Theodore Francis Pomeroy

Theodore Francis Pomeroy, 82, born Jan. 25, 1931, at Fortine, passed quietly at home on March 20, 2013.

Ted served in the Air Force between 1952 and 1956. He completed an associate’s degree in land surveying and a master’s in civil engineering. He retired in 1983 from the Montana Highway Department.

Ted enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting, puzzles and a good book. He loved spending time with family, and you could always find a child sitting on his lap.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Pomeroy; brother Kaleb Pomeroy; children Candy Pomeroy, Penny Ramone, Kenneth Pomeroy and Kelly Pomeroy, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters, one grandson and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation was Sunday, March 24, at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Services were Monday, March 25, at 2 p.m. at the First Church of God in Eureka. Military service followed at the Fortine Cemetery, with a reception for friends and family to celebrate his life at the church.