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Agnes A. Harris, 97
DEER LODGE -- Agnes Alveria (Murphy) Harris died Saturday at the Colonial Manor in Deer Lodge.
Agnes was the fifth child of Frank and Lena Murphy and was born on April 25, 1905, in Butte. She homesteaded with her family near Emery Mine, east of Deer Lodge and attended grade school at the Cottonwood School and high school in Deer Lodge.
She received her teaching certificate from the Dillon Normal School in 1926 and taught at the Emery School for two years.
On June 28, 1928, she married Frank B. Harris. Agnes worked at the Milwaukee Railroad during World War II. She worked in the kitchen at 4B's for 25 years.
Agnes was always lovingly known as ``Billyboy" by all of her grandchildren. This came from the many nursery rhymes and poems she told to the small children.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Deer Lodge, the Moose Lodge and the Degree of Honor Protective Association. Agnes enjoyed her family and loved to play cards with anybody at any time.
Her kitchen was her palace where everything was made from scratch. She was best known for her homemade chicken and noodles.
She was preceded in death by ``Pop," her husband of 45 years, and her daughter, Ann Harris Hilderman. She was the last survivor of her seven siblings who preceded her in death: brothers Art, Walter, Bill Johnny and Francis and sisters Sarah Drinville and Helen Olsen. Also, her favorite person, son-in-law ``Buck" Schaffer died in 1996.
Survivors include daughter Helen Schaffer of Deer Lodge; grandchildren Bill (Barbara) Schaffer of Prineville, Ore., Debi (Dan) Kelley of Deer Lodge and John (Rhonda) Schaffer of Helena; great-grandchildren include Cody, Ryan and Kyle Kelley, all of Deer Lodge and Shelby Schaffer and Tyler Pipponich of Helena; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, July 1at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Deer Lodge with the Rev. I.M. Nelson officiating.
Memorials: Colonial Manor Memorial Board.
Jewell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Johnston, 86
Catherine `` Cass" Johnston, longtime Butte resident, died the afternoon of June 29 at St. James Healthcare surrounded by her loving family.
Cass was born in Butte on Oct. 6, 1915, to Michael and Mary (Rogan) Gavigan. Cass was the youngest of four children. Cass graduated from Girls' Central and Western Montana College where she received a teaching degree. Cass spent 38 years as a teacher at the Blaine and other schools. Students she taught always remembered her as a wonderful teacher who was kind, caring, compassionate, and loving.
Cass was a very unique person, a one-of-a-kind sister, mom, grandma and great-grandma. Her social calendar was filled to the max with family functions, birthday parties -- more than 40 a year -- ball games, dance reviews, and wrestling matches. Cass was an avid Butte Central and Notre Dame sports fan and could be seen at nearly all Butte Central football and basketball games, regardless of the weather.
Every year without fail, she and Flo hosted the 4th of July picnic, Thanksgiving dinner, and had a special present for everyone at their annual Christmas Eve family gathering. All who knew her will miss seeing her and Flo ``tooling" around town in the famous yellow Cadillac.
She was preceded in death by her parents, along with brother, Ken Gavigan, and sister, Loretta McCloskey.
Her loving sister and inseparable companion of many years, Florence ``Flo" Gavigan, survives her. Other survivors include daughter and son-in-law Retta Gay and Dan Rosa and sons and daughters-in-law John and Carol Johnston, Mike Johnston and Judy Brogan, Frank and Mary Johnston and Jim and Linda Johnston; grandchildren John Johnston (Angela), Laure Dennehy (Jim), Meg Hertz (Shawn), Mike Johnston, Jr. (Phenoy), Mark Johnston (Kathy), Bob Johnston (Jodi), Joe Johnston (Kory), Keith Johnston (Kellie), Kurt Johnston (Erin), Kara Button (Paul), Kendra Johnston, Dan Rosa, Jr. (Melanie), Michele O'Neill, Christine Silzly (Harold), Julie Picard (Pat), Aimee Rosa, David Rosa (Lisa), Jim Johnston, Jr., Nettie Johnston; sister-in-law Agnes Gavigan; special niece Mary Shoemaker; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
It's almost impossible to imagine how the Lord could fit a heart so big into such a small body. The love she gave to all was unconditional and her smile and sense of humor were magnetic. She asked for nothing and gave everything. Her faith meant everything to her and when looking for answers, she always recommended prayers first. During her lifetime, the lessons she taught about love, patience, kindness, humor, and family will be treasured by each of us forever.
Friends and relatives of Cass are asked to join the family on Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
Cremation will follow immediately after Mass with private interment of ashes to take place at a later date.
Memorials: Butte Central of the donor's choice.
William R. Judge, 70
SEATTLE -- Bill Judge died on Dec. 31, 2001, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Wash.
Bill was born in Anaconda on Dec. 14, 1931, to Mary and Martin Judge, He attended Anaconda Central High School, graduating in 1950. He then worked as an inspector for the Butte and Anaconda Pacific Railway prior to induction into the Army in 1954.
After military service, he married Mary Therese Sheehan of Butte, in 1956. They moved to Seattle where Bill began work at the Boeing Co., which he continued until 1981.
He is survived by his five children, Kevin, Shauna, Dan, Maureen, and Tim as well as his brother Martin. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. No vigil or wake is planned. Interment of ashes will take place in Anaconda at Mount Olivet Cemetery near the South entrance at 11 a.m. Friday July 5. Remembrances may be made to the St. Martin de Pores Shelter of Seattle, 1561 Alaska Way So. Seattle, 98134
Stanley McLaughlin, 57
Stanley ``Sarge" McLaughlin died suddenly at his home Saturday morning.
He was born April 8, 1945, to Buttons and Pugs McLaughlin in Butte. After graduating from Butte High School, Stan spent four years in the Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He later served a machinist apprenticeship with the Anaconda Company and spent more than 30 years working in the mining field.
On Aug. 22, 1968, Stan married Judy Stout. They along with their daughters Dawn and Heather lived in Nevada and Wyoming before returning to Butte.
Stan enjoyed hunting and fishing trips with his father and fishing with his daughters. For the past five years, Stan enjoyed attending Butte Irish Hockey games. He was a longtime fan of the New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche. For the past two years, Stan enjoyed his retirement and gambling at various Butte casinos.
This past May, Stan was blessed with a new grandson Niklas Kern Brand. Stan enjoyed several days in May spending time with Niklas.
Stan is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Judy; loving daughter Heather McLaughlin; loving daughter and son-in-law Dawn and Eric Brand; his special treasure, grandson Niklas Kern Brand; sister Parkie McLaughlin and her companion Bob Suttey; nephew Jim McLaughlin and his family; and his special boys Oliver and Ike.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents Buttons and Pugs and a sister, Blanche.
Cremation has taken place in Butte. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with Father Edward Courtney officiating. Entombment will follow in the new mausoleum in Mount Moriah Cemetery. Memorials: Community Health Center or St. John the Evangelist Church Debt Reduction Fund.
Bernice Anderson, 97
Bernice `` Bird" Anderson died July 23 in Seattle.
She was born in Butte on March 26, 1905, to Carl Victor and Hilda Marie Blomgren. She graduated from Butte High in 1923 and the University of Montana in 1927.
Bernice married Clarence ``Andy" Anderson on Aug. 23, 1928, and after a short stay in Whitehall, they moved to Butte where Andy worked for the water company for many years.
Andy and Bird were active bridge players and followers of their beloved New York Yankees. Andy died in September of 1973.
Bernice lived in Butte until November 1984, when she moved to a retirement center in the Seattle area. Her Seattle-area nieces and nephews and their families had the privilege of her company for almost 18 years. She was a delight to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Ethel Blomgren and Ruth Bergren; and brothers, C. Harold Blomgren and Bernard Blomgren.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at Judson Park Retirement Center, Des Moines, Wash., on Monday.
Graveside funeral services are 11 a.m. Friday in Butte's Mount Moriah Cemetery, with Rev. Esther Angel officiating.
Cassandra Fischer, 11
Cassandra Marie Fischer died on Monday while vacationing in Kalispell.
She was born April 28, 1991, in Yuma, Ariz., to Lisa and Henry Fischer of Las Vegas. She loved Barbie dolls, Disney movies and animals, especially dolphins. She also enjoyed swimming, fishing and her annual trips to Disneyland and Sea World.
She left behind her two dedicated parents, Henry and Lisa Fischer; sisters, Jackie, Paula and Shelly; grandparents, Anna Fischer and Mary and Sidney Olsen; aunts, Vickie Olsen, Eva Ross and Angela Fischer; uncles, Stanley Olsen, Steve Stout and Gilbert, Delbert, Chris and Fred Fischer; and numerous cousins and extended family.
She took with her an innocent and affectionate nature, an insatiable need to tease and a quick eagerness to for give, as well as her infectious laughter, which went every where she did and will be missed most of all.
She touched many lives in her short 11 years and will be greatly missed by all who have experienced her love, kindness and youthful diplomacy.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday in Duggan Dolan Mortuary chapel. Cremation will follow services.
