The night of November 24th, 2019, with family by his side, Gordon “Gordy” Harold Waller passed on from the McCone County Health Center to his eternal home.
Gordy was born on July 22, 1932 to Harold and Lucille Strecker Waller at the family farm home in the rural community of Weldon in McCone County. He was welcomed by an older brother, Glenn F. Waller. Gordy rode horseback to the Horse Creek School through eighth grade, then stayed at the Circle dormitory while attending Circle High School. He and his sweetheart, Helen Quick, were constant companions while in high school and knew by graduation time that they wanted to spend a lifetime together. They were married September 25th, 1951 and made their home on Gordy’s parents’ farm where Gordy worked with his dad. The Korean War was on, and Gordy felt an obligation to serve. He joined the Army in June of 1952 and took basic training at Camp Roberts, CA., then was ordered to Germany where he was a mechanic. When Gordy was released from the Army, he and Helen returned to the family farm where they took over more of the responsibilities and eventually acquired the farm. The couple was blessed with five children; Mary Fay, Lois Kay, Lorie Helen, Lisa Jean, and Harold Edward; and thirteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.
Gordy was an avid hunter, and his hobbies centered around a collection of knives and guns, many of which have been given to and cherished by family members.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Redlich; grandsons, Elliot Waller and Charlie Zimdars; great grandson, Finley Leibrand; parents, Harold and Lucille Waller; and brother, Glenn F. Waller.
Gordy is survived by his wife, Helen; daughters, Lois (Leslie) Leibrand, Lorie Zimdars, Lisa (Robin) Stroh, son, Harold Waller and son-in-law, Keith Redlich.
Pallbearers are his grandsons; Brad and Bryan Redlich, Gordon and Martin Leibrand, Jay Zimdars, and Robert and Benjamin Stroh. Honorary pallbearers are his granddaughters; Karla Breyen, Clarissa Brown, Rebecca Stroh, Vanessa Waller and his great grandchildren.
Special thanks to Patti Wittkopp P.A. and the caregivers at the McCone County Health Center. Memorials may be sent to the McCone County Health Center in Gordy’s name.
The family dog, Turbo, continues to search the house for his master and lies on the floor by Gordy’s bed and whines. Yes, someday we will all have a better understanding of the heartache we feel now and the glorious reunion in days to come.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Circle, MT. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Riverview Cemetery in Circle with full military honors. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
3:00 p.m.
Saturday November 30, 2019
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday November 30, 2019
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday November 30, 2019
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
3:00 p.m.
Saturday November 30, 2019
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday November 30, 2019
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday November 30, 2019
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
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mike fruit says
deepest symppathy toall the waller family. thanks for all of the great memoriees
with alkl of my deepest condolences– micheal freuit
Robert Taylor says
Prayers and best wishes. RIP
Jere Sullivan says
Sorry for your loss. Prayers from Jere and Alexina Sullivan
Spokane Wash.
James Barron says
Prayers being sent to the Waller family.
Deep thoughts go out to all of you..
Renee Solberg says
My deepest sympathy to the family. I so enjoyed taking care of Gordon when he was in Scobey. What a wonderful man with a great outlook on life. I always enjoyed seeing his smiling face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sonya Hance says
I am sorry for your loss Waller family Gordy was a wonderful caring guy my dad talked very highly of him
Raye Newmeyer says
Lisa and family prayers for you all during this time of mourning.
Loretta Hodous says
To the Waller family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and blessings from a former neighbor.
Loretta Tousley Hodous
Karen Wolff says
We are keeping all of your family in our prayers.
KathyNelson says
I am so sorry, please accept my heartfelt prayers for all of you.
Laura Bleazard says
I was saddened to hear of Gordy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Waller family; he will be greatly missed. May your faith in God and your memories of Gordy keep you strong!
Sherilyn D DANIELSON says
Glennis and families, I am sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. May it comfort you to so many prayers are sent your way.
Phil Anderson says
Sorry to here of Gordon passing. May the family find comfort in his memories.
Maureen Curtiss says
My thoughts and prayers to all of Gordon’s family for the loss of this wonderful man. He saved my family’s farm when my father passed away in 1978. Since that time, Gordy, Harold, and then Elliot took the very best care of our farm there could have been. We miss them very much, and will always remember their kindness, dedication and honesty. Thank you.
Cindy Stanton says
My condolences to Corey’s family and friends. He is gone but not forgotten.
Loren and Danielle Bangs says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry we were not able to attend the funeral. We are having crazy weather in Nebraska. We have so many fond memories from wheat harvest in Montana!! Our memories of Gordy and the whole family will live on. Loren and Danielle Bangs