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Louise S. Anderson
Louise S. Anderson passed away at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2004. She was 87 years old.
Louise was born on June 18, 1917, near Dillon on the original homestead. She was the eldest of eight children born to Clyde and Madge Smith.
In 1941 she married
Oscar Anderson, also of Dillon. The couple lived in Dillon and operated a dairy and milk delivery business until 1947. Two children were born during that time, Myrna (Anderson) Varner and Edwin Anderson.
In 1955, Oscar and Louise moved to Victor in the Bitterroot Valley where they farmed. A third child was born, Edith (Anderson) Powell.
Louise enjoyed gardening, writing poetry and stories, making quilts and bird watching. Visiting with family and friends was a favorite activity. For many years she actively supported Oscar's artistic activities, helping to frame pictures, attending art shows and did some of the painting herself.
She was preceded in death by her husband. Oscar, her parents and two, brothers Stanley and Roger Smith.
Louise is survived by her children, Myrna (Buck) Varner of Victor, Edwin Anderson of Doyle, Calif., and Edith (David) Powell of Indianapolis; her grandchildren, Wendie (Ed) Peterson, Jack (Kristal) Varner, Justin (Kim) Anderson, Jeanette (Rob) Kautzman and Ellie Powell, and great-grandchildren, Lexie and Carson Varner and Preston and Jacqueline Peterson. She is also survived by brothers, Gilmer, Clyde Jr., Dennis and Jack (Marion) Smith, and a sister, Virginia (Ray) Duffner, along with many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, at 1 p.m. with Pastor John Capen officiating. A reception will follow at the Varner home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Victor Garden Club for the Victor Park, Victor Nazarene Church or to the Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton.
Fredrick 'Fred' Wayne Rockwell Jr.
Fredrick "Fred" Wayne Rockwell Jr. of St. Ignatius passed away from cancer on July 25, 2004, at St. Luke Community Hospital.
He was born July 22, 1933, in Seattle, King County, Wash., to Agnes Caroline (Hay) Rockwell and Fredrick "Wayne" Rockwell Sr. He was the eldest of three sons. His brothers are William "Bill" John Rockwell and Robert Lewis Rockwell.
Fred spent his formative years primarily in the Northwest where he enjoyed hunting, backcountry horse packing and fishing with his father. Fred was also active in Boy Scouts. After graduating from Walla Walla High School, he worked as a ranch hand in Washington and Oregon. He then entered an apprenticeship program to become a millwright. Having found his true vocation, he spent his entire career as a millwright. Shortly after completing his apprenticeship, he married
Phyllis Ann Johnson and had three children Michelle Ann, Penny Lynn and Jay Thomas.
Fred and his family traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico due to the demands of his trade. He worked at sites such as Chevron USA, Lawrence Livermore Lab, Kellogg's, American Can, Campbell Soup, Boise Cascade and Continental Can. Several years prior to retiring, Fred and Phyllis were divorced.
As an avid square dancer, Fred met and married
Oleta Christine "Colwell" Bradford. They also shared a mutual love for traveling in their fifth wheel, listening to country music, going on cruises and attending square dance conventions.
Near the end of his career, Fred had the opportunity to pass on his love of the trade to his son, Jay, and his stepson, Dan, who both apprenticed under him for several years. His grandson, Ryan, is following in his footsteps pursuing training in welding.
After retiring, Fred and Chris moved from Modesto, Calif., to the Rockwell family ranch in St. Ignatius. During his retirement Fred was very involved with volunteer activities in the community. He helped in the construction of the multipurpose hall, kitchen dishwasher and classrooms of Pablo Baptist Church. He completed handicap retrofitting at Leon Community Club in Charlo, installed the dishwasher at Faith Lutheran Church in Ronan and numerous other community-oriented projects.
He has a granddaughter, Veronica "Victoria" Ann Kelly, and a grandson, Ryan Jay Kelly, by his daughter, Michelle (Kelly) Ray; a grandson, Michael Oliver Reeve, and a granddaughter, Lindsay Jean Reeve by his daughter, Penny Reeve; two granddaughters, Hannah Grace Rockwell and Rachael Dina Rockwell, and a grandson, Denton Wayne Rockwell, by his son, Jay Rockwell. Fred also has three nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces and three great-nephews. Through his marriage to Chris, he has four stepchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
Fred will be remembered as a kind and generous man who always thought of others before himself. He will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he touched. He has always lived his life knowing the Lord. Fred believed that things happened for a reason - that reason, directed by God's will.
A public memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Ave. S.W., Ronan at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004. A public reception will immediately follow at the church. Scattering of the ashes will take place at a private family ceremony. Cremation services were provided by Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to one of Fred's favorite non-profit organizations: Faith Lutheran Church, c/o Pastor Rand Drollman, 406 5th Ave. S.W., Ronan, MT 59864; Pablo Baptist Church, c/o Pastor Kenny Prewett, 378 Coldwater Lane, Arlee, MT 59821; Leon Community Club, P.O. Box 83, Charlo, MT 59824; or St. Luke Community Hospital Home Health & Hospice Care, 107 6th Ave. S.W., Ronan, MT, 59864.
Mary Louise Mann
Mary Louise Mann, nee Solomon, received her last victory over pain and an extended illness at 8:47 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004. She was surrounded with love from family and wonderful friends. We rejoice with her in her final triumph. She is at peace with the world. Her love for life was remarkable, her vitality was legendary, her generosity unsurpassed. She can never be replaced.
She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Mann; a daughter, Karen Armstrong; a son, Dr. Patrick Charles Armstrong and his wife Yee Son; and her grandson, Aaron Charles Armstrong. She also is survived by three sisters, Marjorie Davis, Betty Parscall, and Juanita Mussack. She will be honored by many loving friends. We will always love her and miss her.
Mary Louise was born in Greenville, Tenn., Oct. 31, 1928. She was the third of four daughters. Her mother was a southern lady. Her father was the mayor of Greenville and owned the only gas station. When she was 8 years old, her father died. The family was left with nothing during the depression times. They went north to their mother's brother, the Reverend Patrick Miller of the Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio. There she finished school. She married
her first husband Harold E. Armstrong when she was 18 years old. She had 2 children, Karen Sue and Patrick Charles. After the death of her first husband, she married
Charles W. Mann. This was a long and living marriage till her death. Chuck and Mary lived for a few years in Las Vegas. When Chuck retired they moved to Montana where they had several homes before they settled down in their cabin in Victor. They built this home together. They would have celebrated their 36th anniversary in June of 2004. They have many friends to make them rich.
The Eastern Star Naomi Chapter #19 will officiate her memorial service on Aug. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Victor cemetery.
Lynn Marie Gonyea-Reidinger
Lynn Marie Gonyea-Reidinger, 50, of Stevensville died at her home on June 21, 2004, following a battle with cancer. Lynn is free now and in the wind.
She was born on Jan. 30, 1954, in Portland, Ore., and was the daughter of Will and Lucille Gonyea.
Following two years of college, Lynn made a career in lighting and sound production. Most of all she was a full-time mom. She loved horseback riding, working in her greenhouse and was a naturalist. Lynn was caring, loving, generous, compassionate, adventurous and full of life and light.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a stepfather, Faye Stewart.
Lynn is survived by her husband, Michael Reidinger of Stevensville; daughter, Jenna Gonyea of Ukiah, Calif.; son; Phillip Gonyea of Montecito, Calif.; stepmother, Millie Gonyea of Indian Wells, Calif.; two brothers, Doug Gonyea of Portland and Joe Gonyea II of Eugene, Ore., and two sisters, Joyce Davidson of Medford, Ore., and Mary Ann Stowell of Saratoga, Calif.
Lynn's family will be celebrating her life this August in the Bahamas where she and Jenna and Phil crossed paths with Michael, swimming with the wild dolphins in June 1996.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Lynn's name to Relay for Life, which will be held on Aug. 21, in celebration of Lynn's life. Please make check to: Beth Dillon, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, 1145 Skalkaho Highway, Hamilton, Mont., 59840.
The Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville was in charge of cremation arrangements.
Alice G. Peterson
Alice G. Peterson, 85, of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Hamilton at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.
Alice was born on February 4, 1919, in Rugby, N.D., the daughter of George and Anna Peterson.
She was ordained an Assembly of God minister at North Central University in Minneapolis. Alice became a supervisor at Honeywell in Minneapolis and pastored a local church. She entered the evangelistic field for a number of years before settling in Hamilton as a Bible teacher, then establishing and pastoring Barnabas Ministries Church.
Alice is survived by her sisters, Signe Sager of Cando, N.D., and Edna Eegsti of Friend, Neb., and a brother, Lloyd Scramstead of Oklahoma City.
A service will be conducted on Monday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Barnabas Ministries, 273 Fairgrounds Road. Interment will follow at the Grantsdale cemetery. Visitation for friends will be Sunday, Aug. 1, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
The family suggests memorials to Barnabas Ministries, 273 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Mont., 59840 in Hamilton.
Walter 'Walt' Matusick
Walter "Walt" Matusick, 86, of Stevensville died at Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls on Monday, July 26, 2004.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville.
Eula Agnes Zeek
Eula Agnes Zeek, 101, of Corvallis, passed away early in the morning July 26, 2004. Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
Daniel J. Rhodes
Daniel J. Rhodes, 40, of Florence died July 1, 2004, in Illinois in a truck accident.
He was born on Nov. 9, 1963, to Merval and Dorothy Rhodes in Stanley, Idaho.
Memorial services will be held at the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville on Saturday, July 31, 2004, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Jim Carlson officiating. A reception will be held at the family home, 234 Tie Chute Lane, Florence.
Alice Lorraine Martin
Alice Lorraine Martin, 83 of Grantsdale, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, from pneumonia while in the care of the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.
Lorraine was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Castleton, Kan. to Jesse and Grace Barnes. Her parents divorced shortly after and her mother married
Floyd Troy. Lorraine and her parents moved to Hutchinson, Kan. where she was raised and educated.
In 1934 at the age of 13, Lorraine was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She dedicated her life to helping people learn the Bible.
On Aug. 9, 1942 she married
Frank Martin in Hutchinson, Kan. Together they raised one son and two daughters.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Elmer and Elbert Barnes.
She is survived by her husband, Frank of Grantsdale; son Roy of Hungry Horse; daughters Jo (Duane) Adams of Great Falls, and Susan Freeman of St. Regis; five grandsons; one granddaughter; and one great grandson, all whom she loved. She is also survived by two half-sisters, Floydene Troy Davis of Hohenwald, Tenn., and Faye Barnes Meyers of Arizona.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Richard Fitzsimmons officiating.
Cremation has take place under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton.
Johnnie E. Narvaez
Johnnie E. Narvaez, 72, of Hamilton passed away Oct. 6, 2003, at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Johnnie has been cared for over the last 12 years by her daughter and son-in-law Bridget and Jim Rogers, along with their children Kevin, Brian and Lindsay.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur, of Albion, Calif.; her children, Cheryl Narvaez, of Santa Rosa, Calif., Tim Narvaez of Ukiah, Calif., Greg Narvaez of California and Bridget (Jim) Rogers of Hamilton.
At her request no public service will be held. Private family urn placement will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton
Guy K. McClung
Guy K. McClung, 97, former resident of Victor, died at the Riverside Nursing Home in Missoula on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Stevensville.
Margaret LeDuc
Margaret LeDuc, a longtime resident of Hamilton, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2003, in Everett, Wash. She was 92.
Margaret Arabella Baker was born to John W. and Eliza Walters Gordon Baker on Sept. 23, 1911, in Linn Township, Cedar County, Iowa. She was the youngest of nine children. Her home was in Iowa until March 17, 1917, when the family moved to Glasgow. Margaret graduated from Glasgow High School. She was preceded in death by both her parents and all of her siblings.
Margaret married
Larry LeDuc on July 16, 1938, at St. Raphael's Catholic church in Glasgow. She had three children, Marlene LeDuc Waldbillig, Sharon LeDuc Pulse, and John L. LeDuc. Larry and Marlene preceded her in death.
The family moved to Hamilton in November 1949 where Margaret and Larry raised their family. Margaret retired from the U.S. Forest Service in 1977 and then moved to Bothell, Wash., to be close to her children and grandchildren.
Margaret is survived by a son, John, and daughter-in-law, Sy LeDuc; a daughter, Sharon, and son-in-law Bill Pulse; six grandchildren, Sone LeDuc, Kim Peterson, Steven Pulse, John Pulse, Mary Ann Williams, Larry Waldbillig and thirteen great-grandchildren.
