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Alice Scott
Alice C. Scott was born to Jeanette and Vernon Koons on July 11, 1918, in Kansas City, Mo. Alice worked as a router in the art department of Hallmark Cards in Kansas City before moving to the state of Washington, where she met and married Everett W. Scott, son of Addie and Merlin Scott of Eureka, on Dec. 13, 1947, while they were attending Whitworth College. Everett was going to graduate school in social work when their two girls, Terrie and Carol, were born, Terrie in April 1949, and Carol in May 1951.
In 1952, Alice and Everett moved to Pueblo and then Colorado Springs, Colo., where Everett became a supervisor for the Colorado Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, Alice worked many years as a secretary for the school district, always having summers free to be with the girls, with the exception of the last 5 years when she worked at a year-round school.
A dedicated and loving wife, mother and later grandmother and great-grandmother, she continued to use her artistic talents and Christian education through working in the Sunday School department at the churches she and Everett attended.
She also learned and excelled at the art of Bunka (Japanese embroidery), pottery, caning chairs, sewing quilts and polishing and setting stones and jewelry work Everett had faceted. Alice enjoyed her grandchildren and gave them many precious hand-crafted gifts.
After both Alice and Everett retired, they sold their home in Colorado Springs and built a home on Glen Lake, near Eureka to assist in the care of Everett's mother until the time of her death, two years ago (Addie was 102.)
This past autumn, they moved into Riverside Senior Living Center in Whitefish to be ambassadors to the residents there, giving their time, energy and talents to assisting, encouraging, and leading groups.
Alice was diagnosed with a viral-caused liver disease before leaving Colorado Springs, which remained non-active or dormant until 2001, and later took her life on Aug. 3.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Everett, her two daughters, Terrie Lauersdorf (Todd) and Carol Byington; and also by her grandchildren, Michelle Boaz (Tadd), Suzanne Davidowitz (Brad), Jevan Jenkins, John Jenkins (Candy), R. Shane Jenkins (Renita), and Janna Judd (Shawn). She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren: Kathryn, Andrew, David and Mary Boaz; Bethany Davidowitz; Chelsea Jenkins; Micah, Joel, Mariah and Matthew Porter-Smith; and Amber, Junior and Chris.
Alice was interred at Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs, Colo.
There will be a memorial service for Alice on Saturday, Aug. 16, 1 p.m. at the Fortine Community Church.
All who knew Alice during her life on this earth and who wish to grieve with Everett in his loss are invited to attend. Food will be provided following the service.
Glenn Roy Dyck
Glenn Roy Dyck, 64, "went to be with the Lord" on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at his home in Whitefish, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Wolf Point, on Nov. 14, 1938, to Herbert and Marie (Toavs) Dyck. Glenn began his life on a farm in the Luster area north of Wolf Point. Farming would always remain close to his heart in the years to come.
He graduated high school from Luster Bible Academy in 1956, and began to learn his construction trade skills with his father and brothers in Wolf Point. These skills would prove to be very useful in the years to come with varying jobs and situations.
Among these were working in the Occident Elevator in Wolf Point, and becoming a manager of the Boise Cascade Lumber Co.
Glenn married Beverly Joan "Bev" Millard on April 14, 1961, who was a widow with a small son, Ronald Meroney. They went on to have two more sons, John Ray Dyck and Calvin Roy Dyck; both of whom would later work with their father in the construction trade, with John becoming a partner. Glenn and Bev then moved their family to Columbus, where he worked in the local hardware store in addition to working in construction.
They moved to Kalispell in 1972, where he worked for Arrowhead Construction as their foreman and eventually superintendent. While with Arrowhead, he worked on the Outlaw Inn, Frenchtown school, and the armory in Kalispell.
He later went into business with his brother, Les, to form Dyck Construction Inc. Some of their projects included Kalispell Feed & Grain, the Pepsi Building, the John Deere Building, Valley Glass, and the Valley Inn Motel.
By 1981, Glenn branched out on his own and began Glenn's Construction. Some of the major projects he handled were Kalispell Christian Center, phase one (1986) and phase two (2000), Semitool, DePratu Ford, Carpet Studio, Flathead Valley Christian School, Western Building Center (Columbia Falls), the remodel of Mountain Bank in Whitefish, Glacier Bank of Whitefish, Valley Bank of Kalispell, Farmers State Bank in Victor and Florence, Riverside Alliance Church, Christ Lutheran Church, Coast to Coast in Whitefish, Chuck Wagon Cafe and RV Park, Carquest Auto Parts, the structures of chair lift 5 on Big Mountain, remodeling of various structures on Big Mountain Resort, two subdivisions in Columbia Falls and three major additions to Snappy Sport Senter in Kalispell.
With farming remaining near and dear to his heart, Glenn had a renewed interest, beginning early in his retirement which he began at 62. He especially enjoyed restoring old antique tractors, and was an active member of the Northwest Antique Power Association where he cultivated new friendships with fellow tractor enthusiasts. He also enjoyed restoring old cars and completed two 1961 Dodge Darts.
Most importantly, Glenn was a man of God. He had a strong dedication to God's work and was a man of great faith.
Even in his sicknesses Glenn was worshipping and praising God for his love and mercy. He was a wonderful example to many people and was an inspiration to anyone who had the honor of knowing him.
He was a man of honor and integrity,"and the Lord richly blessed him." Glenn served as a church deacon for over 20 years, and an elder for five. He went to Africa on several mission trips where he built churches, Bible schools and dormitories.
Glenn is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beverly Dyck of Whitefish; two sons, John Dyck and wife, Cori, and grandchildren, Justin, Heather, Jared and Jordon, all of Whitefish, and Calvin Dyck and wife, Bettejo, and grandchildren, Vanessa, Adrienne, and Tyrel of Whitefish; his stepson, Ron Meroney and wife, Karen, of Portland; three brothers, Harold Dyck and wife, Lois, of Wolf Point, Les Dyck and wife, Pat, of Missouri; and Jim Dyck of California; two sisters, Lena Hoch and husband, Eddie, of Wolf Point, and Mavis Peterson and husband, Terry, of Minneapolis.
A celebration of life was held Monday, Oct. 27, at the Christian Center in Kalispell. Burial was at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the Christian Center in memory of Glenn Dyck for an overseas mission project. Mail to 255 Summit Ridge Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901.
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.
Cindy Kampf
Cindy Lynn Frerck Kampf, 53, passed away on Oct. 14, 2003, at the North Valley Hospital.
She was born on Dec. 3, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Norman and Shirley Frerck. She attended grade school in Fort Peck and graduated from high school in Glasgow. She attended Northern Montana College and worked at various jobs while raising her children. Selling real estate was one of her pleasures.
One of her attributes was the ability to converse with people in all walks of life, young or old. She loved people and enjoyed cooking and entertaining. She never turned away friends that needed a warm bed or meal. She was also a second mother to many of her children's friends.
In 1974, she married Gary Kampf. They enjoyed entertaining, golfing, attending family gatherings, traveling, and dancing. She enjoyed many types of music. She had a long struggle with Lupus and other health problems. She climbed many mountains, but the last one was a bit too steep. Her numerous friends and family will miss her neat personality and caring ways.
She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her sons, Benjamin and Richard Kampf and his wife, Cindy; two granddaughters, Taylor and Ashley Kampf. Her granddaughters were the light of her life; one brother, Collin Frerck of Bozeman; one sister, Candice Mitchell of Glasgow; her mother, Shirley Frerck of Billings, and many cousins, aunts, and uncles. We will all miss you very much, Cindy. A memorial service was held on Oct. 19, at the United Methodist Church in Whitefish.
Ervin Hanson
Ervin A. Hanson passed away of bone cancer on Sept. 15, 2003, at his home in Whitefish.
He was born July 7, 1916, in Baylor, Mont., to Ida and Optandar Hanson. At age 4, his family moved to Whitefish where his family helped settle and develop the area. As a young adult, he went to school in Minneapolis, Minn., where he met Miriam Grove. They were married April 5, 1941. They subsequently lived in Michigan and North Dakota where he served as a minister. Due to poor health, he then retired from the ministry and the family moved back to the Flathead where he worked as a carpenter.
During his years in Whitefish, he served as a substitute minister in 15 different churches in the Flathead area. He also served on the Whitefish PTA, the Whitefish Library Association, and the Whitefish City-County Planning Board.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Miriam; his granddaughter, Keirsten; his parents; his brother, Iner, and his sister, Olive.
He is survived by his daughter, Dolly Vallieres, her husband, Gary, and their son, Brian, with great-grandchildren, Tish, Alyx, and Jordyn; Ervin's son, Jerry and his wife, Rita, with children Michael and his wife, Jesse, with great-grandchildren Mason, Ashley, and Marika; daughter, Jennifer and husband, Mike Pound, with great-grandchildren, Joshua and Justin, and their son, Morgan. He is also survived by his daughter, Joan, with partner, Mike Berek, and her children, Barbara and husband, Chris Hatch and John Bangeman.
At his request he has been cremated and there will be no formal services. Family and friends are invited to a reception to share memories of his life at the home of Gary and Dolly Vallieres, 125 Antelope Trail, Happy Valley, on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m.
The family suggests memorials to the Glacier Twins Bleacher Fund, P. O. Box 2007, Whitefish, Mont., or Montanans For Better Patient Care, P. O. Box 2126, Kalispell, Mont. 59903.
Jeff Thorsen
Jeff J. Thorsen, 28, was killed in a bicycle accident on Oct. 27, 2003, in Eugene, Ore.
He was born Nov. 9, 1974, in Los Angeles, Calif., and moved to the Flathead Valley when he was 2.
He attended Whitefish High School and graduated in 1993. He worked for Montana Rail Link in Missoula for five years.
He was a graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy and was an assistant pro for Iron Horse Golf Club for one season. He was currently employed as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad in Eugene, Ore.
He loved life and he lived it to the fullest. He loved the outdoors and sports, especially golf and fishing.
He is survived by his parents, John and Judy Thorsen of Kalispell; a sister and brother-in-law, Janel and Eddie Sharpe of Indianapolis, and grandparents, Earl and Kay Mitchell of Kalispell.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Dorothy "Dottie" Joyce Rowles
Dorothy "Dottie" Joyce Rowles, 74, "slipped away" on Oct. 15, 2003, surrounded by her family.
She was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Radersburg, Mont., and was one of seven children born to George and Jennie Ethel (Bottler) Hough. As a child, she attended a two-room schoolhouse in Radersburg and later attended school in the Townsend school district.
As a young woman working at the Mint Cafe in Townsend, she met her husband-to-be, Harold Blair Rowles. Dottie and Harold were married in Townsend, on Aug. 1, 1948, where they lived until shortly after the birth of their first daughter, Sheri. They then moved to Harold's hometown of Livingston, where Carla, Kathy and Laurie were born.
Harold worked at the Trail Rite Inn, which he eventually owned. He preceded Dorothy in death on Nov. 11, 1969, leaving her with the joy and work of raising four girls on her own. The love Dottie and Harold shared gave her strength in the busy years to follow.
Dorothy began her working career at Big Bob's Restaurant and later worked at Martin's Cafe, where she developed many friendships that brought her happiness through the years. In the early 1990s, Dottie retired and moved to Whitefish, where she became an avid supporter at her grandchildren's sporting events.
Dottie was an accomplished seamstress, spending many nights sewing those special dresses for the girls. She was an excellent cook and found pleasure in providing a safe and comfortable home for her family.
Dottie enjoyed her independence and was an avid "do-it-yourselfer." She did everything from fixing a leaky faucet to sewing a prom dress. She could comfort a baby's colic or carry a trunk up a flight of stairs. Dorothy set an example for her daughters of strength, tenderness and courage.
She found her greatest happiness caring for her family and gave of herself unselfishly to those she loved. Her absence will be felt in their lives, but they will honor her memory through the care and comfort they give each other.
She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Sheri and Mitch Williams of Spokane, Kathy and Mike Phillips of Bozeman, Carla and Steve Bruce of Whitefish, Laurie Rowles of Livingston; sister, Faye Raymond of Missoula; grandchildren, Michael Williams, Christopher Williams, Jamie Bruce, Andrew Bruce, Jessy Rowles; and great-grandchildren, Trenton Williams, Alexis Williams, Drew Williams, and Meadow Williams.
Cremation has taken place in Kalispell and memorial services were held in Livingston on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Home Options Hospice, 175 Commons Loop, Suite 100, Kalispell, MT 59901.
