Earl Ray Sevier

July 1, 1940 - April 7, 2020

Earl Ray Sevier, age 79, formerly of Glendive, MT, passed away on April 7, 2020, at his caregiver’s home in Mott, ND. Earl was born in Circle, MT, on July 1, 1940, the third of four sons of Russell and Velma (Hoskins) Sevier He attended Dawson County High School, participated in basketball and track, and graduated with the DCHS class of 1958. On June 7, 1959, Earl married the “love of his life”, Judith Jenson, at the Congregational Church in Glendive, MT. Two daughters, LaRae and Mylee, joined them and completed the family circle. Earl and Judy shared thirty-six years of togetherness before Judy’s passing in 1995. Earl began his work career with a contract delivering mail to Brockway, Circle, Lindsay, and all the farms in between. However, his primary calling would be that of a Volkswagen service technician “extraordinaire” which would take him to Sidney, MT, Casper, WY, and eventually to Venice and Inglewood, CA. He retired from Volkswagen Santa Monica as a much liked and well respected shop foreman in March, 2003. He enjoyed fishing, target shooting, playing recreational and league darts, reloading ammunition, and tinkering with anything mechanical. He was a past member of the CA Eagles Club. Earl was a member of the First Baptist Church of Glendive. In August, 2003, Earl returned to Glendive, purchased a house, and began the next chapter, “Retirement”, in his book of life. He moved to North Dakota in October, 2019, and was residing there at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy; parents, Russell and Velma; brother, LeRoy; brothers-in-law, Edwin, Gene, and George; and sisters-in-law, Dorothy, Annabell, Donna, and Elaine. Earl is survived by his daughters, LaRae (Eugene) Bubert of Oxnard, CA; Mylee Redick of Inglewood, CA; grandchildren, Aubrieanna, Krista, Franklin, and John Robert; great grandchildren, Alexa, Anthony, and Avalynn; brothers, Darrell (Carolyn) Sevier of Dickinson, ND; Leon (Kay) Sevier of Glendive, MT; sister-in-law, Vicky Sevier of Glendive, MT; brother-in-law, Dick (Adeline) Grundy of Great Falls, MT; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private family service is planned for later in the summer. If desired, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.