James “Jim” Dahle Sr. passed away on December 5, 2020 surrounded by his family, ending a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. We lost our father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to many.
Jim was born in Lame Deer, MT on February 17, 1934 to Ed and Adeline Dahle; baby brother to Barbara Marie, Betty, Junior, and Edwin. In his younger years Jim and his family grew up in the Busby Creek area and attending schools in Hardin, graduating from Hardin High School in 1951. After high school he worked various jobs including helping his dad on the family ranch.
On January 2nd, 1953 he married the love of his life June Pittman in Lame Deer, Montana. They were blessed with three loving children, Dennis, James Jr., and Kimberly. In the early married years, they lived in Busby, MT, owning and operating the Busby Store. Eventually they moved to their piece of heaven on earth, Muddy Creek, MT., together building their prized Black Angus cattle operation.
Our father was a life-long cowboy and was happiest being on horseback and working his cattle. He took great pride in his ZY ranch. He was well known for his generosity to all and could often be found helping his neighbors with riding, shipping and brandings. Jim always started the day with at least one game of cribbage with his family and friends. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler, card player, and rodeo cowboy; a member of the NRCA, where he competed in team roping, calf roping and bulldogging events. In 1962, 1963, 1964 he won the bulldogging at Crow Fair. Dad served on the Range Telephone Board for 33 years, traveling with his beloved wife and good friends to many conferences throughout the U.S. In addition to his service with Range Telephone, he served on the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council for 12 years, was a past board member of the Cheyenne Western Bank and was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Livestock Association and chairman for 8 years. His greatest memories were spending time and traveling with his wife of 66 years, riding amongst his cattle herd, monitoring the cattle markets, playing cards, checking his Facebook page for the latest news and hanging out with his kids and grandkids.
Preceding him in death, is his beloved wife June, parents Ed & Adeline Dahle, brother Edwin, sister Betty, Brother-in-laws Robert “Bob” Pittman, Mack Davidson, Alfred Braine, and Willard Wilson and Special friends: Tuffy Ross and Lawrence Neiss.
James is survived by his children; sons Dennis (Teri) of Browning, Jimmy (Noelle) of Colstrip and daughter, Kim (Rey Paz) Dahle of Muddy Creek, grandchildren; Wacey, Nicole, Aryn, Connor, Katie, Breyden, Elena and Daniel and great grand-children, Lucia and Jhett. His older sister, Barbara Marie Wilson, sister in laws Ruby Braine and family, and Donna Dahle and family; brother in laws Leland (Jeanette) Pittman and family and Bill Pittman and family. Special friends: Johnny Small, Leon Sioux, Art & Rita McDonald, OT & Henry Thompson, Judy Ross, Patricia Rowland, George and Georgia Bement, JC Bement, Jim Heiser, and Range Telephone Family.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit. Special thanks to nurses: Sable Kerzmann, Jennifer Magpie, and Larna OldElk. We thank each of you for your prayers, presence, support and concern and apologize if we have mistakenly omitted anyone.
Viewing services will be in Forsyth at Stevenson & Sons, Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 2-6 p.m. and grave side services, Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 11:00 at the Dahle Family Cemetery, Muddy Creek, MT. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home have been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website at www.stevensonandsons.com. The family would like to ask his friends and family to bring their branding irons to the grave side services to brand his casket cover.
We ask that all attending follow the COVID-19 guidelines; masks, and social distancing.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday December 9, 2020
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Thursday December 10, 2020
Dahle Family Cemetery
Muddy Creek , Montana 59043
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Art and Rita McDonald says
Jimmy showed us all how to be a good friend and neighbor over the years. He will be remembered for so many things among which are his sense of humor, kindness, generosity, love for his friends and family, cribbage and so many other things. Jimmy we will miss you terribly but feel so blessed to have had you in our lives for all these years. Our sincere sympathy to his loving family.
Lyle Harris says
R.I.P. Old man. He was one of my first bosses that I have worked for as in all Summer break while everyone else was having fun LOL. I Loved it when we rode every morning up on top of Black Eagle butte. Checked cows and in the afternoon i would go back up to fix/repair fence. Broke Horses for him Also.
He and June wua always good to me. Going to miss his Branding in the Spring time without him going to be there. R.I.P. Jimmy
Doug McDonald says
Jimmy was an Uncle to so many of us that rounded up for him and June. He was a teacher, always showing us the right way to do things, always with a tease and a laugh. Your day was always brightened if Jimmy Dahle was in it, even if just passing him on the road, waving. I would say he will be missed, and certainly he will, but thankfully what he showed and taught us will live on in a truly great legacy. Thank you for being such a great friend to our family “Big Jim”, and especially for laughter shared and lessons learned.
Karla Salsbery says
Jimmy was a good man who left his imprint on each of his kids and Grandkids. He and June taught them about the important things in life. Being kind, respectful and generous. God Bless each of you with fond memories and peace in knowing that Jimmy and June are reunited in heaven.
Mick, Jo Brady and Family says
Jimmy and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Julietta A Matt (PITMAN) says
SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF OUR FAMILIES GETTING TOGETHER, BURNS, DAHLE, WILSON,PITMAN, DAVIDSON, AND ENJOYING EACH AND EVERYONE THERE. SO MANY FUN TIMES AND I SURE DO MISS ALL OF THE GET TOGETHERS. RIP JIMMY AND YOU ARE NOW BACK WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JAMES DAHLE AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Elizabeth Reynolds Kincaid says
My Dad, Ben Reynolds, and my step mother, Sue thought so much of Jim and June. He enjoyed gathering and branding with Jim, OT and the crew and he loved June’s meals. We are so sorry for your families loss.
Buggs and Loni Hartman says
We are truly sorry for the loss of a really nice man. I totally enjoyed everytime he used to come to the dentist and I got to visit with him. I know he is happy now that he is with June. God bless you all. May he RIP. Buggs and Loni Hartman
Candy Scalpcane says
So sorry for your loss
Shelly Holum says
To all of the Dahle Family:
Sending prayers to all of the family
Cal and Roxie Wilson says
Kim, Lil Jim, and Dennis and family,
I loved your dad and mom a lot and will never forget the fun times we had at your place. Staying with Jim and June and breaking horses was so much fun.
Kim thank you for this last Thanksgiving. Seeing my mom and your dad together one last time will have a lasting memory for me. Love you cousins. Cal
B, Aryn , Wacey and Nicole, Katie and Connor so sorry for the loss of your grandfather . You will always have a special place in his heart. Dennis, Jimmy and Kim sorry for the loss of your dad may God watch over you and your families in your time of need. Praying for you all. Roxie
Cathy and Curt says
We are SORRY to hear about Jimmy. We knew both him and June for many years. Curt enjoyed working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Due to Covod restrictions we will not be at the funeral but we will be thinking of you all.
Yolanda Fraser says
Sending love and condolences to my family across the way. The last of our Muddy Creek Legends to make the journey across the Milky Way. Feels something like empty now here on the creek. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
*Covid restrictions prevents me from attending, I will be sure to check on you after it passes and it’s safe once again.
Traci Vaile says
Dennis, Teri and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mandi Bird Kennerly says
My hugs, prayers & sincere condolences to the Dahle Family. It seems as though I knew your dad. May he fly high.
Andrita Harris says
Dennis, (Teri), Jimmy, (Nowelle), Kim, (Ray) DAHLE FAMILY.
Our Deepest sympathy and condolences for the family.
Are heart go out to you, in this darkest time. JIM will be missed by all. I know he is with the Love of his life June. They are both watching the NFR with my Dad; all 3 having BV. JIM always got kick out of Dylan when he was little, sang a song about Jimmy Dahle still makes me laugh when I think about it. If Jim was at a horse sale, Dylan would ask me auntie let’s so find My JIMMY DAHLE.
RIP COWBOY. PRAYERS say hi too June and my dad.
Our last MUDDY CREEK LEGACY has crossed over to take his RIDES Inn HEAVEN NOW. GOD BLESS COWBOY
BethAnn LaFrance Stenerson says
I’ve known Jim & June all my life
They are both the best of the best
My dad and I were so lucky to be able to call them friends
Sincerely
God speed Jim you were one of a kind
Dee Macdonald says
Dennis, Kim and Jimmy, Sorry for your lost but glad that he is with Junie and all his cowboy buddies including my dad!
JUDY ROSS says
My heart goes out to my Muddy Creek family and friends, Jim is now with the love of his life. Sending prayers , hugs and love to you all.
Dee Batey says
Sending my condolences to the Dahl family. Jim and my father, Ray Batey served together for many years on the Range Telephone board, and became good friends. Jim bought many top of the line Charolais bulls from us. When my father passed away in August, Jim was one of the people that came to mind. He was a good man. RIP
Candace Fleming says
Sending heart-felt condolences to the Dahl and Pitman Families. May your cherished memories comfort your hearts. Candy Fleming
Daisy Thompson says
Sorry for your loss,