Austin Henry Nivens

Havre, MT

Austin Henry Nivens, 91, passed away April 18, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home in Havre. Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. Condolences may be left for the family at http://www.edwardsfuneralhomemt.com.

Austin was born December 4, 1924 in Alton, MO to Bonnie and Walter Nivens, one of six children. Austin served in WW2 and he was a life time member of VFW in Havre and a member of the Eagles Club. Austin worked and retired from BNSF. Austin loved working on his farm with his children, building many bird houses for friends and family. Austin and Alice loved to go dancing. After her death, he continued meeting friends at the Eagles Club and Senior Center to dance. He met up with two Canadian ladies and danced when they came to town.

Austin is survived by daughters; Bernice Campbell of Havre, MT, Diana Robbin of Sundance, WY, sons; Roger (Cathy) of Benton AR, Mark (Jane) of Rapid City, SD, Rick (Freya) of Oregon City, OR, Greg (Mary) of Sheridan, WY, brother; Chester of Campo, CO, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Austin was preceded in death by parents Walter and Bonnie, brothers; George, John, James, sister Vergie Bell Malken and the love of his life Alice in 2009.

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