Anthony Paul 'Tony' Torres Sr., 80
Anthony Paul ‘Tony’ Torres Sr., 80
Anthony Paul “Tony” Torres Sr., born May 13, 1933, in Libby to Esteniloy and Genevieve (Enders) Torres, “went to his final resting place” on Nov. 16, 2013, at Mountain View Manor in Eureka.
Tony was the third of 12 children. The family lived in Warland and Old Rexford prior to moving to Eureka.
Tony married Shirley Truman in December 1953. To this union they welcomed children, Andy Torres, now of Billings, Rocky and Kathy Torres of Oakley, Kan., Sue Torres of Gillette, Wyo., Teresa and Chuck Torres-Birgensmith of Eureka, and Barbara Ann Torres of Columbia Falls.
Tony raised his family working as a Montana logger for many years. Tony and Shirley later divorced.
In 1974, Tony married June Clarke-Stevens. Tony and June later moved to Gillette, where they resided for 18 years. Following Tony's retirement as a coal miner and June's passing, Tony returned to Eureka.
In May 2003, Tony married Helen Sarver. Tony and Helen enjoyed their country drives as well as attending church services.
Tony's family time was his life. He also enjoyed being in the woods, fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, traveling, playing pinochle and cribbage and visiting with old friends over coffee at a local cafe.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, June; brothers, Arnold Torres and Gary Torres; sisters, Joyce Boone, Helen Ward and Kathy Setter; and grandchildren, Levi Flint, Angie Cioffi, and Brenda, Slade and Dylan Groene.
Tony is survived by his wife, Helen Torres; his children; siblings, Don Farrell of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, Rosemary and Ray Gwynn, Joe Torres, Maggie King and Dee Dee Torres of Eureka; grandchildren, Sam and Mark Doble, Brandy and Phil Hoagland, Misty Torres, Brooke and Jim Spoklie, Paul and Chelsea Torres, Sara and Erik Weber, and Cole McCully. He is also survived by his stepchildren and stepgrandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mountain View Manor for the excellent care provided over the past two years.
Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Eureka. Church services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Church of God in Eureka, with a luncheon to follow.