Charles Wesley Bisbee, 83, passed away on February 14, 2018 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT with family and his buddy Two Bit at his side. Charles was born in the home of a midwife in Manitoba, Canada on March 2, 1934. At a young age he rode his horse to elementary school. His family later moved to Rolla, ND where he also attended school.
Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy on June 20, 1952; served two four-year tours overseas and was honorably discharged on June 9, 1960. He worked in construction with Jacobson’s Construction and Owen Realty until he retired. Charles supervised the construction of many steel buildings throughout North Dakota and Montana.
On December 20, 1957, he married Irene Jane Tetrault in Williston, ND, where they raised their son, Loren James Bisbee. Irene passed away on July 4, 1986 from cancer.
Charles loved to raise and train horses and fiercely competed in chariot races in North Dakota and Montana. After retiring in from construction in 1987 he delivered the Williston Herald. In 1992 he moved to Montana to help Loren and Wendy (Johnson) with his two grandchildren, Renee and Michael Bisbee. He loved to take Michael to the Stockman Café for a big breakfast and visit.
In 1995 he met Barbara Grandchamp and they lived together north of Wolf Point until she passed away December 21, 2014.
Charles is survived by his son Loren (Vicki) Bisbee of Wolf Point, brother Rod (Karen) Bisbee and sister Linda Bisbee of Williston, ND, his granddaughter Renee (Justin) Bisbee of Billings, and special friend Andrew (Rayna) Schultes. He is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Irene Bisbee, his only grandson Michael Bisbee, his companion Barbara Grandchamp, his parents, his brothers Ronald and Donald Bisbee and special nephew Wes Bisbee.
A celebration of Charles Wesley Bisbee’s life will be held on February 21at 10:30 a.m. at the Clayton-Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Burial and service will take place on February 22 in Williston. Family and friends can meet at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston at 12:30 CST. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point, MT and Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston, ND have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 20, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday February 21, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Interment
1:30 p.n.
Thursday February 22, 2018
Riverview Cemetery
Williston, North Dakota 58801
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 20, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Wednesday February 21, 2018
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Interment
1:30 p.n.
Thursday February 22, 2018
Riverview Cemetery
Williston, North Dakota 58801
Scott Taylor says
Loren and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad….I always enjoyed going out to his place, and he’d always tell stories about my Uncle John and others…God Bless….Scott Taylor
Wallace Bisbee says
You don’t know me I’m in AZ for the winter. I have many memories of your dad, Donnie, my brother Charles in Cartwright Man. With our grandmother. So sorry for your loss.
Karel and Ernie Schutt says
We’re so sorry for you loss, Loran. Losing someone you love is never easy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and keep you through this hard time.
Darlyn Grainger says
Loren, Vicki and Renee. So sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you all
Jane Bisbee Britton says
Didn’t get to see many cousins but the Bisbee’s in Williston we did see. Liked talking with Donnie and Charles and still visit with Linda. Love them all. Family and we will miss seeing Charles. Fly high on that mountain Charles.<3
Darla Scheuerman says
Loren: know my thoughts are with you. I will pray for your Dad as I do for many members of our family that have gone fishing in the last year .
Iwen DeeDee Brad says
Loren, Vicky, and Renee, We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Grandpa Charlie, his horses, and spending time sharing his stories with us. He will be missed.
Roxann Smith says
Sending prayers of condolences to your family.
Buck and Clara FLuker says
Our thoughts are with you buck always talk of Charlie and enjoyed there visits. Wishing we could be with you bless you all