Roger Price King, 75, passed away October 21, 2014, at home in East Helena after a lengthy illness._x000D_
Roger was born December 28, 1938, in Wolf Point to Verner and Polly (Price) King. He graduated from Sidney High School and attended Montana State University where he met and married Carol Orcutt. They had two children._x000D_
Roger held several jobs over the years but considered teaching and helping children to be his true calling. He was active in his community and in state organizations throughout his life._x000D_
His hobbies revolved around his family’s activities and his livestock. After retirement he took up golf and travel. He always enjoyed meeting new people and renewing old friendships._x000D_
Roger’s wife passed away in 1997. He met Betty Stiles who became his constant companion. They spent the past 16 years wintering in Arizona and summering in Montana._x000D_
Roger is survived by his daughter Tari (Mike) Mord, Chinook; son Brad (Tracy) King, Helena; brothers Gary King, Sidney and Aron (Carmen) King, Wolf Point; and grandchildren Jill Mord, Troy Mord and Gabriel King; his companion Betty Stiles of East Helena and her family._x000D_
He was preceded in death by his wife Carol and his parents Verner and Polly King. _x000D_
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Community Center in Augusta, Montana. Memorials may be sent to St. Peter’s Hospice of Helena, a youth organization or one’s choice. Big Sky Cremation & Twitchell Funeral Service assisted the family with the services.
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Dan Edwards says
Terri & Brad, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a great friend and neighbor. He was a very special mentor to so very many people. I will miss his stories and his love of arguing with people. I sure wish that there were more like him in this world.
In true sorrow
Dan Edwards
Millie (Allen) Kindle says
Tari & Brad,
I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
Brad King says
Thanks Dan. I know he thought the world of you and your family
Elly Habets says
My thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. Sad to hear about Roger’s passing. I was just telling my husband the other day about our many FFA trips with him and the chicken brake.
Brad King says
Thanks Millie
Ben & Michelle Meyer says
Brad and family,
Such great memories of Roger and his work in support of youth in ag education and FFA. From December livestock judging events in Augusta to statewide support of first year members and greenhands, Roger was a great teacher and agricultural educator.
God’s blessings to your family during this time.
Curt Dallas says
Brad and Teri. Roger was always fun to be around. I’ll always remember selling a lamb at the fair over and over again for the 4-H Foundation.
Curt Dallas
Frank LaLiberty says
Sorry to see Roger’s passing. I will always have fond memories of Ag teacher’s meetings, and his dedication to FFA and Agricultural Education.
Frank LaLiberty: Fellow Ag Teacher.
Verna cleverley says
The King Family We were sorry to hear about Roger. We had such great times with your parents here in Dillon Great Memories! Our sympathy to all of you. Verna and roger Cleverley
Diann Stephens says
Tari and Brad,
We were saddened to learn of your father’s passing. We have many memories of your folks, the Dillon Jaycees, and our girls and you growing up.
With our Deepest Sympathy
David and Diann Stephens
Camp Verde AZ
Tari Mord says
Thank you, Verna & Roger. Dad was talking about all his and Mom’s friends and adventures while in Dillon just a few weeks ago. He shared those great memories with us!
Tari Mord says
Thank you, Diann. Both Dad and Mom had great memories of Dillon and the Jaycees and Jayceens. I remember your family and spending time with your girls. Lots of good memories!