Hazen "Flick" Flickinger

Hazen D. Flickinger, 81, of Billings and formerly of Havre, passed away peacefully at home Friday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2014, from extended illnesses.

Flick was born July 25, 1933, to Hazen D. and Ethel (Goodrich) Flickinger in Scobey, Montana. The family farmed and resided near Opheim, Montana, where he attended school and graduated as salutatorian of the class of 1951.

Soon after graduation he began his life-long career spanning 41 years with the Montana State Highway Department. In 1964, he received his civil engineering degree from Monana State University that led to positions of state bridge inspector, head of road construction and maintenance supervisor until his retirement in 1993.

Flick married the love of his life, Dorothy Jones, on Dec. 23, 1956. They were blessed with a daughter, Rene, in 1968. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, always willing to lend a hand. The Flickinger family made a home in Havre for more than 25 years. After retirement Flick and Dorothy relocated to Billings in 2005 to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren. He loved to travel and had many adventures to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico and Texas.

Flick is survived by Dorothy, his loving wife of 58 years; daughter, Rene, and son-in-law, Corby Freitag, of Billings and grandchildren, Cooper and Quinn; sisters, Mary Ann Omvig of Billings, Nina (Lyle) Walstad of Opheim; and brother; Charles (Eileen) Flickinger of Opheim; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Flick is preceded in death by his parents, Hazen D. and Ethel Flickinger; sisters, Opal Bourassa and Charlotte Flickinger; and brother, Dale Flickinger.

Cremation has taken place and services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shiloh Methodist Church in Billings.