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Jerry Engle Obituary
WHITEHALL - Jerry Donald Engle passed away at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006.
Jerry was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Forsyth, to Max and Christine Engle of Hysham. Jerry went to school in Hysham, Sarpy, and graduated from Custer High School in 1959. Jerry married Sharon Potts in 1960; they moved to Twin Bridges to ranch, a way of life he cherished. Their son, J.D.,was born while in Twin Bridges.
Jerry worked for Montana Propane in Twin Bridges and Plains, then returned to the Ruby Valley to manage ranches for Dr. Romers, Byron Bayers and Joe Adams. Horses, cattle and farming with modern agricultural technics were truly his life. He loved going hunting and traveling to the mountains with his longtime hunting buddies. Cattle shows and auction sales were a great pastime.
Flying was a great accomplishment and pleasure for Jerry. He held a private pilot's license for many years. He was a 23-year member of the Virginia City Elks Lodge 390, Montana Hereford Association, and three-time president of the Missoula Hereford Association.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Engle of Waterloo; son, J.D. and daughter-in-law, Deb, special granddaughter, Kacie, all of Bozeman; his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Judy Engle of Townsend; sister, Dolly Glick of Twin Falls, Idaho; stepfather, Siv Siedensticker of Twin Bridges; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services are 11:30 a.m. Saturday from the K&L Mortuary Chapel at Whitehall with Tom Rummel officiating.
Memorial: Emergency service of your choice in Madison or Jefferson County.
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for Jerry Engle
Doug&Lisa Wilson
October 23, 2006
Sharon and J.D.
sorry to hear that jerry passed on he will be missed by all and rembered by all that knew him.
Mark Pederson
October 23, 2006
Sharon and JD,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a good man and we had many good times out hunting and whatnot on the ranch. You are all in my prayers.
Dean Waltee
October 20, 2006
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing.He was a good friend who allowed my boys and I a great opportunity to hunt and trap. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dean, Linda, Dean and Zach
Anne Carey Wentz
October 20, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the Engle family. Please know many are thinking of you.
Sincerely,
Larry and Molly Descheemaeker
October 20, 2006
We were suprised when we saw the notice in the Billings Gazette. It's a sad deal to lose an old fiend and nieghbor. We send our deepest sympathy to Sharon and J D.
Robert & Marlene Sanborn
October 20, 2006
Sharon, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Glenn Potts
October 19, 2006
Sharon & JD are thoughs and prayes are with you Take on day at a time we wish we could be there.
Love Earl & Jerri Potts
Lisa Depew (Glick) & family
October 19, 2006
Aunt Sharon and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Uncle Jerry's passing. We will treasure the memories of his love for ranching and the outdoors. He was always the first one to take us kids inner-tubing in the winter....I think it was just to see how quickly he could dump us in the snow!!!! Great times---
Love ya' all! Our thoughts and prayers are with you--
Cliff & Brenda Potts
October 19, 2006
Sharon & JD, We were very saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. He was a dear friend to me through my school years and after. I always knew he cared and loved me it was always a joy to be with him cause his kindness always made you feel better! Love You All, cliff & brenda
Celesta and Rich Zeiler
October 19, 2006
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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