Forest David “Dave” Worman , age 86, of Biddle, MT passed away March 12, 2015 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus surrounded by family.
Dave was born October 9, 1928 in Gillette, WY. He was the oldest of six children of Noel and Wilda (Study) Worman. Brothers were Ned, Lee, Truman, Brooks, and sister Dorothy Mae.
He attended country schools near the Little Powder River and Black Tail. His family was living near Biddle, MT when he was sent to high school in Gillette. He did not like being without family so he quit school and came back and started trucking with Ray Harvey. He met the love of his life, Dorothy Warner, at a school dance and they kept in contact until they were married on September 21, 1948. Dave was working for Wyodak Coal Mine in Gillette. While living there their son Richard “Rick” Worman was born in 1949. Around 1950, Dave, Dorothy and son Rick moved to Biddle, MT. At this time, they started a career of almost 60 years with the United States Postal Service hauling mail. They had a mail route that went from Biddle, MT to Gillette, WY and another small route that went from Biddle to Butte Creek. During this time, Dave and Dorothy were ranching at Dorothy’s home place. In 1954, their daughter Cynthia “Cynde” (Worman) Trucano was born. Also a son Michael Lee was stillborn in 1963. Dave worked for the Fortner’s and helped his good friend Ray Harvey. When the oil boom hit in 1967, he started working for Zion Construction. After that he worked for Powder River County blading roads until he retired at the age of 75. This was one of his favorite things to do is run a blade and he was very good at it. He also helped Dorothy with her cows on the ranch where they built their home. The only way to get Dave to move from Biddle was to move the phone was one of our jokes. Dave was a brand inspector for many years. He also volunteered at the museum. Dave received his 50 year pin from the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Shriners. Dave liked to visit with people and after his retirement he would get in his jeep and head to Broadus for some good visiting with his friends. Dave and Dorothy took a vacation to Hawaii and Dave loved the plane ride and going to Pearl Harbor. They celebrated 66 years of marriage this past September. Dave was a very hard worker and also a very strong man. Rick and Cynde were always impressed by his “popeye” arms. Papa David enjoyed his grandchildren and then later his great grandchildren. He was a great husband, dad and Papa. He will greatly missed by his family.
Dave is survived by his wife: Dorothy of Biddle, MT, his son Rick (Cathy) of Clearmont, WY a daughter Cynde (Randy) Trucano of Boyes, MT; two brothers: Lee (Evelyn) of Gillette, WY, Brooks (Clara) of Gillette, WY. 5 grandchildren: Mistee (Mark) Elliott of Sheridan, WY, Devin Worman and Sage Worman of Laramie, WY, Lyndsey (Brian) Bailey of Gillette, WY, Marlee (Jiggs) Bilbrey of Biddle, MT and Cynde Jo (Chad Gatlin) Trucano of Broadus, MT. He had 14 great grandchildren: Blake and Madyson Godwin, Drew and Brooke Worman, Rhagen Johnson, Jaxon, Shaylee, and Rickee Bilbrey, and baby Bilbrey to be born in July, Seldon Little, Hayle Trucano, Dalton and Karli Collins, Aria and Myla Gatlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael, two brothers Truman and Ned and sister Dorothy Mae.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com
Memorials may be made to the Powder River Manor or Broadus Historical Museum or the charity of one’s choice.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers to Dave’s family.
Joe and Lori Fortnet says
I will never forget the time I met David. Alva, Joe and I were feeding cows and he was moving cows. We will miss him and the way he made us all laugh.
We are honored to have called him our friend.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all of David’s family. I had the privilege to be one of David’s caregivers during his short, recent stay in Sheridan. Even though I was sad to see him go back to Broadus, I was glad he got to go back home and be with his family during his final days. May God Bless all of you.
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Dorothy,Rick, and Cynde, I have such good memories of David from being neighbors and friends at Biddle for many years. Always enjoyed our visits whenever we ran into one another in the later years. He was a good man and will be missed! I pray for peace and comfort for all of your family, May God be with you in the coming days, weeks, and months.
Karen Gunther says
To all David’s family I have many wonderful memories, Ken and Dave worked together for Powder River county for many years and last summer Dave was with me at the museum volunteering hours and had many great visits. He was a wonderful man and will be missed. I pray for your comfort all the coming days, you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Steve and Tracy Vail says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darcia Patten says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It is so hard to let our loved ones go. I’m just glad that Grandma, Grandpa, Dorothy, and DAD will have his company until we meet again. I have such fond memories of Uncle David especially riding the mail back and forth with him and Dorothy. I love you all.
picadilly says
Love you!!!! Prayers to family. You are dearly missed already!!! Give our love to Grandma, Grandpa, Dorothy, and Truman!!!!!
Ted & Cathy Elgin says
Dorothy, Rick & Cynde & families,
We are thinking of you all. David spent many hours at our house from the time we were first married on through the years. Ted and I and our kids, Tedi Jo, Cassy & John, and our grandkids, (especially Colton was here a lot and followed Ted, John & David around) thought a lot of David and we will miss him.
Jess & Mary Bandy says
Dorothy and family,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of another of our former neighbors when we lived at Biddle.
Had many good visits with David, also He and Gib Sams liked to visit too.
He was a very good neighbor in our community. He was always ready to help when needed.
We pray for God to bless and comfort you all at this time of loss.
Jess & Mary Bandy
Linda Hall says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Have fond memories of going to school at Biddle and spending evenings with Cindy and the family. Always appreciated riding the mail. David was always a visitor.
Penny Schild says
God welcomed Dave with open arms. Blessings and healing prayers being lifted for the entire family.
Ronnie & Sharilyn Harvey says
I have many memories of David from my childhood. One being when he introduced me to “Strawberry Happy Days” chewing tobacco, it didn’t end well. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick Blankenship says
Sorry to hear of yoyr loss . Our Thoughta & prayers are with You.
Carl and Pat Phillips says
Sorry to hear of David`s passing So enjoyed his visits. Carl enjoyed his visits at ball games when they set to gather. All ways a great visit where ever they got together. My prayers for Dorothy and the family. . Death leaves a heart ache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal .I am sure that there will be a long visit when Alva and David are together again.
Brittany Gorzalka and Family says
My deepest sympathy to all of you. What a pleasure it was to have known him. It seems that David and Dorothy attended every girls basketball game, home and away during the time that their granddaughters played for Broadus. He was such a kind man and will always be remembered by all.
Linda Macy says
Sorry to hear of passing of David, I very good memories of all of your as neighbors at Biddle. Dorothy, Rick, Cynde & Families your are in our thoughts & prayers.
Randy L Harvey says
I was very sorry to hear of David’s passing. I have several memories of David as he was a regular fixture around our home spending time with my dad, Ray Harvey. When I think of our ranch, David is always among those memories. He was a good family friend and my dad’s best friend. I know that he and my dad are together right now and I am sure that they are in the middle of some project and having a good time with lots of laughter involved. My sympathies to Dorothy and family.
Floyd Huckins says
Dorothy, Rick, Cynde, and all of Dave’s family;
Dave was a person who, when you saw him, you knew you were going to be laughing and happy after talking to him. His quick wit was one of my favorite memories, of which there are many- he & George blading our roads, brand inspecting, or the Lodge. Whenever I worked on a well for Dave & Dorothy stopping at the house for cookies was always a great end to the day. We’ll all miss him; they broke the mold when they made Dave Worman.
Bill and Dina Gay says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kent & DeAnne Carlson says
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family, may you have solace in knowing he’s waiting in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Meredith Blankenship Tuttle says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers your way