Gary E. Duval, age 79, of Helena, passed away February 26, 2020.
Gary was born on October 21, 1940 in Scobey, MT to Edward and Evelyn (Killian) Duval of Flaxville, MT.
Gary graduated from Flaxville High School in 1959 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served a year in Korea and at the Pentagon in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, working in the engineering unit as a draftsman. In 1961, he began employment with the Reber Company working on the Minuteman Missile projects in various states before settling in Helena, MT in 1966. He also worked at Sunrise Construction with partner, Terry Pipinich, before working for McLees Roofing, Volk Construction and Tri-County Mechanical for several years doing construction management.
Gary married Carol Ann Richardson on October 19, 1963 in Kadoka, SD and to this union three sons were born, Kevin Gary (1964), Alan Edward (1966), and Darin Irvine (1972).
Gary was an active member of St. Helena Cathedral Parish, serving on the Building and Grounds and Visioning Committees for many years. He was a life member of Elks Lodge #193 and was very involved in scouting and cub scouts when his sons were young. Gary was an accomplished wood turner, making intricate wooden ornaments, marble games, and especially enjoying making wooden bowls out of blue pine. He was a member of a local woodworker’s guild for several years. Friendship Force provided many years of travel experiences as well as entertaining many foreign visitors throughout the years and he traveled with his wife Carol on many escorted bus tours around the states, Canada, and Panama.
Gary is survived by his wife Carol; a son, Alan (Julie) Duval of Three Forks, MT; a grandson, Bryce (Shelby) Duval and granddaughter, Chase (Kyle) Duval; a great grandson, Liam Zane Duval; his sisters, Shirley (Frank) Edwards and Denise (William) Chadsey. Preceding him in death are his parents Edward and Evelyn Duval, and his sons, Kevin and Darin.
A Vigil Service is set for 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Helena, with a reception to follow the Mass in the Brondel Center of the Cathedral. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Resurrection Cemetery after the reception. Memorials in Gary’s name are suggested to Helena Food Share or a charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Gary.
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Monday March 9, 2020
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 10, 2020
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing St.
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
After the Mass
Tuesday March 10, 2020
Brondel Center of the Cathedral
530 N. Ewing St.
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
After the reception
Tuesday March 10, 2020
Resurrection Cemetery
3685 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Monday March 9, 2020
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 10, 2020
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing St.
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
After the Mass
Tuesday March 10, 2020
Brondel Center of the Cathedral
530 N. Ewing St.
Helena, Montana 59601
Burial with Military Honors
After the reception
Tuesday March 10, 2020
Resurrection Cemetery
3685 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Mary Ellen McLees Sark says
Our prayers are with you all.
Mary and Dane
Mary Kay Bennett says
My dear Carol:
I sat behind you & Gary at church for so many years..and always considered both of you part of my spiritual family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
We are in Texas for the winter but my prayers and love are being sent to you in spirit.
Again, I am so sorry!
Mary Kay Bennett. 💜
Mary Kay Bennett says
Dear Carol:
For so many years I have sat behind you & Gary in church and always considered you a part of my spiritual family.
I am so sorry about Gary.
We are in Texas for the winter,,but my prayers and love extend across the country to you & family.
Mary Kay Bennett
Tonna Strasko says
Carol,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have forwarded Gary’s obit to Paul. I know he will be keeping you all in his prayers also.
God bless
Tonna and Joe Strasko
Durk & Paula Pipinich says
Sorry to here of the passing of Gary he will be sorely missed.
Jeff & Bobbi Hoffer says
Carol,
We are so sorry for your loss.
He truly made the world a better place and will be greatly missed.
dennis rau says
dear Carol,
So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Dennis and Lisa Rau
Cory Fong says
I am so sad to hear about Gary. Carol and Alan, he was so kind to all of us kids who hung around your house. I cannot recall a time when Gary didn’t have the time to join us for some pool or ping pong in the basement or some basketball in the backyard. I also remember the great camping trips and how much fun it was to get out into nature with him and Darin for hikes and rides on the mini bikes. We always had a good time and I Gary always had something to share with us. I also remember his great pancakes after sleep overs. What great memories. Thanks for sharing Gary with the rest of us. We are all blessed for having had the chance to get to know, Gary. Gary is a true gentleman who will be missed.
Laura and Dave Menser says
Dear Carol:
I’m Laura (Hanisch) Menser, Chuck and Denny’s sister and Gary’s cousin. I have wonderful memories of the year spent in Flaxville as a teenager. Gary was my best friend over that year. He will always be in my memories. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
My husband, Dave and I pass on our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Laura Menser
Anthony Nelson says
While I did not know Gary, I did know your son Darin and graduated with him CHS 1990. If Darin is any indication of Gary’s character then I commendcyou on the great men in your presence and offer you my sincerest condolences for your loss. God bless.
Anthony Nelson says
While I did not know Gary, I did know your son Darin and graduated with him CHS 1990. If Darin is any indication of Gary’s character then I commend you on the great men in your presence and offer you my sincerest condolences for your loss. God bless.
Dean ONeill says
Gary was a very kind and considerate man, and his volunteering with Boy Scouts was fantastic, he really pitched in when needed in all sorts of ways. He was truly a man with a big heart. I wish I could have spent more time with him in later years.
RIP Gary.