Harold Richard Heafield

Harold Richard Heafield, age 81 of Glendive, Montana passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the First Congregational Church in Glendive with Brother Guy Pontoriero and Rev. Susan Heafiled as co-officiants. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Harold was born on December 10, 1944, in San Diego, CA, to Gordon and Norma Agnes (Dahl) Heafield. Around the age of two, Harold moved with his family to Appham, ND and then to Lindsay, MT. He attended grade school in Lindsay and went on to graduate from Dawson County High School with the Class of 1963. Harold was introduced to the Love of his Life Renasu (Pettersen) and they were united in marriage on January 22, 1966 in Glendive. To this union, two children were born, Scott and Sonya, who became the center of Harold’s life. Harold and Renasu worked together to build a house on a small piece of the Pettersen Ranch on Deer Creek Road and to raise their family. As a young man, Harold enjoyed working on and drag racing his beloved 1955 Chevy. That adventurous spirit followed him throughout his life and into the outdoors, where he became a lifelong hunter and fisherman. Harold treasured elk and deer hunting trips in Hamilton, Deer Lodge, and Volborg, MT, with his friends and family. Some of Harold’s fondest memories were spent with his son Scott fishing and hunting. Many of Harold's adventures were spent alongside his "partner in crime" Gordy Schmit. Family camping trips and reunions were among the highlights of his life, and he looked forward to them every year. Among a number of talents Harold possessed, he was known for his woodworking. Throughout the years Harold loved creating and gifting his treasures to family and friends. There wasn't anything he could not make. His daughter Sonya loved watching him make "something out of nothing". One of Harold’s proudest traditions began when he was just 14 years old and continued until he was 80, helping on the Downs’ family farm near Lindsay. Time in the John Deere combines became one of the top priorities of the year, and he was proud to say that he never missed a harvest. Throughout his working years, Harold was known as a dependable and hardworking man. He worked at Anderson’s Department Store, with Norman Kellogg for Dawson County, and operated heavy equipment with L.P. Anderson. Harold later began what became a 36-year career with MDU, starting as a meter reader and later working in welding and pipeline operations before retiring as a gas crew supervisor. Following retirement, he continued working finding a fit with Ace Ranch and Farm, where he was known and appreciated for his kindness, dependability, and willingness to help anyone in need. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Norma Heafield; his infant brother; his siblings-in-law, Donna Dinardi, Richard Pettersen, and Don Boyd; and his dear friend and fishing buddy, Clarence Vallard. He is survived by his loving wife, Renasu Heafield of Glendive; his son, Scott (Sandra Miller) Heafield of Evans, CO; his daughter, Sonya (Gary) Harnish of Ranchester, WY; his grandson, Colin (Dr. Amanda Tracy) Harnish of Laramie, WY; his sister, Rev. Susan (Rev. Dr. Brian Wren) Heafield of Wells, ME; his nephew, Nathan Heafield of Cresco, PA; cousins Leith and Yvonne Brew of Picton, New Zealand; along with sisters-in-law, Myrna "Toots" (Dan) Wornek, Loretta (Les) Stern, Leora Boyd, numerous cousins, extended family members, and in-law nieces and nephews. The family would also like to recognize and thank the many special friends and extended family who meant so much to Harold throughout his life, especially the Downs family of Lindsay; the Ace Ranch and Farm family; Gordy and Judy Schmitt of Glendive; and Terry Kubesh of Glendive. Thank you to Hospice of Glendive; and especially our dear Tammy Varriano, your compassion and care for Harold in his final months will never be forgotten. Harold will be remembered for his steady work ethic, his love of the outdoors, his devotion to family and friends, and the countless memories made at the lake, in a combine, or at hunting camp. In lieu of plants and flowers memorials suggested to a favorite charity or Hospice of Glendive. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.

Harold Richard Heafield

December 10, 1944 - May 9, 2026

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