Ardith Dale Buck, (A.D. Buck), age 87, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of November 17, 2017 of natural causes. Ardith was being visited and comforted by family members at Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, Montana at the time of his passing.
Ardith was born on July 5, 1930 at the hospital in Linton, North Dakota to Robert and Inez Buck. He was the fifth child.
Ardith was raised on a farm in Solen, North Dakota. Where he helped his dad and used a team of horses to work the fields. He went to auctioneer school in 1948 and 1949. He courted Deloris Metcalf in Solen, North Dakota when he was 20 and would often ride his horse twelve miles. One time at night he and the horse went into the creek and both got very wet.
Ardith and Deloris were married on December 8, 1953 and settled on a farm 10 miles North East of Solen, North Dakota. Ardith raised grey hounds and wolf hounds and enjoyed hunting with the dogs. He had one of the best groups of the hunting hounds in the county. He and his friends enjoyed many hours with the dogs. One night all the family went to a friend’s house to go coon hunting, kids and wives visited. All the men went hunting and got 13 coons. A great time was had by all.
Ardith had many milk cows and sold cream. They often had to round up his sheep in a blizzard, which was quite exciting! Also shearing was fun, as the kids polished their boots while stomping down the wool.
He also enjoyed breaking horses; his mother would not watch him doing this. He also enjoyed hunting and trapping. One time he had to hitch a horse to the car hood to get the kids from school in the snow. He had a trap line; he would trap bobcats, minx, beaver, fox and coyotes. He taught his boys and Roberta how to trap and also took Brenda with him on his trap line. Brenda would love going with her dad.
Ardith and Deloris had seven children, 5 girls and 2 boys. In 1970, the whole family moved to Montana. Settled in Hysham in 1971, and then moved to Forsyth in 1982 where Ardith was a county trapper for 19 years. He enjoyed being in the county and visiting with the old farmers and ranchers, while he was helping them get rid of their predators.
Ardith enjoyed his children and had many words of wisdom for them, such as; “Things will work out one way or another”, “If you can look up, you can get up” and he would comfort the kids if they had a bad day or got into trouble. In his own words, his greatest accomplishment was his family.
Ardith was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Inez Buck; brothers, Revere and Charles; and sister, Laurice Duppler.
He is survived by: wife, Deloris Buck; children: Roberta (Jim), Debbie (Bruce), Randy (Janice), Brenda (Tony), Karen (Brian), Wayne (Elaine) and Dawne; grandchildren: Jamie (Brent), Ada (Jordan), Kerry (Brad), Heather (Bryce), Robin, Colleen, Carissa (Renn), Billy (Andrea), Levi (Ann), Ashley (Matt), Erin (Chris), Amy (Shawn), Zach (Kristen), A.J, Camilia, Anthony, Andrew, and Charter; great-grandchildren: Izabelle, Isaiah, Samantha, Kellie, Mandy, Cassie, Ethan, Cora, Gavin, Adrian, Rylee, April, Jackson, Myles, Caycee, Emalyn, Julianna and his brother Walter Buck.
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Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday November 24, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Saturday November 25, 2017
First Baptist Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Service
Saturday November 25, 2017
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday November 24, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Saturday November 25, 2017
First Baptist Church
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Interment
Following the Service
Saturday November 25, 2017
Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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Arlen & Barbie Kirkaldie says
All our love and prayers are with you Deloris and Family. ?
Diana Robinette says
Sending prayers to you Deloris and the rest of the Buck famiy.
Rocky & Carol Plympton says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Lynn Tompkins says
So sorry for your loss. It’s a sad time for all, family and friends.
Terri Hein says
Delores, Dawn and Andrew we are thinking of you and praying for you. Terri and Scott
Jack and Kirsten Crocker says
Sorry for your loss. In our hearts and prayers.
Julia and Jack Ferguson says
sorry for your loss of your loved on our thoughts and prayers are with you
Randy & Janet Stanhope says
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. He was such a wonderful person and he will be missed dearly. We send our prayers to you all during this very difficult time.
sharon cope says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Sharon
brigitte harms says
So sorry for your loss. our prayers are with you all. From Walt and Brigitte Harms
Brad and Nancy Pollman says
I did not get a chance to meet your dad, Randy, but knowing you he must have been a great man. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dian Welbes says
Wayne & Lane–so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Tom and Julie Nordstrom says
We were blessed to know him. His smile was a day brightener! GOD’s comfort to all his family! Love
Vicki Mereness Brown says
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Ardith. Sending My Love and Prayers to all of YOU !
Donna and Denise says
Our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to you during this time of loss. Rest in God’s comfort and strength.
Jackie Zent says
Sorry to hear of Ardiths death. I so enjoyed visiting with both of you while I was in the hospital in 2015. Also always enjoyed seeing you at the School in Hysham. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jackie Zent
Bruce Kubler says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Terri & Bruce Kubler
Cathy Emmons says
Deloris and family~~Roberta, Debbie, Randy, Brenda, Karen, Wayne, and Dawne
At one time or another we had all of you in school and it was so fun to visit with your parents as they supported you in all your school activities. It will be a large blank space to fill, but remember the good times and bring them forth and share.
Hugs and prayers to all of you.
Bob and Cathy Emmons
Sean Davis says
Deloris and rest of family – I have heard nothing but greatness about AD from other MTA members. He will be missed by many .
So sorry for your loss
Sean Davis
MTA D7 Director
Vera Walker-Boyle says
What a wonderful tribute! He definitely made a mark on the world. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Q Van Haele says
What a great man, I missed a lot of girl chasing at the school dances, because I would be at the doorway listening to his stories . And then there is my very first date (Karen),made me come in, meet the family, took a picture,laid down the law, I am so honored to have known such a good family man.
Naomi Rusdal says
Naomi and Bob Rusdal
Our Sympathy on the loss of your Husband , Delores he sounds like quit a man.
You are in our Prayers. Lots of good memories.
With Sympathy .Naomi and Bob Rusdal
Diane says
I have so many great memories visiting the homes of Aunt Deloris and Uncle Ardith Buck family over the years ! Uncle Ardith with always kind to me and I will always remember the twinkle in his eyes,warm smile and great laugh. I was always intrigued of his wild west lifestyle!! I still have a great love for horses and liked talking about them with him. The online memorial was amazing. God bless all of you. I’m so sorry for your loss. Diane Buck Kordonowy.