Delbert “Del” Lee Wall, 76 passed away May 10th, 2021 in Helena, Montana after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Del was born in Hamilton, MT in 1945. Growing up on a ranch east of Hamilton, he graduated from Hamilton High School then joined the United States Marine Corps in 1964. He served one tour of duty in Vietnam before returning to Montana in 1969. On return to Montana, he began a life as a logger for ten years, then evolving into construction as an expert heavy machine operator and environmental cleanup specialist. His works in both construction and environmental clean-up made a significant and positive impact to the Montana, California, and the Pacific North West of the United States. His contributions helped reopen the wild flow of both the Black Foot and Clark Fork River and he was the prime heavy equipment operator which installed the Brennen Wave in Missoula. His work has helped improve the lives of many Montanans across the state. He retired in 2009 to the family farm in Hamilton. He enjoyed traveling and was able to see all 50 states, 7 Provinces of Canada, as well as the Panama Canal. He loved spending time with his family and enjoying the company of his grandchildren.
Del is survived by his wife Janet of 54 years and his two sons Trevor (Rhea) and Glen (Melody) and his grandchildren Dallin, Alexander, Abby, and Garrett; his brothers Dee, Ronald, Edward, Randy and his sisters Marion Ganthner and Dena Pamin. He was proceeded in passing by his parents Grandison and Lucy Wall; his brothers and sisters Elmer, Roy, Robert, Vesta Cook, and Shirly Houldson.
The memorial will be held on June 1st, 2021 at Fort Harrison National Cemetery at 1:00 pm. In leu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the American Alzheimer’s Association.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 1, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams Ave.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 1, 2021
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
1900 Williams Ave.
Ft. Harrison, Montana 59636
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Debbie Zuidema says
Janet and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Debbie
Coralee Cox says
Janet and family
We were so lucky to be able to see you guys a couple of times in the last few years. We really enjoyed you and Del at our anniversary party.
Love, Coralee & Chuck
Randi Guthrie says
Janet and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Del was a good hard working and sometimes cantankerous ol’ guy that taught me a lot all those years working with him. I know he will be missed, sending prayers to you and family.