On October 20, 1947, William Weber Mongar, Grace Wilma Mongar, and big sister Billie Ann were blessed to receive their baby, Randall Jay Mongar, in Livingston, Montana. Big sister, Billie Ann, fell in love right away.
The family moved to Butte when Randy was two and he spent most of his life growing up in Butte, Montana at the Molton Reservoir where he enjoyed the freedom to run, play, and explore to his heart’s content.
Randy graduated from Butte High School and did a machinist apprenticeship with the Anaconda Company. He worked there until 1983 and then moved his family to Colstrip, Montana and worked for Montana Power and PP&L until his retirement in 2005.
Randy was a voracious reader and has a huge collection to prove it. He was very good at anything he tried and he tried and he tried many things. His favorite passion was creating with wood. Some of the amazing treasures he made were 3 beautiful boats, 2 spinning wheels, an amazing harp, a grandfather clock, dulcimers, toy boxes, toys, and bowls. His latest interest was model train building. He loved working on those teeny, tiny treasures.
Randy and the love of his life, Barbara DeWitt, were married in Butte, Montana on June 9, 1973. Born of their marriage are the treasures of their love: Amanda “Mandy”, Eric, and Caroline “Carrie”.
Randy will sadly be missed by this loving wife Barbara.
Children: Mandy and Ricker Olson, Eric and Amanda Mongar, Carrie and Stace Rosman. Grandchildren: Taylor and Nova Rosman, and Christopher and Jovei Mongar.
Sister: Billie Ann Smith and Honorary Siblings: Robert & Sheila DeWitt, Ron & Lynda DeWitt, Darlene Edwards, Darla & Bill Moran, Angel & Joe Silverthorne, and Dave & Chris DeWitt. He is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Randy was preceded in death by his parents: Grace and Bill Mongar, his honorary parents by marriage, Robert and Yvonne DeWitt, his grandson, Colton John Mongar, and many Angels that have went before him to guide his way.
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Richard &Cindy Woelich and Family says
Eric,Amanda and Family
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our Prayers are with you and the Family.
Louise and Dennis Davenport says
So very sorry. We hold you all up for comfort and peace.
Art & Rose Galster says
Barbara and family
All our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Becky Mattila says
Anner and family’s I’m so sorry 😢 my thoughts and prayers are with all of you ❤️
TJ Cape says
Oh Barbara, I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Kathleen Matteson says
Barb, Mandy, Eric and Carrie,
Words cannot express the sincere
Thoughts of sympathy and caring
Being sent to you and your families in the
Loss of your husband, father, grandfather.
Randy was a kind and gentle man who loved
His family with all his heart! He will
Be missed. Jim and Kathy Matteson
Doug & Debbie Skiles says
Barbara, Mandy, Eric and Carrie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Randy was a great man and great friend. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Hugs and Prayers!
Doug and Debbie Skiles
Sharon and Del Dinstel says
Barbara, Mandy, Eric and Carrie,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Randy was a good man with a kind spirit. Sending you prayers for strength and comfort.
Randy and Cheryl smith says
Barb, Mandy, Eric, Carrie, and grandchildren,
We are so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing.
Randy was a good neighbor and co-worker. He was very talented, a good mentor and teacher. He was a very kind and gentle man.
At this time when words are hard to find…just want you to know you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Randy and Cheryl Smith
Carol Ankney says
Barb & Family: I am so sorry for your loss of husband, father, grandfather. He was a quiet man with a big heart. He will always be with you in your heart & soul. Prayers for all that your strength will carry you through this sorrowful time. May Randy be at peace & painfree. God bless you all.
Donna Galbraith says
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time.
Our deepest sympathy. Donna & Jim Galbraith
pat riedel says
Barb and family
so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing
DonnaMcCulloch says
Barb, Mandy, Eric and Carrie, I was so sorry to hear about Randy’s passing, he was a kind and gentle man who will be greatly missed. May your memories of happier times sustain you in the coming days, sending love and lifting you up in prayer.
Bob & Diane Henriksen says
Barb we are so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He will be so greatly missed. Through tears we are sending hugs, love and prayers.
Pam and Pete Simonich says
Barb, Mandy, Eric and Carrie,
We were saddened to hear of Randy’s passing. Our heartfelt prayers go out to you and your extended family.
We still treasure the little wooden train whistles that he made for our kids a very long time ago. Keeping you close in thought. He will walk beside you each day.
Steve & Sandy Perusich says
Barb, Mandy, Eric and Carrie,
We are so sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. He may have been small in stature but he had the biggest heart. Always helpful, a quiet demeanor that taught many. May God help you in your sadness and loss to know that he was a man well thought of and you will be with him again.
With prayers and our deepest sympathies, Steve & Sandy Perusich
Nancy Brennan says
Barb and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Randy. We are grateful that we were able to visit with you both just a couple of years ago. We hope your memories and prayer will comfort you. Randy was truly a kind and talented gentleman. With sympathy, Les and Nancy Brennan
Lynn Rotenberry says
Barbara, I am sorry for your loss. Our Deepest Sympathies! Love, Lynn & Willie
Lu Shomate and Dave Hensel says
Barb and Family, We are so very sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. What an amazing man! So talented and so generous with his help and support for those of us with less talent. Thinking of all of you, sending prayers and hugs your way.
Gary and Lori Paull says
Our sympathy to your family.