William “Bill” K. Straw, passed away at the Rosebud Health Care Center on July 25, 2013 at the age of 92. Bill was born on February 18, 1921 to William Roy and Gertrude Marie (Johnson) Straw. He was the first of three children. Bill attended school in Forsyth and graduated from Forsyth High School in 1942. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force during World War II and participated in the South Pacific Campaign.
Bill met the love of his life, Marie Mysee from Ingomar, Montana and they later married . They were not blessed with any children of their own but they had nieces and nephews to spoil.
Bill was an avid reader and enjoyed to talk about politics. Bill worked in Colstrip at the coal mine from the late 40’s on. He also worked for over 30 years at the GTA Elevator and ran a herd of cattle north of town.
The last two years his health was failing but he remained a generous well known community member throughout his life.
Bill is survived by his brother Harvey A. Manuel Straw, sister Myrtle Straw Bay, aunt Berniece Higgenbotham, four nieces and nephews, and seven great nieces and nephews.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, wife Marie.
Visitation will be Monday, July 29, 2013 from 10:00 to 5:00 pm in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 30, 103 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth. Burial will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery. A Reception will follow graveside services in the Reception Room of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday July 29, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monday July 29, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Tuesday July 30, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Tuesday July 30, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday July 29, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Family to Receive Friends
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Monday July 29, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Tuesday July 30, 2013
Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Reception
Following Graveside Services
Tuesday July 30, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
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J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of William K. Straw – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories of Mr. Straw at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind in the Garden of Eden will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth” (Matt 6:9, 10). Please continue to be comforted by the many promises in the Bible that give us hope (John 17:3).
Gordon Dean says
I returned to Forsyth in 2000 after being away for 30 years. One of the blessings of returning home was being a friend of Bill. Most mornings I’d stop over to Butch Snedker’s place. Usually Gesa, John, or Bill, sometimes all of them, would be gathered in that tiny kitchen. I’d have a cup of some really awful coffee and listen to them tell stories. Bill could tell a story better than anyone once he “got goin”.
When Butch passed away I didn’t get to visit with Bill so often. I will miss him.