In Loving Memory

Thomas Ingolf Birkeland

July 24, 1934 - May 21, 2023
Thomas Ingolf Birkeland

Obituary

Thomas Ingolf Birkeland 88, passed away peacefully Sunday at his home surrounded by his family.


Tom was born July 24, 1934, to Ingolf and Elizabeth Birkeland in Great Falls MT. He was educated in Fort
Benton and graduated from FBHS. He then went to Montana State College where he received a degree
in Agriculture. In 1954 he and Beverly Johnson were married. They moved to the family farm on the
Highwood Bench where they raised their three children and spent many wonderful years together until
she passed away in 1997. In 2013 he and Nadya were married and continued to live and be active on
the farm until his passing.


He was a member of the Fort Benton United Methodist Church, Benton Lodge #25 AF & AM, Sigma Chi
Fraternity and Order of Eastern Star. He was an avid supporter of Bobcat Athletics.

Surviving is his wife, Nadya; daughter: Phyllis (Jay) Ritland; sons: Mike (Vicki) Birkeland and Steve
(Bobbette) Birkeland; Sisters Barbara Hulbert of MT Vernon WA and Beverly Carlson of Polson MT; Ten
grandchildren: Kade, Kiele, Brant, Sarah, Kiersten, Brett, Jacey, Weston, Brenna and Stevy; Twenty-
three great grandchildren: Tyrell, Trygve, Jonah, Aslan, Wyatt, Colton, Kinley, Maren, Paul, Dennis,
Henry, Jarrett, Freddy, Sadie, Collins, Lainie, Paisley, Teagen, Tryan, Hudson, Oliver, Jacoby and Hazel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Francis Robinson, sisters: Phyllis Birkeland, Helen
Bergh and Margaret Ritter. He will be dearly missed by all.

Graveside services will be Saturday, May 27th at 11 AM at Riverside Cemetery with Masonic Rites. A
reception will follow at the family farm on Highwood Bench. Benton Funeral Home is handling
arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Memorial Ambulance of Fort Benton or to a
memorial of your choice.


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  • Riverside Cemetery

       Cemetery Road
    Fort Benton, Montana 59442
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