David Edward “Ed” Bollinger, age 62, of Helena passed away Sunday, November 5th in Cut Bank, Montana. Ed was born to Earl and Edna Bollinger on May 19, 1955 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; he was the first of ten children.
Ed grew up in Big Piney, Wyoming. During his youth, Ed was adventurous and enjoyed all kinds of sports. As he grew up in rural Wyoming, he and his friends found creative and ingenuous ways to have fun and enjoy life. During his youth, he was an accomplished young man. He had received medals for track and choir as well as many trophies for football and motocross.
After graduating high school, he and his family moved to Ashton, Idaho; this is where he met and married his first wife, Neysha Nerrings. They were married on May 6, 1978 and were married for 23 years. In 1987, they adopted their daughter, Katie. While living in Idaho, Ed enjoyed being outdoors. He and his brothers; Jim, Lyle, Charlie, Eric and Duncan made the most of spending time together hunting, fishing, going on snowmobile trips, boating and just generally spending time together. They went javelina hunting in Arizona as well as salmon fishing in Alaska. He was blessed with having brothers as best friends.
In 2005, Ed married his best friend and elementary school sweetheart, Carol Crockett. Together they had a very beautiful and productive life. Through this marriage, Ed acquired another daughter by the name of Tara Murdock.
Ed was a very accomplished adult as well. He gave his very best at everything he did. He was a very genuine, salt-of-the-earth, blue collar kind of man. He could get dirty and he also looked extraordinary in a suit. He really was a jack of all trades. He was an AMAZING truck driver, he could drive any piece of equipment put in front of him. Whatever he did, he did it with pride. Including being a grandparent. Kiera and Mikayla were the apples of his eye.
Finally, Ed passed away a happy man. He touched everyone he ever came in contact with. He will be remembered with fondness and missed by so many.
Ed is survived by his wife and best friend, Carol Crockett; his daughters, Katie (Tom) Grewell and Tara Murdock; his brothers and sisters, Jimmy (Suzette) Bollinger, Lyle (Kathy) Bollinger, Charlie (Sue) Bollinger, Leslie (Mike) Earle, Eric Bollinger, Duncan Bollinger, Mark Bollinger, Pat (Kent) Gross and Barbara (Greg) Overton; grandchildren, Kiera and Mikayla Grewell and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Edna Bollinger.
Ed’s family would like to extend a special Thank You to his trucking family at R&R Diesel Repair as well as to Robby and Sonya McLean who were with him during the last weeks of his life and who showed him the best time he had for a while.
A service celebrating Ed’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A coffee and cookie reception will follow in the social hall of the funeral home. Memorials in Ed’s name are suggested to Lewis & Clark Humane Society, P.O. Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebartion of His Life
Saturday November 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebartion of His Life
Saturday November 11, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Joe S. Murdock. says
I had respect for Eddy for he was the oldest of all the siblings. When his parents was away he took comand of his brothers and sisters and made sure they were ok.I became sort of a family member of theirs when they lived in Big Piney, Wyoming. What a shock to hear of his passing! My thoughts go out to his family and to Carol. So long Eddy.
Joe S. Murdock. says
Condolences to all the family ♡♡♡
LaRae Murphy Anderson says
What a great guy!! I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our families were so close in Big Piney. Rest in Peace Ed.
Condolences to the family.
Marica Patterson says
Rest in Peace Eddy. God Bless your family. I have fond memories of running all over Marbelton having so much fun.
Marica Waters Patterson
Tina Currie says
Rest In Peace Eddy. Hard a lot of fun in Piney. Thoughts and prayers to the family and Carol.
Rich and Susan Proul says
Carol, Katie and family
We are so very very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a great employee but more importantly a great friend to all of us. He will be surely missed by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Myrlin Schatz says
I have enjoyed Ed as a driver and a person of reputation! for his driving skills. I was shocked to hear of his passing. I will miss seeing him in the White Kenworth of R & R Diesel’s. He was a true gentelman to deal with when stopped. MCS #31.
Gerry Carroll says
Carol I am so sorry for your loss! Eddy was always a great guy RIP! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time! Much love to you Carol.
Theresa Warren says
I will miss looking out the window and seeing Ed tooling around the yard….and shooting the s&*t at the fence. Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed!
Eva Douglas says
Hi carol, sorry to hear of Eds passing he was a nice neighbour to have and a nice guy, are prayers are with you and your family. Sncerely Rick and Eva Douglas