Stanley Allen Voss, age 84, of Townsend, passed away January 13, 2015 at home.
Stan was born June 15, 1930 in Butte, Montana to Herman and Eula (Blanchard) Voss. He grew up in Butte and graduated from Butte High School. He was proud of his Butte heritage. Stan married Donna McClintock in June of 1945 and they were married for 17 years and had sons, Gerald, Raymond, and Christopher.
Stan later married Mary H. Freshour and they made their home first in Missoula then to the Silo’s area on Canyon Ferry near Townsend. Everyone knew Stan as ‘Stan the Tire Man’ as he worked Heavy Equipment all his working career. After retirement he enjoyed camping, backpacking, hunting, and most importantly, fishing.
Stan is preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Buck and Jim Burkhart. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his 3 sons, and daughter-in-law, Vickie; a grandson, Andy and granddaughter, Carrie Marie; and a brother, Harry Voss and his wife, Mildred.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2015 at Trailhead Christian Fellowship Church, 20 Trailhead View Dr., Townsend, with a reception to follow the service at the church. Please visit below offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Stan.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Monday January 19, 2015
Trailhead Christian Fellowship
20 Trailhead View Dr.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
1:00 p.m.
Monday January 19, 2015
Trailhead Christian Fellowship
20 Trailhead View Dr.
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Jeanne Voss Fleming says
Stan was my uncle. Some of the fond memories I have of him are his warm and inviting smile. He loved fishing and he made the best fried fish in the campfire! I remember him ice fishing when my parents lived at Georgetown Lake. He had his sled with all his fishing gear to pull back and forth. Of course I watched from the house because it was way too cold for me!!
He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed!
Bob and Sandy says
We have known Stan and Mary for many years and were neighbors when we all lived in Missoula. We have many good memories of camping with them when we were camp hosts at Canyon Ferry. We also played cards and cherish our friendships. When we lived in Missoula one day Bob made a pie and took it over th them. Stan was asleep in his chair and Mary was gone. Bob set the pie in Stan’s lap and left. When Mary came home Stan said “thanks for the pie Mare” she said “what pie?” We got a good laugh out of that. Our prayers go out to all the family. God bless you in your loss.
Darlene Voss says
Stan was our uncle, we have so many great memories of Stan. He loved to go fishing and go hunting. We loved to go and stay at the Silo’s camp ground and visit with Stan & Mary he would go fishing and we would play on the jet ski’s. Then he would also cook dinner cause he had to make his favorite which was fried fish, we will miss him dearly. The boys would always call him uncle Stan pants. We will miss him so much, Mary you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike Jamison says
Stan will be fondly missed, but not forgotten. My mother (Grace Holtzapple), step-father (Art Miller) and I often discussed our trip to Montana a few years ago. Aunt Mary and Stan really made the visit unforgettable. I pray for Mary and the rest of the family.
Jeanette says
Dear Mary…I am sad of heart to learn Stan passed away. Memories and the many years
you had together will give you comfort. When he visited in City Hall, he was full of good humor. He gave me a bad time–redheads usually get that. I have never forgotten you two.
Ed Childers says
Stan, when we meet again, you’ll surely know that I’m that third guy from the left. And if God’s big terraforming rigs need tire work, there’s no doubt who He’ll call to get ‘er done right.
Jeanette Copeland says
So sorry for your loss, Mary. Hold all your good memories and the years you shared together close to your heart.
Diane Arnold says
Hi Mary, Chris, Jerry and Ray,
I have known Stan about 6 years as a neighbor and friend. Mentally and physically, Stan was a tough person. He had a fun loving, and upbeat personality. He enjoyed people and could tell a great story. I notice a lot of people in the neighborhood repeat “Stan sayings”. He had a beautiful voice he could have used as an announcer or auctioneer. He painted the whole outside of his house when he was 82. Mary said she married him because he could make her laugh. He will be missed. May God bless and comfort his whole family. Diane Arnold
Ingrid Rebel says
The grandfather from Stan, Harm Eilderts Voss, was born to Wolthusen Germany
Harm Eilderts Voss is my great-grandfather . His second wife in Germanny was Harmke Janssen Uken
They had 1 douther with name Trientje ( my grandmother ) She married my grandfather Albert Stichert
anj died 1963, 2years after my birthday Her youngest son was my father Wilhelm Stichert
In mourning Ingrid Stichert