Bland V. Lunde, age 95 of Glendive, passed away on September 4, 2022, at the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive.
Bland was born October 19, 1926 in Glendive, MT to parents Hans and Bertha (Englestad) Lunde. The middle of three boys, he was raised on the family farm/ranch with brothers Harold and Gordon. He loved animals, especially horses. He graduated from Dawson County High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17. He attended advance training for fleet oil tanker service at Treasure Island, California, and served aboard the newly commissioned, state of the art, USS Tamalpais A096, in the South Pacific and Asiatic campaign until wars’ end. The Tamalpais was the first Navy tanker to enter Tokyo Bay and was anchored starboard from the USS Missouri where he was able to witness the surrender of the Japanese. He was honorably discharged in 1946 and was very proud of his country and military service.
Bland returned home to help on the ranch and received his associate of arts degree from Dawson County Junior College in 1949. Bland was united in marriage to Calda Marie Starr on April 29, 1951. He loved music and dancing and played guitar in the Hodges Kow-Boys Band that played for dances all over the region. He and Calda were beautiful dancers. Bland was very interested in airplanes, especially military planes. Bland obtained his private pilot’s license in 1951 on the GI Bill. He and Calda were the proud parents of three boys, Ken, Bob, and Mark. He coached the boys in Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball. Bland worked for Urbanec Motors and then for Shell Oil company for 28 years and retired as the operations foreman in Sidney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, both his brothers, his beloved wife of 64 years, Calda, and his son Mark.
Survivors include his sons Ken (Tammy) of Glendive and Bob (Lynn) of Miles City; his grandchildren: Jason (Julie), Lance (Caitlin), Levi (Rielynn) Markala (Chris) Jenny and Mimi; five great grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, 401 Riverview Ave, Glendive, MT 59330. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Share
Jessie Beehler says
Bob, Lynn, Jenny, Mimi and family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of you dad and grandfather. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. What a beautiful video, thank you for sharing your photos. May your fond memories help to bring you comfort in your times of grief. Hugs to you all! Jessie and Rob
Jerry & Peggy Stanley says
So sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Bland. He was the sweetest and kindest man. He will be missed. Your all in our thoughts and prayers.
Becky Tipton says
Lundy Family
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad, He was such an Amazing Man! Now he’s back with your Mom dancing away!
Cherish your Memories.
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton
Becky Tipton says
Lunde Family
I’m sorry to hear about your Dad, He was such an Amazing Man! Now he’s back with your Mom dancing away!
Cherish your Memories.
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton
Joy Burman says
What a great man! Bland was one of the best! I feel blessed to have gotten to know him! Bland is now back with loved ones again! I truly feel blessed to have been able to be a part of such a great man’s life!
Sandi Bruce says
Bob Lynn and girls I’m so sorry for your loss!
Maureen Larson says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and in the days to come.
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Bob, Lynn and family: sending my prayers for you during this time of grieving. My your hearts be filled with loving memories.
Sandy and Ric Rabe says
Bob, Lynn and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort and strength in many wonderful memories. God Bless.
Teresa Hathaway says
I’m sorry for the loss of your wonderful patriarch. Bland was a kind and gentle man. He will be fondly remembered.
Hazel Stabler says
Bob Lynn and family, I’m so sorry for your loss! My prayers go out to you at this time!
Katy Harbaugh says
Ken, Tammy, Robert, and Lynn
Sorry for your loss May your memories keep you at this time and into the future.
Denise & Joe Borntrager says
Our condolences to the family and friends of Bland Lunde at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.