On August 31, 1954 Thomas Franklin Payne was born to Layton and Joy Payne. He grew up north of Oswego. Tom enjoyed the country life and doing things the “old way” which entailed no electricity or running water. He liked to remind us of the way he grew up. He told stories of him and his brothers Carl and John, the fun they had farming, ranching, and hauling hay all over the state of Montana and Wyoming.
He went to school in Frazer, which is where he met Darla Jackson. They were married and had three children, Olyn, TJ and Jeanette. He was a great husband and dad. He provided for his family by driving truck for most of his later years. He also farmed, worked at the Tribal Ranch and Oftedal as an oiler/mechanic.
He liked mechanics, swimming, visiting and drinking with his many friends; most of which he’s with now. Later in life he enjoyed being a grandpa. When he had to step up, he did. He was proud of receiving the grand-parent award at Headstart. His grandkids are, Hailey, Hannah, Alayna, Madison, Arawyn, Tommy, Kaylynn, Dakota, Jaxon, Rory and Rozzy.
He is survived by his children Olyn Payne (Billings), Jeanette (Great Falls); sisters Susie (Bob) Symington, Cleo MacDonald, Gloria Urbaniak, Faith Ann Tall Whiteman; his sisters-in-law JoEllen (Ooge) Grandchamp and Davey Jean Stewart; also many nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife Darla, his son TJ and his granddaughter Jolee, his parents Layton and Joy Payne.
Service Schedule
Visitation
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 18, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 19, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Visitation
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday February 18, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Wednesday February 19, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Dorene Finley says
RIP Tom. You will be missed very much.
Roy Daniels says
RIP my buddy…..
Miles Lilley says
RIP Tom, your with your wife and family. My condolences to the family.
Clarence Maher says
My sincere condolences to the Payne family
Heavynn onstad says
Rip Tom you will missed dearly
iris campbell says
Deepest condolences to all of Tom’s family, Olyn and Jeanette, Jaxson. Very sorry for your loss. T.J.’s probably hotrodding him around in heaven, as you would know it. Hang in there Olyn.
Doreen says
RIP Tom I will miss your smartass remarks and teasing, you enjoy paradise with all your family and friends you deserve it, so fly high my friend.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
May Tom rest in peace with his parents, wife and other relatives. May he be at peace and have a good rest. Emily Azure family
Gerald Jackson says
Rest In Peace Tom have a good journey. Prayers to the family.
Linda Atchico says
So sorry for your loss Gloria, Cleo and the rest of the family. My condolences.
Lucy Redekopp says
Our condolences to the family.
Lucy and Lee
Rosie Grandchamp says
Prayers in this difficult time
Dale Stensland says
Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends. Dale S .