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Richard Vian Obituary
At his request, no services are planned. Entombment will take place in Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory.
He is survived by his sister, Joanna Hastings of Ulm; his nieces, Penny Obrecht of Everett, Wash., and Roberta Schuchard of Vaughn; his nephews, Clifford Hastings of Snohomish, Wash., and Edward Hastings of Ulm; a special friend, Diane Walker of Floweree; and many cousins.
Richard was born April 16, 1932, in Great Falls. He was raised here and attended Franklin School, and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1951.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and held various jobs in civil service and in the Great Falls area. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Missouri River Shooters Association, Walleyes Unlimited and N.A.R.F., and taught hunter safety courses in Great Falls.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, travel and yard work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Christian (Hayes) Vian; a brother, Edward, who was killed March 30, 1945, in World War II; and a half-sister, Grace Hackler.
Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
March 16, 2009
To Richard's Family & Friends,
We send our sincere condolences as you face this sad time of loss, and pray that your hearts will harken to the gentle voice of the Lord, Jesus Christ, as He speaks His blessings of comfort and peace into your lives.
Helen (Coleman) Anderson
March 12, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Dick's family and especially Diane Walker and family. Dick and I go back to grade school at the Franklin School. We were classmates, friends and true "West Sider's". You will not be forgotten.
Bob Gruenhagen
March 11, 2009
To the family, Diane and many friends of Richard, I share your sorrow. My memories are many, of friendship and loyalty as a fellow guardsman from the beginning and hunting on the treacherous Gardner "Firing Line". Tramping the ramp on Gore Hill to keep the airplanes flying and on my last visit, a lesson in Fly tying and snell hooks for my tackle box. Richard will be missed by all who knew him.
Russ Jacques
March 11, 2009
So sorry to see the passing of a fellow co-worker. I had a lot of fun with the 'old man'.
Jay Robertson
March 11, 2009
Dick was a good friend for many years some thru the Guard but moreso thru the ROMEO club which met on Tuesday mornings at the Prospector. He had a good sense of humor and was just a straight laced old fashioned friend. He will be missed.
Dave and Michelle Payne
March 11, 2009
Grandma, Penny, Roberta, Cliff and Ed. I am deeply and truly sorry for your loss. I hope with time, you will remember more and more of all of the happy moments spent with Uncle Dick.
James and Shannon Walker
March 11, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Dennis Heppner
March 11, 2009
Dick was one of my first supervisors in the Flightline at the Montana Air National Guard. He was a great leader, mentor and friend. He could be the most stubborn and cantankous man I have ever met, but at the same time offer you a smile and a hearty laugh. I will miss seeing Diane and him together.
Stevens Family
March 11, 2009
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of "Uncle Dick". We wish we could be at home with you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love and miss you all.
Ed White
March 11, 2009
I remember working with Dick at the Guard and I can rember being on the ANG rifle teams with him. Dick was a class act and will be missed
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