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Leo Jarvis, 90
Leo V. Jarvis of Ronan died Friday at home of natural causes.
He was born Sept. 7, 1911, at Middleton, Idaho, to John W. and Anna (Zimmerman) Jarvis. He married Laura Bennett in 1932 at Challis, Idaho. They had two children, but later divorced.
Leo's main occupation during his long life was an outfitter and stock man in Montana's Pintler region and Idaho's Sawtooth range.
He also worked as a look out for the Forest Service and a firefighter. He spent a few years as a state police officer stationed in northern Idaho, and at one time had a mail route that was covered by dog sled.
Leo's hobbies included making saddles, leatherwork, breaking horses and raising appaloosa mules for his out fitting trips. He belonged to the Montana Institute of Art, Moose Lodge and many Vigilante Saddle Clubs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Survivors include his devoted children, Anna Jarvis, and son, John Jarvis, both of Ronan; eight grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren .
Memorial services are 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Grogan Funeral Home with Ed Gilchrist officiating. A potluck reception follows at the Montana Waterfowl Foundation, Ronan. Memorials: Montana Waterfowl Foundation.
Eleanor MacArthur, 94
MISSOULA — Eleanor Fredericka Meta MacArthur, of Missoula, died March 28, in St. Patrick Hospital.
Eleanor was born Sept. 15, 1908, in Butte, to Robert and Adele Henningsen McArthur. She attended Butte public schools and graduated from the University of Montana.
She taught high school in Alberton for five years, before beginning work at UM as a dietician in 1935. She was promoted to director of the UM food service and served in that position for more than a decade. She earned a master’s degree in home economics from UM. In 1960, Ellie moved to New York City to manage the Webster Apartments, a residence for single working women. She retired from that position in 1985 and moved to a beautiful family home in Old Saybrook, Conn. She returned to Missoula in 1995.
Ellie was an extremely competent food service and institutional manager. She remembered with pride managing the UM food service when it fed 500 air cadet trainees during World War II, as well as managing many special events for UM students and parents.
At the Webster Apartments, she managed a staff of 100 that served more than 400 residents. The high standards of management that Ellie brought to the Webster were recognized by all who worked with her and for her and were reflected in the high quality of living experienced by the Webster residents, many of whom were young women new to working life in New York City.
Her abilities were recognized by the Webster Board of Directors, on which she served and gave valuable advice and counsel for many years after her retirement. The Board reported that under her management the Webster was run “like a fine Swiss watch.” The main living room at the Webster has been named in Ellie’s honor.
Ellie will be fondly remembered as loyal, loving and extremely generous to family and friends. To cite one of dozens of examples, she gave a Steinway grand piano to a teenage niece who showed special talent on that instrument. She was especially close to her eight nieces and nephews and their families and will be remembered by them for her warm disposition, her genuine interest in their lives (including hundreds of birthdays and special events remembered by card, letter and gift), her humor and endearing laugh and her constant support through all the joys and challenges of their lives.
Ellie enjoyed traveling, and during her UM years took extended trips to Chile and Hong Kong to visit family. During the Webster years and in retirement, she took numerous cruises with friends and family.
She enjoyed playing bridge and the camaraderie of many bridge groups over the years. She loved the dynamism, challenges and opportunities of New York City; and she appreciated “beautiful things,” with which she always surrounded herself.
Ellie is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Helga and Robert S. McHugh; and eight nieces and nephews, Alexandra McHugh, Adele Jo Allegra, Robin McHugh, Sally Rappold, Terry Brooks, Thompson Swayne, Eleanor Anne Jones, William Gibson Swayne and their families.
She was preceded in death by her sister Josephine and by her sister and brother-in-law Adele and William H. Swayne.
Memorials: Camp-Mak-A-Dream or Watson Children’s Shelter.
Evelyn McDougal, 85
Evelyn M. McDougal of Butte died Sunday evening at a local nursing home.
She was born Tuesday, March 3, 1914, to John D. and Mildred (Davis) Matthews in Freewater, Ore. She was reared and educated in Mullen, Idaho.
She was married to Bruce LeRoy Mason and later divorced. She married Roy David McDougal on May 18, 1941, in Butte. He died on Feb. 5, 1996.
Evelyn was a faithful and loving wife and mother. All her activities were centered around her family and service to Jehovah. She was a long time and active member of the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses until Alzheimer's Disease prevented her from continuing on with life as we know it.
She is survived by her son, David E. Mason of Butte; daughter, Nondys L. Mason of Pipestone; sister, Flores Ordyk of Bellevue, Wash.; brother, Donald Matthews of Keyes, Calif.; stepson, Donald Rautio, and step daughter, Lu Ann Sager, both of California; sister-in-law, Lucille Hickman of Helena; and grandchildren, Lori Philbrook, Lisa Mason and Shelly Mason of Washington, David P. Johnson of Maui, Hawaii, Rodney Johnson of Salt Lake City, Kim Cransberry of Washington; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Karleen Johnson. Mrs. McDougal's remains have been cremated in Butte.
Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Friday in the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Entombment of ashes will follow in Sunset Memorial Park.
Frank McDonald, 80
Frank McDonald died Monday in a local nursing home.
He was born in Butte to Neil and Helen (McNulty) McDonald on March 2, 1919. He attended local schools and was an active member of Sacred Heart, St. Joseph's and St. John's parishes.
During the five years he spent in the Army, Frank was in combat throughout all of Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. His favorite pas time was flying his antique airplane, a 1941 Swift. Before the war, Frank was a private pilot for the Gang Ranch in British Columbia, Canada. He loved telling stories of the days he flew for the ranch.
Frank worked for the Anaconda Co. for more than 30 years as a Teamster. He was one of the first to drive the 200-ton trucks in the Berkeley Pit.
Frank is survived by his sister, Catherine Egan of Butte; niece, Michele Lloid of Seattle; and nephews, Bill McDonald of Las Vegas and Bill Egan of Butte.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom `` Bud" McDonald.
Family and friends will miss this gentle man, but will always be cheered by his memory.
Relatives and friends may call Friday at 9:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church for visitations. Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials: St. John the Evangelist church or charity of donor's choice.
Pat Pappas, 63
Mary Ellen `` Pat" Pappas died Tuesday morning at her home with her family beside her.
She was born in Butte on Aug. 18, 1936, to Martin and Mary (Bence) Rubick. She attended Butte schools.
Pat was the secretary and office manager for O'Keefe Drilling for almost 30 years. She was very devoted to her job, seldom taking any time off.
She will be remembered by her family for the extensive photo albums she made of all her grandchildren.
She married Robert Priest in 1955, and they later divorced. On Jan. 2, 1976, she married Douglas Pappas in Butte. He survives.
Other survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ken Tangmo, Butte; son, Bob Priest, Butte; stepchildren and son-in-law, Valerie and Steve Dass, Linda Shafer and Rodney Pappas, all of Palm Springs, Calif.; grandchildren, Randi McNellis, Justin and Jared Priest, Ashley Priest, Jason Rutlan, Christopher Holland, Mary Ann Holland, Carl Sturdivant, Kasara Pappas; brother and sister-in-law, Martin and Athlene Rubick, Butte; several nieces and nephews, including special nephew, Joey Warren; and her caring extended family at O'Keefe Drilling.
Her remains have been cremated in Butte. Memorial services are at 10 a.m. Saturday in Wayrynen Richards Funeral Home.
Memorials: Highlands Hospice or the Butte Food Bank.
Mom, you're in the arms of the angels. We love you.
Patresa Hintz, 62
Services for Patresa H. Hintz, 62, are at 2 p.m. today in the Duggan Dolan Chapel with Monsignor Don Shea officiating. Cremation will follow the service.
Pat, as she was affectionately known, died Friday at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Butte to Forest A. Riley and Bertha R. Shafer Riley. Pat lived most of her life in the Butte and Dillon areas.
She is survived by her husband, Daniel Hintz; daughter, Rosemarie Jones of Three Forks; son and daughter-in-law, Irvin F. and Dona Morrison Jones of Argenta; stepsons, Larry, Terry, Harvey and their wives of Missoula, Danny, Roger and their wives of Anaconda; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Riley of Whitehall, Gayle and Dennis Parker of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Tharon and James McDevitt of Butte, Linda and John Christian of Beatty, Nev., Margaret and Ralph Shirts of Nampa, Idaho; brothers, Ray and Lee Ann Riley of Melrose, Kenneth Riley of Wallace, Idaho, Dennis and Francis Riley of Lakeside, Vernon Riley and Michael and Betty Riley, all of Butte; an uncle and aunt of Dillon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Allen Dale Jones and Richard F. Jones Jr.; daughter, Mary Ann Bundy of New Mexico; her father, mother, sister and an infant brother.
Pat will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She traveled life's road well. She brought many bright days and happy memories to all whose life she touched. Lessons were taught, songs sung, and tears cried yet many blessings counted. May we all look towards the Lord ... how he brightens the road.
Marjorie Pepper, 77
Former area resident Marjorie Katherine Pepper of Show Low, Ariz., died Dec. 4.
She was born in Denver. She was a retired wholesale carpet purchasing agent.
Survivors include her daughters, Audrey Campos and Miriam Griffith; son, Lynn T. Bayona; brother, Edwin Wood; and two grand children.
No services are planned.
Chapel of the Chimes in Glendale, Ariz., is in charge.
John Wright, 85
John Sterling Wright died Tuesday in Las Cruces, N.M.
He was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Marquette, Mich. to Morgan H. Wright and Helen Sterling. John was raised in Butte and was a graduate of Montana School of Mines, class of 1937. He worked as a mining engineer in Montana, California, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Utah and Washington as well as in South Africa and Rhodesia. John was a Marine in World War II where he saw action on Okinawa and Ryukyu Islands. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal. He was also an inventor and author.
During his years in New Mexico, John worked in the potash mines in Carlsbad from 1956 to 1968. He was president of the New Mexico Mining Association, board member of the Taxpayers Association of New Mexico, Foundation Development Council member of the New Mexico Tech Research Foundation, member of the board of governors of the Western Division of the American Mining Congress, and resident manager of the U.S. Borax operations in Carlsbad. John retired to Las Cruces in 1980 where he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, New Mexico Chapter 10 and the BPOE Lodge 119.
John met Alice Pesman in Montana and they were married in Idaho. They had been married 49 years when she died in 1997.
Survivors include his daughter, Jerri Jean; son, Morgan; granddaughters, Hallie and Rosie Wright.
A memorial service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Getz Funeral Home, Las Cruces with Keith Wilson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana, Las Cruces, N.M. 88005. Phone: (505) 523-4700.
Arrangements are by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman avenues, Las Cruces, N.M. Phone: (505) 526-2419.
Maynard Bolin Sr., 85
DEER LODGE -- Maynard ``Buss" Bolin died in his home in Deer Lodge.
He was born Dec. 20, 1913, in South Bend, Ind., to James and Marie Bolin. He received his education there. He worked for Canfield Driveway of Detroit before moving to Montana in 1938. He married Florence Wilson on July 19, 1970, in Great Falls. He was a member of the Cascade County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. He worked for Anaconda Copper Mining Company, GTA, Bennett Motors and Lincoln-Mercury Motors of Great Falls. The couple moved to Deer Lodge in 1973 where he was employed at the Montana State Prison as a correctional officer until his retirement.
Mr. Bolin was an avid horseman and outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother.
Survivors include his son, Maynard ``Bud" Bolin Jr. of Deer Lodge; daughter, Bonnie Dahlen of Great Falls; grand daughters, Debe, Dena, D'Ann and Dawn; and three great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and in accordance with his wishes no services are planned.
Memorials: donor's choice.
Jewell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
