Irvin Dunlap passed away peacefully at his home in Helena with family at his side. He now joins his loving wife Lorraine in heaven whom he gives credit for instilling his faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Irvin would have reached 90 years of age in October. He lived a long and fulfilling life and was an inspiration to his family as well as others.
He was born in Helena to Irvin “Ted” Dunlap and Annie Sloan Dunlap on October 19, 1928. Irv had one sister, Annabelle M. Glenn. (May 18,1931-September 12,2016). He spent his early years in Lincoln before moving to Helena where he graduated from high school. On August 23, 1952, he married Lorraine Sigety in the St. Helena Cathedral. They had six children- Deborah, Timothy, Richard, Michael, Marie, and Teresa. They also opened their home to Kay Kasperick Hinch as foster parents.
He spent his life working as bookkeeper for LP Barney Construction, American Sheet Metal, and the Federal Govt. Division of Disbursement. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, and baseball, but most of all his family activities.
He is survived by his children Deborah (Marvin) Tarum, Timothy ( Marcia) Dunlap, Michael ( Sara) Dunlap, Marie Dunlap, Teresa (Dennis) Simac and foster daughter Kay(Jim) Hinch. His grand children are Brent (Jennifer) Tarum, Tyler ( Krista) Tarum, Angela ( BJ) Kemp, Marcus Dunlap, Michelle (DJ) Smetana, Stevie Rae Dunlap, Jordan Dunlap, Dalton Simac, Nicole Simac, Dustin Simac, Nick Hinch, Jessie Hinch, and Megan Hinch. His surviving great grandchildren are Chase Tarum, Josie Kemp, Jaxson Kemp, Leslie Tarum, Carter Smetana, and Jay Smetana. He also has many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Richard in 1972, his wife Lorraine in 2009, his parents, and his sister Annabelle Glenn.
His family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. in Helena. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 8th at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St. with Rite of Committal to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Helena. Memorials in honor of Bud are suggested to the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St., Helena, MT 59601 or the Matt King Museum by making checks payable to the Montana History Foundation with the notation “King House” and mail to Lincoln Heritage Alliance at PO Box 427, Lincoln, MT 59639.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Irv.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday October 7, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday October 8, 2018
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Monday October 8, 2018
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday October 7, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday October 8, 2018
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Rite of Committal
Following the Mass
Monday October 8, 2018
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana 59602
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Mike Dunlap says
Goodbye Pops , although Irv’s death was not unexpected Given his health the last couple years it none the less hurts very much. Thank you for raising me to be the person I am today . Thank you for taking care of my family and influencing them in a positive manner.I know you are with Mom and Rick now and couldn’t be happier. Your spirit , soul and memories will be with us forever. Thanks to everyone who joins us celebrating Irv’s life at mass on Monday. Micheal Joseph Dunlap
Stevie Rae says
Grandpa,
I know you aren’t suffering any more but that doesn’t mean that I have to like that you are gone. Thank you for raising my dad to be the man and father he is today. Him and you along with the rest of the family have been a gift that I will forever be grateful for. Thank you to you and grandma for the family values that I will forever look up to. The pride I saw on your face and felt when you were around us all will be instilled in me forever. I hope you continue to sneak out and feed the squirrels hot cross buns in heaven. You are resting and peaceful now but the love I have for you will last a million lifetimes and will stay with me forever. To say your life was anything less than a gift to us all would be an extreme understatement. I love you
Kay says
Irv was a good man. He told me once to be careful , that what goes around comes around . As a nurse I saw that was true when kids were so good to their parents. He also told me the measure of a Christian is what they do for someone else- it’s what I learned from him and witness from all of you. I know Irv and Lo are so proud of you. Thank you all for accepting me and putting up with me all these years. I wouldn’t have my beautiful family without you. Love, Kay
Frank Rowan says
Tim, Deb, Mike, Marie, Teresa, and Kay:
I know that my words can’t express how much I enjoyed dinner invitations with your family throughout our high school years. Dinner wasn’t complete without a competitive pingpong game with your dad front and center ready to engage with anyone ready to play. Words fall short describing how I feel about you, your dad and mom and family; just know, how much I care.
Bob O’Connell says
I had the opportunity to work with Irv when I was at LP Barney construction. He was really a great guy and always treated me good. I’m sorry for your loss. Bob O’Connell.