Ronald Leroy Talcott was born on November 4th, 1936 in Trinidad, Colorado, the oldest of three sons born to Margie & Louie Talcott. They moved to Montana in 1947 where he and his brothers attended school at Hammond & Boyes. Ron was able to attend high school in Broadus by boarding in town where he participated in sports & other school activities. Twila Jo Chiesa & Ron Talcott married in 1956 & treasured nearly 64 years of loving companionship. They made their home in Broadus where they raised their two children, Duane & Jody.
Ron was fully involved in his children’s lives & happily included the kids’ friends in activities & on excursions. His heart grew with the expansion of his family, welcoming his daughter-in-law, Debbie & son-in-law, Wayne. When grandsons Joey & Chase Talcott came along he was delighted in being a part of their everyday adventures. Ron celebrated with his grandsons as they married & brought into his fold granddaughters-in-law, Beth & Shanna. Then came the great grandchildren. Oh, my what a joy they brought, Scarlett, Millie, Porter, & Kane! Whenever you were at Ron & Twila’s, Ron would always have the latest pictures of their cherished great-grandchildren less than a reach away and would proudly tell you about each one.
For over 30 years Ron was manager of Cal-Gas & then owned his own propane company, Ron’s Propane, for 10 years. He had developed a deep appreciation for Powder River County & its residents while delivering gas in the early years and always wished he had recorded or written down their stories. “Ronnie’s” visits were anticipated, and he was often invited in for a meal or a piece of pie by those he called his “warm” friends. He also enjoyed taking his grandsons on occasional service calls.
During that time, Ron & Twila were also involved in farming and ranching. Ron enjoyed the peaceful solitude of milking the cow each morning before breakfast and starting off to the propane company job. Duane & Jody benefitted by having the best of both worlds- the town & school activities & the satisfaction of hard work well done. Duane and his wife Debbie joined in expanding & running the ranch operation in the mid 70’s and, Jody and Wayne often help with working livestock. Later, grandson Chase joined the ranch, adding mechanical skill & youthful energy to the 3-generation ranch. Grandson Joey takes the opportunity to come from Alaska and help as needed. Ron spent countless & priceless hours teaching his grandsons all he knew about irrigating, farming, hard work & being a gentleman.
Jody & Wayne live in Gillette, Wyoming and have a successful survey supply business. They come to Broadus to help with ranch work often.
While running a business and ranching with family, Ron also found time to be a volunteer fireman, committeeman for Farm Home Administration, Powder River Conservation District supervisor for over 50 years, Broadus City Councilman & later Mayor for 2 terms, Chairman of the County Weed Board for nearly 50 Years, Bank Director for Powder River County Bank & later Rocky Mountain Bank, Member & Master of the Masonic Lodge & Worthy Patron of the local Eastern Star when Twila was Worthy Matron of that organization. Both Ron and Twila have been active members of the United Congregational Church of Christ for many years and are charter members of the Powder River Historical Society. Ron spent many hours volunteering at the Powder River Historical Museum, and enjoyed meeting the new friends and many visitors. He always relished the chance to introduce the grade-schoolers to all we can learn from our history.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents Louie and Margie Talcott. Ron is survived by his wife Twila Jo, son Duane (Debbie) of Hammond, daughter Jody (Wayne) Kruse of Gillette, Wyoming, grandsons Joey (Beth) Talcott of Anchorage, Alaska, and Chase (Shanna) Talcott of Broadus, and great grandchildren Scarlett, Millie, Porter, and Kane Talcott, brothers Wayne (Louise) Talcott and Robert (Illa Dee) Talcott both of Broadus, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
If desired, Memorials can be made to the Powder River Congregational Church, Powder River Historical Museum, or the Henry Malley Memorial Library, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 1-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Congregational Church of Christ in Broadus. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 3, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 4, 2019
Powder River Congregational Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 3, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 4, 2019
Powder River Congregational Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Pat Traub Worman says
Twila, Duane, Jodi and all the Talcott family,
My condolences to each of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Losing someone you love is never easy. I am sure you have a lot of great memories to hole tight to. God Bless each one of you!
Bernice Rolfson says
Twila and all of your beautiful family I am so sorry to hear you have lost Ron. He is going to leave a big hole in your family and also in the community. I know you have lots of wonderful memories and my family shared a lot of wonderful times with your family. You made us feel so welcome to Broadus when we moved there. May God Bless each of you.🙏🙏❤️
Sylvia and Darold Zimmer says
A sad, sad day for Broadus… the giving in this man’s heart was more than any other known. His knowledge was unbelievable. He will be missed by the whole community. Greatest sympathy goes out to all of the family and especially you, Twila…prayers..
Julie Emmons says
Ron was a wonderful man. Condolences to all his family.
Hazel Stabler says
Twila, I am so sorry to hear about Ron. I always enjoyed visiting with you both. God Bless!
Roy Pilcher says
Dear Talcott family,
Sorry to hear about Ron. I have heard it said that the date of birth and the date of death on a tombstone isn’t near as important as the hyphen that connects them. The hyphen represents the way a man lived his life and treated others.
Ron was a big part of my young days growing up in Broadus, I always looked at him as a very good and honest man. He had my respect as he was always kind, and supported the youth in Broadus and was good about overlooking the faults of others. He will be remembered long for how he lived his life.
Joe and Lisa Knoblauch says
Dear Twila, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We both so enjoyed visiting with Ron and you during our times in Broadus. Ron was a great man and generous friend.
Michael Kulseth says
Twila and family,
Ron was a special person who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Talcott family. We are so sorry for the loss of a good man
Mike and Sandy
Dorothyu Taylor says
Twila and family.
So sorry for your loss. Lifelong friends and know he will be missed by all. Prayers and hugs.
Dott Taylor
Kaylene Raschkow Danielson says
My deepest condolences for your loss prayers and hugs to all.
Bruce Klapmeier says
I remember Ron from when I first moved to Broadus, a very kind, helpful, knowledgeable man. A great loss to Powder River Co.! My condolences to Twila and family.
Bonnie Sprague says
Twila and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron. We all will miss him so! We are sending our love and prayers to you all during this most difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love from the Angie Bogner family,
Gordon, Bob, Ken, Bonnie, Marie and Keith and our families
Andrea Rice says
Our deepest condolences to all of the Talcott family.
Virginia Thibault says
Twila and family
Sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. A month ago I talked with you and Ron at the Birthday celebrations
at Broadus. I am sending my condolences.
Virginia Thibault
Bill Burton says
To the Talcott Family:
Please accept our most sincere sympathies during this very difficult time.
When I heard the news of Ron’s passing, my heart literally ached, and I felt a deep sadness within my very being. A feeling you would never wish on anyone, but inevitably affects us all at some time in this grand process we call life. As life is, we all start losing the battle at the time of our very own birth. The thing to treasure is the time we are given during this beginning and ending as we know it.
For me, the life of Ron was one of tremendous admiration, kindness, great family man, a man of honesty and community, and a mentor figure, and friend to me. A wonderful example of a man, a true gentleman. A trip to Broadus, was never complete for me without an opportunity to visit with Ron and Twila. Ron thank you for all the opportunities you gave me growing up, the opportunity to learn, the life lessons, and the kindness. You have left us for now, but will never be forgotten, nor the many memories that made me smile every time I head your name.. Thank you for a legacy we should all aspire to. God Bless and Rest In Peace. May your life’s example be a guiding light for all of us you have had such a profound influence upon.
Connie (Earley) Watts says
Jody, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May God bless all your family and may you hold your memories close.
Sharyn Wallace says
Twila you have lost the half that made you whole physically but he is right there by your side in spirit. I so admired the gentleness he portrayed and the love that beamed from his eyes when he looked at you and spoke of you. Although this is what is called life it makes my eyes leak to know his being is gone. What is so precious is how the two of you raised your kids to have that same love and gentleness. Always so positive and humble. I always admired that and try to live my life in that image. Hopefully I will succeed. The memories I have of you and Ron I hold dear. Keeping you in my heart and prayers. I am blessed to have had the privilege of calling you both as friends.
“Grief is love, it’s the love you want to give…it gathers in the corner of your eyes…the lump in your throat…The hollow art in your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”
Rori Rogge says
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Talcott family. Ron was a special man and was always very kind and a joy to be around!
Sue Anne Gardner Iman says
I am sad to hear this news. Ron will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I’m glad I got to visit with you both for a minute at Mom’s services this summer. The Talcott family looms large in my childhood memories as my grandparents, Clarence and Peggy Gardner, were good friends with Louie and Margie. I got to tag along on many of those visits to their home, that I remember as being very large and beautifully decorated and with treats that Margie had made always ready for us!
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Our sympathy and condolences to the Talcott families. Ron will surely be missed in our community.
Bill and Dina Gay says
Sincere condolences to the entire Talcott family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all!!
Allen and Calista DuBose says
Sincere condolences to Twila and family. We met Ron and Twila about 25 years ago while vacationing in Montana. They were so kind and gracious to us. Prayers for peace and comfort to your family.
Elliott Barnhart says
Sincere condolences. Ron was an amazing person. It is hard to express how much he meant to me. So many great memories. My heart goes out to Twila and family. Prayers and hugs.
Diana Elwood says
I’m so sorry hear of your loss of this well loved man. May God be with you all at this difficult time.
Pete and June Minow says
Twila and family, Pete and I are so sorry for your loss. Ron was one of the nicest men we have ever met. He will be greatly missed by the entire community. May God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts, prayers, and hugs go out to the Talcott family at this most difficult time. When I think of Ron and Twila, I think nothing but two of the most kind hearted, generous people I’ve ever met. Ron has come out many times to our ranch–and–in the dead of winter to fill our propane tank. I’m sure he had some stories to tell especially about our ‘wonderful roads’ during the season. The community has yet suffered another significant loss. Thank you, Ron for what you’ve done for us and the community. And Twila, Duane, Jody, and the rest of Talcott family, may God Bless all of you during this difficult time.
Nancy Talcott says
Dear Twila & family. Although I am no longer a member of your family, I remember how welcoming you & Ron both were to me. And the Thanksgiving dinners at your home will forever be in my heart as my most joyous memories of you & Broadus. Thank you so much for all your kindnesses. I grieve for your loss.
Loren Williams says
Dear Twila, also your extended Chiesa-Talcott family:
I just received news of Ron”s passing. (It sometimes takes a while for news to trickle down here to south Texas.)
Just wanted you to know of my thoughts and prayers … this event brings about lots of memories beginning with grade school. And probably even before that since our parents – Chiesa & Williams – were longtime friends. And then with Ron from his/our high school years and beyond.
Best regards,
Loren Williams
San Antonio, Texas
Darrell Walker says
Dear Talcott family,
Our sympathy to you at Ron’s death. We learned of it from the Ekalaka Eagle that comes a bit late.
How welcoming Ron and Twila were to us those times when we showed up in Broadus on the Fourth of July; your home was our Broadus home. What good visiting we did with him. One time Ron took Thelma Draine Richardson and me (Rieta) with him to check cattle; as a favor to me, he made a side trip to see if we could find Doris Turnbough at home.
Of course, Darrell remembers Ron from high school days.
Darrell and Rieta Walker
Cora Mae Smith Ofstie says
Twila I am so sorry for your loss. May you hold Memories & Sweet GrandBabies close; I know your wonderful kids & GrandKids will be by your side.
Earline J Huckins says
Twila, my condolences to you and the entire Talcott family. Ron was a wonderful man and a great example to anyone who knew him.