Tony was born in Grassy Butte, North Dakota on March 8, 1918, the son of Barbara and Frank Kowis and passed away on August 23, 2011. He was one of 7 children born to Barbara and Frank -- Valley, Bibe, Minnia, Ralph, Charlie and Allouice - all having since passed away except for sister Allouice who resides with a granddaughter in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Tony came as a small boy to Montana moving to different places where his parents farmed, finally settling in Carterville. Having married Ellen Strong at Hardin, Montana in February 1941, they took over the farm when Tony´s father died in the fall of 1941 and continued to farm/ranch until he retired at age 65. One daughter, Linda, was born on October 21, 1951.
Easy to laugh with a yearning to live life, Tony enjoyed his retirement. A perfect day would include a round of golf at the Forsyth Country Club with good friends and sharing a cold beer and burger. He and Linda enjoyed his first rafting trip on the Snake River in Idaho with his nephew, a trip to Disneyland riding each ride at least twice and many visits to Portland, Oregon, Linda´s home, to golf, to boat on the Columbia River and to bury his toes in the sand at the coast.
When his health would no longer allow him to golf, Tony moved to Portland in April 2005 to an adult foster care a couple of miles from Linda. Until several months before his death, they spent several days a week continuing to explore Portland, sometimes stopping for a burger and a cold beer, enjoying being father and daughter. Although not having had the opportunity to return to Forsyth, Tony´s home was Montana and he never forgot his Montana friends.
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Bonnie Potts Wemmer says
Linda, My prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time.
Mitzi & Ed says
Linda-You have another guardian angel watching over you from above. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Deanne Pelatt says
Linda, you are right when you said your Dad always had laughter in his life. But, I will always remember what a kind and gentle soul that he was. We will not forget the memories of sharing several Thanksgivings together and how he always loved his pumpkin pie at the end of dinner. You will continue to be in our thoughts and please know that we will always be here if you need us.
Diana Robinette says
My prayer is with you Linda,for your loss. I sure enjoyed Tony when he lived at the apt.
Cathe Hecht Smith says
Dear Linda, I am so sorry for your loss-I hope you warm memories and happy times together will be a source of comfort to you during this difficult time. My Mother always enjoyed your Dad when he came into the office to share a joke or two! In Deepest Sympathy for Your Loss…the Hecht Family
Newell & Andre' Philbrick says
Newell has many fun memories of Tony – sharing his TV (when Newell couldn’t get TV at the ranch). Newell would watch the programs and Tony would sleep through them. All the card games we had together – nearly every night! He was a good friend and will be missed!
jewwll williamson says
we’ll miss you uncle tony. take care of grandpa and grandma and drew for us. love you, jewell (daughter of alice and bob williamson)
Diane Hubbard says
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May your memories always keep him close to you.
Diane Hubbard
Jo Walker says
I’m so sorry for your lose Linda. Uncle Tony was a quiet, handsome, insightful, funny man. He meant a lot to my mother and a lot of other people too. I pray for God’s blessings of peace and comfort for you and those who knew and loved him.
Bev Currier says
Linda, Thinking of you today. Hope your trip was good and that your father’s service goes well. Love and prayers, Bev and Rich
Becky Sahlfeld says
At one time, Linda’s dad was in an adult foster home in my neighborhood. I remember vising him with Linda and sometimes with my dog Max. Linda was a good daughter and a wonderful advocate for her dad.
Rusty and Ruthie says
Will never forget Tony Cazoni! All the fun we had in Rosebud at the farm riding the horse the tractor on and on! He always wanted the best for you! You have taken care of him well! We love you!
Roxie Davis says
Linda,
I am so sorry that I missed you when you were in Forsyth. Wish that I could have got to the service and chatted. I don’t have an address or phone to reach you so call me if you get a chance. 406-234-0218 or 606 Atlantic Ave, Miles City MT 59301
Thinking of you.
God Bless