In the early hours of April 20, 2020, Sol passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at his home in Miles City, Montana. He was 80 years old.
Sol was born in the town of Mott, North Dakota on August 22, 1939. He was the fifth child of nine born to William and Edna Heth.
As a young man Sol worked building grain bins and farm sheds in the Mott, ND area.
He joined the Army Reserves in the December 1960, was called into active duty during the Berlin Crisis from February 1961 until August 1962 and was honorably discharged from Army Reserves in November of 1966. While in active duty, he spent time in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and Ft. Riley, KS. Many times, we listened to him reminisce about the short, but memorable moments he spent there.
After the Army, Sol spent a short amount of time in California, but he decided that it was not the place for him and almost immediately moved back to North Dakota and in 1975 moved to Montana where he spent the rest of his days.
Sol married Judy Eckelberg in June of 1975. They would later divorce, but during this union two sons were born, William “Bill” in 1976 and Nathan in 1979.
Sol was a true cowboy and spent his life working on and supervising ranches riding horses, herding cattle, sheering sheep and hauling hay. He worked long, hard hours and was finally forced to hang up his spurs at the age of 72.
In his later years, he enjoyed long drives through the countryside reminiscing about days gone past. He also loved to watch his young grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed their mischievous ways. He was loved my many and will be missed by all.
Sol is preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna; and his siblings, Florence Heth, Lillian Roll, Marvin Heth and Darlene Koepplin.
Sol is survived by his two sons, Bill Heth and Nathan (Donya) Heth; three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; his siblings LaVerne (Juanita) Heth, Shirley Webb, Richard (Candace) Heth and Debra (John) Flath; and other friends and relatives.
At Sol’s request, no viewing services will take place, but there will be a simple remembrance gathering held later at a date still to be determined.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
Service Schedule
Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Sandi Kohones and Jon Wilkerson says
We are so sorry for your loss.
Donald John and Alice Cameron says
Sorry to hear this news. Sol was a friend for many years. He and Don worked together at different times on different places. Always smiling and fun to be around. He will be missed.
Terry Hartman says
I always enjoyed visiting with Sol when he would come back to Mott. I was pretty young he gave me my first ride on his BSA motorcycle. Great guy!!!
Earl & Doris Rafferty says
Always remembered Solly’s big smile and his joking around. Always had a positive attitude and never a bad word about anyone. Hope there is get together service at a later date so we can visit with his family and relatives. Very sorry for your loss!
Betty Becker says
Also first time I rode a motorcycle, my dad was not happy when he found out. What are cousins for.
Carol (Heth) Horst says
So many memories growing up with Sol as were double cousins & spent lots of time together. Always spent holidays at one of homes. Rest In Peace, Sol.
DeeAnn Hartman says
Meeting Solly was a truely enlightening experience! His way of telling about his experiences kept everyone captivated. I am truely blessed for having met him! He was one of a kind. My deepest sympathies to his family. I know he will be missed. 🙏🏻
Cactus Moore says
Sorry to hear of your loss Sol was a great person and will be missed prayers to your family
Juanta and LaVern Heth says
I’m so sorry we didn’t get to spend more time with Sol us in CA and him in Montana made it tough with everyone’s busy lives helping with children grandchildren and great grandbabies He was an absolute Joy to be around We never stopped laughing at some of his stories I think of him and my brothers time together ☺️and when I hear “These Boots are Made for Walking” it’s an instant smile!! RIP Sol and day hi to the family ♥️
Gary Everson says
Sorry to her about your loss, Sol was a good friend of mine, he went to work with my step dad (Butch Sweet) in the 70’s on a hay contracting deal, that is when I first met him I was 9 years old at the time. Over the next several years I worked with him in the summers after school got out for the summer putting up hay. He never treated me like a kid he always treated me like a man and respected me. I can remember the old camps we stayed at, one on Foster Creek about 20 miles west of Volborg, Mt. we would bathe in reservoir’s and large wind mill water tanks and it was pretty refreshing at the end of the day just before dark after being on a open swather or baler all day. After Sol Married Judy she would stay at the camps and cook for us. The camps were always secluded with no running water, electricity, or bath rooms. I would spend all summer at these camps with going to town only a few times a summer. I will NEVER forget those times with Sol, some best times of my life when I was growing up. Sol thought my how to work, live off the land, and most of all how to be a friend. Good By Ole Friend.
MiChelle Gordon Finck says
I am sad to hear of Sal’s passing, to me he never acted his age, Always so much fun , you wanted to be around him. Got to know Sal as he hung out with the Lantz’s and Lucky Luchsinger in the 70s. . I also got to know Judy in Hettinger and was an attendant in their wedding. Yes-he was a true cowboy and liked to bullshit!
Suzette Luke Frey says
Solly was a dear friend of dads in their younger years! The stories I would hear about those two! Those I was told were the good ole days!
To his family, I am very sorry for your loss! I know he was a great guy! R.I.P. Solly
Ray and Terri Schmidt says
Judy, Nathan and Bill –
We are sorry to hear of Sol’s passing – you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Josephine Meidinger says
So sorry to hear about Sol’s passing. Will keep all of Sol’s family in my thoughts and prayers.
Earl R. Rafferty says
Would really like to be notified when service of remembrance will be held. My phone number is 701-567-3307. Earl and Doris Rafferty. Doris is a first cousin to Solly.
Bob and Deb Hagemeister says
To all of Sol’s family — so sorry for your loss — keep your memories close – our thoughts and prayers are with you.
A j nelson says
Sorry to learn of sold passing. He was a good son of gun. Met him in 1972. He was hauling small square bales of horse hay with jack porter to glasscocks feedlot where I was employed. He was a very nice man.
Gloria Spinler says
Sol spent 10 years as a companion to my mother, Betty Cole. He worked with Delbert Cole shearing sheep and hauling hay prior to Delbert passing in 2000. Hope he finds peace and forgiveness from my mom when they meet in the next life. Gloria and Eugene Spinler