Program at Len's Memorial

Memorial for Len

On July 24th in Glendive, Montana the Fuquas had the Memorial for Len.  The services were at the LDS Church on Anderson Avenue and lunch was served.  Later friends and family traveled to Macoshika State Park where his ashes were scattered.  

One highlight of the services was the "Churchlarks" story book by Len that was presented to all who attended.

These are just a few of the pictures from that day.

Kathy, Stephanie, Debbie

Marilyn and Kathy

The Fuqua boys and their friends.

The Fuqua children used their silver baby cups from Len's mother to spread his ashes with.

Carole overseeing all the arrangements she had made to honor Len.

Davis played a tribute to his grandfather.

Len Abbott Fuqua Obituary

Len Abbott Fuqua has been set free and passed away from this earth on Saturday morning, April 29, 2017. At home, peacefully, like a good book, it ended at the right time but his stories...amazing stories will be read over and over. Len could imagine and dream of more things than anyone and he passed this passion on to his six children.

He was born in Higgins, Texas to Frank Duane Fuqua and Idyleglenn Abbott on January 4, 1938. He graduated from Texas Tech University and entered OCS stationed in San Diego, Calif. as a Lieutenant JG on the US Valley Forge and legal officer for Sea Bees. This is where he met his lifelong partner, Carole Anderson, a kindergarten teacher, and began their journey of almost 53 years.

They were married the day after school was out in Pacific Beach on June 20, 1964. The marriage was later solemnized for time and all eternity in the Los Angeles Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. To this union was born their crown jewels, Stephanie (Dustan Diede) of Livingston, Eric of Glendive, Hunter (Toni) of Fort Meyers, Fla. and Lolo, Mont., David of Glendive, Jonathan (Bethany) of Billings and Christopher of Billings. They have 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Len was employed with the family business, Anderson’s Dept. Store in Glendive for many years but his lifelong pursuits were in his writing. He encompassed his world travels in stories of fact and fiction to the entertainment of his family. He leaves a legacy of devotion to family, a fascination of the world both spiritual and temporal. He was a remarkable pianist, talented swimmer and tennis player, which he shared by coaching the youth of Glendive. He taught many how to play Chess and they visited the house often for a challenge. He introduced Karate to his friends and family as well as Dr. Pepper to Buttery’s (Albertsons) with the help of then manager, Pat Moran. He obtained his pilots’ license in 1971 at the Glendive Airport and enjoyed many flights over the Eastern Montana terrain. Even performing emergency runs to Billings for friends.

He fought non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for 17 years but it was the Alzheimer’s that finally over took his beautiful brain and body. He never complained, not once, and was often able to laugh at himself. He was the center of laughter and the heart of his family. He will be greatly missed.

His family expresses great thanks to the loving care of Riverstone Hospice. Aliica, Judy, Amber, Melissa, Kathy and Bob you made his days so much happier.

We are grateful to the Veterans Healthcare System who took care of Len for so long from his eyes to his toes in Miles City, Fort Harrison, Billings and Salt Lake City.

Len is survived by his wife and children, grandchildren and five younger brothers, Rob Fuqua (Judi) of Kimberling, Mo. Murray Young (Jane) of Denver, Colo. and Mark, Gregg and Daniel  Fuqua of Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on June 24 at the Glendive Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Military Honors.

Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery. Condolences can be sent through www.cfgbillings.com through “Our Families.”

Family Events in Glendive Chapel--Stephanie and Dustin Wed in 1983

June 11, 1983

Fuqua Birthday Party

Three Fuqua birthdays celebrated in August--the twinnies Raina and Sage


and Fin--looks like Grandma bought the right present for him and Steph made beautiful doll cakes for the twinnies.

 

 

Len's brother Rob was visiting.

and finally a cute picture of Carole and her lifelong friend Alyce, aren't they a cute 70 something?

 

Carole and Len Fuqua on Facebook

My sister Carole and Len are at Silver Gate at the Anderson Relative's Roost (family cabin) with lots of their family.  Someone snapped this cute picture of them.

Update on the Twinnies

Raina and Sage Fuqua

Mom Heather and Finley and Grandma Carole

Enjoying Hunter's yard by the river in Lolo, Montana

Carole and Sage

Sage

 

Humor of the Month

The Fuqua twinnies with their Aunt Stephanie.  Sage is on the left and Raina is next to Steph.

"Out of the mouths of  babes"' presents a great  response from Raina as her Aunt asks her a breakfast question.




Aunt Steph: "Raina, would you like to put the syrup on yourself?"

Raina: "No, I do not want to put the syrup on myself, I want to put it on my pancake!"

Seriously!!!

Carole's Dog

Carole told about her dog's experience at the cabin last week and it was so like Bandido's.

While they were away from the cabin her dog got out.  He has a lot of the problems like Bandido, he can't see or hear well.  Anyway they searched and searched for him but to no avail.
Much, much later a stranger found him laying at the edge of the creek water edge.  He appeared to be dead, just as Bandido did.

She said she nursed him and even had to use a dropper to get nourishment and water to him.  Amazingly he recovered.  That TLC has amazing recuperative powers.  He now seems better than ever.  Not unlike Bandido.  The power of love and care in a cold uncertain world.

Yesterday I expected the debris to still be in the lake.  Amazingly it was just on the edge of the lake.  Mother Nature really does know what to do.  I was the only one in the lake again, just a few children playing on the edge.   I feel so much better by going everyday, I just wish it would warm up, the smoke would go away and we would have a long Indian summer.

Update on the Fuqua Twinnies

Raina and Sage make rice krispie treats with their Aunt Stephanie. Steph says they are always lots of fun and enjoy being together.  Happy little girls.  Come August they will have a little baby brother.  That will be interesting. 

The  twins live in Bozeman and Steph lives in Livingston and she has them come over at least once a week I think.

 

 

 

The Johnsons are at the Cabin in Silver Gate

My sister Carole and her husband Len with daughter Steph went up to visit Cheri and Jeff Johnson, who are staying at the Relatives's Roost this week.  Cheri is my brother Dick's daughter.

What a view from the front of the cabin.

Carole tries to do something to add her bit to the addition.

Stephanie and Cheri grew up together in Glendive and have a nice reunion.

 

Jeff and Cheri have just sold their home in Wyoming and have bought a home in Pocatello, Idaho.  Jeff will be the manager of the new Herberger's store there.  What a great opportunity and they will be close to children in Rexburg as well!!

Cheri and Jeff's daughter Jenna was also there to enjoy the cabin this week.

Randy's daughter Charlie left a great touch to the cabin.