BAKER — Funeral services for William E. "Bill" Zupanik, 75, of Baker, will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Interment will follow in the Bonnievale Cemetery at Baker. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at Stevenson Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.
Bill passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2010, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.
William Everett Zupanik was born on March 16, 1934, the son of John and Cecelia M. (Lovec) Zupanik, at the Zupanik Ranch at Knobs, Mont., in Southeastern Fallon County. Bill grew up on the family ranch and attended the Chimney Creek Country School through the eight grade. He then attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City.
Following high school, Bill returned to the ranch, where he worked with his parents. In 1956, Bill met Sandra Long of Marmarth, N.D., and, after a courtship, Bill and Sandra were married on Feb. 7, 1957, at the Congregational Church in Marmarth. To this union, Vivian, Billy, Valarie and Vicky were born. Bill and Sandra were blessed with 53 years of marriage.
Following their marriage, Bill and Sandra made their home in the Knobs area, where they ranched and farmed. Bill enjoyed the ranching way of life, and he especially enjoyed being around his cattle and the wide open space. In the mid-1970s, Bill and Sandra and the family moved into Baker, where Bill and Sandra made their home.
Bill enjoyed visiting with people and never knew a stranger. He paid attention to what was going on and kept up on current events. What was most important to Bill was his family: his wife and his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was proud of all of them. Just two days after celebrating his 53rd anniversary, The Lord took a good cowboy home.
Bill is survived by his wife and best friend, Sandra Zupanik, Baker; his children, Vivian Lubbers, Houston, Billy (Debbie Upton) Zupanik, Billings, Valarie Zupanik of Houston, and Vicky (Todd) Overton, Baker; eight grandchildren, Tiffany (James) Wagener, Tyler Coldwell, Melissa Lubbers, Dane Zupanik, Taylor Yates, Mandi Overton, Marnee Overton and Bryan Overton; his sister, Pat O'Connor, Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecelia; and his brother-in-law, Dick O'Connor.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
The Billings Gazette - February 11, 2010
Bill passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2010, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.
William Everett Zupanik was born on March 16, 1934, the son of John and Cecelia M. (Lovec) Zupanik, at the Zupanik Ranch at Knobs, Mont., in Southeastern Fallon County. Bill grew up on the family ranch and attended the Chimney Creek Country School through the eight grade. He then attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City.
Following high school, Bill returned to the ranch, where he worked with his parents. In 1956, Bill met Sandra Long of Marmarth, N.D., and, after a courtship, Bill and Sandra were married on Feb. 7, 1957, at the Congregational Church in Marmarth. To this union, Vivian, Billy, Valarie and Vicky were born. Bill and Sandra were blessed with 53 years of marriage.
Following their marriage, Bill and Sandra made their home in the Knobs area, where they ranched and farmed. Bill enjoyed the ranching way of life, and he especially enjoyed being around his cattle and the wide open space. In the mid-1970s, Bill and Sandra and the family moved into Baker, where Bill and Sandra made their home.
Bill enjoyed visiting with people and never knew a stranger. He paid attention to what was going on and kept up on current events. What was most important to Bill was his family: his wife and his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was proud of all of them. Just two days after celebrating his 53rd anniversary, The Lord took a good cowboy home.
Bill is survived by his wife and best friend, Sandra Zupanik, Baker; his children, Vivian Lubbers, Houston, Billy (Debbie Upton) Zupanik, Billings, Valarie Zupanik of Houston, and Vicky (Todd) Overton, Baker; eight grandchildren, Tiffany (James) Wagener, Tyler Coldwell, Melissa Lubbers, Dane Zupanik, Taylor Yates, Mandi Overton, Marnee Overton and Bryan Overton; his sister, Pat O'Connor, Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecelia; and his brother-in-law, Dick O'Connor.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
The Billings Gazette - February 11, 2010
BAKER — Funeral services for William E. "Bill" Zupanik, 75, of Baker, will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at American Lutheran Church in Baker with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Interment will follow in the Bonnievale Cemetery at Baker. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at Stevenson Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.
Bill passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2010, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.
William Everett Zupanik was born on March 16, 1934, the son of John and Cecelia M. (Lovec) Zupanik, at the Zupanik Ranch at Knobs, Mont., in Southeastern Fallon County. Bill grew up on the family ranch and attended the Chimney Creek Country School through the eight grade. He then attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City.
Following high school, Bill returned to the ranch, where he worked with his parents. In 1956, Bill met Sandra Long of Marmarth, N.D., and, after a courtship, Bill and Sandra were married on Feb. 7, 1957, at the Congregational Church in Marmarth. To this union, Vivian, Billy, Valarie and Vicky were born. Bill and Sandra were blessed with 53 years of marriage.
Following their marriage, Bill and Sandra made their home in the Knobs area, where they ranched and farmed. Bill enjoyed the ranching way of life, and he especially enjoyed being around his cattle and the wide open space. In the mid-1970s, Bill and Sandra and the family moved into Baker, where Bill and Sandra made their home.
Bill enjoyed visiting with people and never knew a stranger. He paid attention to what was going on and kept up on current events. What was most important to Bill was his family: his wife and his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was proud of all of them. Just two days after celebrating his 53rd anniversary, The Lord took a good cowboy home.
Bill is survived by his wife and best friend, Sandra Zupanik, Baker; his children, Vivian Lubbers, Houston, Billy (Debbie Upton) Zupanik, Billings, Valarie Zupanik of Houston, and Vicky (Todd) Overton, Baker; eight grandchildren, Tiffany (James) Wagener, Tyler Coldwell, Melissa Lubbers, Dane Zupanik, Taylor Yates, Mandi Overton, Marnee Overton and Bryan Overton; his sister, Pat O'Connor, Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecelia; and his brother-in-law, Dick O'Connor.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
The Billings Gazette - February 11, 2010
Bill passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2010, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.
William Everett Zupanik was born on March 16, 1934, the son of John and Cecelia M. (Lovec) Zupanik, at the Zupanik Ranch at Knobs, Mont., in Southeastern Fallon County. Bill grew up on the family ranch and attended the Chimney Creek Country School through the eight grade. He then attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City.
Following high school, Bill returned to the ranch, where he worked with his parents. In 1956, Bill met Sandra Long of Marmarth, N.D., and, after a courtship, Bill and Sandra were married on Feb. 7, 1957, at the Congregational Church in Marmarth. To this union, Vivian, Billy, Valarie and Vicky were born. Bill and Sandra were blessed with 53 years of marriage.
Following their marriage, Bill and Sandra made their home in the Knobs area, where they ranched and farmed. Bill enjoyed the ranching way of life, and he especially enjoyed being around his cattle and the wide open space. In the mid-1970s, Bill and Sandra and the family moved into Baker, where Bill and Sandra made their home.
Bill enjoyed visiting with people and never knew a stranger. He paid attention to what was going on and kept up on current events. What was most important to Bill was his family: his wife and his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He was proud of all of them. Just two days after celebrating his 53rd anniversary, The Lord took a good cowboy home.
Bill is survived by his wife and best friend, Sandra Zupanik, Baker; his children, Vivian Lubbers, Houston, Billy (Debbie Upton) Zupanik, Billings, Valarie Zupanik of Houston, and Vicky (Todd) Overton, Baker; eight grandchildren, Tiffany (James) Wagener, Tyler Coldwell, Melissa Lubbers, Dane Zupanik, Taylor Yates, Mandi Overton, Marnee Overton and Bryan Overton; his sister, Pat O'Connor, Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cecelia; and his brother-in-law, Dick O'Connor.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
The Billings Gazette - February 11, 2010
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