Obituary - Walter E. Dion

Walter E. Dion, 85, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Northern Montana Care Center.

Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home Chapel with Father Dan Wathen officiating. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father Dan Wathen officiating. Burial will be held at Highland Cemetery. His family has requested that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church or My Neighbor In Need.

Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Walter's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.

Walter was born on Aug. 31, 1929, at the old Sacred Heart Hospital to Fredrick and Elizabeth (Allen) Dion. He was the 13th child; he had six brothers and six sisters with one brother passing away at birth. He married Barbara Hughes on Aug 4, 1951 and to this union they had three children. They had a heartfelt loving marriage for 63 years.

Walter enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He loved to fly his own Cessna 182 airplane. He flew for 12 years.

For 45 years he farmed and ranched; in between time, he painted, hauled cattle and did custom cutting and bailing hay. He also helped move people and their families to other towns throughout Montana. After retirement, Walter and Barbara spent 15 years wintering in Yuma, Arizona, where he enjoyed meeting new friends, having potlucks and, of course, playing cards.

He was a dedicated member of Knights of Columbus, the Elks Club and Eagles in Havre. Walter will be deeply missed by all.

Walter was preceded in death by his son Gary Alan Dion in 2010; his parents, Fredrick and Elizabeth (Allen) Dion; and all 12 of his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Hughes) Dion; his daughter, Lana (Dave) Herman of Havre; son Scott Dion; his six wonderful grandchildren, and his 14 precious great-grandchildren; as well as, several beloved nieces and nephews.