Obituary from The Montana Standard 8/31/2004:
Dan Pyfer died peacefully on Sunday. With the help of the kind ladies of Highlands Hospice and the Rev. Phil Wold, Dan was able to spend his last days in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Harley and Josephine (Anderson) Pyfer during a snowstorm on June 1, 1924, in Jardine. He grew up in Whitehall, graduating from high school in 1942, and joined the Army in 1943. His unit, the 99 Signal Corps, was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and the taking of the Remagen Bridge. He was honorably discharged with a good
conduct medal in 1945.
Dan married his high school sweetheart, Florence Dawson, on Dec. 6, 1943. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year with all of their immediate family giving them a surprise party.
After graduating with honors in electrical engineering from Montana State University in 1949, he continued his life career with the Montana Power Co., retiring in 1986 after 40 years of service. For many years he was manager of the Purchasing Department and at the time of his retirement he was manager of the Generation Engineering Department.
Dan was a very civic-minded person and generously gave of his time, organizational skills and leadership to many organizations, including the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Community Chest, Exchange Club, Butte Ski Club, Chamber of Commerce and many committees involved in the development of Butte and Montana.
Dan's special interest was in Toastmasters, participating in many speech contests and serving as president. His highest level of achievement was representing Region 4 in the international speech contest in Toronto, Canada. He received the "Presidential Citation" in 1992, the highest award possible in Toastmasters.
His love of outdoors activities included hunting, skiing, golfing and especially fishing. Even in his 70s he was willing to try bungee jumping and parasailing, especially if they were free to seniors.
Dan loved traveling and meeting new people. He and his wife had the good fortune to travel to many different countries around the world and were active in the American Host program and the Montana Friendship Force.
Even after retirement Dan found many ways to keep busy and for five years after retiring, Dan and his wife gave "pre-retirement seminars" for the Montana Power Co. His attitude was: "I really don't know how I had time to work. However, I am convinced that I am alive today because I keep busy."
Even in the last year of his life, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he took on the task of being president of the resident executive committee at the Waterford. Dan's philosophy on life was this: "The secret of living is to have a positive attitude and look forward to the best that life has to offer — sharing your knowledge, ability and experiences when they will help your associates."
His family always appreciated his efforts to keep his family close by providing wonderful family vacations. He will be deeply missed by his wife and good companion of 60 years, Florence Pyfer. Also mourning his loss are his three children, Gary Pyfer and his wife Julene Newland-Pyfer, Seattle, Kathy and her husband Richard Corbett, Calgary, Alberta, Craig Pyfer and his wife Jane, Preston, Idaho; grandchildren, Brita Woeck, Annaliese Pyfer, Sean Corbett and Corey Corbett; sisters, Noni Sacry, Whitehall, Pat Fairchild, Helena; brother, Joe Pyfer, Sidney.
His remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home where there will be no wake or visitation. His family will receive friends at
10 a.m. Thursday in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Memorials: Highlands Hospice, the Paul Clark Home-McDonald's Family Place or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dan Pyfer died peacefully on Sunday. With the help of the kind ladies of Highlands Hospice and the Rev. Phil Wold, Dan was able to spend his last days in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Harley and Josephine (Anderson) Pyfer during a snowstorm on June 1, 1924, in Jardine. He grew up in Whitehall, graduating from high school in 1942, and joined the Army in 1943. His unit, the 99 Signal Corps, was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and the taking of the Remagen Bridge. He was honorably discharged with a good
conduct medal in 1945.
Dan married his high school sweetheart, Florence Dawson, on Dec. 6, 1943. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year with all of their immediate family giving them a surprise party.
After graduating with honors in electrical engineering from Montana State University in 1949, he continued his life career with the Montana Power Co., retiring in 1986 after 40 years of service. For many years he was manager of the Purchasing Department and at the time of his retirement he was manager of the Generation Engineering Department.
Dan was a very civic-minded person and generously gave of his time, organizational skills and leadership to many organizations, including the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Community Chest, Exchange Club, Butte Ski Club, Chamber of Commerce and many committees involved in the development of Butte and Montana.
Dan's special interest was in Toastmasters, participating in many speech contests and serving as president. His highest level of achievement was representing Region 4 in the international speech contest in Toronto, Canada. He received the "Presidential Citation" in 1992, the highest award possible in Toastmasters.
His love of outdoors activities included hunting, skiing, golfing and especially fishing. Even in his 70s he was willing to try bungee jumping and parasailing, especially if they were free to seniors.
Dan loved traveling and meeting new people. He and his wife had the good fortune to travel to many different countries around the world and were active in the American Host program and the Montana Friendship Force.
Even after retirement Dan found many ways to keep busy and for five years after retiring, Dan and his wife gave "pre-retirement seminars" for the Montana Power Co. His attitude was: "I really don't know how I had time to work. However, I am convinced that I am alive today because I keep busy."
Even in the last year of his life, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he took on the task of being president of the resident executive committee at the Waterford. Dan's philosophy on life was this: "The secret of living is to have a positive attitude and look forward to the best that life has to offer — sharing your knowledge, ability and experiences when they will help your associates."
His family always appreciated his efforts to keep his family close by providing wonderful family vacations. He will be deeply missed by his wife and good companion of 60 years, Florence Pyfer. Also mourning his loss are his three children, Gary Pyfer and his wife Julene Newland-Pyfer, Seattle, Kathy and her husband Richard Corbett, Calgary, Alberta, Craig Pyfer and his wife Jane, Preston, Idaho; grandchildren, Brita Woeck, Annaliese Pyfer, Sean Corbett and Corey Corbett; sisters, Noni Sacry, Whitehall, Pat Fairchild, Helena; brother, Joe Pyfer, Sidney.
His remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home where there will be no wake or visitation. His family will receive friends at
10 a.m. Thursday in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Memorials: Highlands Hospice, the Paul Clark Home-McDonald's Family Place or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary from The Montana Standard 8/31/2004:
Dan Pyfer died peacefully on Sunday. With the help of the kind ladies of Highlands Hospice and the Rev. Phil Wold, Dan was able to spend his last days in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Harley and Josephine (Anderson) Pyfer during a snowstorm on June 1, 1924, in Jardine. He grew up in Whitehall, graduating from high school in 1942, and joined the Army in 1943. His unit, the 99 Signal Corps, was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and the taking of the Remagen Bridge. He was honorably discharged with a good
conduct medal in 1945.
Dan married his high school sweetheart, Florence Dawson, on Dec. 6, 1943. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year with all of their immediate family giving them a surprise party.
After graduating with honors in electrical engineering from Montana State University in 1949, he continued his life career with the Montana Power Co., retiring in 1986 after 40 years of service. For many years he was manager of the Purchasing Department and at the time of his retirement he was manager of the Generation Engineering Department.
Dan was a very civic-minded person and generously gave of his time, organizational skills and leadership to many organizations, including the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Community Chest, Exchange Club, Butte Ski Club, Chamber of Commerce and many committees involved in the development of Butte and Montana.
Dan's special interest was in Toastmasters, participating in many speech contests and serving as president. His highest level of achievement was representing Region 4 in the international speech contest in Toronto, Canada. He received the "Presidential Citation" in 1992, the highest award possible in Toastmasters.
His love of outdoors activities included hunting, skiing, golfing and especially fishing. Even in his 70s he was willing to try bungee jumping and parasailing, especially if they were free to seniors.
Dan loved traveling and meeting new people. He and his wife had the good fortune to travel to many different countries around the world and were active in the American Host program and the Montana Friendship Force.
Even after retirement Dan found many ways to keep busy and for five years after retiring, Dan and his wife gave "pre-retirement seminars" for the Montana Power Co. His attitude was: "I really don't know how I had time to work. However, I am convinced that I am alive today because I keep busy."
Even in the last year of his life, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he took on the task of being president of the resident executive committee at the Waterford. Dan's philosophy on life was this: "The secret of living is to have a positive attitude and look forward to the best that life has to offer — sharing your knowledge, ability and experiences when they will help your associates."
His family always appreciated his efforts to keep his family close by providing wonderful family vacations. He will be deeply missed by his wife and good companion of 60 years, Florence Pyfer. Also mourning his loss are his three children, Gary Pyfer and his wife Julene Newland-Pyfer, Seattle, Kathy and her husband Richard Corbett, Calgary, Alberta, Craig Pyfer and his wife Jane, Preston, Idaho; grandchildren, Brita Woeck, Annaliese Pyfer, Sean Corbett and Corey Corbett; sisters, Noni Sacry, Whitehall, Pat Fairchild, Helena; brother, Joe Pyfer, Sidney.
His remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home where there will be no wake or visitation. His family will receive friends at
10 a.m. Thursday in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Memorials: Highlands Hospice, the Paul Clark Home-McDonald's Family Place or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Dan Pyfer died peacefully on Sunday. With the help of the kind ladies of Highlands Hospice and the Rev. Phil Wold, Dan was able to spend his last days in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born to Harley and Josephine (Anderson) Pyfer during a snowstorm on June 1, 1924, in Jardine. He grew up in Whitehall, graduating from high school in 1942, and joined the Army in 1943. His unit, the 99 Signal Corps, was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and the taking of the Remagen Bridge. He was honorably discharged with a good
conduct medal in 1945.
Dan married his high school sweetheart, Florence Dawson, on Dec. 6, 1943. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year with all of their immediate family giving them a surprise party.
After graduating with honors in electrical engineering from Montana State University in 1949, he continued his life career with the Montana Power Co., retiring in 1986 after 40 years of service. For many years he was manager of the Purchasing Department and at the time of his retirement he was manager of the Generation Engineering Department.
Dan was a very civic-minded person and generously gave of his time, organizational skills and leadership to many organizations, including the Boy Scouts, YMCA, Community Chest, Exchange Club, Butte Ski Club, Chamber of Commerce and many committees involved in the development of Butte and Montana.
Dan's special interest was in Toastmasters, participating in many speech contests and serving as president. His highest level of achievement was representing Region 4 in the international speech contest in Toronto, Canada. He received the "Presidential Citation" in 1992, the highest award possible in Toastmasters.
His love of outdoors activities included hunting, skiing, golfing and especially fishing. Even in his 70s he was willing to try bungee jumping and parasailing, especially if they were free to seniors.
Dan loved traveling and meeting new people. He and his wife had the good fortune to travel to many different countries around the world and were active in the American Host program and the Montana Friendship Force.
Even after retirement Dan found many ways to keep busy and for five years after retiring, Dan and his wife gave "pre-retirement seminars" for the Montana Power Co. His attitude was: "I really don't know how I had time to work. However, I am convinced that I am alive today because I keep busy."
Even in the last year of his life, after he was diagnosed with cancer, he took on the task of being president of the resident executive committee at the Waterford. Dan's philosophy on life was this: "The secret of living is to have a positive attitude and look forward to the best that life has to offer — sharing your knowledge, ability and experiences when they will help your associates."
His family always appreciated his efforts to keep his family close by providing wonderful family vacations. He will be deeply missed by his wife and good companion of 60 years, Florence Pyfer. Also mourning his loss are his three children, Gary Pyfer and his wife Julene Newland-Pyfer, Seattle, Kathy and her husband Richard Corbett, Calgary, Alberta, Craig Pyfer and his wife Jane, Preston, Idaho; grandchildren, Brita Woeck, Annaliese Pyfer, Sean Corbett and Corey Corbett; sisters, Noni Sacry, Whitehall, Pat Fairchild, Helena; brother, Joe Pyfer, Sidney.
His remains are in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home where there will be no wake or visitation. His family will receive friends at
10 a.m. Thursday in Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. Memorials: Highlands Hospice, the Paul Clark Home-McDonald's Family Place or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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