Joseph “Big Deal” Archibald, 78

Joseph Archibald, who  died Dec. 27, 2020  from complications from COVID-19, was born on January 5, 1942 in Deer Lodge to Myrtle Archibald and Daniel McLeod, neither of whom he knew. He was baptized in Deer Lodge and confirmed in Boulder at St. Catherine’s Parish. He was a devoted member of the Catholic religion and the church here in Boulder. 

Joe was admitted to the Montana State Orphanage in Twin Bridges in August, 1942. He remained there until he was transferred to the Montana State Training School (MDC) at Boulder on November 20, 1947. 

He was placed at St. Joseph’s Hall, Deer Lodge, November 13, 1969 to work as a janitor until October 13, 1972. He was then transferred back to Boulder.