Daniel Todd Hinnaland passed away on June 18, 2022 at the Prairie Community Nursing Home in Terry with his daughter Barb by his side. Todd was born October 26, 1936 in Terry, Montana to Daniel S. and Gertrude Kerr Hinnaland. He grew up on the Hinnaland ranch located about 15 miles west of Brockway, Montana as the big brother to his younger six siblings: Robert (Bob) Hinnaland, Kay Wolff, Dana Wahl, Jack Hinnaland, Jill Beecher and Mari Pederson. Todd and his siblings had a rather secluded upbringing due to the remoteness of the ranch but enjoyed visits, holidays, and brandings with neighbors and their large extended Kerr and Hinnaland families. With so many siblings, life was never boring on the ranch. When the kids weren’t helping with chores, they were riding horses, hunting, fishing or finding some mischief to get into. Todd and Bob were inseparable as youngsters and maintained a very strong bond throughout their lives. Todd went to grade school at various country schools including the Coal Creek School and the Brockway School. He lived in the school dormitory in Circle while attending Circle High School and graduated in 1955. He had a very close relationship with his Norwegian-born grandfather, Tolleif Hinnaland, and after graduation he worked with Tolleif on the ranch and also did some rodeoing, mainly saddle bronc riding. He entered the Army in 1959 and was stationed at the Presedio in San Francisco for two years. His duties included running the motor pool and driving the bus for the 6th Army Band which went to State Fairs and other important functions in California. Upon discharge from the Army, he returned to the Circle area where he drove truck for his brother, Bob. Todd started working road construction in 1962 and he worked for various contractors throughout Montana. He knew every road in Montana like the back of his hand. To help support his family during the winter months he trapped, bartended and plowed snow for the County Road crew. He retired in 1995 after nearly 30 years with the Operating Engineers as a heavy equipment operator and foreman. Before joining the Army, Todd met the love of his life, Karen Undem, a tall, pretty registered nurse from the Bloomfield area. On March 17, 1962, Todd and Karen were married in a small ceremony in Circle, Montana. To this union, two daughters were born, Kathryn Marie and Barbara Jo. The family lived in Circle, Miles City and Glendive before settling in Terry in February of 1970. They purchased the Stith log house located across from Murn Park, which the family still owns. Todd and Karen were very generous and welcoming and the log house was a hub of activity for the girls’ friends to include slumber parties, tents in the back yard, snowmobiling, skating, swimming parties and campouts in the green school bus that Todd converted into a motor home. Todd was a gifted mechanic and could work on his own and his kids’ vehicles to keep them running smoothly. He was a registered HAM radio operator (KC7FY) for a number of years and he and Karen attended various HAM events in the region building many life-long friendships. Todd enjoyed many hobbies including hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling, camping, RVing, playing pool and watching his younger brother Jack ride in rodeos. Later in life, he enjoyed some memorable hunting excursions with his nephews. In retirement, Todd and Karen enjoyed many road trips around the US with his brother Bob and wife Mary Alice, as well as a couple winters in Arizona, memorable cruises to Alaska and through the Panama Canal, and visits with their daughters. When Karen became ill, Todd was a dedicated caregiver for several years, driving her back and forth to specialists at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota dozens of times. Throughout his life, Todd was a colorful character who said exactly what he was thinking and did exactly what he wanted. Even up until the last week of his life, he enjoyed a good banter as his wonderful caregivers at the Terry Nursing Home will attest.
Todd was preceded in death by his parents, wife Karen, brother Bob Hinnaland, sister Jill Beecher, his parents, in-laws Mike and Evelyn Undem, brothers-in-law Bill Wahl, Aldo Wolff, and Roland Pederson, and two nephews, Danny Wahl and Zane Hinnaland. He is survived by: daughter Kathryn West (Mark) of Floyd, VA and their son John West; daughter Barbara Hinnaland (Mike Humphreys) and their family Evan (Liz) Humphreys and Blake, Tyler Humphreys, Connor Humphreys; sister-in-law Mary Alice Hinnaland, brother Jack (Debbie) Hinnaland, sisters Kay Wolff, Dana Wahl, and Mary Pederson, brother-in law Glen Beecher, along with many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Todd will be buried in the Hinnaland family plot in the Prairie County Cemetery with his wife, Karen and grandparents, Tolleif and Marie Hinnaland. The family is grateful for the excellent care he was given the last years of his life by Dora Huckins and family and the caring staff of the Prairie Community Nursing Home who helped him adjust to his memory decline and cared for him as if he were family.
Family will receive friends on Friday, June 24, 2022 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Prairie County Hospital Foundation Nursing Scholarship Program.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday June 24, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 25, 2022
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday June 24, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 25, 2022
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
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Jean Trask Brown says
Dearest Kathy, Mark, and John and Barb, Mike and Family-I am so sorry, I will be unable to attend the service for your Dad, my friend, due to Covid. Of course you know I became your Other Mother in 1970 when you moved to Terry and your Mom and I became forever friends. Of course along with Karen’s friendship came Todds and many years of his goofy wisecracks and bottles of cheap wine. He will be missed.
arlen and Alice Miller says
to the Hinnaland Family, So very sorry to hear of the loss of Todd ,Hold close to all the good memories, Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family
Barb Smalis says
Kathy and Barb…. So sad for you both and your families. There are so many memories for you to cherish and hold close. Prayers for you as you go through this difficult time.
Barb, Jerry and Mary Margaret.
Kenny McKerlick says
Kathy and Barb. I never met Todd until Bob’s funeral. We had a great visit about old times. Everyone I know really admired and respected your dad. My condolences to your family. Kenny McKerlick
Sharon Volkman says
Barb and Kathy and the Hinnaland relatives I am sorry for your loss. You have the many good memories. It is nice that you could be with Todd as much as you were. I appreciated being neighbors with your wonderful family and that I knew Todd.
Randall Mothershead says
Sorry for your loss. Tod was a good man who enjoyed life and loved people
June Peterson says
Kathy & Barb, Our heartfelt condolences to you at this difficult time. There is no easy way to loose a loved one, especially a parent who has loved & nurtured you. I hope you can find comfort in the many happy memories that you have of the parents with whom you were so richly blessed.
Our sincere sympathy,
Bill & June Peterson
Kim Fontana says
Kathy & Barb, I was saddened to hear about your dad. Our prayers and condolences to you both and your families.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kim Brown Fontana
Christie Mallory says
Dear Kathy and Barb and your family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I think our Dads were cut from the same cloth!! You never wondered what they were thinking! I hope you are comforted by the lifetime of memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jane Huber says
Kathy, Barb and family, Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was the Best!!!
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Jack and the rest of the family; I met Todd one time when you trailed the bucking horses to Jordan from Brockway Todd was a good man to visit with. It has been over fifty years since you and P. J. Shumaker and I won the wild horse races at Brockway and terry, MT. But it seems like only last weekend LOL. Prayers to you and the family R.I.P. Todd
Jim and Annalise Willson
Michele Sanders says
Kathy and Barb
My deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Michele Sanders
IUOE Local 400 Board, Members and Staff says
May it comfort you to know how many caring thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Wayne Opperud says
Worked with Todd on the Clairmont highway job in Miles City 1973-74. a great foreman and a pleasure to work with.
R I P Todd
Joan West says
Kathy, Mark, and John,
Our thoughts and prayers continue. With love, Casey and Joan
Jenny Frady says
so sorry for the family loss may God comfort you all
John Simmons says
My life was a whole lot more memorable and enjoyable for the last 55 years when my wife, Marilyn and I were friends with Tood and Karen. Great folks they were.
Conard Smith aka Smitty says
I’m sending this for my dad who is 81. He knew Todd from his time at the Presidio July of 1959 to March of 1961. Todd and my dad were good friends, he jokingly called him his drinking buddy. Todd would’ve known My dad as Smitty back then. My dad was only 17 when he entered the military and Todd actually helped talk him out of re-enlisting in the military, which would’ve ultimately led to him being right in the middle of the Vietnam War and I may never have been born.
My dad speaks highly and fondly of Todd and would like to send his condolences to the family for their loss.