Victor John Stipcich (John/Johnny), 91, of East Helena, passed away on 14 June 2016.
Victor was born in Helena, Montana on 9th of January 1925 to Victor and Katie Stipcich. Victor graduated from Helena High School in 1942. After completing high school Victor join the United States Army Air Corp on 17 May 1943 as Prop repairman serving during WWII on the Pacific Island of Tinian until the 5th of January 1946. Victor felt he still needed to serve his country and joined the Air Force Reserves on 17 September 1950 during this time, Victor was called back to Service during the Korean war where he served from 17 September 1951- 1 February 1952 before finally retiring on 30 April 1953.
Victor married Donna A. Elliot on the 4th of March 1946 in Great Falls: they were married for a total of 68 years prior to Donna’s death the 5th of Janaury 2015.
Victor worked as a machinist for ASARCO for a few years before going to work for the Montana State Highway department where he worked for 25 years before retiring in 1986. Victor enjoyed the great outdoors of Montana where he would always go camping, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with all his children and grandchildren right up until his death. And don’t forget those Snickers bars, as he would always say before leaving on a hunting of fishing trip, Victor always had a bag of snickers for all who were with him.
Victor is survived by children John M.(Kaye) Stipcich of Alabama, Lisa (Rod) Thompson of Helena, Darrell V. (Cindy) Stipcich of Helena, grandchildren Joel (Becca) Norris of Montana City, Brian (Jessica) Biesmeyer of Sunburst, Terry (Callie) Biesmeyer of Helena, Heather (Thad) Gifford of Great Falls, Corey (Staci) Thompson of Colorado Kyle (Shawna) Stipcich of North Dakota, Heather Stipcich (Keven Patzer) of Helena, Katie Stipcich (Alex Borsberry) of Livingston, Cody and Victoria Stipcich of Helena James, Jesse and Kyle Skonberg of Helena, Brian Stipcich of Wisconsin, 21 great-grandchildren, sister Rose Rice of Helena, and his four legged companion Mr. Chan.
Victor is preceded in death by his wife Donna, parents Katie and Victor Stipcich, brother Joe Stipcich, sisters Ann (Andy) Wingerter, Margret (Stanley) Hoffman, Mary (Harold)Kehr, Kate (Joe) Evansich, daughter Marylee R. Norris, son-in-law Robert N. Norris, daughter-in-law Christine L. (Obhof) Stipcich, brother-in-law Robert Rice.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home followed by a burial with Military Honors at St. Ann’s Cemetery, East Helena. Following the burial, a reception will take place at the VFW East Helena Post 10010, 113 W. Main St. Memorials in Victor’s name are suggested to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation online at https://jrd.rmef.org/howtohelp/donate or by mail to RMEF Memorials, 5705 Grant Greek Rd, Missoula, MT 59808, the VFW Post 10010 or to an organization or charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Victor.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 20, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 21, 2016
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
Following the funeral service
Tuesday June 21, 2016
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana
Reception
Following the burial
Tuesday June 21, 2016
VFW East Helena Post 10010
113 W. Main Street
East Helena, Montana
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday June 20, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 21, 2016
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial with Military Honors
Following the funeral service
Tuesday June 21, 2016
St. Ann's Cemetery
East Helena, Montana
Reception
Following the burial
Tuesday June 21, 2016
VFW East Helena Post 10010
113 W. Main Street
East Helena, Montana
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Doug Stipcich says
I am terribly saddened to learn of Uncle Johns passing . Another one of the “”Good Guys” are gone. Hopefully I will be able to make it to the service, but if not, please know both he and the entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers as that difficult path to navigate is being forced upon family and friends yet again. Hopefully peace can be found with everyone knowing that he is no longer in pain and that he has been welcomed with open arms by the others that have passed before him. Rest In Peace Uncle John. You will be missed but never forgotten!!!!
Doug Stipcich, Debra and Spencer Jenkins
Doug Stipcich and family
Jim Stipcich says
I as well am very saddened by Uncle John’s passing . He was so much more than an Uncle to me .. in many ways he was like a second Dad to me and was such a great friend and hunting and fishing mentor. For all of that I feel blessed and will be forever grateful. God Bless You “Johnny” . You have always been a star in my eyes and will remain so forever.
Lisa, Darryl and John. Please know the he and each of you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Stipcich
Merry Lou Casteel says
So sorry you lost your dad Lisa. Thinking of you and Rod. Hugs
Darlene Miller Scott says
Stipcich Family,
I have many fond memories of spending time with your Mom, Dad and all of us kids, when we were growing up. Vic was one of my Dad’s favorite people. May your memories help to get you thru this difficult time. You have my sincere sympathy.
Darlene
Dave Drehet says
Darrell, so saddened to read of your loss. Please convey my deep sympathies to the rest of your family.
Roberta Stipcich says
My deepest condolences to Lisa, Darryl and Young John. I loved your dad not only because I married into the Stipcich family but because as I got to know him he was always an inspirationj to me. He helped Joe in building our home, working on Joe’s vehicles and just being there when Joe or I needed anything. I know he and Joe are up there sharing a glass and reminiscing about the olden days in East Helena. He was a great guy and a dearly loved brother-in-law.
Bj Benjamin says
So sorry for your loss . My prayers are with you and your family .
Albert Kehr says
Sorry for your loss of uncle Vic. May he Rest in Peace.