Virginia May Sielinsky

Virginia May Sielinsky, 89, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family in Edgar, Feb. 9, 2007. She was born in Malta, on May 1, 1917, to Amelia May Gallinger Sanford and James Burleigh Sanford. She was the eldest of three children, reared on a cattle ranch in the Missouri Breaks. She was educated in Leedy and Malta. The family raised registered Hereford cattle and quarter horses.
They ran over 400 head of cattle until the government forced them off their land to develop the Fort Peck reservoir. In 1936, the family moved 200 head of cattle to the Blue Water Ranch southeast of Fromberg. On June 4, 1938, she married Walter Sielinsky in Red Lodge. They had four children, Shirley (Layne) Beals, James W. “Joe” (Diane), William Lee (Elaine) and Deborah Sue (Randy) Elton. They lived on the Blue Water Ranch until 1945. They moved west of Pryor and ranched and farmed there until 1960 at which time they moved to Edgar.
Virginia was a homemaker and a wonderful mother to her children. Her children were the top priority in her life. They have wonderful memories of her sacrifices and devotion to them. She loved spending the summer out of doors in her vegetable and flower gardens and swing.
In her later years, she spent many hours sewing fabric blocks together to make lap robes and small quilts for local nursing homes. It was a joy to her to be able to share this with the folks that needed a comfort. She also enjoyed a weekly Bible study group that she hosted in her home and spending Sundays at the United Methodist Church in Fromberg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one granddaughter.
She is survived by her children; her brother, Nelson (Buck) Sanford, and her sister Mary Dick. She also is survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with one on the way.
The family would like to thank all of the wonderful people who gave their time, expertise and love to help our mom pass on comfortably.
Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 13 at the Fromberg United Methodist Church. Burial was at the Rockvale Cemetery, with a reception following at the Edgar School Gym.
The family suggests memorials to the Fromberg United Methodist Church, the Edgar Volunteer Fire Dept. or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Smith Funeral Chapel of Laurel.

Rex A. Mey

Rex A. Mey, 82, of Red Lodge, passed away early Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 2007 at Cedar Wood Villa.
Rex was born on Dec. 21, 1924 in Downers Grove Township, Ill., a son of Henry and Madaline Mey. He was raised and educated in Ill. Rex enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March of 1943, and served in the South Pacific as a crewman aboard the USS St. Louis, a cruiser known as “The Lucky Lou”.
Rex came to Carbon County in 1972, and has made his home with Joe and Mona Saatzer in the Red Lodge/Roberts area. Rex was a mechanic by trade, and was employed by Hirst Chevrolet in Red Lodge, and later at the Red Lodge Golf Course.
Survivors include a daughter, Donna Woidylla of Springfield, Minn.; and his close friends, Joe and Mona Saatzer of Roberts.
A graveside memorial service with military honors will be held at a later date in the Rockvale Cemetery.
Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge was in charge of cremation arrangements.

Edwin Alfred Fredrickson

Edwin Alfred Fredrickson died peacefully Feb. 10, 2007 at home in Bridger, at the age of 66. He was born on Nov. 4, 1942, the son of John and Frances (Sylbon) Fredrickson.
He attended Bridger Public Schools and graduated in 1959. In 1961 he married his loving wife of 45 years, Darlene Giest. He entered the U.S. Army and proudly served his country, stationed in Fort Sill, Okla. Upon discharge he returned to the Bridger area where he farmed for his remaining years.
Edwin enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing with the family and grandchildren; most recently teaching his grandsons to catfish. You would often see him enjoying walking his beloved dog, Gizmo. He will be remembered by many for his never-ending generosity, providing guidance and a secure environment for many teenagers.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; daughter, Connie (John) Oljar, granddaughters Brittney and Lauren, sons, Cory (Kim) Fredrickson, JR (Keri) Myers, grandsons Tristan and Jordan, and Paul (Mary) Myers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother John, and a grandson Coltor Myers.
Visitation service was held at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel Wednesday, Feb. 14. Burial followed at the Bridger Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Ronald MacDonald House or the Bridger Ambulance Service.