Lawson Gary Oliphant
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Lawson Gary Oliphant, 68, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Saturday, August 26,
2023. Gary was born on September 6,1954 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Garland and
LeVonne (Nord) Oliphant.
Gary always said he moved to Montana as soon as he could and it was there that he
met the love of his life, Rena Bykonen. They were married on March 28,1981 in
Missoula, Montana.
Gary had continued the family tradition as an over-the-road trucker. Gary and Rena went
on to have their own trucking business together for many years.
In 1996, he started working as a Project/Construction Manager overseeing the
construction of cell phone towers until his retirement in 2018.
Gary is survived by his wife, Rena, and their son Aaron (Tiffany) and Gary’s sons Jay
(April) and Brandon (Cassie) from a previous marriage. Grandchildren Colton, Mason,
Raidyn, Karter, Ashley, Andrew, Dawson, Braxton and Kloie. Brothers Glen (Connie),
Brian (Michele), John (Dana), and sister Lisa (Leland). Sisters-in-law Kimmer (Earl) and
Connie along with numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Jessica from a previous
marriage, his father-in-law Allen and his mother-in-law, Betty.
A special thank you to Gary’s doctors, Dr. Paustian, Dr. Kirksey and Dr. Weiner for their
many years of excellent healthcare.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
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