Funeral Service: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Interment: will be held in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery
Donald Lee Thibault, age 77, of Miles City, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at his home in Miles City after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully.
Don was born on September 18, 1928 in Miles City, Montana, the son of Andrew and Mable (Hutchinson) Thibault. He was raised and attended schools in Miles City. Don enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served during World War II. After his honorable discharge, Don returned home and then began working at the Eaton Dude Ranch outside of Sheridan, WY and also traveled around the United States. He moved back to Miles City and began working at the Miles CitySaddlery. On September 1, 1961, Don and Virginia Carter were united in marriage in Miles City. He then helped in the construction of the 1st National Bank and also worked at the Beacon Carter Service Station for a time. The family then moved south of Broadus, where Don worked for the Gay Ranch for eight years. They moved back to Miles City and owned and operated Dons Shoe Repair for a number of years. Don then became a maintenance man for the Miles City school district and later for the Miles City Post Office where he retired in 1990. Don has remained in Miles City ever since. Don enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and mirrors for many in the community. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling, and saw and blade sharpening. He was a member of the Good Sams Club and a past member of the Elks.
He is survived by his wife Virginia of Miles City, a son Kelly Thibault of Miles City, a daughter, Cathy Lampert of Casper, WY, a brother, Dale Thibault and his wife Doris of Miles City, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Floyd and Frank Thibault, a sister, Lucille Thibault and a nephew, Lynn Thibault.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 28, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will be held in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends wish, condolences may be sent to the family by visitingwww.stevensonandsons.com
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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