Charles Edwin O’Connor, age 58, of Jordan passed away of a heart attack on Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home in Jordan.
Charlie was born on November 9, 1954 in Jordan, Montana, the son of Clell Morris and Lillian Eldora (Nelson) O’Connor. Charlie was the youngest of four children. Charlie attended schools in Jordan and graduated from Garfield County High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended college and completed his Associates Degree in electronics at Miles City Community College. He also attended school at Rocky Mountain College Billings for one year. During this time he worked for Dale Hains and Jordan Electric until he went to work for McCone Electric Cooperative where he worked for 27 years until retiring to become a full time farmer/rancher raising sheep and wheat on the CEO ranch.
Charlie married Jennifer Connor on July 29, 1994 in Red Lodge, MT. They made their home on the family ranch east of Jordan and continued to raise sheep and wheat.
Charlie enjoyed fishing, hunting, looking for fossils, farming and ranching. He also was very active in the lead roles of several Big Dry Player Productions that entertained the community. He truly loved his ranch, dogs Ringo and Wally, Garfield County, and he never liked to be away from home for very long. Charlie was a retired volunteer fireman for Jordan and was a Director/Secretary/Treasurer for the Garfield County Wool Pool up until his death.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Jennifer O’Connor of Jordan, MT; and a brother David (Nancy)O’Connor of Molt, MT; mother and father- in-law James and Cynthia Connor of Cody, WY; sisters-in-law Laurel (Charlie) Noland of Worden; Kathy (Tom) Neiley of Mead, Colorado; Maureen (Terry) Connor-Althaus of Phillipsburg, MT; brothers-in law Norman (Jane) Ostby of Winnett, MT; Chris (Manolita) Connor of Missoula, MT, nieces and nephews, Brian (Kathy) O’Connor of South Dakota, Tony O’Connor of Billings, Roberta O’Connor of Billings, Emily, Caroline, Molly Neiley of Colorado and Maggie Althaus of Phillipsburg, step nieces and step nephew Anne Thiel of Polson, Lisa Barron of Billings, Alec Dumay of Columbia Falls, great Nephews Derek, Darius and Brighton of Billings, numerous O’Connor cousins as well as his very loyal and special friends Jerry Hensleigh and Mary Pat Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Patty Ostby and a brother Robert O’Connor.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Jordan Ambulance Service.
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Kristi Beecher says
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Donovan Currey says
Jennifer & Family,
I am at loss for words..so many thoughts, so many memories, and now sadness.
Prayers for all of you.
Donovan
Jill Clark says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences and Prayer to the O’Connor Families.
Joyce Wallace says
So sorry to hear about Charles—-I grew up with Patty and Bobby and remember when Charles was a little boy. He was so cute. You are in my prayers.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
RIP Charlie,
Our deepest sympathy to all the family, may God Bless you all…
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The O’Connor family has had so many losses. My deepest sympathy to you as you mourn the loss of Charlie, and God Bless you.
Muff Engdahl says
To the O’Connor family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have so many wonderful memories of Charlie through the years. May your memories help you through this time of great sorrow.
Muff and family
Mish and Dave Leidholt says
Jennifer and family:
My deepest sympathy to you and your family! May your memories help ease the pain as you walk through this time of great sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mish and family
Kim Stanton says
Dear Jennifer,
Thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your husband. I am keeping you close to my heart in thought and prayer during this sorrowful time. Please know that many prayers are coming your way for comfort and strength to sustain you. With loving sympathy,
Kim Stanton
Pat & Bob Corbin says
Charlie, there are so many memories of crazy fun times. There are no words to say how your passing make me feel, let alone your family. I hope they find comfort knowing so many people were touched by you in their live. Rest in Peace friend.
Mike & Cindy Quade says
Jennifer;
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time in the loss of Charles. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we know he will be greatly missed.
Mike & Cindy Quade
Darrell & Emma Higgins says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this incredibly hard time. We pray that the happy memories that you all have will help your through the sorrow you are feeling right now. We will miss the smile that Charlie always seemed to have. May God bless each and every one of you.
Reg Hageman says
Dear O’Connor family,
Please know that the life Charlie led touched many people in a special way. His natural enthusiasm was infectious and will be greatly missed.
Leo and Luci Dutton says
We extend our deepest sympathy. God bless and keep you~
Karen and Allen Barnes says
Heartfelt sympathy to all of Charlie’s family. We have so many memories of Charlie – down at the lake at the cabin – the fishing tournaments – all his fantastic roles in the Big Dry Players presentations – and just visiting with him whenever we happened to run into him. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed by all.
Gerome and Rita Wemmer and family says
Deepest sympathies to the families of Charlie O, he will be missed by many. May God be with you at this time and always bring fond memories to heart.
Sincerely Gerome and Rita Wemmer
Cohn Family says
Jennifer and All of Charlie’s Family-
My heart aches for you all. Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Wishing I could help you get through this, but as I’ve found out, no one can make it easier. Time does dull the pain.
Cindy Stanton says
Jen & O’Connor families,
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. I have many fond memories of Charlie going way back. From fun at the lake to being in plays together. Charlie left an impression on me. I always appreciated his smile and sense of humor. You will be missed Charlie O!
Dodie McDonald Paxson says
I am posting this Charlie with a very heavy heart. You were one of a kind, loved by everyone you touched and leave a great void in many lives. I have many memories of the many good times (some a little crazy) spent with you whether it was at school, the Lake, Lobster Dinner, or just uptown visiting. Here is hoping you are catching up with your wonderful family and friends that went before you. You are gone but you will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace. Hugs and prayers to the O’Connor family.
Nedra Drew Vander Vorste says
I will forever remember Charlie in some of the skits he and Jana Olson did for the Big Dry Players. They were so good together, and Charlie and Jana wrote some of their own skits. So, so sorry, Jennifer for your loss. There are better days ahead, and I am praying the Lord guides, and leads you thru this tough time. I will be thinking of you Jen!
Jack Shawver says
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jen, and all Charlie’s family. He was a great friend and will be missed by many! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Charlie was a great person, and a dear friend. We had many fun times with the Fire Department, nnd a lot of fun times together. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Jen, and all your families. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! I know what you are going through with the loss of your spouse, and hope time will ease your pain.
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Charlie was one of the best when he worked for McCone Electric. No matter what time of day or night you called him, he always showed up with a smile on his face ready to help you out. I also remember how good Charlie was in all the plays. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jennifer and all of Charlie’s family. God Bless! Glen and Teena
Monte and Leila Massar says
Our Thought and Prayers go out to you, Jen, and to all of Charlies family. May our Good Lord, who has taken Charlie home, be with you all. And may he send down Comfort and Strength during this difficult time.
Cathy & Gary Kalmback says
Jennifer,
I am so sorry for youtr loss. Please know that you are in my thoughs and prayers!
Robert 'Bob' Nelson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
difficult time. Sincerely,Robert Nelson(Charlie’s uncle)
and Leslie Laing
Rod Bollinger says
My Sympathy goes out to all the O’connor families. Charlie has left us with a ton of memories which will never be forgotten. May God Bless you all.
John and Lillian Loomis says
Jennifer and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Charlie.
Charlie was a very friendly guy with a
smile and a “How are you” . He will be
greatly missed by everyone who knew
him, Our thoughts and prayers are with
You at this time!
Gloria and D.J. Milroy says
Condolences and prayers are with all of the O’connor families. May God bless each of you and walk with you during these most difficult days.
Alroy, Tasha (Buxcel) and Devin Solle says
Sorry to hear of his passing. I will let my father Gene Buxcel know. My god bless the O’connor families in this stressful time.
Glenn Crawford says
My thoughts and prayers to the O’Conner family. May God give you peace and strength in this difficult time.
Kimber Gebhardt says
Oh, Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Lots of love being sent your way!
Kathy O'Connor says
I’m so glad I got to meet and spend time with both of you. Since I didn’t get to meet Brian’s dad, Charles gave me a feel for what his brother might have been like. I’m thankful for that time.
Brian O'Connor says
Good night, Uncle Charles. You are missed.
Nicky (Currey) Swenson says
Our thoughts and deepest prayers go out to all of Charlie’s family, especially Jennifer. He was a good man with a kind heart and always willing to lend a hand. I have great memories of all the laughs from his skits at the hall. I am sure he will be putting on some performances in heaven. I hope you find comfort in the memories. God’s blessings to all of you.
Nicky
Vicki Fix says
Jennifer, I am so so very sorrty to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace and comfort.
Rod & Lorri Coulter says
We will miss Charlie’s large and wonderful personality, whether on the stage or in conversation he was a great guy. Thanks for the memories. Our prayers are with all his friends and family. God Bless.
Rod & Lorri
Lori Wheatcroft says
Jennifer, David, and the O’Connor family: My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Jennifer I don’t think we have ever met, however am very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Charles during our high school years and a few class reunions. My thoughts are with you. take care. Lori (Pluhar) Wheatcroft
Mark and Jeanne Astle says
We are so sorry about Charles. The O’Connors were friends of my family (Wille’s) for so many years. We send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family members.
Roberta and Monte Willman and Dee McCants says
Our sincere condolences to the family of Charles O’Connor. Our mother, Monte Rene (Newland) Willman, went to high school with Lyle, and Clell, she thinks, was just finishing, so was there one year. But Lyle was in her class all the way thru high school. Roberta, Monte Willman and D’Alene McCants.
Roberta and Monte Willman and Dee McCants says
Also, our father Jack Willman stayed with Clyde and Myrtle O’Connor when he worked in the area as a WPA timekeeper on projects like the 2 Furrow Road. And when Mom was expecting me,(D’Alene), a few years later, she also stayed there, prior to going to the hospital in Jordan, for delivery. After a month there, we went back out for a day or two, before she left. I used to stay with Grammy Edythe Newland for a little while each summer, and remember visiting Mrs. O’Connor occasionally.
Kistia & Steven Golie says
Our thoughts and prayers to the O’Conner family during this difficult time! Charlie was one of kind and will be missed by many! we are sending prayers to help you all get through this difficult time. God Bless Kistia (Johnson), Steven and Wyatt Golie
Terry Billing says
Prayers and condolences to Jennifer and all of Charlies family.
Terry Billing
PETE SHAWVER says
CHELLA, CHELLA WHAT A FELLA !! YOU’LL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL THOSE WHOSE LIFE YOU TOUCHED !! I KNOW NOW YOUR SMILES ARE SHINING DOWN ON JENNIFER AND US ALL, HOW LOVED WE ALL FEEL TO HAVE KNOWN YOU !! GOD BLESS DAVE, JENNIFER AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY … MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS !! LOVE ALWAYS, PETE SHAWVER !!
mitzi beecher says
Thinking of u and your family on this hard time thoughts and prays are with you
Dick and Jeri Keeland says
We are sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. We will miss him. Unfortunately, we will not be able to attend the service for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis W. Woodland says
My thoughts go out to the O’Connor family and saddened to see a life ended so young. I remember Charles very well in science class and on several occasions how we would go dig fossils northwest of Jordan. He had an inquisitive mind. I was his science teacher. I remember him as a delightful person and full of life. Warm wishes to his family and may we all remember the joy of having him around us. Blessings. Dennis W. Woodland, Ph.D. F.L.S.; Emeritus Professor of Botany, Andrews University, Dept. of Biology, Berrien Springs, MI.
Bob and Jane Engdahl says
Our thoughts and prayers go to Jennifer and the O Conner families. Charles will be dearly missed by all.He was a wonderful person, always had time to say Hello, so sorry of his departure. God Bless to the families.
Tynie (Mader) Shaw says
Jennifer: I am SO sorry to read about Charlie. My heart breaks for you and the families. May God grant you all peace and comfort. -Tynie
Jim Viall says
Charles my friend I’m going to miss you. 30 years of hunting I felt like we were brothers.
Doug and Diane Ellingson says
Jennifer and Family, Our condolences on your loss of Charlie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Doug and Diane
Delbert and Lynn Stanton says
Jennifer, David and Family, Sorry to hear about Charles. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you. He is probably watching us now and thinking come on people enough with the doom and gloom, let’s have some fun.
Calvin & Diana Thomas says
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy Emmons says
Our thoughts at this very difficult time. May the happy memories help carry you through.
Bob and Cathy Emmons
J Johnson says
Dear Family and friends of Charles O’Connor – Please be comforted by the beautiful memories of Mr. O’Connor and by the sure hope of Bible promises that will be fulfilled. In the Bible book of Genesis, we notice that God intended for mankind to live in perfect conditions in the Garden of Eden, which was a paradise where everything was “very good” (Gen 1:31). Suffering and death were not a part of God’s purpose but was introduced through Adam’s disobedience (Gen 2:17). There will come a time when there will be no more sickness (Isaiah 33:24), the dead are resurrected (John 5:28, 29) and death will be done away with (Revelation 21:4) Meanwhile we have the opportunity to follow Jesus’ instruction to continue to take in Bible knowledge that leads to everlasting life (John 17:3). Hopefully, faith in these Bible promises will ease the pain from this loss as you look forward to seeing Mr. O’Connor again under perfect Paradise conditions as promised in the Bible.