Eugene R. Hall, 73

Eugene R. Hall, 73, a longtime Eureka resident, died Nov. 6, 2009, at his home in Eureka from natural causes. He was born June 6, 1936, in New Deal, to Albert and Martha Loken Hall while Albert was working on the Fort Peck Dam. The family moved to Sinclair Creek three miles north of Eureka in 1937. Gene grew up there on a ranch. He attended Glen Lake School through the eighth grade, then he attended Lincoln County High School where he graduated with the class of 1954. Gene worked for an uncle in North Dakota on a farm during his high school years. He joined the Army in 1956, but was honorably discharged a few months later due to a previous injury on his foot. Gene worked at many different construction jobs, where he was often made foreman. He worked at several different lumber jobs in this area, before he started in construction. After his retirement he was active in the Eureka area, always helping where he was needed. He spent many hours doing odd jobs at the Senior Citizens Center. He worked at the fairgrounds keeping the area neat and clean. He also helped out at other businesses. He will be missed. Survivors include his siblings, Roger Hall of Eureka, Carol Lillie and husband, Alfred, of Kalispell, Doris Halverson and husband, Larrie, of Havre, and Dan Hall and wife, Bonnie, of Bigfork; and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Services were held on Nov. 10 at the First Baptist Church in Eureka. Memorials may be sent to the Eureka Senior Center or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg and Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka.