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Louise C. Villett
Louise Catherine (Haas) Villett was born October 17th, 1916 at Hingham, Montana. She was one of five children born to John and Barbara (Duerr) Haas. Louise grew up in Hingham and received her education there, graduating from Hingham High School in 1937.
She married
Sterling R. Villett on January 10, 1938 at Havre.
In those early years they lived at Big Sandy, Box Elder, and Butte where Sterling worked in the coal mines. In 1944 they moved to Hingham where they lived the rest of their married
life. Louise enjoyed her role as homemaker and mother to three children. In addition she worked as a clerk in the Hingham grocery store from 1949-1969 (initially, she worked for Rose Kocar in the "Chicago Store" and then for Tony Schweitzer at "Schweitzer's Store"). Louise was also employed parttime at the Hingham Post Office for five years. From 1970-1972 she worked for Lawrence Struck in a dry goods store in Rudyard.
After 56 years of marriage, Sterling died on August 6, 1994. Louise continued to live in their Hingham home until 2002, when she moved to the Eagle's Manor in Havre. Because of declining health, she transferred to the Northern Montana Care Center this past May. She died at the Havre hospital on the early morning of Tuesday (August 31, 2004). She was 87 years old.
Louise had been an active member of the Hingham Lutheran Church since 1945, the year she received her confirmation as an adult. In addition she was a member of WELCA's Rachel Circle and did the janitorial duties at the church for 15+ years. Louise also was a member of the Hingham Home Demonstration Club and served on many election boards over the years.
Louise loved to quilt, in fact, during those years from 1977 to 2002 she made approximately 3000 quilt tops that were donated to Lutheran World Relief. She also made many beautiful quilts and crafts as gifts for her family and friends. Other hobbies included sewing, crocheting, gardening, reading, jigsaw puzzles, and cards (her favorite card games were Pinochle, Poker, and "Hand-&-Foot").
Even though Louise suffered from osteoporosis, she still enjoyed staying busy and always maintained a cheerful, positive attitude. She will be remembered as a loving and giving lady.
She is survived by her two sons and spouses, Russell and Betty Villett of Havre and Lloyd and Carol Villett of Amarillo, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Haas of Royal Palm Beach, Florida and Leonard Haas of Hingham; 1 sister, Ann Fallon of Superior; and many nephews and nieces. Louise was preceded in death not only by her parents and husband, but also by a daughter (Laurel Louise Villett) and a brother (Mike Haas).
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 2nd) at the Hingham Lutheran Church by Pastor Brian Pederson. Organist was Sharon Spicher and the congregation sang "Beautiful Savior" and "How Great Thou Art". Vocalist, Terry Stevenson, performed "Amazing Grace" and"Just A Closer Walk With Thee". Terry also read Louise's obituary. Pallbearers were her nephews: Jerry, Randy, Steve, and Roger Haas. A reception was held at the church following burial at the Hingham cemetery. Per Louise's wishes undesignated memorials will be given to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Rockman Funeral Chapel, Chester.
George Clark
George Clark, son of George and Lilly Livermore Clark, and sibling to Tina Monroe, Hazel Campbell, Bill Clark and Rodney Clark, died in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 14, 2003.
Uncle George requested to be cremated without services.
Born October 22, 1916, George attended grade school at the Heavy Runner schoolhouse and later attended four years at Chemawa. As a young adult, George worked in the shipyards in Tacoma, Wash. He also tended bar at Speak Easy Places. After the war, George moved to Portland, Ore., where he joined the bartenders union. George worked in many bars until he finally retired. Between his travels, George frequently came to Browning to visit family and friends.
On April 7, 1987, George married
Marg in Reno, Nev. Uncle Bill was the best man. Marg recalls that her husband George had been pretty sick and suffered from acute dementia. It struck her as funny when one day George looked at her while they were visiting and asked her, "Are you married
?" She replied, "Why yes, George. We've been married
for 16 years." Marg was amazed and flattered that George had tried to proposition her after all those years of marriage.
Marg Clark can be reached at 924 Southeast 164th Ave., Portland, OR 97233, or by phone at (503) 254-5351. She would love to hear from each of you.
Uncle Bill resides in Carson City, Nev.
Stewart Allen Augare
Stewart Allen Augare, 50, a retired construction worker, died of a heart attack Tuesday at a Great Falls hospital.
Services were Saturday, Feb. 22 at Little Flower Parish, with burial in Holy Family Mission cemetery. Day Family Funeral Home of Browning is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his partner, Cheri James Juneau of Washington; a son, Pierre Francis Augare of Blackfoot; sisters Patricia Compton of Cut Bank, Carolyn Augare and Becky Augare of Missoula and Victoria Augare and Susan Augare of Great Falls; and brothers Frank Augare of Cut Bank, David Augare of Valier and Steven Augare of East Glacier.
Jewel Hudgens
Jewel Ethel Blair Hudgens (Chut), age 86, a resident of Glenwood, Ala., died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. from the Glenwood United Methodist Church with Reverend Marquis Wingard and Reverend Bobby Weeks officiating. Burial will follow in Providence cemetery with Turner's Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers were Curtis Blair, Roger Blair, Boyd Berry, Jack Norsworthy, Nick Dawkins, and Timmy Dickey.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Sharon Hudgens, Crestview, Fla., Kenneth and Lynn Hudgens, Glenwood, Ala., two daughters and sons-in-laws, Carra and Don Higgins, Babb, and Charlotte and Don Hall, Montgomery, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Beth Higgins, Michael Higgins, Susan Higgins, Melissa Ley, Michael Hudgens, Jeffrey Hudgens, Meredith Hall, and Zachary Hudgens; four great grandchildren, Emma Giron, Michael Hudgens, Megan Hudgens, and Justin Ley, and one niece, Darlene Spencer, Amarillo, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Buck Hudgens; her parents, Henry Oliver and Carra Sasser Blair; her brothers Dewey Blair, L.C. Blair, Hershel Blair, and James Wesley Blair, her sisters Lorene Massey, Glennie Mae Richburg, Iva Lois Davis and Lola Bryant, and her granddaughter, Mary Alice Higgins.
John Phillip Spencer
John Phillip Spencer, "Phil, " 74, a retired farmer from Shelby, passed away Friday, Feb. 21, at the Marias Care Center after a long battle with cancer.
Visitation was Feb. 25, at the Whitted Funeral Chapel with a Vigil Service at St. William Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was today, Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. at St. William Catholic Church to be followed by burial in the Mountain View cemetery.
Phil was born June 23, 1928 at Spokane, Wash. to Harry and Marie (Koll) Spencer. He was raised on the family farm northeast of Cut Bank and graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1946. On March 1, 1949 he married
Donna Mae Bykonen and they bought a farm northeast of Cut Bank where they raised their family. He sold the farm and retired in 1987.
His hobbies included reading, fishing, doing crossword puzzles, card games and watching TV. He loved going to coffee to visit with family and friends. Phil was a member of St. William Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and had served as a board member on the Farmers Union Coop for many years.
Survivors include his wife Donna Spencer, son Mike Spencer, and daughters Pat Savage and Kathy Schwenke all of Shelby. Also surviving are son-in-law Paul Schwenke, grandchildren Kari and Mike Lamey, Jenny Schwenke, Janet and Tiny Johnson, Matthew Spencer, and Jackie Schwenke all of Shelby, Marci and Brett Huntsinger of Conrad, Samantha Schwenke of Idaho, Tony Spencer of British Columbia and Randy and Shyla Spencer of Saskatchewan. Five great-grandchildren Kress, Maesynne, Kraye, Ethan and Caden and several nieces and nephews also survive Phil.
LORI DARR
DOUGLAS, Wyo. - Lori Lynn Minnehan Darr, 48, of Douglas, Wyo., died Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at a Casper, Wyo., medical center.
Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. today at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas, Wyo., with the Rev. Dr. Robert D. Firebaugh and the Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Internment will be in the Douglas Park cemetery.
Lori was born Jan. 1, 1955, in Shelby to John and Ruth (Carlson) Minnehan. She graduated from Havre High School in 1973. She then attended Montana State University, earning a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics, upon graduation in 1977.
On June 10, 1978, she was married
to Carey Douglas Kelly Darr at the Bozeman United Methodist Church in Bozeman. In 1983, the couple moved to Hobbs, N.M. They moved to Casper in October 1989, then to Douglas in March 1993.
Lori's work history included jobs at Production Credit Association, Farmers Home Loan, Farm Credit, the United Methodist Church and Aspen Realty.
She was a board member of the Wyoming Beef and Cattle Improvement Association and the Wyoming State Angus Association. She was on the state High School Rodeo Host Committee, and was also an FFA alumni and 4-H leader.
Lori enjoyed horses, ranching, 4-H, being a realtor, and spending time with her children.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Minnehan.
Survivors include her mother, Ruth Minnehan of Bozeman; husband, Kelly Darr of Douglas; children, Jeremiah Darr, Casey Darr and Whitney Darr, all of Douglas; brothers, Joe Minnehan of Chester and Tom Minnehan of Kazakhstan.
Memorials may be made to the Lori Lynn Darr Memorial Fund in care of the Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas, WY 82633.
Gorman Funeral Home-Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Devereaux
Doris E. Devereaux, 66, of Ronan passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan after a brief courageous battle with cancer.
Doris was born September 24, 1934, in Bozeman to Fitz and Margaret Wisner and grew up in Deer Lodge. She was a graduate of Western Montana College in Dillon with a Master's degree in elementary education. She loved teaching children and taught for many years in Browning and was an active substitute teacher in the Ronan School District after moving to Ronan in 1978.
After leaving teaching, Doris found a new career working with the needs of senior citizens at the Lake County Council on Aging for over nine years, where she was employed at the time of her death. All who were privileged to have shared friendship and time with her will sorely miss her love and caring for others.
She is survived by her son, Jeff Devereaux of Ronan; and a daughter, Toni Devereaux of Browning; her sisters, Betty Richards of San Marcus, Texas, and Donna Neubauer of San Antonio Texas; and two granddaughters, TaLeah and Natissa, both of Browning. Cremation has taken place at the Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory in Polson.
David Stevens
David Kennedy Stevens, 68, came to this earth October 25, 1934, in Miami, Florida, the first born of Blanch Sparkman and Erastus "Byron" Stevens. There soon arrived twin brothers Carl Ray and Charles Kay, and then baby Herbert. The boys grew into assertive, independent and adventurous personalities, David with a natural flair for storytelling. From a family proud of their native Floridian heritage, he absorbed the old folks' stories, shadows of the family past, like in the killing of Mr. Watson on Chockoluskee Island. David became the family storyteller and historian. He knew the relationships and the sordid details.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 30, at the Heart Butte Square in front of the Round Hall at 1 p.m. Please bring a covered item for a pot luck lunch after the service. Beverages will be provided.
No surprise that he soon added personal adventures to his repertoire at age 14, a migrant watermelon picker, then a young intelligence photographer in Tokyo, a lover of good food and a restauranteer, a gift for gab therefore many sales jobs, diversity became his ultimate talent.
In 1969, he moved to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation with his young family - wife Jacky, a rebellious spirit, two-year-old Rachael and Pride the dog, arrived two weeks prior to the birth of son Justin of the Rockies. A broken down trailer and a job that did not pay much is what greeted them. But he exalted in managing meager resources, climbing mountains, watching flowers and birds and challenging his four wheel drive. Many nights were spent with good food, drink and stories, immersing himself in the hearts and lives of people.
His family grew, an adopted son, Aaron, from the Assiniboine-Sioux tribe, Jessica, a daughter from the Northern Cheyenne tribe, then later Germanic, a daughter of the Blackfeet. The round log home on Badger Creek came with the children, reflecting the eccentricity and heartfelt fellowship of its creator. David passionately worked creating programs and jobs to better the lives of those around him. Children were his focus. Headstart developed under his direction, his home opened to foster children and Jacky volunteered her music talents in the local school. Twenty years flew by.
The incredible work schedule contributed to a break in the family. In 1984, David and Jacky divorced. The beautiful family seemed destroyed. Through the pain came new opportunities. David soon found a kindred spirit in Dell Schlant. A young therapist with a strong compassionate heart, devoted to helping others especially children. They married
and began a life split between therapy jobs in exotic lands and supporting family members in need. Elderly parents and grown but struggling children were a main focus. David was known to be there for those he loved, in spite of distance, cost or personal time. He thrived in the company of his grandchildren, Alexandra and Gillian, daughters of Rachael and the late Jef Calloway; Lane, son of Jessica and Ray St. Goddard, and Sam, son of Justin and Danielle Boettger. David and Dell returned to David's Florida roots in LaBelle, and focused on the simple things - a bike ride to the library, ringing a bell for the Salvation Army, giving a hand with Habitat for Humanity or telling a not so short story.
David Stevens left us on June 12, 2003. Although the traveled multiple roads and kept diverse company, he left us with humble messages: Life is simple. All we can really count on are love and change. Live well and with purpose. It is ok to tell stories. And always, begin and end your day telling the Creator, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity.
CYRIL F. HONZEL
MISSOULA - Cyril F. "Cy" Honzel, 83, of Missoula died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes.
Visitation will be held on today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Garden City Funeral Home with Vigil services following at 7:30 p.m. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Parish with a reception following at the Elks Club. Private interment will take place at St. Mary's cemetery.
Cy was born Jan. 22, 1920, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., the only child of Frank R. and Gabrielle (Merrell) Honzel.
As a young lad, he lived with his parents in Prairie du Chien. In later life, he enjoyed talking about his life on the banks of the Mississippi River, including riding horseback with Gene Autry when Autry was performing in Prairie.
When Cy was 14, he and his mother moved to Havre, and he graduated from Havre High School two years later. While attending Northern Montana College, he worked for the F.A. Buttrey Co., and continued to work there until he entered into the U.S. Army in 1942.
After Officer Candidate School, Cy was stationed in Spokane, Wash., and he and Marise Bailey were married
in Our Lady of Lourde's Cathedral on Jan. 22, 1944.
In September of that year, Cy was sent to the India Burma Theater, with headquarters in Calcutta. When the war ended, Cy, an Army major, returned to Spokane for a few short weeks before he and Marise and their baby son, Tom, moved to Missoula, where they lived for 58 years.
Cy was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the Elks Club, and was a member of the Reserve Officers Association from 1946 to 1960. He was a life member of the Downtown Lions Club and held all offices during his 57 years as a member.
He served as a city commissioner in 1954-56 and was honored by the Jaycees as the Young Man of the Year.
Cy wore many hats in St. Anthony's Parish, including singing in the choir, calling bingo games, helping with breakfasts and carnivals and being lector and Eucharistic minister.
Cy was involved in many businesses in Missoula and Bigfork and was an insurance agent for more than 30 years. He loved to golf and was a member of the Geritol League at the University Course and, loved "those Grizzlies."
Last December Cy administered the oath of office to his grandson, Burke Honzel, at Burke's commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant grandson, Gregory Honzel.
Besides his wife of 59 years, Marise, Cy is survived by: a daughter, Gretchen (Marty) Heller of Helena; sons, Judge Thomas (Mary) Honzel of Helena, Bill (Elaine) Honzel of Helena, Chris (Vickie) Honzel of Missoula and Doug (Debbie) Honzel of Missoula. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Donation may be made to the Poverello Center, 535 Ryman, Missoula, MT 59802 or to the St. Anthony Building Fund, 217 Tremont, Missoula, MT 59801. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jean Clark
Jean Connolly Clark, 85, died May 15, 2003 at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland, Ore. Her passing was due to complications sustained during neck surgery.
Services were held in Portland May 19.
She was born January 20, 1918, in Browning and was the first of three children born to John and Finnette Connolly. She was raised in Montana where she lived until joining the Women's Army Corps in December 1943. She served two years and was mustered out in late 1945.
She was married
twice and had a son, Robey, by her first husband, Orven Redalen of Whitefish. After a divorce, she later married
Rodney J. Clark in 1953, who brought with him his daughter, Vicky Marie Clark. They lived as a family for 11 years.
Rodney died February 8, 1996. Jean is survived by her son, Robey Clark of Portland, and daughter, Vicky Clark of Browning. She had four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
