Donald Duane Pardis

Donald D. Pardis, 76, of Federal Heights, passed away on August 7, 2024. Don was born on October 23, 1947, in Sidney, Montana, to Duane and Victoria Pardis. He was raised in Billings and attended school in Shepard, Montana.

He joined the Navy in 1965 and saw many different parts of the world during his service. As part of a People to People program on the USS Ware Destroyer, he played in a band that performed in Assab, Ethiopia; Somalia; and an oil camp in Saudi Arabia. He also served in the Vietnam War.

Don worked for the City of Federal Heights for 25 years. He enjoyed playing his guitar, camping, and fishing.

Don met Rebecca Lantz in 1968, and they married on October 23, 1969. They had four children: Timothy (deceased), Aaron, Leanna (Dagger), and Todd.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca; his children Aaron, Todd, and Leanna; his son-in-law Kim Dagger; his daughter-in-law Kelly; and his four grandchildren: Alex, Kayle, Julie, and Ivory. He is also survived by three brothers and two sisters: Patty Pardis of Missoula, Montana; Les Pardis of Billings, Montana; Randy Pardis of Billings, Montana; Mrs. Debbie Yerger; Buzz Yerger of Harlowton; and Danny Pardis of Billings, Montana, Montana. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son Timothy; his parents, Duane and Victoria Pardis; his nephew Robert Pardis; and his nephew Jake Yerger.