Albert Alan Aamold

1944 - 2026

Albert Alan Aamold

August 29, 1944 - January 5, 2026

Albert Alan Aamold, aged 81, of Helena, peacefully passed into glory on January 5th, 2026, at Elkhorn Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Clancy, Mont. He was a beloved friend, uncle, and brother who is remembered for his easy manner and quiet devotion to those he loved. Alan was born in Lewistown on August 29th, 1944, to Albert Louis Aamold and Viona Gloria Aamold, (née Waddell).

Alan graduated from Stanford High School in 1962 and subsequently attended Montana State College (now Montana State University) where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Correctly anticipating that he would be drafted to fight in the Vietnam conflict, Alan instead volunteered to serve as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. Alan was deployed to one tour in Vietnam, where he served with distinction. Most notably, Alan was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism and extraordinary aeronautical achievement.

Following his service in Vietnam, Alan was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps as a Captain. He then worked in corporate management and as a stock broker in California before returning to Montana State to earn a Master of Science in Animal Science. After returning to Montana, Alan served in the Montana Army National Guard for decades and was honorably discharged at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. The bulk of Alan's civilian career was spent flying helicopters for the Department of Natural Resources Conservation Service. He retired in 2011.

Alan was an avid and extraordinarily competent outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fly-fishing, and wood-working. He was known especially for his passion for shooting, collecting, and building firearms. As he neared the end of his life, he was helped especially by the company and generous hearts of his dear friends, Fran & Corky, to whom Alan's family owes a great debt of gratitude.

Alan spent a lifetime in service to the people of the United States and to the people of the State of Montana in particular. In retirement, Alan wrote of his time flying for the state: "I loved flying as a DNRC pilot. I have flown over almost every part of Montana and have trod on the majority of Montana's mountaintops. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to do a job I loved."

Alan was preceded in death by his brothers, Carl, Howard, and Richard; his parents, Viona and Albert; his great-niece, Lynza Henke, and his niece-in-law, Lynella Henke (née Jackson). He is survived by his sister, Darlene (Richard) Henke; brother, Bill Aamold; nephews, Trevor (Lynella) Henke and Tristan (Jennifer) Henke; great-nephew, Logan (Erin) Henke; great-nieces, Taylor (Nathan) Hall, Janessa Henke, and Myrissa Henke, and his great-great-niece, Bonnie Henke.

A memorial of life will be held at Anderson, Stevenson, Wilke, & Retz Funeral Home located at 3750 N. Montana Ave. in Helena on Monday, January 26th, at 11 a.m. Following the memorial, Alan will be buried with military honors at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery located at Fort Harrison. A reception will follow at VFW Post 10010 at 117 W. Main St., East Helena, at 2:30 p.m. Condolences can be shared at www.aswfuneralhome.com.

Anderson Stevenson Wilke

3750 N Montana Ave.

Helena, MT 59602

406-442-8520