Harry Evan Cartwright was born January 15, 1942 to Lewis (Pete) Cartwright and Bernice (Daniels) Cartwright. Harry graduated from Broadwater County High School in 1960. He attended MSU for a year in the agriculture department before returning home to work the family ranch. In 1962, Harry married Janie Galloway and they moved to the ranch on Cottonwood where they started their family. Cindy Cartwright came along in 1964 and Mike Cartwright in 1968.
Harry helped build the Townsend Rodeo grounds and worked to put on the Townsend Rodeo, as well as many other rodeos across the state for over 17 years.
In 1977, the family ranch was sold and he spent some time working as a mill wright at RY Timber. It didn’t take him long to get back to agriculture. He went to work for Valley Sales selling farm equipment.
In 1983, Harry married Renee Trahan and started a new chapter in his life. Following his heart to stay in in the ag industry, he became a district brand inspector and remained a brand inspector for over 30 years. In 1985, he started a feed supplement business that became very successful. Harry received multiple top sales awards in the past 32 years. As the feed business was a winter job, in 1986 he took a summer riding job with the Crow Creek Cattle Association. This job led to his greatest love and the chance to spend countless hours with his three grandsons Shawn, Jake and Kane, teaching them all the finer points of being a cowboy. He taught them horsemanship and cow sense, how to work hard and problem solve. This time was also a lesson of integrity and honesty. In 1996, Harry married Edie Jackson and they spent their free time riding his motorcycle around the country.
In 2011, Harry found a special friend Elaine Huckins and they formed a special bond. They spent their time driving through the hills, fishing, camping with the family, and traveling to rodeos and going wherever his great granddaughter Taylor was competing running barrels and playing basketball.
Harry is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter Cindy Cartwright, son Mike (Colleen) Cartwright, grandsons Shawn (Brianne) Cartwright, Jake (Shannon) Cartwright, Kane (Coree) Cartwright and great granddaughters Taylor Cartwright and Mya Cartwright.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Associations.
A service celebrating Harry’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 8th at the Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church, 20 Trailhead Drive, in Townsend. A reception will follow the service at the Broadwater County Fairgrounds. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Harry.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
2:00 p.m.
Friday September 8, 2017
Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church
20 Trailhead Dr.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the service
Friday September 8, 2017
Broadwater Fair Grounds
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Linda Rhyneer says
Harry always had a good story and wasn’t afraid to tell you his opinion on something. He was a good friend and will miss seeing him. My condolences to whole family..sorry I won’t make it to the services but you will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lexana Flink says
My players go out to Cindy and family. So sorry for your loss.
Deena Pech says
It was about 58 years ago when I was in school with Harry. He was a senior when I was a freshman. I remember him as a character with a toothpick always in his mouth and a cool old car which he let me drive on occasion. It looks like he has been in a lot of stations in his life since then and I’m sure made many friends. The Cartwrights were long-time acquaintances of my people before me and we are privileged to have one of Harry’s grandchildren (Jake) in my nephew Scott’s family now. Condolence to his loved ones.
Meghan says
I so enjoyed Harry. I have known him through Nutra-Lix, Inc. for the past 4 years and I could always count on him for a good cowboy story and a laugh. Rest In Peace Harry, I will miss you.
Tom Juhl says
RIP old friend I have a lot of fond memories……HAPPY TRAILS HARRY……
Gay Ann Masolo says
Harry was a friend growing up in school and I would ride horse with him when we were young. He had a great memory and many stories, which I will miss. In our last class reunion, he was winning all the naming of businesses in Townsend when we were seniors which we showed on a screen. I finally had to blackball him to give other classmates a chance. Prayers to all the family. Bob and Gay Ann
Sean Clark says
To all of Harry’s close friends and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. I still can remember his days with the rodeo in Townsend, and hope that he is riding in greener pastures now. God speed
Cindy Martinson says
Our love and prayers go out to Harry’s family, and also to our friend. Elaine. We always enjoyed our spirited conversations and excursions with Harry. If we ever needed information regarding Broadwater Co. and its’ history, Harry was our go to guy! It was always so easy to see how much his family loved him! Gods’ speed, Harry! We will miss you. Kim & Cindy Martinson
Cindy Bobolz says
sending love and sympathy to Harry’s whole extended family.
Gail M Spatz says
Harry was a special guy and I always enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed. Our prayers to his family..
Linda Frisbie says
Memories of long ago in school at Broadwater County High . Harry was always a character, good for a laugh, and so like his Dad in many ways. My sympathy to his family.
Linda Graveley Frisbie says
Memories of long ago in school at Broadwater County High . Harry was always a character, good for a laugh, and so like his Dad in many ways. My sympathy to his family.