Charles Halvorson Oct 13, 1945 - Jul 19, 2014

Charles Evans Halvorson, 68, of Havre, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014.

Services will be held at a later date in Havre. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home of Great Falls.

Charles was born on October 13, 1945 in Malta, Montana. He was in the Navy from 1964 to 1968, serving his tour during the Vietnam War on the Aircraft Carrier Yorktown. He returned to Helena where he married Noreen McLees on July 27, 1968. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at the University of Great Falls. He taught grade school in Neihart, 5th through 8th grade in Reedpoint, and 2nd grade in Lincoln.He always loved children, volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club in Havre; as well as a scout leader for many years. He retired as a Scout Executive with the Boy Scouts of America.Charles sang with the Starlighters in Helena, traveling all over the state of Montana and was a member of the Lutheran Church in Havre.

He loved fly fishing, camping, hiking, classic cars, and hobby trains.

He is survived by his wife Noreen Halvorson of Havre; son Charles (Sandra) Neal Halvorson of Oakland, TN; daughter Michelle (Jose Morales) Marie Burns of Havre; brothers Martin Halvorson of Helena and Gregory Halvorson of Missoula; sisters Beverly Parkurst Moss of Dallas, TX and Gail (Walter) Jester of Helena; grandchildren Madilyn and Elizabeth Halvorson; best friend John (Linda) Carpita of Issaquah, WA; along with nephews; nieces; cousins.

He will be sorely missed.

Obituary from Schnider Funeral Home