Daniel Louis Hoyrup
Devoted Family Man
Daniel Louis Hoyrup, 94, passed away the morning of February 9, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born in Dillon, Montana on October 16, 1924 to Lucille Langdorf and Fredrick Clifford Hoyrup. He joined the Navy at the age of 17 during World War II completing his boot camp at the U.S. Naval Training Station in Farragut, Idaho and served as an Armed Guard on the SS Thomas Power, the SS Cape Mears, and did tug boat duty in the South Pacific. He earned the Pacific-Asia Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He received his honorable discharge on May 21, 1946, returning to Dillon, Montana where he graduated from Beaverhead County High School and attended Montana State Normal College. After college he started his career working the R.E.A. for several years and then the telephone company. He continued working for Mountain Bell, U.S. West and Qwest for 35 years, retiring in March of 1985, continuing as a retired 65 year member of the I.B.E.W. Union.
During his high school years he met his lifelong sweetheart, Mary Long. They were married August 7, 1954 and would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this year. Out of this union came their three children, John (Phyllis); Diane (Al) Haviland, and Catherine (Shawn) Toney; five grandchildren, Michael (Miranda), Laura (Jeremy), Catherine (Caleb), Kevin (Kelsey), and Daniel (Sheyanne); and four great grandchildren, Zoey, James Oaklee and Clara.
He enjoyed volunteering with the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, the Explorer Scouts, and the Montana Military Museum at Fort Harrison; he was also a member of the Military Affairs Committee. Dan’s hobbies included golfing, bowling, traveling, snowmobiling, camping and spending time with his family.
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Mary Virginia Hoyrup; loving mother and grandmother passed away from a broken heart the morning of February 28th, 2019, following the passing of the love of her life and husband of 64 years Daniel Louis Hoyrup. Daniel passed away the morning of February 9, 2019 surrounded by family
One service for Dan and Mary will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday May 9th, 2019 at the St Helena Cathedral, 530 N Ewing St, Helena, MT 59601. Burial will follow at a later date at the cemetery in Dewey, Montana. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in the honor of Dan are suggested to the Fort William Henry Harrison Museum Foundation, PO Box 125 Fort Harrison, MT 59636. Memorials in honor of Mary are suggested to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604, Pad for Paws Foundation P.O. Box 287 Helena, MT 59624, or the Wild Cat Sanctuary, 1946 CR 53 Keenesburg, CO 80643. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Dan and Mary.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2019
Cathedral of St. Helena
535 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Thursday May 9, 2019
Cathedral of St. Helena
535 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
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James A. Holbrook says
The Officers and membership of IBEW Local 206 offer their deepest condolences for your loss.
Robert Temple says
John I remember your dad when he worked at East Helena Radio Site. He also knew my farther also from Dillon.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss.
Sanna Porte says
Dear Mary and family – We are so sorry to learn about Dan. You both have been wonderful neighbors for these many years, and we always enjoyed chatting with you and Dan as you sat on your front steps on Jefferson St., surveying the world. I’ll always remember Dan as a kind man with a great twinkle in his eye. He kindly helped me learn to navigate the mysteries of being a first-time dog owner when I got our German shepherd many years ago. Such a good guy. With love from your neighbors across the street, Sanna & Dave
Lorretta Lynde & Bob Fusie says
Dear Mary and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. We have so enjoyed having the two of you as next door neighbors for 22 years. Dan was always so helpful on “projects” and you both were so generous and kind. You are certainly in our thoughts at this time.
Lorretta and Bob