On January 30th, 2017, Wally Lowell Hedge passed away at Holy Rosary Hospice Care in Miles City, Montana with his family by his side. For the past two years he had fought a very courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.
Wally was born in New England, North Dakota on July 3, 1930 to his parents Lowell and Christine Hedge. He attended school in Dickenson, North Dakota. He later moved to Miles City, Montana with his Mother and three siblings.
Wally worked various jobs before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Bon Hom Richard Aircraft Carrier during the Korean War. While stationed in Tacoma, Washington he married Evelyn Watson in 1951. To this union, seven children were born. In later years they divorced. He then married Virginia (Kay) Grissom in Miles City, acquiring four step-children. In later years, they too divorced.
Wally had many talents and worked as a bartender for Gardner Grenz at the 600 Club Lounge for many years. He also worked for Gene Cutting in the sheet metal industry until retirement. Wally and Kay later opened the Bible Book Store which they owned and operated until moving to Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. In his spare time Wally was a gifted and avid golfer, playing in several tournaments. He enjoyed hand crafting custom golf club sets for his family and friends.
Wally is survived by his daughter Patty Brookman of Billings, Sons, Kenny Hedge of Colorado, Alan Hedge of Miles City, Kelly Hedge of North Dakota and eight Grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren, and one Great-Great Grandchild. He is also survived by two brothers Gene Hedge of Billings, Terry Hedge of Billings and sister Bonnie (Lynn) Carranco of Billings and many Nieces and Nephews that were dear to Wally. Wally was preceded in death by his two sons, Wally Dean Hedge (Bub), Douglas Hedge and one daughter Mary Ellen, his Mother, Father and Grandparents.
Cremation has taken place and graveside services are pending for later this Spring in Miles City.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Monday May 15, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Monday May 15, 2017
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Connie (Earley) Watts says
Patty, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for peace and comfort that only He can give. God bless….
Gloria Milroy says
Most heartfelt sympathies to my dear cousins…Patty, Kenny, Allen, Kelly and families. May our Lord walk with each of you as you hold your father close in your memories. Holding you all in my heart and my prayers. Rest in peace Uncle Wally.
Bill Gierke says
Patty, Ken, Allen and Kelly, my condolences. Godspeed.
Diane Rath Hewett says
Patty, Kenny, Alan, Kelly, and families,
I am sure sorry to hear about Uncle Wally passing away. I know he has been ill for some time but it is very hard to lose your parents even though you know he could not go on like he was. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and praying for comfort and healing as you lay your dad to rest. Please call me if I can do anything during this difficult time.
Love you all,
Your cousin Diane
Kolleen Waldo Forsyth says
Sincere sympathies to the Hedge family.
Marty Bastian says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your Loss.
Carol Rath Raschkow says
My sincere sympathies to my dear cousins Patty…Kenny..Allen and Kelly and all of your families..May God comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Diane Rath Hewett says
My dear cousins Patty, Kenny, Allen, Kelly and families, I am very sorry for your loss. I know Uncle Wally had been ill for some time but it is still so difficult to lose your parent. May he rest in peace and may God, family and friends surround and support you through this difficult time. Love to all of you. Your cousin, Diane
LaRae Tangen says
Wally was such a sweetheart. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hedge family and all of Wally’s friends. So sorry for your loss.
Julie Axelberg says
I’m so sad to hear of your passing Wally. I’ll sure miss you. Such a great neighbor and all around nice guy. Rest in peace my friend.
Scott and Sue Jens says
Our sincere condolences to all your family Kelly. Wally was a good man and loving father. May he rest in peace. Our prayers from all the Jens family.
James Larson says
I loved this Man. He was so kind and wonderful. Extremely intelligent. For a few years after I got out of the Navy I lived just a block away from Wally and Kay’s Bible Book Store in the Mall. I would visit them often. What a wonderful man. My condolences to the family. God is pleased. May Grace and Peace be with you all. Jim Larson
Stephani Schumacher-Collins says
Kelly and family, and extended families
Am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad Wally.
Warm thoughts go your way.
Take care,
Stephani Schumacher-Collins
Maureen Larson says
Patty, so sorry to hear about your dad. You are all in my thoughts & prayers.
Pam Moths Nisley says
To Alan and all your family~ I am so sorry to learn of your father’s passing. I pray you all know and feel the peace of Christ in these challenging days~ I care and will be lifting you up in the weeks to come~ Pam (Moths) Nisley, class of ’76
Berta Cauthron says
Bonnie–You and your family are part of my earliest memories from when we both lived on Orr Street. I have thought often of you through the years, and you are in my thoughts now.
Nancy Foley says
To the family of Wallace Hedge. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5:29.