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Harold Arthur Twedt

Birth	:	26 Jul 1927 Havre, Hill County, Montana, USA
Death	:	1 Sep 2013 Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Rudyard Cemetery, Rudyard, Hill County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5659500, -110.5390000
Description	:	Harold Arthur Twedt was born on July 26, 1927 in Havre to Swen & Minnie Twedt, homesteaders at Black Coulee south of Rudyard. He was 1 of 4 sons. Harold and his brothers grew up during the transition from horses to tractors, so he had many stories to tell about those early days on the farm. He attended the Een Country School, which was a half-mile walk or ride on the old plow horse. Social events were centered around Sunday church or the occasional dance/wedding at the local community hall. During the Depression money was always tight, so Harold set up a... Read More	Harold Arthur Twedt was born on July 26, 1927 in Havre to Swen & Minnie Twedt, homesteaders at Black Coulee south of Rudyard. He was 1 of 4 sons. Harold and his brothers grew up during the transition from horses to tractors, so he had many stories to tell about those early days on the farm. He attended the Een Country School, which was a half-mile walk or ride on the old plow horse. Social events were centered around Sunday church or the occasional dance/wedding at the local community hall. During the Depression money was always tight, so Harold set up a trap-line at a young age. Thus began his life-long passion for hunting & fishing. Harold graduated from Rudyard High School at age 15 in 1943, then began working as a farm laborer. He also worked for the REA and at the Case/Ford Dealership in Rudyard. This job inc long-haul truck trips back East, where he attended several major league baseball games. Thus, Baseball became another of his enduring passions. Harold met Joan Ditmar, a north Rudyard farm girl, and they were wed on Sept 14, 1949. Several years later they built a home in Rudyard where they raised their family of two. Harold worked as a rural mail carrier before he & brother Allen took over the family farm. They worked as partners for 40+ years until Harold retired in the early 1990's. During those farming years Harold learned skills as a welder, carpenter, & cabinet-maker. He finished his own house in town and subsequently worked on his brother Gordon's house at his farm, Swen & Minnie's house next door to him in town, and helped Allen with the renovation of the old family farmhouse. His services were often in demand from friends & neighbors, and Harold built or installed many a kitchen cabinet or bathroom vanity around town. His skills extended to electricity, plumbing, auto mechanics and wood-working. Upon retirement, the Twedts shuttled between Rudyard & Great Falls to be closer to their daughter & 3 grandchildren. They permanently moved to Great Falls in 1994 when Joan developed cancer. She died in 1997. Highlights of their all-too-brief last years together included two trips to France to visit their son and several trips around the U.S. with daughter. Although saddened by the loss of his wife of 48 years, Harold managed to live a full and active life until the end. He became an avid golfer and took great joy from his weekly outings with his nephew. He also enjoyed yearly hunting trips with another nephew. Harold lived just three doors down from his daughter in Great Falls, so was a nightly diner at her home. He also spent many happy hours with his good friend either driving through the Little Belts or sampling one of the new area restaurants. Harold died on Sunday evening (Sept. 1st) at home, where he was watched over by his son, daughter & several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and 2 brothers (Gordon & Donald). Harold is survived by his son; daughter; former son-in-law; 6 grandchildren 1 great-granddaughter; 1 brother; numerous nieces & nephews; and a grand-dog, "Charlie" (whom he loved to sneak treats to under the dinner table). Complete obituary published in Great Falls Tribune on September 6, 2013

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Where is Harold Arthur Twedt's memorial?
Harold Arthur Twedt's memorial is located at: Rudyard Cemetery, Rudyard, Hill County, USA.
When did Harold Arthur Twedt death?
Harold Arthur Twedt death on 1 Sep 2013 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold Arthur Twedt's memorial?
Latitude: 48.5659500
Longitude: -110.5390000

Family Members:

Parent

Swen Andrew Twedt

(1887 - 1981)

Minnie C. Sylte Twedt

(1888 - 1979)

Spouse

Mildred Joan Ditmar Twedt

(1929 - 1997)

Siblings

Irwin Donald “Don” Twedt

(1920 - 1994)

Allen John Twedt

(1929 - 2014)

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