Richard Elliot Huxley, 88, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, at home in Helena with his children nearby. Richard was born October 10, 1928, in Livingston, MT, to Thomas and Anna Huxley. He grew up in Lewistown, MT., attended Montana School of Mines for 2 years; spent summers working in Yellowstone National Park before going to Minneapolis, MN., where he met Mildred Westberg. They were married on June 12, 1953 and had four children. In 1965 the family moved to Portland, OR, where Richard worked for the US Fish and Wildlife. He retired in 1991 and moved to Helena, MT., with Mildred to be near their children and grandchildren. He had a wide variety of interests, including the Civil War and Lewis and Clark.
He and Patty recently started attending St. Paul’s Methodist Church. As his health deteriorated, Hospice of Saint Peter’s started coming to the house in April 2015, and took excellent care of him until the end. He always looked forward to their visits.
Richard is survived by his daughters; Ruth (Larry) Rohde and Patricia Huxley; son, Charles (Annie) Huxley; sisters, Jean Davis of Billings, MT., and Joan McCune of Pocatello, ID.; grandchildren, Andy Rohde, Sarah (Rick) Brown, and Wendy (Scott) Vergobbi; great granddhildren, Emily, Cody, And Brady Vergobbi; and many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred; daughter, Dorothy; sisters, Helen Hufford and Mildred Dickman and brothers John Huxley and Tom Huxley.
Memorials may be made in Dick’s name to the Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601 or St. Paul’s United Methodist Church 512 Loan St., Helena, MT 59601. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Richard.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday February 16, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Luncheon
Immediately following the memorial service
Thursday February 16, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H. Social Hall
3750 N. Montana
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday February 16, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Luncheon
Immediately following the memorial service
Thursday February 16, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H. Social Hall
3750 N. Montana
Helena, Montana 59602
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Terry W Bass says
May he Rest In Peace and God give you all comfort. Tb
Sue Brooks says
Dear Patty and family ~ just want to offer my condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Your parents live on in all of you and what a fine job they did raising you, Patty, a dear sweet person who I miss seeing so much since I retired from hairdressing. You, Patty, were such a comfort and joy to your Dad, especially during these later years. As you move through your grief and times goes by, I hope you can be sustained by all the good memories you have from times spent with your Dad. God bless you.
Sue Brooks
Dawn Reynolds says
Dear Chuck, Annie, Patty and your family – I am saddened by your dads passing. He was a wonderful guy, and lives on in all of you. My prayers for your family, may you find comfort .
DUSTIN DITEMAN says
TO DICK,S FAMILY; DICK WAS A GREAT NEIGHBOR & FRIEND, I ENJOYED A GOOD FRIENDSHIP WITH DICK OVER THE LAST 12 YEARS WHILE I WAS DOING THE CONSTRUCTION/CARETAKING @ THE MSFA NEXT DOOR TO HIS HOUSE, HE WOULD ALWAYS STOP BY & VISIT WHILE HE WAS TAKING HIS DAILY WALKS,& ALWAYS BROUGHT ME CANDY ON HALLOWEEN, HE WOULD TAKE OUT THE DUMPSTER FOR THE HOUSE DURING THE OFF SESSION TIMES WHEN NO ONE WAS AROUND& KEPT A CLOSE EYE ON THE HOUSE,EVERYONE @ THE MSFA ENJOYED & APPRECIATED DICK, MAY GOD BRING YOUR FAMILY PEACE IN YOUR HEARTS KNOWING THAT DICK IS REUNITED WITH HIS LOVED ONES,HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND, I WILL MISS HIM.
Valerie Raisch says
Patty,
So sorry ro read that your sweet dad has passed away. Loved seeing both him and your mom
when we lived in MT. and went to church together, and I remember the fun party at their house that
I attended. Blessings to you and all of the Huxley family. May your many memories bring a smile
to your face every time you are sad. My mama passed in Oct. and faith, family, friends, and memories
have helped me and hopefully will you, too.
In Christian sympathy,
Valerie Raisch
Brett Wall says
To Patty and family,
Sure sorry to read the obituary of your father. I have very fond memories of him and your mom, mostly at church but seemed to always be bumping into your dad on the street. He always had some wise crack thing to say!
I know you’ll cherish the memories.
Peace and joy to you.
Carrie Frohreich says
Patty and family,
So sorry to read the news about Richard’s passing. He was a kind man and I will miss seeing him accompanying you and serving communion to the both of you at church. God’s peace.
Carrie Frohreich
Jean Harrison says
Both my husband and I worked with “Hux” at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Portland, OR. We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and offer our condolences. I worked near Hux for awhile and recall one time – around 3 in the afternoon – he grabbed a cardboard mailing tube and bellowed into it! It woke us all up and made us laugh – as only he could do. He was one in a million – a joy to work with and could always make us laugh. We have such fond memories of him. With our sympathy to all in his family,
Ben and Jean Harrison