John Truair Liston, (JT), age 86, passed away on February 25, 2012 in Yuma, AZ. He resided with his wife of 64 years in Townsend, MT. John was born on February 4, 1926 in Bozeman, MT to Delores (Johnson) Liston and Robert Glenn Liston. John enlisted in the Army, serving in New Guinea as a Military Policeman. Upon returning from the war, he began working at the National Guard and retired in 1979. He married Nellie Brekke in September 1947. He had many and varied interests including flying, hunting, reloading shells and field dog trials. After retirement, his primary interest was woodworking.
John is survived by his wife Nellie; daughter, Patricia (Liston) Boullie; granddaughters, Lora (Boullie) Baker, Meredith Boullie, and adopted step-daughter Heather (Boullie) Mayer. Three great-grandchildren also survive. John was preceded in death by his infant son John Patrick, and all 5 siblings.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Retz Funeral Home. Burial will be on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison at 1:30 p.m. with full military honors. John was a life time member of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), an association of which he was proud. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the DAV, PO Box 25, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. To offer a condolence or share a memory of John, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Harold L. Grove says
A good friend. He will be greatly missed. Your Friend
Harold L. Grove
Bob & Marsha Liston says
Uncle John will be dearly missed. I have long wanted to drive through Townsend to say hello and catch up after so many years of not seeing him. He was one of those relatives that I always looked forward to seeing. While he teased me crazily, I always felt respect and love from him.
Thoughts and prayers go to Aunt Nellie, Patti and the rest of the family. Hope to see you all soon.
Bob (Denny) Liston
Fred Boullie says
It is a sad day. I am sorry to see him go. I respected and loved him very much. I am thinking of you all today.
Bob and JoAnn Longmire says
Nellie, Sorry to hear about your loss of John, our prayers are with you.