Joseph Merle Lester, age 73, of Miles City, formerly of Williston, ND passed away on Monday February 23, 2015 at the V.A. Nursing Home in Miles City, MT.
Joseph was born on May 31, 1941 in Alexander, ND the son of Joseph and Fern (Wehterelt) Lester. Joseph grew up in Charbonneau, where he attended school until the 8th grade. On August 31, 1961 Joseph enlisted in the United States Marine Core. During his time with the Marines he earned his GED, and on April 10, 1964 Joseph was honorably discharged. After his military service Joseph moved around working various jobs until he met the love of his life Elizabeth TerBush shortly after the two were married and to this union they had five children. Joseph’s love of woodworking eventually led him to become a cabinet maker something he truly enjoyed doing, until due to health reasons Joseph was forced to retire in 2007.
Joseph was an avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed being outdoors but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Joseph is survived by his children; Stephen J. (Terry) Lester of Jacksonville, FL, Elizabeth V. Fast of Miles City, Dorothea (Edward) Aitken of Brighton, MO; brother, Lloyd Lester; sisters, Annie Tysver, Thelma Vrana, Ida Harmon and Hazel Brossman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; parents, Joseph and Fern; two sons, Joseph and William; one brother, Thomas Lester and one sister, Elsie Carsten.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Alliance Church, in Fairview, MT. Military Honors will follow directly after the service at the Church. Interment will be at a later date.
Should friends desire condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com or www.fulkersons.com.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday March 6, 2015
Fairview Alliance Church
702 S. Western Ave
Fairview, MT
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday March 6, 2015
Fairview Alliance Church
702 S. Western Ave
Fairview, MT
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Wayne &Anita Wetherelt says
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you. Hopefully at peace now. So glad I went to see him over a week ago, while in Miles City.
Sincere sympathy to all. Love, Wayne & Anita
Katie & Kayden Paxson says
Vickie & Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. I was so glad to have had the privilege of meeting Joe and helping to take care of him. We really miss him and that twinkle in his eyes and his quiet, dry humor that kept us all laughing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Brian Nelson says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. I’m sure he has found peace. He will be missed, but we can all rest easy knowing that he is now reunited with his friends and family that had passed before him.