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In Memory Of

Milo Aasved, age 85, of Helena

February 9, 1935 – December 24, 2020

Our Dad, Milo Wayne Aasved, 85, died suddenly on December 24, 2020, in Helena, MT. He blessed his family until the end of his life with his smile, hugs, and funny stories.

Milo was born to Wayne and Delia Aasved on February 9, 1935, at home in Plentywood, MT. In 1936 he and his family moved to Butte, MT where he had fond memories of his youth, a close extended Norwegian family, and attending Gold Hill Lutheran Church. In 1954 he was introduced to Hazel Mae Parsons and they remained high school sweethearts.

Dad graduated from Butte High School in 1954 and then worked for the Anaconda Company in the mines. Milo and Hazel were married on August 11, 1956, at Gold Hill Lutheran Church. They were an example of true love, companionship, and he treasured his wedding vows to the end. While living in Butte they were blessed with the birth of Christy in 1958 and Craig in 1961.

In October of 1962, he graduated from the Montana Highway Patrol Academy and was stationed in Lewistown. He was proud of his badge 234, loved Lewistown, the community, and felt privileged to raise his family there. He was thrilled to be blessed with the birth of Connie in 1966 and Curt in 1967 and was very proud of his four C’s. He retired from the Highway Patrol in 1984 and purchased The Cinderella Shoe Store on Main St. Dad closed the store in 1994. He was skilled as a carpenter, electrician, plumber, landscaper, and general handy-man.
In 1999, he was employed with Lewistown Public Schools as a bus/activity bus driver. He thoroughly enjoyed driving students to and from school and the students loved his wit, wisdom, and rules. He was especially honored to be the bus driver for three Fergus High School girls’ basketball state championship teams – 2002, 2004, and 2005.
Dad served 26 years in the Montana National Guard and was proud to be an American. He loved God, his family, and his country. In addition, our parents found great joy in belonging to Jayson’s Twirlers and attended many square dances throughout the state. After his retirement in 2006, he found pleasure golfing at Pine Meadow Golf Course, attending his daily LBM coffee club, hosting monthly poker games at his home, fishing on Spring Creek, and attending Zion Lutheran Church. He occasionally worked at Cloyd Funeral Home and enjoyed helping Dick Brown and his staff.

He was especially proud of his home at 260 Cottonwood St. where he raised his family and which he kept meticulously maintained. Our home was blessed with lots of LOVE, wonderful home-cooked meals, baked goods, and magical Christmas memories. We are thankful for our parents who loved us all unconditionally. Milo and Hazel moved to Missoula, MT in 2015 and then to Helena in 2017. He met and cherished friends everywhere he lived. Dad loved sports – the Fergus High Golden Eagles, Griz and Lady Griz, and the Helena High Bengals.

Dad served as the Exalted Ruler at the Lewistown Elks Lodge # 456, he was a member of the American Legion, coached little league baseball, and served on the Zion Lutheran Church Council. He supported his children and grandchildren in all of our many sports and activities.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Hazel; his children Christy (Steve) Rogers of Lewistown, Craig (Kathy) Aasved of Helena, Connie (James) Irish of Billings and Curt (Debbie) Aasved of Missoula; he loved his 11 grandchildren, Chad Rogers, Sonya Stokken, Dane Aasved, Bryse Aasved, Paige Aasved, Payton Aasved, Presly Aasved, Leslie Grotjohn, Lyndee Redfield, Aleesha Kadrmas, and Karissa Aasved and was especially proud to be a great-grandfather to five great-grandsons.

Milo was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, Arliss Connors, and in-laws, Edward and Florence Parsons.

Due to Covid-19, a memorial service in Lewistown will be held in the summer of 2021. The date, time, and location will be released when set. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Montana Highway Patrol Hope Project @ P. O. Box 5927 Helena, MT 59604, or, Pine Meadows Golf Course @ 320 Country Club Ln. Lewistown, MT 59457, where a concrete bench will be placed in Milo’s memory, or, Shriners Children’s Hospital Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607.

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  1. To the family of Milo Aasved,
    My deepest sympathy on hearing of your dad’s passing.
    I have fond memories of him.
    Sincerely,
    Peggy (Egedahl) Henderson
    (Milo’s cousin)

  5. having worked with milo as the stanford mhp for about 7 years have nothing but respect for the swede, the best of times

  6. Good Friend Milo, RIP. We miss you. Love and prayers to all the family Christi,Craig,Connie, and Curt. Your dad was a sincere , loving , father and dedicated husband. Love and prayers to all of you.
    Greg and Sheila Szudera

  7. I enjoyed our break time when Milo was stationed in Jordan. Had some really nice visits. What a great person. Thoughts and prayers.

  9. RIP Milo. Enjoyed working with you. You were an inspiration and great person.
    Bob and Lynda Hammel

  10. Prayers to all Milo’s family. He was such a great guy to enjoy a cup of coffee with. We’ll miss him at our LE coffee group. He served the State of Montana, MHP well and always had great praise for those he worked with. He’ll be missed.

  13. Milo was the main reason I joined the MHP. I was fortunate to have met him early when he spoke to our 4H club. I also got to see him at church. What a great guy and true inspiration. Rest well my friend!

  14. Craig and family,

    I’m very sorry for your loss. Milo was an MHP legend, a good man, and he will be missed.

    I started my career as MHP235. I was proud to be his badge neighbor. Bless his memory.

  15. RIP my friend I really enjoyed are talks when I was at Touchmark you will be greatly missed

  16. Hazel, Christy and Family,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Aasved always brought a light into the room with his big smile and enthusiasm for the young athletes (particularly if it was one of his grandkids) at Fergus High. He so enjoyed life and sharing with those around him.
    We also shared memories of Butte in his younger days.
    Nothing but fond memories of your husband, dad and grandfather. what a great man

  17. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Milo. He was a wonderful man and we all loved him dearly. We are thinking of the whole Aasved family.

  18. RIP dear cousin! Milo and I were the same age. I have many fond memories of him when we were young. His family would come to Reserve, Mt. to see our grandpa and other relatives every summer. What fun! We had a good visit on the phone while they were in Missoula. I am so glad for that. Our condolences to Hazel and the family. He loved you all!

  19. I gave Milo a ride once from his Uncle’s Walt Norbo’s place to Dave Murrey it was an enjoyable time visiting with such a nice person. Later I called him during his school bus driving days. Rest in peace Milo

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