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William D “Bill” Potts

Birth	:	19 Aug 1926 Sumatra, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
Death	:	12 Sep 2015 Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Forsyth Cemetery, Forsyth, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.2689018, -106.6528015
Description	:	William D. Potts (AKA: Grampa, Grampa Bill, Grampa Pete and Big PaPa, Pop), age 89, of Rosebud passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Rosebud HealthCare Center in Forsyth. Dad was born August 19, 1926 at Sumatra, Montana. He was born the youngest son of a family of seven to Adella and James Potts. Bill was raised in the Sumatra area and attended school at the Hibber Creek School until his family moved to the Custer area, where he went to school through the 6th grade. He quit school to help his parents and to work for farmers... Read More	William D. Potts (AKA: Grampa, Grampa Bill, Grampa Pete and Big PaPa, Pop), age 89, of Rosebud passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Rosebud HealthCare Center in Forsyth. Dad was born August 19, 1926 at Sumatra, Montana. He was born the youngest son of a family of seven to Adella and James Potts. Bill was raised in the Sumatra area and attended school at the Hibber Creek School until his family moved to the Custer area, where he went to school through the 6th grade. He quit school to help his parents and to work for farmers and ranchers in the area. After attending a dance in Pompey Pillar and going home, he stopped to help pull a car out of the mud and met the love of his life, Betty Strong. They were married on September 29, 1948 in Billings, Montana. To this union five children were born: David (Cherri), Bonnie (Dave), Diana (Glenn), Darrell (Carol) and Larry. Bill worked on several farms and ranches and finally moved to Forsyth in 1962 to work for the Lee Ranch until 1972 when he bought his own farm. In 1978 he started a new venture of the P&R Trucking. He was able to travel the entire United States, Canada, and Mexico. In 1980, Dad and Mom sold the farm and moved into Rosebud. They continued to truck until 1988, when they sold his trucks. He managed and drove school buses for the Rosebud Schools from 1988 to 1992. Dad continued to work, haying for David and trucking grain and beets for farmers in the area. At the age of 85 years he decided that he could no longer do Beet Harvest. One of the highlights of his childhood was driving with his mother to Chicago to see his grandparents and to attend the World Fair. Other highlights include the birth of each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with visiting with his nieces and nephews. Survivors include 4 children, 9 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his wife Betty in 2003; son Larry in 1979; son-in-law Glenn Robinette in 2008; granddaughter Glynnda Jean in 1979; his parents and all of his brothers and sisters. Stevenson Funeral Homes 09/15/2015

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William D “Bill” Potts's memorial is located at: Forsyth Cemetery, Forsyth, Rosebud County, USA.
When did William D “Bill” Potts death?
William D “Bill” Potts death on 12 Sep 2015 in Forsyth, Rosebud County, Montana, USA
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Latitude: 46.2689018
Longitude: -106.6528015

Family Members:

Parent

James David Potts

(1883 - 1954)

Icy Adella Richardson Potts

(1881 - 1947)

Spouse

Betty Lou Strong Potts

(1931 - 2003)

Siblings

Doyle Spencer Potts

(1905 - 1997)

James Richardson Potts

(1906 - 1989)

Captola Mandana “Cappy” Potts Welborn

(1907 - 1979)

Chrystal Ann Potts Noyes

(1908 - 1994)

Harold Edgar Potts

(1910 - 1996)

Glen Ernest Potts

(1912 - 1994)

Children

Larry D Potts

(1959 - 1979)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Forsyth Cemetery
Forsyth, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.6528015

2. Rosebud Cemetery
Rosebud, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2689018, -106.4381027

3. Howard Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2621994, -106.9222031

4. Hathaway Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2616997, -106.2185974

5. Colstrip Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9096985, -106.6194000

6. Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Treasure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2552986, -107.2307968

7. Bean Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8535995, -106.4011002

8. Brown Cemetery
Colstrip, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8321991, -106.4180984

9. Lee Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7792015, -106.5413971

10. Rancher Cemetery
Myers, Treasure County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2580986, -107.4197006

11. Fort Keogh Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3800011, -105.8874969

12. Vanstel Cemetery
Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7872009, -106.8942032

13. Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3816986, -105.8249969

14. Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807564, -105.8246536

15. Old Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3807600, -105.8246500

16. Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3891983, -105.8264008

17. Pine Hills School Cemetery
Miles City, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4077988, -105.8167038

18. Rock Springs Cemetery
Rock Springs, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7847800, -106.1411500

19. Pine Crest Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4564018, -105.7789001

20. Junction City Cemetery
Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1437320, -107.5493300

21. Lame Deer Cemetery
Lame Deer, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6264000, -106.6619034

22. Custer Cemetery
Custer, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate: 46.1270690, -107.5700030

23. Muddy Creek Cemetery
Muddy, Big Horn County, USA
Coordinate: 45.5741997, -106.7406006

24. Saint Labre Cemetery
Ashland, Rosebud County, USA
Coordinate: 45.6070930, -106.2836910