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Richard Dundas Obituary
Richard B. "Buck" Dundas died peacefully Wednesday evening, April 23, 2008, with his family by his side.
Buck was born in Miles City on Sept. 13, 1916, to Alfred and Nellie (Jeffers) Dundas. He graduated from Custer County High School in 1934 and served with the Civilian Conservation Corps before joining the Montana Department of Highways. He was married at First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point on Aug. 3, 1940, to Edith Ester Wilson. She was the love of his life. For more than 60 years, they enjoyed camping, traveling and spending time with their families and friends.
Buck worked for the highway department for more than 40 years. During that time, he performed many different positions: axeman, chainman, rodman, instrumentman and project engineer. From May 1942 to December 1943, he was on loan to the War Department's Corps of Engineers, Portland District. In 1953, he was transferred to Butte as division maintenance engineer and finished a 40-year career as district engineer when he retired in 1979.
He served on the Butte Airport Board for six years and parks and recreation board for 18 years. He was a life member of Butte's Benevolent Protective Order of Elks No. 240, and was a Master Mason in Mount Moriah Lodge 24 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, three sisters and his loving wife, Edith.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Chuck Mattix of Missoula; son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Jan Dundas of Gillette, Wyo. He loved and cherished all the time he had with his three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Mark Mattix, his wife, Sharon and their children, Shea and Siera of Hamilton, Curt Dundas, his wife, Helen and their child, Rhys of Albuquerque, N.M., and Todd Dundas and his children, Kourtni and Jordan.
Cremation has taken place in Butte. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home.
Memorials: Shrine Hospital for Children or Bagdad Temple Transportation Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dundas
Bonnie Chittim Johnson
May 2, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Buck. I have so many happy memories of Buck and Edith when we were all growing up and of later years. Our parents were very special people and they are deeply missed.
Gary Nyquist
April 30, 2008
Greg, Dorothy, and Family,
I am so sorry to here of Buck's passing. My dad and Buck were such good friends and I will always be greatful for his compassion and help he extended to Don when Martha passed away. I say him last summer at the golf course and enjoyed a good visit. He was a great man and someone I will always remember.
Our thoughts are with you.
Gary & Marilyn Nyquist
Gregg Lienemann
April 29, 2008
Greg, Jan and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Buck's passing. He was like a second father to me when I was growing up! He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. By all means he was an Angel on Earth.
Donald Griffith
April 28, 2008
Dear Dundas Family, it is a sad week on Diamond street. From the moment my family joined the Diamond street gang, your family treated us all with loving respect. Growing up three doors down from Buck & Edith was truly a blessing. Hard to believe we spent 33 years together enjoying the fireworks on the 3rd of July. I will also cherish the memories of watching the elated expressions of my children every time you handed them extra large candy bars on Halloween. Through loving eyes and a warm heart, Buck earned the title of "Grandpa Buck" from all the neighborhood children. Dearest Buck, I drove the old model T a million miles as a youngster, thanks for keeping it in the dirt lot. Thanks for introducing me to golf and thanks for giving me the advice to enjoy golf, but also keep fishing (I still enjoy both). Thanks for not getting mad whenever you caught us playing above your garage, especially when you caught me getting my first kiss. You will always remain one of the greatest men I met. Enjoy your reunion with Edith and I hope we all meet again someday. With much love and a million prayers for the Dundas family, thanks for a lifetime of great memories.
God Bless, Donny Griffith (Barb, Shawn, & Ashley).
William (Bubba) Maloney
April 28, 2008
To the Dunas Family,Buck was a great guy and a hell of a boss at the Highway dept.he always made time to ask about everyone still working at the state he always cared about the people that worked for him ,we will miss him he was a true gentleman
Stephen and Holly Thompson
April 28, 2008
Curt,
We are so sorry for you and your family's loss. We are thinking of you.
Roberta Schulte
April 28, 2008
To the Dundas Family
I used to work at the Pro Shop at the Muni golf course and got to know you Dad. He always put a smile on my face and made time to have our little chat for the day. He was a wonderfully kind and caring man, you could just feel the kindness of his soul. I am very sorry for your loss.
Patsy and Jeff sullivan
April 27, 2008
Greg, Jan, Dorothy, Chuck and Family - Buck will forever be in our memories as the thoughtful, loving, fun person he was. You were blessed with a fantastic father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. There is a party going on in heaven this weekend and he is in his rightful place at the head of the table. Take comfort from your memories of this wonderful guy. He had an amazing ability of making everyone he met feel like they were his best friend. He made a difference in his lifetime and we were privileged to know him. Thinking of you. Love - Patsy & Jeff
Ron and Darlene Triner
April 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Buck's family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We knew Buck and Edith when lived on West Diamond St. in Butte, they both were wonderful people.
Lou Fitzpatrick
April 27, 2008
Greg, Jan & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I met him when he used to visit Jim Smitham at the ACM. He was such a nice guy and always had time to say hello and then through some family gatherings. I'm sure your memories will keep him close to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Curtis & Carol Johnson
April 26, 2008
Greg, Jan & Family:
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Greg's father. May he rest in peace after his long journey on this earth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Janice Muniz
April 26, 2008
To all of "Buck's" family;
Thank you for letting me share your father in my life. Buck was the kindess sweetest person and loved evryone he met. What a blessing it was to know him and his family.
my deepest sympathy to Dorothy and Greg and their families. Rest in peace my sweet man. God truley has a angel with him now. So long for now Buck, till we meet again.
Tina Scott
April 26, 2008
Greg, Jan & Family:
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Buck. What a beautiful person! I was very fortunate to have known him. I have very fond memories of both Buck and Edith. I am sure that you find comfort knowing that Buck and Edith are together again. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Brandon, Tina, Corey, Cameron and Tiffany
Ken Latsch
April 26, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of Buck's passing. My Dad was proud to work with Buck, and always told me that "Buck knows what he's up to". Buck was a fine man and he will be missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lori (Mattix) Johnson & family
April 26, 2008
Uncle Chuck, Aunt Dorothy & Cousin Mark,
I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you! I am sorry to hear of your loss!
Love,
Gary & Carol Hanninen
April 26, 2008
Greg, Jan & Family -
We are so sorry to hear of Buck's passing - he was a wonderful man and loved by many. Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers - we will be in touch soon.
Much Love,
Gary & Carol
Debbie Kane
April 26, 2008
Greg, Jan, Dorothy, Chuck and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Buck was a good man and he touched so many lives. I feel honored to have known him. May your memories of him bring you comfort. May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Bill & Arleen Bork
April 26, 2008
To the Dundas Family:
So sorry to hear of Buck's passing. We enjoyed knowing Buck and Edith and Bill working with him for many years with the Highway Dept. You are in our prayers.
Bill & Arleen Bork
Donna Kiss Welton
April 26, 2008
Sympathy to all the family of Richard Dundas, especially my classmate, Dorothy. May your memories sustain you during this time of grief.
Linda Vavrosky
April 26, 2008
Jan and Greg,
So sorry about Buck. He was a great guy and a good friend to my dad. I know my dad will miss going over and seeing him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Linda (Clary) Vavrosky
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