David Witt
David Frank Witt of Sand Springs passed away Thursday morning December 22 after a seven-month battle with cancer.
Dave was born in Jordan on June 22 1951, one of eight children born to Frank and Maxine Witt of Sand Springs. Dave attended grade school at Benzien and high school in Jordan. During high school, he lived in the county dorm under the watchful eye of Mrs. Helen Dunning.
After high school, he married Karen Clark on December 27, 1969. He also served in the National Guard as he started ranching full time on the family place Northwest of Sand Springs. He raised Registered Hereford, Registered Angus and even sheep for a few years during the late '80s and early '90s.
Dave is survived by his wife of almost 42 years, Karen Clark Witt and his three sons Cody (Christina), Kelly (Marnie), and Troy(Margo). He is also survived by two sisters Judy Coldwell and Nina Foster (Bruce) as well as three brothers, Jerry (Elaine), John, and Mike Witt. Brother-in-laws Dale (Karla) Clark, Alan (Lori) Clark and Sister-in-law Donna(Homer) Williams, Father-in-law Alvin(Patsy) Clark. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Maxine Witt, brother-in-law Cole Coldwell, mother-in-law Darlene Clark and his youngest son, PFC Owen Witt, who died in Iraq in 2004.
While working and raising children, Dave also served on several local school boards as well as two different terms on the county high school board. He also served one term as President of the Montana Hereford Association.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Jordan. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Steve´s Fork Cemetery with full military honors. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Thursday December 29, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Jordan
Jordan, MT 59337
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday December 30, 2011
Steve's Fork Cemetery
Sand Springs, MT 59077
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Thursday December 29, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Jordan
Jordan, MT 59337
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday December 30, 2011
Steve's Fork Cemetery
Sand Springs, MT 59077
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Myron & Mary Beth Kibler says
Karen and family…our thoughts are prayers are with you during this very hard time. May God give you peace in knowing that Dave and Owen are catching up in heaven. If we can help in any way please call.
Donald John & Alice Cameron says
So sorry for your loss.
Dodie McDonald Paxson says
Karen and family, It is with a heavy heart I write this. I am so sorry to hear of yet another loss for you. We just can’t understand the whys here so I hope faith and love will carry you through. If I can help in any way please call me. Prayers and hugs coming your way.
Dodie
lafayette family says
forever in our hearts
sorry for your loss
remember dave forever
Dennis & Sheryl Stoltz says
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dennis & Sheryl Stoltz
Miles City
Reverend Liz Wold says
Peace, prayers and hope.
Because I could not stop for Death
BECAUSE I could not stop for Death–
He kindly stopped for me–
The Carriage held but just Ourselves–
And Immortality.
We slowly drove–He knew no haste
And I had put away
My labour and my leisure too,
For His Civility–
We passed the School, where Children strove
At Recess–in the Ring–
We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain–
We passed the Setting Sun–
Or rather–He passed Us–
The Dews drew quivering and chill–
For only Gossamer, my Gown–
My Tippet–only Tulle–
We paused before a House that seemed
A Swelling of the Ground–
The Roof was scarcely visible–
The Cornice–in the Ground–
Since then–’tis Centuries–and yet
Feels shorter than the Day
I first surmised the Horses Heads
Were toward Eternity–
Emily Dickinson
The Truebloods says
Grandma Karen,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Michael, Benjamin & Carter Trueblood
Bill and Kara (Clark) Lambert says
Karen and family, Sending thoughts, prayers and sympathy to you all. So sorry for you loss. May God wrap his arms around you and help ease your pain.
Dan & Ruth says
Karen & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.
Dan & Ruth Ferris says
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Knowing that others care, hopefully will bring you comfort.
John and Lillian Loomis says
We are so sorry for your loss, we were hopeing and praying that Dave would whip his illness, but it apparently wasn’t in God’s plan for some reason. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and if there is anything we can do to help out please let us know.
Art & Margie Jacobsen says
Dear Nina, Bruce and Family-members,
I´m so sorry to read about your brother. It is hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of David´s life. We send our sympathy.
Art and Margie Jacobsen
Jo Ryan says
So sorry that you have another loss. Hold the memories close to your heart.
Prayers.
valerie thompson says
Dear Witt Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May you find comfort in your loving memories, and in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34;18) Our loving Creator has promised to soon “swallow up death forever…and wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25;8) With deepest sympathy,
Bill and Jody Wallick says
Karen and family,
We are very sorry for your loss and are keeping you close with thoughts and prayers.
Terri Jessen says
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Dave and our blessed Owen be enjoying each other in heaven. My grandmother always told me that God never gives us more than we can handle and I do believe that with all my heart. Rremember all the good times you had with Dave and how he enjoyed his life here on earth and how he will no longer be in pain or suffering. All my love Terri
karson kluver says
Troy, Just letting you know that we’re thinking of you, and your family.God Bless, Karson
Roxanne and Bill Harding says
Karen and Family:
With sincere sympathy over the loss of your loved one. Gods blessings to you and your family.
Roxanne and Bill Harding
Pacific Steel and Recycling
Miles City, MT 59301
Larry Keltner says
Dave Witt is my friend and I am honored to be his friend. I have not met many people who could execute as well as Dave. Direct, trustworthy and solid are the attributes I appreciate in this man. Please join me in honoring his legacy by getting out of bed and making something happen; even if it’s wrong.
Lige W., Jona Murray and Family says
Dave was a very influential 4-H leader to many of us. He will be remembered.
Nedra Drew says
Karen, and all! I am so sorry! David is not suffering any more, and he and Owen are together. I will pray for you at this time, hoping the Lord will ease your pain.
Edwin and Janet Clark says
So sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you and wish we could be there. I will miss a good friend and a good neibhbor.
Garry loomis & Family says
RIP
Sharon Engle says
I was sorry to read of Dave’s passing, I worked with him while he was on the Board and President of the MT. Hereford Assn. He was a great guy to work with. Sincere Sympathy to Karen and family. Respectfully, Sharon Engle