Big Timber Pioneer, November 5, 2004
Sigmund Helvik, 73, died on October 27, 2004.
Sigmund, the third of six boys, was born November 13, 1930, on a ranch east of Big Timber to Julian and Ingeborg (Sofie) Helvik. He grew up on the family ranch in Big Timber and attended Dry Creek School and Howe School.
Sigmund married Patricia Fay on March 12, 1955. They had three children.
Sigmund worked on the family ranch and Bieber Feed and Grain in Big Timber before working for a time at the smelter in Anaconda, finally settling in Libby in 1965. He worked for the St. Regis Paper Company and Champion International in Libby for 27 years, retiring in 1991.
Sigmund enjoyed working in his garage fixing things. He had infinite patience for details and liked to create sculptures out of Popsicle sticks and paper clips. Sigmund also loved to tell stories. He was an honest, loving, kind, and most generous man that always had time to help others.
Sigmund was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Jacob Helvik.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Sandra Simonich of Helena, Johnny Helvik of Livingston, and Bryan Helvik of Carson City, Nevada; his brothers, Hans Helvik of Libby, Carl Helvik of Helena, Jullian Helvik, and Sid Helvik of Big Timber; and eight grandchildren.
Sigmund Helvik, 73, died on October 27, 2004.
Sigmund, the third of six boys, was born November 13, 1930, on a ranch east of Big Timber to Julian and Ingeborg (Sofie) Helvik. He grew up on the family ranch in Big Timber and attended Dry Creek School and Howe School.
Sigmund married Patricia Fay on March 12, 1955. They had three children.
Sigmund worked on the family ranch and Bieber Feed and Grain in Big Timber before working for a time at the smelter in Anaconda, finally settling in Libby in 1965. He worked for the St. Regis Paper Company and Champion International in Libby for 27 years, retiring in 1991.
Sigmund enjoyed working in his garage fixing things. He had infinite patience for details and liked to create sculptures out of Popsicle sticks and paper clips. Sigmund also loved to tell stories. He was an honest, loving, kind, and most generous man that always had time to help others.
Sigmund was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Jacob Helvik.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Sandra Simonich of Helena, Johnny Helvik of Livingston, and Bryan Helvik of Carson City, Nevada; his brothers, Hans Helvik of Libby, Carl Helvik of Helena, Jullian Helvik, and Sid Helvik of Big Timber; and eight grandchildren.
Big Timber Pioneer, November 5, 2004
Sigmund Helvik, 73, died on October 27, 2004.
Sigmund, the third of six boys, was born November 13, 1930, on a ranch east of Big Timber to Julian and Ingeborg (Sofie) Helvik. He grew up on the family ranch in Big Timber and attended Dry Creek School and Howe School.
Sigmund married Patricia Fay on March 12, 1955. They had three children.
Sigmund worked on the family ranch and Bieber Feed and Grain in Big Timber before working for a time at the smelter in Anaconda, finally settling in Libby in 1965. He worked for the St. Regis Paper Company and Champion International in Libby for 27 years, retiring in 1991.
Sigmund enjoyed working in his garage fixing things. He had infinite patience for details and liked to create sculptures out of Popsicle sticks and paper clips. Sigmund also loved to tell stories. He was an honest, loving, kind, and most generous man that always had time to help others.
Sigmund was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Jacob Helvik.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Sandra Simonich of Helena, Johnny Helvik of Livingston, and Bryan Helvik of Carson City, Nevada; his brothers, Hans Helvik of Libby, Carl Helvik of Helena, Jullian Helvik, and Sid Helvik of Big Timber; and eight grandchildren.
Sigmund Helvik, 73, died on October 27, 2004.
Sigmund, the third of six boys, was born November 13, 1930, on a ranch east of Big Timber to Julian and Ingeborg (Sofie) Helvik. He grew up on the family ranch in Big Timber and attended Dry Creek School and Howe School.
Sigmund married Patricia Fay on March 12, 1955. They had three children.
Sigmund worked on the family ranch and Bieber Feed and Grain in Big Timber before working for a time at the smelter in Anaconda, finally settling in Libby in 1965. He worked for the St. Regis Paper Company and Champion International in Libby for 27 years, retiring in 1991.
Sigmund enjoyed working in his garage fixing things. He had infinite patience for details and liked to create sculptures out of Popsicle sticks and paper clips. Sigmund also loved to tell stories. He was an honest, loving, kind, and most generous man that always had time to help others.
Sigmund was preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother, Jacob Helvik.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Sandra Simonich of Helena, Johnny Helvik of Livingston, and Bryan Helvik of Carson City, Nevada; his brothers, Hans Helvik of Libby, Carl Helvik of Helena, Jullian Helvik, and Sid Helvik of Big Timber; and eight grandchildren.
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