ARTHUR EUGENE BOURQUIN JR.
Arthur Eugene Bourquin Jr., passed away on Wednesday evening, April 5, 2017 at home, and was being treated for cancer. Arthur was born on February 1, 1938 to Arthur E. Bourquin, Sr. and Esther Elizabeth (Moore) Bourquin in Helena, Montana, at St. John’s Hospital.
Arthur was born and raised in Helena, Montana and graduated from Helena High School in 1957. He joined the Montana National Guard in 1957. He served his country and led a successful career at the National Guard. He gave back to the State of Montana, often being deployed with the National Guard assisting with forest fires, prison riots, building of the guard chalet at Canyon Ferry and building baseball parks for the Boy Scouts are just a few of the many projects he was involved in. Arthur retired from the National Guard after a successful 40-year career in 1993.
He enjoyed traveling with his family in the 5th wheel trailer and seeing new places. He enjoyed taking care of the family home and yard. Arthur enjoyed woodworking with his Dad and built many windmills, birdhouses and yard ornaments.
Arthur was preceded in death by his Mom, Dad and Sister, Sandra. He is survived by his brother, Richard J.(Karen) Bourquin, nephew Michael J. (Stacy) Bourquin great nephew Seth (Amber Riddock) Bourquin, great nieces Jordan and Hailey Bourquin and great-great nephew Stetson Bourquin all of Helena.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Weiner, Oncologist and his staff at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Center for all of the care they provided to Arthur during his valiant fight against cancer.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Graveside services with military honors will be Tuesday, April 11th at the Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7100 N. Montana Avenue. A reception will follow at West Valley Fire Station 1 located at Forestvale and Montana Ave. In lieu of flowers please send memorials in his name to Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday April 10, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 11, 2017
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday April 10, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday April 11, 2017
Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7100 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
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Rob and Val Krause says
Val and I were blessed to have both Arthur and Sandra as our neighbors for their last years. We always knew spring was very near when the both were out in the yard cleaning up branches, raking leaves, planting the new colorful flowers and testing the sprinklers. I cherish our back yard visits and some of the history he shared as though it happened yesterday.
We always appreciated and feel he was instrumental in us being here.
Thank You for your service and friendship. Art will be missed.
Rob and Val Krause
Norm & Darlene Scott says
Dick, Karen and Family, So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. May you find peace knowing that he is resting in the arms of our Lord and is no longer suffering. Prayers.
Tony Morrison says
So sorry to hear about passing of Art. I had the honor of serving and working with Art in the Guard. He was one of the finest people I have known. My thoughts and prayer are with you. He will be greatly missed.