Dewayne Bigleggins, 65, of Frazer died Aug. 26, 2023. He was born in Poplar to Bernice Smoker Turntoes and Sherwin Bigleggins Sr. on Aug. 2, 1958. He lived in Frazer most of his life and attended school there. Later, he enlisted into the Army. He also attended Trapper Creek Job Corps where he got a certificate in culinary arts. He loved to cook. He worked as a chef in Helena at the college and various other restaurants. At the time of his death, he was working at the Sherman Inn as a breakfast cook in Wolf Point. After the Army, he went to Helena Vo-Tech and received his certificate in auto mechanics. He went to truck driving school in Omaha, Neb., and received his CDL. He drove for North American Van Lines for a few years. He also worked in Sitka, Alaska, on fishing boats, in Sidney at Sidney Sugars and as a maintenance worker for the Wolf Point hospital for a while. He was always working on his own vehicles and keeping them running. He met Clarice Follette after he got out of the Army and they lived in Helena, Billings and Wolf Point and finally making their home in Frazer. They got married in 2015 after many years together. He helped raise her two sons, Christopher and Roy, who he took as his own. He also liked to fish, hunt, play machines at the casinos, go for long ride with his wife, cook and work on vehicles. He was a quiet person and was very helpful to anyone who needed help. He is survived by his son, Christopher Follette; brothers, Franklin Turntoes and David Bigleggins; and sisters, Wanda, Nettie and Erin Bigleggins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clarice Follette Bigleggins; and brothers, Sherwin Jr., Harold, Dwight and Rodney Bigleggins. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 19, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

Douglas Erickson was born on June 12, 1952, to Adrine “Boots” and Irene Erickson in Wolf Point, Mont. He went to be with the Lord on Jan. 15, 2024. His identical twin, David, and he had an ongoing brotherly dispute about who was the best twin. David was born first and claimed to be the more dominant twin, while Doug quickly countered that by saying “that’s because I kicked you out!” The family lived in Vida, Mont., where the boys attended school until moving to Wolf Point. Doug graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1970. He went on to get his college degree at MSU-Northern in 1975. He returned to Wolf Point where he taught industrial arts, drafting, driver’s ed, and adult education for 29 years. He was also the athletic director before retiring in 2004. He was involved in many activities and had a knack for taking charge and getting the job done. Doug was united in marriage to Rosanne Monson in 1976 and they made their home in Wolf Point. Together, they raised three rambunctious boys: Jay, Brad and Jory. The family was very involved in various sports. In addition to being a teacher, he provided for his family through sprinkler installation, farming, mosquito control, park maintenance, and buying and leasing a charter bus. He was a dreamer and there was nothing he couldn’t find a way to do. In 2011, Doug’s beloved dog, Oreo, joined the family. Oreo was always by his side wherever he went. In addition to being there for his family, Doug touched the lives of many students, teachers, and people in the community. Doug was always willing to help anyone in need. Doug was preceded in death by his son, Brad; father, Adrine “Boots;” mother, Irene; and twin brother, David. He is survived by his wife, Rosanne; his sons, Jay (Loverty) and Jory (Meili); grandchildren, Isabell, Adeia, Olivia, Sia, Jayden and Tor; brother, Bruce (Tamara); and sister Elaine (Jeff); as well as nieces and nephews, Lisa, Michelle, Erica, Evan, Bethany and Tyler. Visitation was on Monday, Jan. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services were on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.