Tina A HOLT

Notes:

Both of her parents were born in Norway and died in Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Indexed in the Montana Death Index as Tina Foust.

Died:
St. Patrick’s Hospital

Buried:
Grave 1, Lot 132, Blk 63

Tina married Thomas Clarence FORSTROM (FOREST) in 1895. Thomas (son of Ole Endresen FORSTROM (FYSTRO) and Berit Knudsdatter (Betsy E) THOMPSON) was born on 18 Jun 1874 in Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 12 Mar 1944 in Havre, Hill County, Montana; was buried in Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown because Tina is shown as having borne 3 children, 2 still living, in the 1900 census.

Buried:
“probable burial”; not found by Debbie Boe in her indexing of the cemetery

Notes:

Buried:
“on Kimber lot”

Notes:

Norris registered for the draft on June 5, 1918, in Plentywood, County of Sheridan, Montana, as Norris Olai Forrest. He was employed on the farm of John Curtis of Poplar, Montana. Norris also gave his permanent address as Poplar, Montana, and gave the same address for his nearest relative, Thomas C. Forrest. Norris was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.

He registered for the World War II draft in 1942 as Don Niro Forrest and he signed his name that way. At that time, he was married to Adelaide and they lived at 337-1/2 East Main in Klamath Falls, Oregon, post office box 336. He was employed by Cantonement Contractor of California.

Birth:
His 1942 draft registration claimed 31 December.

Buried:
cremated, ashes spread on Mt. Hood

Norris married Harriet Louise CARLSON in 1920 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, and was divorced. Harriet was born on 11 Dec 1900 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota; died in Feb 1982 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norris married Adelaide RAW on 7 Jul 1937 in Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho. Adelaide died in 1963 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Linda’s notes suggest that Clarence or Leroy had a son named Ronald C.

Clarence registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Sidney, Montana, as Clarence Tilden Forest. He was a farmer working on the family farm in Section 18-25-51 in Richland, Montana, which was owned by Thomas Forest. Clarence gave his permanent address as Poplar, Sheridan, Montana, and he listed his nearest relative as Tina Forest of that same address. Clarence was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

In the 1930 census, Clarence is married but living apart from his wife of 5 years. He and his widower father are laborers on a ranch in Ada, Blaine County, Montana.

Gladys was his widow.

Buried:
cremated, ashes spread on Mt. Hood

Family/Spouse: Pauline Lucille NEWMAN. Pauline was born on 25 Mar 1898 in Washington; died on 30 Jun 1971 in Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Gladys Olive SIMONS on 7 Jul 1937 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. Gladys (daughter of Fosco G SIMONS and Frances E HONEK) was born on 16 Apr 1919 in Brockton, Roosevelt County, Montana; died on 20 Jun 1994 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana; was buried in Montana mountains. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Leroy E. in the 1920 census.

In the 1930 census, he was Le Roy Forest, 29 and single, a farm laborer in Richland County, Montana.

Edgar married Louise A KOLLENBAUM in 1945 in Nevada. Louise was born in 1903 in Tulaip, Washington; died in 1990 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California; was buried in Oakmount Memorial Park, Lafayette County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1903-21614

Notes:

The child whose birth certificate is listed here, unnamed, was born on December 28, 1903, in Northfield to 36 year-old Thomas Fostrum and a 33 year-old mother. That child was shown as child #2 in the family.

He resided in Roosevelt County at the time of his death.

Oliver married Edith M WESTFALL on 4 Mar 1926 in Roosevelt County, Montana. Edith was born on 21 Dec 1909; died on 9 Feb 2002 in Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He took the surname (Opsvig) of his step-father.

Died:
U.S. Army Air Force

Notes:

She was Elvira Reynolds of Troy, Alabama, at the time of her mother’s death in 1982.

Elvira Louise Opsvig Reynolds, born May 16, 1923, in Minot, North Dakota, passed away peacefully September 3, 2017, in Brentwood, TN . Mrs. Reynolds also spent many years in Troy, AL, and Montgomery, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lt. Col. James E. Reynolds, her parents, Claus and Harriett Opsvig, brothers, Robert Carlson Opsvig, John Thomas Opsvig (killed in action during WWII) and, sister, Karen Catherine Opsvig. She is survived by her brother Dr. Paul Kent Opsvig (Sue) of Berkeley, CA, sisters-in-law Layne Reynolds, Greenville, AL, Jean Reynolds, Geneva, AL, Myla Opsvig, Seattle, Washington, and children, John Robert Reynolds (Shirley), Brentwood, TN, Thomas Timothy Reynolds, Tuscon, AZ, and Anne Reynolds Henderson, Inlet Beach, FL. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Elvira was the first baby born at Trinity Hospital in Minot and in 1944 graduated from the hospital's Trinity Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation Elvira enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps and met her future husband during her first tour of duty in San Francisco, CA. Based in Camp Stoneman, CA, she served on the USS Dogwood as a member of the U S Forces in the Pacific. After moving to Troy, AL, in 1962, Elvira completed her BS in Nursing at Troy State University with honors, later teaching at the school and being appointed director of the Student Health Center. In 1975 she was honored as the Pike County Nurse of the Year. She loved music, the arts and almost any type of competition including many spirited late night board game sessions with her grandchildren, friends and other family members. She was a lifelong Christian and an active member of churches where she lived.

Most recently she was a member of First United Methodist church in Montgomery and at her death was a member of Brentwood United Methodist in Brentwood, TN. The family would like to thank her many caretakers who over the years did so much to help and comfort her.

Buried:
as Elvira Louise Opsvig Reynolds

Family/Spouse: James Emmett REYNOLDS. James was born on 6 Oct 1918 in Alabama; died on 9 May 2007 in Alabama; was buried in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Fined for drunk driving and had his drivers license revoked in June of 1951.

Arrested and jailed for passing a bad check in March of 1972.

Thomas married Betty Jane ERCKENBRACK on 4 Mar 1946 in King County, Washington. Betty was born on 13 Oct 1927 in Lewis County, Washington; died on 24 Jun 1970 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Maxine Ellen BLUM on 21 Apr 1972 in Washington. Maxine was born on 21 Apr 1929 in Washington; died on 23 Oct 1998 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Todd married Lydia Dean WITHEE on 5 Dec 1954 in Yamhill County, Oregon. Lydia was born on 5 Oct 1926 in Oregon; died on 8 Oct 2007 in Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He resided in Mineral County, Montana, when he died.

Buried:
cremated, ashes spread on Montana mountains

Notes:

He resided in Missoula County. He never married.

Notes:

Louise McAnally of Helena went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005. She was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Poplar to O. Bert Forest and Edith (Westfall) Forest. Louise attended grade school in the Arthur School south of Poplar. She graduated from Poplar High School in 1944. During her high school years she helped her parents in the restaurant business. Soon after graduating she began her bookkeeping career at the Co-op Grocery Store in Poplar. On April 1, 1947, she married Brian E. McAnally in Wolf Point.

Louise and Brian raised their four children in Poplar; she often stated these were her most memorable years. While in Poplar Louise was active in Royal Neighbors of America and American Legion Auxiliary. From 1967 to 1975 they owned and operated the Tastee Freez and BJ's Market in 1976-77. In 1978 they moved to Helena, where Louise continued her bookkeeping career at Sheehan's and later Anderson Orthotics. Louise moved to Mossyrock, Wash., in 1991 and returned to East Helena in 1995. She was a bookkeeper for Eastgate Apartments until her retirement in 2001. Playing bridge and putting together large puzzles were her favorite pastimes. During her lifetime Louise spent many hours in various church functions and socializing with friends. The most important thing in her life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Louise is survived by her children, Don McAnally of Helena; Larry (Susan) McAnally of East Helena; Gwyn (John) Nordwick of Bozeman; and Diana (Harry) Reynolds of Gillette, Wyo; eight grandchildren: Joe (Becky) McAnally and Eddy McAnally of East Helena; Deanna Nordwick of Mansfield, Texas; Bill Nordwick of Amarillo, Texas; Brian Nordwick of Bozeman; Brenda (Jeremy) Hanson, Jody Strauser, Jenny Strauser and great-granddaughter Brianna Swenson all of Gillette Wyo. She is also survived by brothers Thomas LeRoy Forest of Wolf Point and O.K. (Jeanette) Forest of Fort Peck, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband in 1981, father, mother, and brother Bert Jr.

Edith married Brian E MCANALLY on 1 Apr 1947 in Roosevelt County, Montana. Brian (son of Ida WESTRA) was born on 4 Jul 1924 in Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana; died on 27 Apr 1981 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; was buried in Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Larry Alan McAnally, 66, of East Helena Montana went home to his Lord & Savior on Friday, March 3, 2017. He passed away at St Peter’s Hospital in Helena Montana with his family by his side. Larry fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St John’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Helena Ave., Helena Montana with Pastor Brad Ulgenes officiating. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the family & Big Sky Crematory & Twitchell Funeral Service in East Helena, MT.

Larry was born July 11, 1950 in Poplar Montana to Brian & Louise (Forest) McAnally. He attended schools in Poplar and shared childhood memories with family and friends through church, clubs, and Boy Scouts. While in high school, Larry excelled in academics and leadership. He was an outstanding wrestler and standout football player despite his size. Larry graduated with honors in 1968. His strong will and determination were always apparent throughout his life.

After high school Larry attended Wahpeton College in Wahpeton, North Dakota. He joined the Army in 1970 and served with Big Red One, 1st Infantry Division stationed in Ft Riley, Kansas during the Vietnam Era. Larry served as radio operator and traveled with “Show of Force” in Germany.

Larry married Susan Davis on June 10, 1972 in Poplar, Montana. They moved to Helena, Montana in 1973 for Larry to continue his education at the Vo-Tech Center, where he received a degree as an electronic technician. Larry & Susan moved to Salt Lake City, Utah 1976 for a short time. They moved back to Helena in February 1977, where they grew their family & raised their sons, Joe and Eddy. Larry worked for Federal Express and then the US Postal Service until he was forced to retire due to his health. Larry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Helena. He was involved in Scouts, serving as Scout leader with Joe. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, spending many hours beautifying their yard. His past times, which always included family, were hunting, fishing, and being at the lake. Larry’s most enjoyable times were going to swim meets, ball games, and being with his grandchildren. He instilled love and dedication in his wife, sons, and grandchildren. Larry was a dedicated care giver for his wife the past five years.

Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan; son Joseph (Becky) McAnally & grandchildren Emily & Brian all East Helena MT; son, Edward (Jiff) McAnally & granddaughter Dylan Mae; brother Don McAnally, sister Gwyn (John) Nordwick, all of Helena MT, sister Diana (Harry) Reynolds of Gillette WY. Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Brian & Louise McAnally.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center, Helena MT. The family would like to extend special thanks to extended family, friends, doctors, nurses, aids, and all St Pete’s personnel who helped Larry during his fight with Multiple Myeloma.

Family/Spouse: Susan DAVIS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]