Montana Lawyer December 2024/January 2025

IN MEMORIUM

James Thomas Harrison (Tom) passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024. Tom was born on July 1, 1939 in Glasgow, Montana to James and Leah Harrison. He is preceded in death by his parents, his two sisters Beverly Hould and Barbara Losleben, as well as his beloved wife, Carol. He is survived by his three children Jana (Jeff), Jodi, and J.T., his four grandchil dren, Jade, Jay, Jocelyn and Justine, his great-granddaughter, Journey, and his many loving nieces and nephews. Tom was a graduate of Malta High School, the University of Montana and the University of Montana Law School. He practiced law in Helena, Montana for more than thirty years. Over the years, Tom served the Helena community in many ways, as an elected member of the Montana State House of Representatives and the Montana State Senate, as a member of local service organizations such as the Shriners and the Kiwanis club, and through service on non-profit boards like the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and Montana AAA. Tom also served in the Montana National Guard for more than thirty years and retired as a full colonel. Tom was known for his enjoyment of travel, his keen interest in the stock market, his partiality for chicken over steak, and his fondness for the occasional trip to the local casino. He loved Montana, and especially loved being out on his boat on Flathead Lake with friends and family. Tom’s greatest gifts were his good nature, his friendliness, his sharp wit and playful sense of humor. Tom could always be counted on for good conversation, amusing anecdotes, and a good meal. A memorial service was held at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 13568 W. Meeker Blvd, Sun City West, AZ at 1 p.m. on December 19, 2024. In lieu of flow ers, donations can be made to the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana, Carroll College in Helena, Montana, or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Edmund Paul Sedivy Jr passed on to his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2024, surrounded by family. Ed, the son of Edmund Premysl and Lois Mae (Whitney) Sedivy, was born on December 23, 1937, in Lewistown, Montana. The family moved to Bozeman when Ed was in the third grade, and he continued in the

Bozeman school system until his graduation from Gallatin County High School in 1956. During his high school years, Ed was active in athletics, including football, basketball, and track. Ed was highly influenced by his father, the “music man” and eagerly took up the trombone, playing in the Bozeman High School concert band. Ed attended Dartmouth College, graduating in 1960. Upon his graduation he married his long-time sweetheart Shirley Morrow Sedivy on June 15, 1961. Ed attended Law School at the University of Montana, graduating in 1963 and immedi ately following he reported for duty with the US Army, in Fort Benning, GA with rank of First Lieutenant. Over the course of his enlistment, he was stationed at Fort Holabird, MD and Fort Monmouth, NJ where his eldest daughter Lynda Sedivy was born. Ed was honorably discharged in June of 1965. Ed, Shirley, and Lynda moved back to Bozeman where he began his law practice in the firm of Morrow and Nash, P.C. Their daughter Sharon arrived in 1967 and Brenda in 1971. Ed’s distinguished legal career included an induction into the American College of Trial Lawyers and being admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Ed was a tena cious litigator and was devoted to tirelessly representing his clients, with utmost professionalism. Ed was proud of the accomplishments of his three daugh ters, their husbands, and grandkids. He instilled the values of honesty, integrity, and deep respect for family. He encouraged each to take the road less traveled and be bold in their endeav ors. Ed valued close friendships, great wine, and interesting conversation. He learned the sport of golf through Shirley and passed the love of the game to his three daughters. Ed led by example and-oh what an example it was; anything worth doing is worth doing right; when graced with abundance, the best thing you can do is pay if forward; and make sure to leave it all on the field. A memorial service to honor Ed’s life was held on November 1, 2024, at the 1st Presbyterian Church, Bozeman. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sedivy Marching Band Fund or the MSU Bobcat Club through the MSU Foundation PO Box 172750 Bozeman MT 59717-2750 or the First Presbyterian Church. PO Box 1150, Bozeman, MT, 59771.

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