HAVRE DAILY NEWS
Tuesday, September 12, 2000
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BERNARD MCGUIRE
HARLEM - Bernard Woodrow "Bunny" McQuire, 81, former rancher
and retired Blaine County judge, died of cancer at his home in Harlem on
Monday, Sept. 11, 2000.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in the Harlem High School
gymnasium, with burial in Harlem Cemetery with military honors.
McQuire was born Feb. 27, 1919 in Harlem to Norman and Edna (Birdwell)
McGuire. He recieved his education in Harlem before working on the Snake Butte
Quarry project.
McGuire served with Company M of the 163th Infantry Regiment from 1940
to 1945. He recieved three bronze battle stars for participation in Papuan, New
Guinea and Southern Philippines Campaigns.
McGuire married Beth Richman in Harlem on Aug. 19, 1945. He owned and
operated the Serviceman's Bar in Harlem and ranched for a number of years in
the area. He served as county judge for 18 years, retiring in 1998.
McGuire was charter member of the VFW Snake Butte Post 4744 and served
for more than 2o years on the Harlem Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lin McGuire.
Survivors include his wife, Beth of Harlem; daughters, Terri Gilbert of
Laurel, Candy Kalal of Zortman, Connie Fetter of Harlem; sons, Larry McGuire of
Lewistown and gary McGuire of Harlem; sister, Norma Peterson of Harlem; 18
grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Bear Paw Hospice, c/o Northern Montana Care
Center, Havre, MT 59501.
Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.
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THE BLAINE CO. JOURNAL NEWS-OPINION Wednesday,
September 13, 2000
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BERNARD MCGUIRE
Bernard "Bunny" Woodrow McQuire, 81, died of cancer early
Monday morning, September 11, 2000 at his home in Harlem, surrounded bt family
and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 14, at 2:00 p.m.in
the Harlem High School Gymnasium and burial with military honors will follow in
Harlem Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Bear Paw Hospice, % Northern
Montana Care Center, Havre, MT 59501. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home
of Chinook.
Bunny was born to Norman and Edna McGuire on February 27, 1919 in
Harlem. He was the big brother ti Lin
and Norma as they grew up in a fun and happy household. He recieved his
education in Harlem Schools before working on the Snake Butte Quarry project.
He also worked on the railroad and was attendant at the Harlem Civic Center
while it was home base for the National Guards.
He served with Company M of the 163th Infantry Regiment from 1940 to
1945. He was with the unit when it was
called up for service and left on September 16, 1940. They sailed from San
Francisco in March of 1942 and their destinations for the next 39 months was
the South Pacific Theatre of war. He returned to Harlem in June of 1945 where
he soon met the love of his life,
Beth Richman. They were married in
August of 1945.
Bunny owned and operated the Serviceman's Bar, then ranched for a number
of years. He loved the great outdoors, camping and hunting with his boys and
grandsons. His family was the light of his life. He also served as County Judge
for 18 years before retiring in 1998.
A very active member of the community, Bunny was charter member of the
VFW Snake Butte Post #4744; served for over 20 years on the Harlem's Volunteer
Fire Department; served as president of the Harlem Fire Department Relief Assn.
for a number of years; and was a member of the 41st Division organization since
its begining. The reunion of his Army outfit was always a priority in September
it so happens that the reunion will be held this weekend in Helena, it will be
the one of the only a few that he has misse since 1946.
Bunny loved life, was a comic, and all the kids loved him. They called
him "Funny Bunny" and loved it when he would spin yarns only a kid
would believe. To round him out complete, he was a great friend, truthful,
honest and always there if you needed him. The kind of friend everyone should
be blessed with.
Survivors include his wife, Beth of Harlem; daughters, Terri Gilbert of
Laurel, Candy Kalal of Zortman, Connie Fetter of Harlem; sons, Larry of
Lewistown and Gary of Harlem; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren;
sister, Norma Peterson of Harlem; and a host of nephews and nieces as well as
many friends scattered far and wide.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lin.
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THE SENTINEL Wednesday, September 20,
2000
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BERNARD MCGUIRE
HARLEM - Bernard Woodrow "Bunny" McQuire, 81, former rancher
and retired Blaine County judge, died of cancer at his home in Harlem on
Monday, Sept. 11, 2000.
McQuire was born Feb. 27, 1919 in Harlem to Norman and Edna (Birdwell)
McGuire. He recieved his education in Harlem before working on the Snake Butte
Quarry project.
McGuire served with Company M of the 163th Infantry Regiment from 1940
to 1945. He recieved three bronze battle stars for participation in Papuan, New
Guinea and Southern Philippines Campaigns.
McGuire married Beth Richman in Harlem on Aug. 19, 1945. He owned and
operated the Serviceman's Bar in Harlem and ranched for a number of years in
the area. He served as county judge for 18 years, retiring in 1998.
McGuire was charter member of the VFW Snake Butte Post 4744 and served
for more than 2o years on the Harlem Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lin McGuire.
Survivors include his wife, Beth of Harlem; daughters, Terri Gilbert of
Laurel, Candy Kalal of Zortman, Connie Fetter of Harlem; sons, Larry McGuire of
Lewistown and gary McGuire of Harlem; sister, Norma Peterson of Harlem; 18
grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Bear Paw Hospice, c/o Northern Montana Care
Center, Havre, MT 59501.
Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook.
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Bernard Woodrow McCuire
Born February 27, 1919
Harlem, Montana
Passed Away September 11, 2000
Harlem, Montana
Funeral Services:
Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 2:00
p.m. Harlem High School Gymnasium
Officiants:
Pastor Jane Mills Pastor Mike Raether
Pianist: Ethel Siemens
Vocalist: Joyce Castillo
Special Music by: Jim Fox Family
Ushers:
Sid Egbert
Joe McConnell
Gene Billmayer
Larry Billmayer
Adam Bilimayer
Burial at the Harlem Cemetery
Bearers:
Don Richman
Art Richman
John Richman
Tom Bergren
Jerry Bergren
Russell Kline
Honorary Bearers:
“All His Family & Friends”
Military Graveside Honors
Snake Butte Post #4744
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