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Ed O'Haire
Ed (Thomas Edgar) "Snooky" O'Haire, 89, a resident of Happy Valley near Whitefish since the early 1960s, went to join his wife, Lovile, on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2004. He died from complications of the flu.
Ed was formerly of Sunburst, Shelby and Great Falls. Hewas born Dec. 3, 1914, in Sunburst, to William James and Clara Belle O'Haire. He was preceded in death by one sister, Alda Maddock; and one brother, Frances "Bill" O'Haire.
Ed met Lovile O'Haire in Sunburst. They were married in Kalispell on Sept. 28, 1940. Lovile passed away on Dec. 29, 2000.
He will be remembered for all the construction work and development he did in and around Shelby, the O'Haire Manor in Shelby and Great Falls, and the development of Happy Valley Homesites.
During World War II, Ed enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and took extensive training to be an airplane flight instructor. After the war, he built over 500 dirt-filled reservoirs near Fort Benton. He and Lovile then purchased land in Shelby where he built a home on O'Haire Boulevard, a motel, and many apartments.
Ed was a very active civic member of Shelby, belonging to the Elks, building homes, businesses and helping develop Shelby. In 1959, Ed started construction of the O'Haire Manor in Great Falls, a 72-unit motel which housed the famous Sip 'n Dip Lounge, which was honored in 2003 for being number one of six lounges in the world with its tiki atmosphere, piano bar and a window in the swimming pool where everyone in the lounge could watch the swimmers.
In 1960, Ed and Lovile purchased 400 acres north of Kalispell and began the development of what is known as Happy Valley Homesites. He developed the acreage into 565 half-acre tracts. Ed was an avid hunter and fisherman. This love and the love of flying took him to Alaska where he used a crossbow with a mounted camera to bring home a polar bear.
Ed is survived by one son, Jim O'Haire, of Happy Valley, Whitefish; one daughter, Judy O'Haire, of Kalispell; one grandson, Lanti Carlson and his wife, Angie, of West Chester, Pa., one granddaughter, Kassie Fincher of Kalispell; one great-grandson, Skylar; and one great-granddaughter, Caitlynn Judy; nieces, nephews, extended family members and many, many friends that will remember Ed as a wonderful, cheerful, very clever and ingenious fellow.
Services will be under the direction of Buffalo Hill's Mortuary where cremation will take place. A service conducted by Doc Kauffman to celebrate Ed's life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, when his ashes will be joined with his beloved wife's. This summer their joined ashes will be buried with Ed's mother, father and brother in Sunburst. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.
PAUL A. LOSE
BEARCREEK - Paul Albert Lose, 55, died at his home on Saturday, July 26, 2003, of lung cancer.
Paul was born on November 6, 1947 in Billings to Paul S. and Helene (Frandsen) Lose. He and his sister, Cindy, were raised in Belfry. Paul graduated from Belfry High School in 1965. He attended Northwest Community College in Powell and Eastern Montana College in Billings, and then joined the U.S. Army in 1968, serving until 1970.
In June of 1968 Paul joined in marriage with Ann Grace Shandy in Joliet. To this union three children were born; Paul Mark, Matthew Clyde, and Dana Michelle.
Paul worked at various jobs, but he was primarily a self-taught carpenter who had the ability to build a home from start to finish.
He enjoyed family snowmobiling trips to Cooke City, and he loved to drive all over the county hoping to visit and have coffee with a friend. Paul was also a devoted fan of Roberts and Belfry High School sports — rarely missing a tournament.
Paul was a member of the board of directors of the Beartooth Hospital & Health Center. Always interested in local politics, he served on the Bearcreek Town Council and helped establish the Bearcreek Volunteer Fire Department. Paul will be remembered for his love of older Mopar vehicles, and his ability to keep them running.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, and his father, Paul S. Lose.
Survivors include his mother, Helene Lose of Billings; his sister, Cindy (Steve) Pfeiffer of North Richland Hills, Texas; his sons, Paul (Star) Lose and son Mike of Shepherd, and Matthew Lose of Bearcreek; and his daughter, Dana (Raymond) Castellani and their children Quentin and Shandy, all of Red Lodge.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Red Lodge. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be in the Joliet Cemetery next to his wife, Ann. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be given to Beartooth Hospital & Health Center Hospice, Box 590, Red Lodge, MT 59068.
“We will always love you and miss you, Dad and Papa.”
KATHRYN (SCHRINER) WALKER
Aug. 2, 1911 — July 24, 2003
Kathryn passed away at home at Cedar Wood Villa in Red Lodge on July 24, 2003.
She was born in Fromberg to Phillip and Margaret (Weber) Schriner. They farmed in Belfry, southeast of Laurel, St. Xavier and Hardin.
Kathryn married her soul mate, Eugene Walker, on April 3, 1932. They farmed west of Billings until 1980. They sold that farm and purchased one near Bridger.
Kathryn enjoyed gardening, her flower gardens and quilting. But nothing made her happier than spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her sons, Ralph (Florence) of Yuma, Ariz., and Ronald (Alice) of Billings; one daughter, Patricia (Dean) Wallen of Pocatello, Idaho; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; a daughter, Josephine (Walker) Nafts of Bridger; a son, Kermit Walker of Bridger, her sister, Lydia Zieler of Billings, and two brothers, William Schriner of Hardin and Alexander of Great Falls.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30 at Smith’s West Chapel in Billings. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
JENNIFER LYNN HOSSFELD
Jennifer Lynn Hossfeld passed peacefully in her sleep in her home in Rapelje on Monday, July 28, 2003.
Jenny was born in Red Lodge, MT on March 2, 1967 to the proud parents Joe and Kathleen Niemi. Jenny grew up on the family ranch alongside her younger brother, Rusty. It was with him whom she shared her youth. She was the oldest of 4 children, and was a wonderful big sister to her younger sisters, Becky and Annie.
Jenny married Tom Anders on August 5, 1988, and had two sons, Jake Russell and Levi James. Levi went to heaven on Monday shortly after his mamma. Jenny remarried on June 13, 1998 to Erv Hossfeld. It was with Erv that Jen found the true meaning of a full and rich life. She was incredibly happy ranching beside him.
Jenny was fond of all animals, especially horses, and her old milk cows, Molly and Buttermilk. It was in the saddle that Jenny was truly happiest. When moving cows with Erv or out joyriding with Jake and Levi, she was always smiling when she was on her horse.
Jenny was preceded in death by her aunts, Betty and Lillian Niemi, her grandparents, Hans and Helen Niemi and Victor and Hattie Mitchell, Jenny is survived by her loving husband, Erv, her son, Jake, her parents, Joe and Kathleen Niemi, her brother, Rusty (Holly) Niemi, her sisters, Becky (Dean) Johnson and Annie Niemi (fiancee Scott Mansanti), her in-laws, Wink and Jeanette Hossfeld, her sister-in-law, Connie (Jon) Umbright, and numerous beloved niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Services for Jenny and her son, Levi, were held at the Rapelje School Gymnasium on Friday, August 1, 2003 at 2 p.m. Memorials may be sent to United Bank, Columbus, MT for a memorial fund in Jennifer and Levi’s name.
LEVI JAMES ANDERS
Levi James Anders went home to Jesus with his Mamma, Jennifer Lynn Hossfeld, on July 28, 2003.
Levi was born on February 26, 1993 to Tom Anders and Jenny Hossfeld in Columbus. Levi joined a 4-year old brother, Jake, and the two of them began their childhood together in Fishtail, MT.
Levi was well-known for his unbelievable intelligence. He could “talk the hind leg off of a mule,” and if he did not know the answer to a problem or dilemma, he would definitely make you believe that he knew what he was talking about. Levi’s mom would always say that he could argue with a rock— and win.
Levi loved animals, and was very proud of his bunnies, Silk and Satin, and his show-dog, Spud. His horse, Seven was his most prized possession. Whether it was for work or play, Levi found a way to turn almost any horseback ride into a treasure hunt.
Levi enjoyed fishing with his dad, Tom, and had many stories to tell about his Oklahoma trips with his big brother, Jake. He really loved to go gopher hunting with his stepfather Erv. He could find a reason, no matter how busy everyone was, to go to Nanna and Grandpa’s to stay for a few days. His favorite meal on the face of the earth was pancakes.
Levi is survived by his father, Tom Anders, his brother, Jake Anders, his step-father, Erv Hossfeld, his half-brothers, Robert (Casey) and Steven Anders, his grandparents Joe and Kathleen Niemi, Jim and Faye Kinsey, and Wink and Jeanette Hossfeld, his uncles, Rusty (Holly) Niemi, Terry ( Marilyn) Kinsey, Don (Rhonda) Kinsey; his aunts, Becky (Dean) Johnson, Annie Niemi (fiancée Scott Mansanti), and Connie (Jon) Umbright, and numerous beloved great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, and friends.
Services were held for Levi and his mamma, Jenny Hossfeld, on Friday, August 1, 2003 at the Rapelje School Gymnasium at 2:00 p. m. Memorials may be made to United Bank, Columbus for a memorial fund in Levi and Jennifer’s name.
JEAN PARKER HUNTER
BRIDGER — Jean Parker Hunter, 83, of Bridger, passed away Monday evening, Aug. 4, 2003 in her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8 in the Bridger Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment will be in the Bridger Cemetery.
Smith Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge is in charge of arrangements.
BEVERLY LADVALA
ROBERTS – Beverly Ladvala, 62, of Roberts, is now at peace, out of pain and in the arms of her Lord. She passed away on Monday, August 4, 2003 at Beartooth Hospital and Health Center in Red Lodge.
Beverly Ann Ladvala was born on June 18, 1941 in San Francisco, Calif., a daughter of Albert and Mabel (McAloney) Ladvala. Despite learning disabilities, Beverly graduated from Harry Ells High School in Richmond, Calif. in 1959.
She was very active in the Berkeley Red Cross, and held various service pins. Beverly was also involved with the Creative Living Center in Berkeley.
Survivors include her two sisters, Dona Ladvala of Roberts and Georgine (Ed) VanVleck of Fromberg; one uncle, George (Barbara) Ladvala of Roberts; four nephews, one niece; six grandnieces and grandnephews; cousins and many, many loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, uncles and her beloved Aunt May.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 8 at the family plot in the Red Lodge Cemetery. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Ladies of Kaleva Scholarship Fund, c/o 4541 Ryan Ave, Billings, MT 59101.
