, PRINE.MY brother in law James prine, and his family send there sympathy also. GOD BLESS ALL .MARIANNE PRINE.
Raymond Kelly
July 20, 2007
Danelle, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Raymond Kelly
Raymond Kelly
July 20, 2007
Danelle, I am so sorry to hear about your tragic loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Love Raymond
John Orr
July 20, 2007
I am sorry to hear about your loss, Gayle. Victor called and told me about the tragic accident. My heart goes out to you.
Monica James
July 20, 2007
Danelle we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Monica and Ty
Heather LaMere
July 20, 2007
Billie will be missed by all who loved him. He was a great person. He would always find a way to lighten up a stressful situation. I am very sorry that I will not b there for the celibration of his life, due to a deployment to Iraq. His family, and loved ones will be taken care of by the rest of his family and friends. He touched so many lives while his short time on earth. Now is in a place that we have all dreamed of.
I Love and will greatly miss you Billie.
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