Kirk L. Green, lifelong resident of Ashland passed away of natural causes on May 11, 2015 at the Heritage Living Center in Ashland at the age of 89.
Kirk was born March 02, 1926 to Clifton Charles and Grace Elizabeth Strand Green at their home in Ashland Montana.
He attended Ashland Public Grade School and then High School at Rosebud, Hardin and Lodge Grass Montana, graduating from Lodge Grass High School in 1943. Following high school he joined the navy and was stationed in Wisconsin. He saw active duty aboard the USS Panamint in the South Pacific as Radioman First Class during WWII and received an Honorable Discharge in 1946. He then attended Rocky Mountain College for 2 years studying business.
On May 29, 1951 Kirk married Dorothy Marie Susa, the local school teacher, and to this union 12 children were born.
Kirk worked with his father on the family ranch and helped with the Ashland Bar until his father’s death in 1956. He then took over the ranch and the bar for his mother Grace. Following his mother’s death in 1973 he sold his cattle and leased the ranch out. He worked as the Plant Superintendent for Guild Arts and Crafts at the St. Labre Indian Mission for a period of years and then served as Postmaster with the US Post Office, retiring after 26 years of service. Kirk and Dorothy purchased Joe’s Trading Post in 1973 and later named the business Green’s Grocery.
He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, tinkering in his huge yard building planters and a patio out of the native rock he gathered from the area. He enjoyed attending the National Finals Rodeo and the PBR events in Las Vegas as well as the National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada. He had a knack for winning at the tables and slot machines in Vegas, Reno and Deadwood. He steer wrestled in the local shows as a young man and tried his hand at bareback and steer riding. Kirk loved flying, and owned several airplanes during his lifetime.
Kirk was a member of the St Labre Catholic Parish, the local VFW, and was active in most community affairs and events, serving also as a volunteer fireman for the Ashland Fire District.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years, Dorothy, his third born child James, his three brothers Clifton Jr.(‘Pistol’), Michael, and Harold (‘Gabby’), and a sister Jeanette O’Connor.
He is survived by his sister, Sanna from Anchorage and eleven children: Kirk E., Donalda, Laurita, Francie, Susan (Vince) Dedonatis, Timothy (Karen), Rodney (Amy), Shawn (RaeLynn), Ronda Lahey, Kim (Scott) Studiner, and Cyd Green. He is also survived by twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A private family service will be held on May 16th with cremation following. A public memorial service will held at St. Labre Catholic Church on June 20th with inurnment to follow in the Ashland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Heritage Living Center Resident’s Activity Fund in Ashland, MT.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 am
Saturday June 20, 2015
St Labre Catholic Parish
1000 Tongue River Rd.
Ashland, MT 59003
Service Schedule
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 am
Saturday June 20, 2015
St Labre Catholic Parish
1000 Tongue River Rd.
Ashland, MT 59003
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Dean & Carrie Small says
Our condolences and prayers for the Green Family.
Michael & Kristi Speelman says
Our Condolences to all of the Green Family.
Your Dad was an awesome man I know he will be greatly missed by all that Love him.
We will keep the Family in our Prayers.
Kim R. Smarsh says
My deepest sympathy to all of the Green family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You were blessed to have such a wonderful father. He will be happy in heaven with your mom.
Gerianne and Ty Livingston says
Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wonderful Dad. My your faith and memories give you comfort. I have soooo many childhood memories of visiting the Greens, we had so much fun. Take comfort that your Mom met him at the gates and they are now laughing and dancing in heaven. You are in our prayers.
Geri & Ty Livingston
Steve Grywusiewicz says
Life throws its curve balls at us and after it does we think about what we missed. I extend the condolences of the entire Grywusiewicz family towards the entire Green family. We love you and at heart feel the pain. Kirk was one of the best men I’ve ever known.
Dennis and Sandy White says
To all the Green family; so sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing. One of the nicest men I ever knew.
Pam Kania says
We are sad to hear of Kirk,s death. He was a very caring , welcoming and a friendly man! Now he can join Dorothy and be at peace with Our Lord and Savior!
Pam, Ken & Josiah
James and Donna Stevenson and family says
Our condolences to the families. Kirk was kind, thoughtful, and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Denice Hedges says
Our condolences to all of you kids. Your dad (and mom) were building blocks in the community and looked up to by the entire community! Now they are together for eternity! Remember how each Sunday the Green family, the Schonenbach families and the Dennis family used to fill the church each Sunday!! so many great memories! Our love and prayers are with you all.
Monte & Germaine says
Deepest Condolences to the Green Family, sorry for your loss. Kim keep your chin up, your father was a awesome guy. Take Care.
The Haugens
A lice Robinson says
I was very sad to hear of kirks passing to the other side …. Ashland will not be the same with him gone. Thing of you all….alice
Jay & Carla Johnson says
Our deepest condolences in the passing of your Dad. We enjoyed taking him to Deadwood to gamble because he so enjoyed it not to mention how lucky he was! He is now with Mom and both are watching over all of you! God bless you all.
George&georgia bement says
To the green family,sending prayers to all of you like everyone said your dad was a great person , he will be missed by all god bless all of you
Pattee Bement says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May god put his loving arms around all of you
Brett, Kimber Emmons & Family says
So sorry to hear of Kirk’s passing. Sending love and strength your way. Take Care always.
Dean and Sharon Millett says
Our thoughts a prayers are with you.
DeWanda says
Sorry to hear…hugs Green girls!!!!
Harry and Diana Goodwin says
Our prayers go to all of the family and the Ashland community. We lost a great man and gained another wonderful Angel. Kirk and Dorothy were like parents to me and my brothers and sister. Lots of great memories that we will treasure forever. Ridin’ a Horse is like Dancing, You gotta feel the rhythm and move with it so ride on COWBOY!!
Love you all!!
Roger and Lisa Gaskill says
To all of you, we were so sorry to hear about your dad/granddad. He was a great man and we know you will miss him so much!
Dale & Cheri DeCock says
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to all of the family.
Mike & Margie (Gaskill) Riley says
Kirk was a great guy and will be missed. Kirk and Dorothy did well raising you all. You have always been one of my very favorite families!! I have many fun memories growing up with you. We are thinking of you all, with love and sympathy.
Cindy Stanton & family says
So sorry to hear of Kirk’s passong. He was so very kind. I’m praying for you all. May peace be with you.
Shirley and Tom Skinner says
Prayers and condolences to the Green family. It is always so hard to lose a parent, no matter how old they are. You will cherish your memories and hold them close to your heart forever.
Jeanie Hanic says
Jeanie Hanic say. Sooo sorry Green family my prayer go to all the green family’s
Becky (Traub) Etten says
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Misty Rath says
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Kirk was a great .man who will be truly missed. So sorry for your loss. love you guys
Cheryl Klemp says
Sorry to hear about the los of your father. I am sure he will be greatly missed by your family and community.
Fran & Stan Oswald says
So sorry for your loss.
Duane and Debbie Talcott says
We are very sorry for your loss. When God calls a loved one home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange, may those memories sustain all of you at this difficult time.
Russ and Lisa Aslesen says
Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time. Love, The Aslesens
JOHN & JULIE MALDONADO AND FAMILY says
To Kirks Family: I want to let you know how special this man is. Always coming down the hallway with a smile and his hula girl! He will be missed by all. He was a avid shuffleboard and bean bag player. Win or lose he was the man. My prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Love Julie (Eagle) Maldonado and family!
Chuck and Donna Beck says
We are very sorry for your loss! What a great husband, father, and grandfather. We will all miss him.
The Becks
Shawn Schock says
My Prayers are with the Green family.
I will sure miss the great handle bar smile and the shoot them and sort them out later advise.
We will miss you G .
Andrita Harris says
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the GREEN Family. Sending you our prayers.
Lee, Dorothy, Billy, Dylan, Tegan, Andrita Harris
Larry and Loraine Kaul says
We have great cousin relationships, blessed with good parents and grandparents, God is Good now and forever, He reigns. I learned lots about love, patience and kindness from you and your family; seek and receive graces as needed by you and your loved ones during this time of letting go but not forgetting the Love; peace as we live our lives.
Renee says
I’m sorry you are mourning the loss of Kirk. I hope you can find comfort in Jesus’ promise of a resurrection found at John 5:28. The Bible is full of wonderful promises that will make up for this terrible system we live in. Please visit jw.org for more comfort and encouragement in this very difficult time. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Renee
Willow, Alaska
Georgia Ann Burns says
I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers to all of the Green family. May you be comforted by God’s grace and love!!
Greg & Denise Sartz says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences and prayers are extended from our family to yours.
Rudolph Susa says
I too send my condolences to all of the Green family. I was just thinking about Kirk last week. He is now with his “Darlin” as I remember him talking or referring to Dorothy. A wonderful and respected person, husband and father. I always enjoyed his sense of humor.
Peppers/Leider Family says
Much love and prayers to your family Kim. God Bless
Kirk and Ann (Schneidt) Will says
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ramon Rosas says
My condolences to the Green family. Was a pleasure getting to know him in my years at HLC. Was a good man. Prayers are with u.
Mary Jane Robinson says
Dear Green brothers and sisters,
I wish you all peace and comfort of knowing your dad had a good life and was blessed with the love of a wonderful family. You. Memories of growing up with you all are dear to my heart and I often think of your folks and your dad especially as we lined up for good night kisses. His laugh echoes still. I got to hug up Gpa Kirk just a week or so ago and look forward to hugging and loving you all up soon. Love to you all
Daryn & Dorothy Susa Smith says
Our sympathy to you all. I too thought of Kirk this week for some reason! His eyes smiled when he did and made everyone feel so special. He and Aunt Dorothy gave the best hugs and kisses and it had to be on the lips!!! They will always be remembered with love. Now dancing together in their heavenly home. Love and Blessings to all the Green cousins
Marie and Don Nistler says
So sorry to hear of this loss but it is a blessing from God. No pain where he is at now with his wife and the Good Lord. May his family be blessed at this time
Carl & Pat Phillipspcphillips@rangewe.net says
Prayer for the family and friends of Kirk.
enjoyed visiting with Kirk , he will be missed.
Norman Anderson says
My condolences to the Green at this time for their loss. I knew Kirk all my life and he always treated me kindness and respect. He will be missed greatly.
Rose Marie (Susa) Johnson says
Kirk had a very special place in my heart and he and Dorothy had a great influence on my life as I was going into my teens. He was a very special and loving uncle to me. My prayers and love are with all his family. God Bless
Melody (Wetherelt) Hanzlik says
My sympathy to all of the Green family.
Geri Small says
Condolences and Prayers to the Green Family.
Don and Frances Bartholomew says
We extend our deepest concern and sympathy to the Green family.
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you, especially, the girls we knew best, & stayed at our house during the Fair, during those 4H years with our kids.
Love to all of you.
Kimmie & Jamie Olson says
We are going to miss your dad, what a fine gentleman he was, always had a smile to share, to brighten the days of others, rest in peace Kirk.
The Hank Esp family says
The memories of the “trip to Texas” and various other adventures will be remembered forever. What a great guy with a great family!!
Marie Boothe says
My prayers and condolences to the Green Family for the loss of your father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He was an upstanding man and will be missed!
Susie says
I thank God for the 55 1/2 years He allowed me to spend with my Dad. Will never forget all the memories… Flying in the Blue Beast, Sunday church, dinner, and drive to the dream house location, spring brandings, feeding cattle in the cold of winter, fall hunting trips, skydiving for his 70th bday, hiking Shaw Butte and toasting with a bottle of chanpagne at the summit for his 75th bday, parasailing in Florida, hot air balloon rides, helicopter tour of Sedona, PBR events, NFR, blessings in abundance at casinos, DQ hawaiian blizzards, Chiladas, Bailey’s, handlebar mustache and his black cowboy hat, nicknames for all his Grandchildren… The list goes on and on. Thanks for the memories. Onto a bigger and better eternal life. I love you Dad.