Herbert B. "Herbie" Tasker

Herbert B. Tasker, 89, passed away surrounded by family on January 30, 2026, at BeeHive Homes in Butte, Montana. Known lovingly as “Herbie” to family and friends, he was born on July 8, 1936, in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, to Harold Turnell Tasker and Theodora (Dossie Childs) Tasker. Herb graduated from Highland Park High School in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to earn a degree in Psychology from Colgate University. Following his education, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Korea. After his military service, Herb met the love of his life, Ann Bourke Keith of Butte, Montana, while skiing at Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe. They were married in February at St. Patrick’s Church in Butte and began a wonderful life together. Herb and Bourke made their home in the San Francisco Bay Area and later in Santa Ana, California, where they raised four children: Harold Treak, Elizabeth, Robert, and Christopher. This February, Herb and Bourke would have celebrated 63 years of marriage, a remarkable testament to their enduring love and commitment. From humble beginnings as a sheetrock salesman, Herb rose to become a respected leader in the mortgage banking industry, building a career that spanned more than 50 years. He served as Key Principal for several prominent mortgage banking firms, including Mason-McDuffie, Inland Mortgage, and All Pacific Mortgage. His expertise and dedication earned him the role of President of the Mortgage Bankers Association in 1993, where he was widely admired for his leadership and vision. A man of deep faith and commitment to community, Herb also gave generously of his time and talents beyond his profession. He served on the Board of Trustees for the University of San Diego and the Franciscan School of Theology, helping to advance education and spiritual formation. Herb was a devoted parishioner of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Butte and Santa Maria Church in Orinda, California, living his values through service and faith. Herb was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Treak, and his brother-in-law Sandy Keith. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann Bourke Tasker; his children, Harold Treak (Mary Jo) of Tulsa, OK, Robert B. (Kendra), Christopher B. (Tili) of Bozeman, MT, and Elizabeth MacDonald of San Francisco, CA; ten cherished grandchildren—Willie (Rylea), JT (Bailey), Joseph, Tyler (Carlee), Montana, Caroline, Cash, Treak, Taylor Park, and Catie Park—and three great-grandchildren, Tommy, Hallie, and Kenny. Herb will be remembered for his devotion to family, his service to country, his unwavering faith, and his love of spending every summer at the family cabin on Nez Perce Lake in Montana. Herb and Bourke instilled this love in their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who cherish the cabin as their favorite place on earth—a lasting legacy of family, tradition, and togetherness. Funeral services will be held at a future date. Those wishing to honor his memory may do so by sharing a story, offering a prayer, or donating to a charity of their choice.

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Herbert B. "Herbie" Tasker

July 8, 1936 - January 30, 2026