Buz (Ernest W.) Dickson

Buz (Ernest W.) Dickson, 62, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Community Health Center in Missoula, following complications of a stroke.

Buz was born June 28,1951, to Willard and Shirley (Pierce) Dickson in Missoula.  He had two older sisters who called him “Buzzer” which became Buz and stuck throughout his life.

The family moved from Missoula to Ronan when Buz was 2. They moved to Superior for six years and came to settle in Polson when Buz was in 6th grade.  Buz graduated from Polson High in 1969 and attended Montana State University for one year before coming back to work at Skyline Supply, the family business, with his dad, Willie, and brother-in-law, Allen Rogers.

On May 20, 1972 he married Leslee Trosper.  He built their home at the age of 23 and had it done in a year and the family has called it home ever since.  They had three children.  

He worked at Skyline Supply until 1985.  He went to work at Woody’s until 2000 when it became WBC Lumber and stayed there until his retirement in August 2013.

He enjoyed all sports.  He played baseball when he was younger and participated in track and basketball in high school.  He played men’s league softball and enjoyed bowling.  His bowling team won the State Bowling Title in 1981. Buz was an avid hunter and could tell a great “hunting camp” story.  He was also a rock hound with an extensive collection of rocks from around the world.

Buz is survived by his wife, Leslee; daughters, Lynda (Zane) Montgomery of Rosebud; Lori Dickson of Polson; son, Erik (Jessica) Dickson of Missoula; sisters, Joyce Rogers of Columbia Falls; Milanna (Alan) Shear of Bethel, Alaska; sister- in- laws, Danna (Rich) Hurtt of Billings; Eldeana Davis of Billings; brother- in-laws, Brad (Marilyn) Trosper; Bart Davis; grandkids, Layne, Ailee, Colton, Jade, Madeline, and Keaghan; 11 nephews; 3 nieces; and 16 great-nieces and nephews; and his mother-in-law, Alice Trosper.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Shirley Dickson; sister, Susan Dickson; father-in-law, Lester Trosper; brother- in-law, Randy Trosper.

Buz lived his life on his own terms and he passed on his own terms.  At his request there will be no services or funeral planned. Cremation has taken place.  

The family will have a celebration of his life to scatter his ashes on June 28, 2014 at The Cabin.  

All his friends and family are welcome to attend.

Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.