Marlo "Piker" Salsbury, 64, Fairview, MT

Memorial services were Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Fairview, MT, with Bill Buckley officiating. A luncheon followed the service for a time of fellowship and sharing. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family. Remembrances, condolences, and pictures may be shared with the family at http://www.fulkersons.com.

Marlo (Piker) Ray Salsbury was born May 5, 1960, in Sidney, MT, to Loyd & Myrl (Lyon) Salsbury. Piker grew up and lived on the family farm in the Girard Community, Fairview MT. Piker attended Fairview Schools and Wahpeton College for a couple of years.

Piker and his father owned Salsbury Well Drilling and worked together until Loyd's death. Piker continued the business for many years after. Piker farmed his whole life and loved it. was especially excited to see this year's crop put "into the bin". If he couldn't get in the tractor, he often would cook a meal for the guys.

Piker enjoyed fishing weekends at Tobacco Gardens and entertained many friends and family there. Oh, the stories that cabin could tell! He loved kids, especially teasing them. Piker continued his mother's love for animals and almost always had a dog at his side.

Piker was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Montana and North Dakota Water Well Drillers Associations, the Elks, and was a former member of the Moose Lodge.

Piker was a talker; he could visit with anybody. Joking and teasing were his specialties. He was kind and giving, donating to the food bank, benefits and other charities. 

Piker passed away on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at St Vincent's Hospital, Billings, MT, with family by his side.

Piker is survived by his sister-in-law, Pam Kilen, Fairview, MT; brothers-in-law, Randy Davis, Sidney, MT; and Jerry Whiteman, Richey, MT; nephews and nieces Marlon Kilen and Kenny (Connie) Kilen, Fairview, MT; Jana (Harley) Olson, Richey, MT; Janette (Sione) Tulimaiau, Billings, MT; and Jamie (Leslie) Whiteman, Sidney, MT; numerous great nieces and nephews, long-time family friend, Bill Lewis, and special friend, Rhoda Lyon.

Piker is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, brother Marvin Kilen, sisters Janis Whiteman and Myrna Davis, and best friend Tim (Tim-Bob) Dolney.