Billy Achenbaugh
Billy Dale Achenbaugh, 75, of Polson, MT passed away on Jan. 9, 2012 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Billy was born on Oct. 8, 1936 in Red Bluff, Calif. He received his education in Westwood, Calif. & Roseville, Calif.
He married Ellen Louise Sipes in Las Vegas, NV in Oct. 8, 1962.
Billy served in the U.S. National Guard and the U.S.Navy. He worked as an Aircraft Foreman at McClellan AFB in Sacramento, Calif. He was also a College Certified Professional Farrier .
He was a member of the Montana Fiddlers Association. His hobbies included guitar, music, bowling, golf & hunting.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Linda & a sister Shirley Rose Knox.
He is survived by his wife Ellen Achenbaugh of Polson , Parents- James & Pansy Achenbaugh of Polson, son, Brian (Debra)Achenbaugh of Tacoma, WA. Uncle Donald(Ruby) Sipes of Fair Oaks, Calf. many other relatives.
Services will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM at the Polson Community Church, Polson. A reception will follow. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for the Achenbaugh family.
Ellen, Jim & Pansy & families,
Just know we are keeping all of you in our prayers. He will truly be missed.
Ellen, Uncle Jim & Aunt Pansy & other familty members,
Our prayers are with you. I know the family will miss Bill. I have always enjoyed Bill’s sense of humor.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You’re in my prayers.
Dear Ellen,
Both Gil’s and my prayers are with you in your loss. Suzie Marshall said your son will be there for you. He should be a great help. I’m sure you and many others were praying for Bill, but sometime Heavenly Father has His own ideas about what is best for us. He may have wanted a new singer in His choir. I arrived home after 2 months as a cardiac patient Thursday and heard the news. Those Aortic valves sort of don’t give much warning. We will miss Bill and know you certainly will. Just remember, Martha Bahm – Hagel, who says her music (guitar playing) helped her through the loss of both her husbands and her son. We hope we will be able to help you too. Love Joanne & Gil Mangels
Jim & Pansy,
I am so sorry to hear of your sons passing. If I can be of any help to you please let me know. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynda
Jim and Pansy,
I just read about your son’s passing—I am so sorry for both of you and Ellen.
I think of you often. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz
I am very sorry to hear of the Passing of Bill. This is a great loss to Family and Friends every where. God Bless You and Your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.