Myron Eugene Pitch, 77, retired attorney and city judge died Friday evening May 11, 2012 from complication of heart failure. Myron was born in Harlem, Montana April 12, 1935 to J. George and Ethel E. (Sherrod) Pitch. He received his education and graduated from high school in Harlem, where he a proud member of the 1951 Class C Championship football team. He served his country in the United States Air Force from October 1953 to September 1957.
Myron continued his education, receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana in 1961 and his Law degree (LLB) from the University of Montana in 1964. During his attendance at the University of Montana, Myron was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity.
Myron and Mary Mulroney were married July 11, 1964 in Missoula. His working career was from 1964 to1973 with Weir, Gough & Booth Law Firm; 1974 to 1979 he worked in private practice and was Helena City Judge for 28 years prior to retirement.
He loved spending time with family and friends, watching sports, playing cards, Mexican train, gardening, travel and summers at the family cabin at Seeley Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Bill and sister, Juanita Wells. Myron is survived by his wife, Mary of Helena; sons, Tom (Sandra) Pitch of Henderson, Nevada, David (Denise) Pitch of Colorado Springs, Colorado; sisters, Dorothy (Harry) Belden of Harlem and Roberta (Bill) Belden of Moore, Montana; four grandchildren, Paulina, Sophia, Aaron and Briana; sisters-in-law, Helen and Nancy Mulroney and brother-in-law, Bill Wells.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Avenue. Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. Helena. Rite of Committal with military honors will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison, Montana.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Myron name are suggested to the Thomas E. Mulroney Scholarship, University of Montana Law School, C/O U of M Foundation, P.O. Box 7159 Missoula, MT 59807-7159; Friendship Center, Florence Crittenton, St. Peter’s Cancer Center or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences.
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Audrey Blomquist says
Mary – I was so sad to hear of Myron’s passing. I always enjoyed his gentle manner and wonderful sense of humor and stories. He was a great husband and father. May you find comfort in each other and your fond memories of Myron. God Bless – Audrey
Beth Wargo says
We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Myron and would like to extend our condolences to you and your family.Myron will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.
Beverly Moore says
Mary and Family,Please accept our sympahties in the loss of Myron. He was a good guy and will be missed by all of us. We send our love to you all with our support.
Bill and Dee Harrington says
Dearest Mary and family, although Myron isn’t present with you, he will always be with you in your hearts and your memories. May time help heal your loss.
Bruce Waldhausen says
Family of Myron Pitch,
Sorry to hear of Myron’s
passing. I always looked forward to his visits when we met at Judge school twice a year. He will be missed.
Debbie "Littell" Dodge says
I have so many fond memories of Judge Myron Pitch. I worked/learned under him as an intern for one semester when I was going to Carroll for a criminology degree. He was a tough judge but a fair judge and he taught me a lot about life and the judicial system. I will always admire and remember him. R.I.P. dear Judge~
Diane & Jim Braach says
Mary and family. Myron will be sorely missed. Such a great person, and wonderful stories & discussions. We will have such memories of him by the beachfires, cardtables, Mexican Train, etc. Blessings to you all. Jim & Diane
Helen Richter says
Mary & Family:
I was sorry to learn that Myron passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless you all. Helen Richter
Jane Fisher says
You will be missed by so many, but will always remember your wonderful fun-loving personality!!
Jean DeGroat says
I’m so sorry to hear of Myron’s death. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Karen Koepp Rowan says
Judge Pitch is going to be missed in our community. It was always a delight to say “hi, Judge Pitch”. May you find joy in his memories. Blessings to all of you.
Katie Lineberger Thomas says
Dearest Aunty M, Tom, & David –
I love you all to pieces and am thinking of you, and Uncle Myron, during this time. I loved him a lot and will make huckleberry pancakes every weekend in his honor! Much love,
KT and Jed
Katrina Livesay says
It is so hard to believe our beloved Judge Pitch won’t be stopping in for his weekly visits. City Court will not be the same without him and he will be dearly missed be all of us here! He left quite the legacy with all the knowledge he passed on to those of us that had the privilege to work with him!
Larry & Kitt Hugins says
Mary & family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Myron. We will miss his many “fire side” chats at Seeley Lake. He was a true gentelman of the law and his fairness to all will be missed by the Judicial System and the people of Helena, Mt.
Larry & Kitt Huggins
Lisa Bullock and Family says
Pitch family, please accept our deepest sympathy during this sad time. Dave and Denise are dear friends of ours, and they have very much supported our family during hard times, we have heard about all the great memories with Dave’s family through the years and know how much Judge Pitch was loved by all! God’s Peace and tender care be with you.
Mary Ann Carlson says
Mary,
I am sorry sorry to hear about Myron. The two of you mean a lot to me. You and Myron were there for me when I really needed friends. My prayers are with you and your family. Love Mary Ann
Mary Root & Family says
Judge Pitch Family and friends we are sorry to hear of your loss.I first had a connection with the judge working in the courthouse.
Then I found out we had the connection that we both came
from Harlem, Montana. Then it was the connection of his friendship and the “many” stories of family and friends, I never tired of listening to them. I’ll miss his stories and friendship, but feel blessed to have had him share his stories and memories which I will always cherish forever.
Your Friend Mary Root & Family
Mike and Adelle Thompson says
We are so sorry for your loss. Out love and prayers to you and your family.
Pam & Charles Brown says
Dearest Pitch Family ~
We were so sorry to hear of Judge Pitch’s passing. He was always so friendly, kind and a wonderful man to serve the Helena Community as one of our most prominent Judges.
Do cherish all the wonderful memories. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at this time.
May God Bless,
Pam & Charles Brown
Helena, MT
Rebecca McEuen says
I am the City Judge of Broadus. What a surprise to hear of your lose. I have learned (though not easy) from recently loosing my husband, that God does give you grace, hope and love if you ask. Hold on to each other as it will give you strength to go through each day. With prayers, Rebecca
Steve & Alice Janes says
Sending you our love from Wyoming. Myron was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. Memories of Seeley Lake are some of my fondest. Love to all of you in this difficult time.
Arlie (Gordy) Mummy says
I met and knew Myron only briefly at Keesler AFB in MS, it was easy to see he was
a nice person and of course that he had a good future ahead. Lots of fun to be around
and a good head on his shoulders. You will know that I knew him by saying….he was
and is the only person I have ever known that walked faster than myself! He gave his
time to his country when it called back in 1953 and the Korean War, and post war
SAC deterent effort in the Cold War.
I’m certain that he also served his community well and the people that he delt with.
I am glad I knew Myron, if only for a brief time.
My late condolences to his family.
Arlie
Jennifer & Ian Eloff says
On 31st May 2006, we were married by Judge Marvin Pitch in his Lewis & Clark County Courthouse, at age 50 & 49, with our grown sons as the witnesses, and he said to us “I’ll marry you two at 3pm, but don’t be late, because after that I’m going fishing!” Nice old guy, RIP Judge, we are very grateful to you for marrying us, without which we could not have run away together to Panama as a married couple
Jennifer & Ian Eloff says
On 31st May 2006, we were married by Judge Marvin Pitch in his Lewis & Clark County Courthouse, at age 50 & 49, with our grown sons as the witnesses, and he said to us “I’ll marry you two at 3pm, but don’t be late, because after that I’m going fishing!” Nice old guy, RIP Judge, we are very grateful to you for marrying us, without which we could not have run away together to Panama as a married couple. In chatting to us he alluded to one of his sons being remarried by him and there was a MEXICO connection in that story too?