Jo Anne Reed, 70, of Wolf Point died Oct. 1, 2022, at Trinity Hospital. She was born in Grand Junction, Colo., on Jan. 24, 1952. Growing up, her family moved a lot for her father’s work. She had fond memories of living in Happy Jack, Ariz.; Green River, Utah; and Grand Junction, Colo. She graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1970. In 1977, she met Glen Reed. They were married in the following year. In 1979, they packed up their children and moved to Ely, Nev., and later that year the moved to Sunnyside Ranch, Nev. They lived there for a decade with Glen being the ranch foreman and Jo Anne being a housewife and mother. Later, she started working at Lane’s Truck Stop as a short order cook. In 1989, they moved into Lund, Nev., when he could no longer do ranch work due to his back. In 2002, they moved to Fort Collins, Colo., to be closer to their youngest son. She became very active with The Salvation Army at this time and felt very blessed by her new church family. In 2010, she decided that she and Glen weren’t getting any younger and they missed so much of their oldest two granddaughters’ lives that she wanted to be closer to all of her grandchildren. So, they moved to Wolf Point, where she got to know her youngest grandchildren better. She was a creative person. She would make handstitched quilts that she would give as gifts. She would make huge cakes, from scratch, for family and friends’ special occasions. She worked as a short order cook most of her working life. Once while watching a show on Food Network, it was mentioned that by the standards that they were using that she was a chef, her reply, “No, I wasn’t. I was a short order cook. I didn’t do all that fancy stuff.” She lost her sight to macular degeneration and was legally blind. She could no longer do the things she loved, but she did enjoy all the competition shows on Food Network. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Reed. She is survived by her sons, Shane Reed of Wolf Point and Ken Reed of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Dawn Allen of Wolf Point; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Robert L. of San Antonio, Texas; and sisters, Yvonne Jackson of Montrose, Colo., and Carol Card of Aberdeen, Wash. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Glenn Black, 83, died Sept. 23, 2022. He was born Jan. 15, 1939, in Helena to Fred and Vera Black. He graduated as high school valedictorian in 1957. He was awarded the Bausch & Lomb Science Award 195657. He worked for the power company alongside his father. He also worked for the Office of Civil Defense in Helena. He graduated from MSU with a master’s degree in education and continued to teach many students from Montana State University to Fort Peck Community College. He also spent many years as a volunteer firefighter and helping Kappa Sigma fraternity. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved a good liver and onions with salt and pepper. He enjoyed cooking, talking on the phone, seeing his grandchildren’s successes, having a good beer with his friends and talking science. He is survived by his sister, Beverly Schmitz; brother, Dick Black; daughter, Kim Stueck; son, Greg Black; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Oct. 7 at Stevenson & Wilke in Townsend.

Sharon Lee Shumway Atkins, 80, of Miles City, formerly of Wolf Point, died Sept. 27, 2022, at the McCone County Health Center in Circle. She was born Jan. 9, 1942, in Wolf Point the daughter of George and Pearl (Jones) Shumway. She grew up and went to school in Wolf Point. On Dec. 16, 1980, she married James Atkins, an Air Force gentleman out of Glasgow Air Force Base. Three daughters were born to this union. James and Sharon did a lot of traveling and went through every state, except Hawaii and Alaska. They also were stationed overseas in England, where the youngest daughter, Robin, was born. A life highlight for her was meeting some famous actors: Ken Curtis (Festus on Gunsmoke), Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (Slim Pickens) and John Wayne. She enjoyed traveling, camping and dancing. Her favorite was square dancing on Boardwalk on live television. She also loved crossword puzzles and reading. Another favorite activity was cruising around with her mom and sister Ann, especially when they got lost. She always looked forward to her Monday meetings with Mitsy, Cindy and all the guys. She was proceeded in death by brothers, Charles Shumway, George Shumway, Lloyd Shumway, Bob Shumway, Bill Shumway, Ken Kellum and Marty Hagemeister; and sisters, Donna Shumway Kellum, Joyce Shumway, Linda Shumway and Blondie Shumway. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda Boysun, Kim Choate and Robin Atkins; sisters, Ann Hagemeister, Lacy Cortez, Joy Welch, Rhonda Shumway and Gena Shumway; brothers, Scott and Jeff; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Per her wishes, there will be no services.

Betty Lou (Wahl) Robinette, 82, died Sept. 16, 2022, at the McCone County Nursing Home in Circle. She was born on the family farm seven miles northwest of Circle on Aug. 10, 1940. She was the fourth child of Robert and Mildred (Wheatley) Wahl. Siblings included Gary, William, Bonnie, Mary Ann and Neil. She grew up on the family farm and attended grade school about two miles away at the Pioneer School. She attended Circle High School, graduating as salutatorian in 1958. She then completed a oneyear business course at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn. She returned to Circle and worked at McCone Electric Co-op as a billing clerk. She married Stephen Bruce Robinette on Dec. 19, 1959. After their first child, Ricky, was born, she became a full-time stay-at-home mom. When their second child, Theresa, was three years old, Betty went back to work, taking a job with the McCone County Clerk of Court’s office. She eventually campaigned for and was elected McCone County Clerk of Court. She served the county for 30 years, retiring in 1997. In the mid-1960s, Betty and Bruce leased a lot on Fort Peck Lake at Rock Creek and built a small cabin in which they spent most weekends and vacations during the summers. They later sold that cabin and purchased a larger, more comfortable one where they enjoyed fishing, tending their yard, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing. In the early 1980s, they started buying older houses, refurbishing them and converting them to rental properties. They owned rentals in Circle and Glendive and were still managing these properties at the time of her death. She is survived by her children, Ricky Robinette and Theresa Haynie; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donald H. Wiens, 79, of Billings died Sept. 20, 2022. He was born in Wolf Point on June 30, 1943, to Herman and Katharina Wiens, the fourth of seven children. He joined the Army right after he graduated from high school and was stationed in Germany. In 1966, he married Rita Norgaard in Sidney. They had two sons, Kelly Scott Wiens and Lenny James Wiens. He worked with his father and family on the farm and feedlot in Lustre. He was partners with his brother Vern in Wiens Implement in Wolf Point and Scobey and with his father in a body shop in Wolf Point. In 1985, the family moved to Billings where he sold vehicles and RVs with Jim Vandenberg. Selling RVs became his passion and he worked for Metra RV for 23 years with his retirement party just days ago. He was the favorite uncle of all of his nieces and nephews. Each one of them has many memories of their shenanigans together. In fact, he loved kids and it didn’t take him long to become their friend. He is survived by his sons, Kelly of Snowflake, Ariz., and Lenny of Billings; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Albert Wiens and Robert Wiens; and sister, Doris Tomlinson. He was preceded in death by grandson, Scotty Wiens; sister, Laura Toews; and brothers, Lavern Wiens and Kenneth Wiens. A celebration of life/open house was held Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Heights Family Funeral Home.

Myra Leigh Bullchief-Weston, 43, died Sept. 10, 2022, in Billings. She was born on Jan. 27, 1979, to Rose Mary and Marvin Bullchief Sr. at St. Vincent’s in Billings. She grew up in Frazer, where she attended HeadStart and elementary school with her many friends and cousins. The family moved to Wolf Point, where she attended elementary, junior and high school. She graduated from Wolf Point High School in May 1998. During her high school years, she helped raise Heather Rose, her first baby girl. She was dedicated back to the Lord before the age of one, by Pastor Abel Sr. and Donna Follet. She worked at McDonald’s, then went to CNA training. She was so happy and proud of herself when she received her CNA certificate. She worked at Faith Lutheran Home, where she worked until her mother got sick. She helped take care of her mother until her mother’s death in 2004. In 2003, she met Brian Weston Sr. From this union, they had four boys, Dylan Morgan, Brent Lee, Brian Harry Jr. and Xander Jaymez. She also helped him raise three older kids, Taylor, Tay-Lee and Briann. The copule married in June 2019. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She had a big heart and helped take care of her sisters’ and brothers’ children and her grandchildren. She had many special nieces, nephews and grandchildren in her life that she helped raise, Heather Rose, Twyla Darnell, Ashley Ruth, Renae, Kylie Hope, Jason, Trevor, Valen, Quintin Galen, Lil Puff, Farren and Alex Dale. She was always walking around and always had her big cup of ice or a slushie. She was someone who was there for everyone. She could make you feel better when you were feeling down and just needed to vent. She was always playing music and cleaning or just watching movies. She was always collecting things, pennies, pens, little toys and knick knacks. She is survived by her children, Dylan, Brent, Brian Jr., Xander, Tay-Lee, Taylor and Briann; husband, Brian Weston Sr.; sisters, Melanie Saulteaux of Wolf Point, Taryn Jackson of Frazer and Emoree Gray of Billings; and brother, Rory Hotomani of Missoula. She was preceded in death by sisters, Shirlene Bull Chief, Twyla Bull Chief and Marva Bull Chief; and brothers, Marvin Bull Chief Jr., Larron Hotomani, Valen Hotomani, Corwin Fourstar, Lyle Miller, Kipp Stiffarm and Stevie Douglas. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment was at Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sherry Anne Fugere, 60, of Scobey died Sept. 3, 2022, in Scobey. She was born Oct. 27, 1961, to Fern and Hope Fugere of Scobey. She graduated from Scobey High School in 1980, attended one year at Miles City Community College and then two years at Northern Montana College in Havre. A cowgirl at heart, she was a rodeo participant and very active in the Western Club at NMC, an officer in the club and took on the role as “coach” — lining everyone out and taking care of them. After Havre, she moved to Billings for a short time, until she realized home is where she wanted to be. She moved back to Scobey and started working at Citizens State Bank in 1985, which is now known as Independence Bank. In 1985, she was crowned Scobey Saddle Club queen. She went to many rodeos with her niece Wanda and was always having a good time, especially with her sidekick Tressa. She loved the color purple and always had a streak of it in her hair. She purchased The Slipper Restaurant and Lounge in Scobey from Jacki Thievin in December 2003, then sold it to Tana Leibrand in December 2005. She was always helping others out when needed — at the Burger Hut for numerous summers and sometimes at Banjo’s Club 109 and R-TUR’s Saloon, all in Scobey. On Valentines Day in February 2005, she started working for Daniels Sheridan Federal Credit Union and was still working there (17 ½ years) until her diagnosis of cancer. The Daniels County Fair became her baby for many years and she took pride in bringing what she could to her community, right to the end. In July 2018, U.S. Senator Steve Daines named her Montanan of the Week for “going above and beyond over the past 15 years to ensure the success of the Daniels County Fair and bringing families and community together.” She is survived by significant other, Johnny A. Thiers Sr.; and siblings, Danny Fugere, Charlotte Bucklin and Kristy Voorhees. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2022 at St. Philip Bonitus Catholic Church of Scobey with Fr. Arumugam A. Kumar officiating. Interment will follow at Daniels County Cemetery.

Shannon Erin Lezard, 48, of Poplar died Sept. 9, 2022, in Poplar. She was born Dec. 18, 1973, to Dave and Linda Lezard in Omak, Wash. She loved all of her Washington family and was proud of where she came from. The family moved to Poplar in 1982 and that’s where she called home for the remainder of her life. She played volleyball, basketball and track while attending Poplar High School. She worked at the IHS, Buckhorn, HPDP, City of Brockton and ASRWSS. She had a strong, funny personality always cracking jokes, laughing and fun to be around. She loved to go cruising and listening to music. She loved to cheer on her team the Minnesota Vikings, always sporting purple and gold. She made a lot of friends in her many jobs and places she had been. She is survived by her children, Jay, Daniel and Davey; three grandchildren; sister, Mary Hilliard; and parents, Dave and Linda Lezard. She was preceded in death by a son, Ryan; and sister, Dana. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 16, at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment at the Chelsea Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

Lawrence Wayne Heinrichs (Larry), age 81, passed away Sept. 15, 2022. Larry was a retired information technology professional. Born in Wolf Point, Mont., he lived in the Denver, Colo., area between 1967-2001, then in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He was the loving husband of Carol Heinrichs and leaves behind his sons Bruce (Siri) and Brian (Debbie) Heinrichs and Carol’s children Kim (Wes) Ward, Melissa, Joe, and Amanda Christopher. Grandchildren are Layne, Maya, Seth, Benjamin, Elin, Anna, Leila, Jacob and Aylee. He has one great-grandchild, Ryder. Surviving siblings are Gene (June) Heinrichs, Marlene (Phil) Blankenship and Jani (Bruce) Johnston. His sister Judith (Bill) Harmon passed in 2016. Larry was an Army veteran and had a variety of careers/ interests over his lifetime, including massage therapy, writer, business owner, social worker, software developer, truck driver and teacher. He also enjoyed singing and was a member of several choirs. His environmental interests included the Sierra Club, Glenwood pedestrian promotion, river preservation and park development. A celebration of life gathering will be held near his birthday next summer. He also has a niche overlooking the Roaring Fork River at the Farnham-Holt Funeral monument in Glenwood Springs. (Paid Obituary)