Alvin William Waller, age 83 of Circle, passed away on May 28, 2014 at the McCone County Health Center in Circle, MT.
Alvin was born on January 6th, 1931 at the McCone County Hospital in Circle; the son of Elizabeth Ann Doughtery Waller and Theodore Floyd Waller. Alvin attended Circle School, living in the dormitory for a year. Alvin was drafted into the service at the age of 18 for the Korean War and served as an infantry machine gunner on the front line. Alvin was wounded in action on November of 1950, receiving the combat infantry badge and a purple heart. He spent the next 13 months having his limbs reconstructed. Alvin returned to the family ranch and began creating his own cattle herd. Adding to the farming and ranching was a fascination with building his own machinery and working with rocks, using his lapidary skills, making beautiful creations. He met and married Mary Francis Havlik in June of 1984. Together they worked and enjoyed trying longhorns for breeding heifers, a wise choice! After years of successful ranching and farming Alvin retired at the age of 75.
Alvin is survived by his wife Mary Waller of Circle; stepsons Michael Havlik of Brandenberg, KY and Matthew (Kathy) Havlik of Watertown, MN; his brothers Arnold (Vernice) of Billings, MT and Leo Waller of Circle, MT; and his sister Eldora (Ken) Berry of Billings, MT; and special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Margery Koltes, and stepson Jeffrey Havlik.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Assembly of God Church in Circle. Interment will follow with full military honors in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday June 1, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Circle, Montana 59215
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday June 2, 2014
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday June 1, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Circle, Montana 59215
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday June 2, 2014
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
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Jana Hance says
Mary – Hugs to you while you are handling the loss of Dear Alvin.
Let Flint & I know if there is something that we can do for you.
Jana
Dan Schmidt says
Mary- It was a honor to have know Alvin ,he was kind and wll liked . May you know he is now looking down at us from heaven God Bless
Linda Stone says
Dear Mary,
What a joy to get to know you these past 10 years. Alvin was one of my Father’s best friends and I know he was at the welcoming when Alvin entered those Pearly Gates. Alvin was one of the Finest men I have ever known. So kind and gentle, so wise and humble. I loved him and our little visits. My thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult days. I know you brought so much joy to Alvin’s life. Take good care dear one.
Love and blessings always,
Linda
Marsha Quinn says
Mary- Bless you in the days ahead as you morn the loss of your husband & friend to many. I will miss our talks if only in passing. It won’t be the same without Alvin. He truly was a gentle giant & heaven is lucky to have him home! Bless you Mary!
Marsha(laundry, MCHC)
Harvey and Trudy Kirkegard says
Mary, we send you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Alvin. We shall not forget what a kind and wonderful man he was. Blessings to you and the rest of his family during this sad time.
Holly Coggin, Virginia Beach says
Aunt Mary, so sad to hear of Uncle Alvin’s passing. We are praying for you during this time of loss. Love to you and the family.
Jim Gouaux and Betty Oleson says
Leo and Mary, we were saddened to read Alvin’s death notice in the paper yesterday. We will NEVER forget the amazing moments spent with him on the family ranch…and going through boxes of beautiful stones. He was a great guide to the history and geology around Circle. Our hearts are filled with sorrow and you are in our thoughts. Jim Gouaux and Betty Oleson, Missoula
J Johnson says
Dear family of Alvin William Waller- I am sorry to hear of your loss. May the Creator give you peace through his sure promise to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). Cherish all the happy memories of Mr. Waller and I hope you are consoled by Bible promises (John 17:3).