Milton Dockter

Funeral Service for Milton Dockter, 86, of Baker, will be 11:00 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at the First Baptist Church, Baker, MT, with Pastor Levi Durfey officiating. Burial will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery, Baker. Visitation will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 3:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker continuing from 10:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m. Friday, July 12, 2013 at the church. Milton passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Miles City, MT. Milton was born August 24, 1926 at Ashley, ND, the son of Philip and Mary (Sayler) Dockter. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Ventoria, ND and later Ashley High School. After this time he enlisted in the US Army where he served in Alaska, building Air Force Bases and runways. After being honorably discharged he spent time with his family in Baker, MT where he met the love of his life, Ellen Ranum. The two were married on April 8, 1954. The couple settled in Baker and have called it home ever since. Milton worked at several jobs around the Baker area before settling into his career at Mitchell’s Oilfield Service. He was proud of his time there and enjoyed being a mechanic and working the heavy equipment. Milton loved carpentry work and built a home in Seeley Lake Estates. He was a member of the American Legion and First Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and was an usher. Milton dearly loved his wife, Ellen and cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, Baker, MT; a son, Dan (Kathy) Dockter, Camano Island, WA; a daughter, Debbie (Scott) Yagues, Idaho Falls, ID; five grandchildren: Tyler Travis, Tony Travis, Cheri Gittins, Adam Dockter and Amanda Kell; four great-grandchildren: Kiern Dockter,Owen Kell, Wyatt Kell and Aaliyah Yagues; and three sisters: Adeline Bertsch, Hulda Dockter and Irene Dockter all of Baker, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Rikki Travis. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church.


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Burial Date: July 12, 2013
Funeral Home Baker, MT

Funeral Service: Friday: First Baptist Church, Baker, MT