Shreveport, LA - Henry Francis Vanderloos, 83, of Bridger and Laurel Montana, passed away in the early morning of Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Shreveport, Louisiana, where he had resided for the last 18 months. Henry was born in Red Lodge, Montana, October 22, 1931, to Peter "Pete" Jacob Vanderloos and Ida Florence "Frances" Vanderloos. The family moved to the Bridger area when Henry was 12 years old and he remained there until 1988 when he moved his family to Laurel. In June of 2013 he moved to Shreveport to be near his daughter, Catherine, and remained a resident of Azalea Estates Assisted Living until the time of his death. Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Catherine Kiefer Vanderloos (July 31, 2011). Dorothy and Henry were first pen pals, exchanging letters for five years before they finally met in person. They were married the next year, on November 7, 1953, in White Oak, Ohio. They made their home "on the prairie" in Bridger for the next 41 years, then moving to Laurel. Also preceding Henry in death were his parents; a brother, Peter Henry Vanderloos; and two sisters, Elizabeth Francis Jakkola and Louise Henrietta Joki Kero. He is survived by his children, Catherine (David Scarborough) Vanderloos, Frank (Annette) Vanderloos, Jerry (Nicki) Vanderloos, Joe (Wendy) Vanderloos, Barb (Stacey Lukenbach) Vanderloos and Evey (David) Raines; grandchildren, Mary Scarborough (Mike) Stevens, Evelyn Scarborough, Sarah Scarborough (Mark) Patty, James Vanderloos (Jackie), Bryan Vanderloos (Korrin), Kacie (fiancee Tim) Vanderloos, Amber Lukenbach, Trevor Lukenbach, and Vlad Johnson; and great-granddaughters, Emma Lynne Patty and Haylee Kai Vanderloos. He is also survived by his "little Sally" - who picked Henry out at the Yellowstone Animal Shelter herself, giving him immense love and attention, and remaining by his side to the end. Henry's family and friends will always remember his kindness, sense of humor, and generous willingness to help one and all. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Thanks so much to his Azalea Estates family (residents and devoted caregivers and administrative staff), his wonderful sitters (Sonya Eberhardt, Henry Bates, Larry Martin, Ashley Adkins, and Middie Farrow), Dr. Russell Tynes, and St. Joseph's Hospice, who all made his last months and hours so safe, peaceful and quiet. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be in Laurel Cemetery, Laurel Montana, date and time are pending and an additional notice will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Community Hope, 204 Cedar Avenue, Laurel, Montana 59044, (406)628-7281 or the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter, 1735 Monad Road, Billings, Montana 59101, (406)294-7387.