Voyle Samuelson

Visitation: Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus

Funeral Services: Friday, March 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Powder River Congregational Church in Broadus

Interment: will follow in the family lot in the Valley View Cemetery

Voyle Sidney Samuelson passed Sunday March 19, 2006 after a short illness.

Voyle was born in Dupree, South Dakota on July 6, 1918 to Carl and Clara Neisham Samuelson. He was the second oldest of 6 children. He grew up on the family ranch south of Faith, SD. He graduated from Faith High School in 1936. During high school he earned money riding and breaking horses on his way to and from school. Many of the kids waited around to see the rodeo after school. He then attended Spearfish Teaching School for 2 years. He taught for 2 years at White River, SD and 1 year South of Faith at Turtle Creek. He ranched with his Dad during this time. He rode saddle bronc for several years, supplied rodeo stock and judged rodeos. In 1948 he married Virginia Shannon. To this wonderful union of 57 years was born 5 children- Carl Edward, Sherry Ann, Sidney Voyle, Norman Otis and Donald Robert. Voyle and Virginia lived at Little Ireland after they were married. For 11 years they ranched with Voyles dad and brother, Bob. In 1959 they moved to Montana. He took great pride in his family and in the care of his cattle and horses. He enjoyed all sports. Voyle and Virginia began attending games soon after moving to Montana, even before their kids were old enough to participate. He has watched his children, grandchildren and now his great grandchildren. He watched basketball up until the time of his surgery.

Voyle was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Clara: 2 sisters Nina and Willow; 2 brothers Carl and Bob; and his daughter Sherry (Gaskill.)

Voyle is survived by his wife Virginia, his 4 sons Carl (Melanie), Sid (Gaye), Norman (Julie), Donald (Patty), and son in-law Dick Gaskill. He is also survived by one sister Becky (John) Baranski. He is survived by 16 Grandchildren Tawny (Lewis) McGill, Ila (Steve) Gnerer, CJ (Echo) Gaskill, Amy (Jerry) Aberle, Holly (John) Perkovich, Carrie (Tony) Adolf, John Samuelson, Shawn (Kim) Samuelson, Kevin, Cody, Heidi Samuelson, Mandy (Todd) Rambur, Bob (special friend Leah), Tara (fiance Kyle) Samuelson, Derrick and Tyler Samuelson. 17 Great Grandchildren Lane and Lawson McGill, Kaleb, Gavin, Mia Gnerer, Neddie, Kali, Shawn Hayes, Madelyn and Jack Perkovich; Lexie and Natalie Adolf; Jake and Alli Samuelson; Jared and Shane Samuelson and Addison Rambur and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 24, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Powder River Congregational Church in Broadus. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Valley View Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Memorials may be made to Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Broadus or the Broadus Sports Boosters or the charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers.