Jim Hoyt

Gilbert Gale “Jim” Hoyt, 85, died Sunday, August 21, 2016, at his ranch from a farming accident.  He was born August 15, 1931 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada to Clarence “Bish” and Lily (Howes) Hoyt.

Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in Korea.  He received an honorable discharge as a Lance Corporal.  Jim was a member of the Browning United Methodist Church and the Browning American Legion. He was a successful rancher, farmer, businessman, and a retired school bus driver.  Jim had operated a Phillips 66 Service Station and later a Chevron station and bulk plant.  He was an avid bowler, enjoyed basketball, rodeos, and fishing in Cut Bank Creek.  Jim loved to tease his numerous grandkids and nephews. If asked he would tell you his success was due to hard work. His rest now is richly deserved.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Faye Larson Hoyt; daughter, Gail Hoyt of Browning and her daughter, Brandi Jo Cook of Tampa, FL; son, Jim J. Hoyt of Browning and his son with Brenda Hoyt, Tyler Hoyt of Fairbanks, AL and children with Masala J., Jeff Hoyt, Waylon Hoyt, and Misty Hoyt all of Browning.

He was preceded in death by parents, Clarence “Bish” and Lily (Howes) Hoyt; brothers, Kay (Wilma) Hoyt and Rex Hoyt; sisters, Rita Flamond Hoyt and Rose Roy Hoyt.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, August 24, at 1:00 PM at Browning United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow at Willow Creek Cemetery. Reception to follow at Glacier Home Center.