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ADELL MYERS
BIG SANDY - Adell Myers, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2003, in her home on the farm of natural causes with her beloved husband Bud close by her side.
A funeral service and celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Big Sandy High School Auditorium with Scott Rauscher officiating. Burial is to follow at the Big Sandy cemetery. Following the committal rite, a luncheon will be served at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall in Big Sandy.
Adell was born Feb. 19, 1920, on the Kenilworth Prairie of Big Sandy to Adolph and Mildred (Johnson) Swanson. She was delivered by her grandmother, midwife Hannah Johnson. Adell spent her childhood on the prairie with her sisters Maxine and Mickie, attended Sunshine School and graduated as valedictorian from Big Sandy High School in 1937. She moved to Havre to attend college and work at Eddy's Bakery.
During that time, she met Lawrence "Bud" Myers of North Dakota. They were married
Sept. 29, 1941, in Havre. Bud was drafted into the Army in 1942, and Adell joined him in California until he went overseas. Their oldest daughter was born in 1943 while Bud was in the Philippines. After Bud was honorably discharged, they moved back to Havre, where Adell worked for the U.S. Border Patrol. In 1947, the couple moved west of Big Sandy where they farmed for the last 56 years. Adell enjoyed entertaining and cooking for friends, and relatives, especially her grandchildren and great-grandson.
Adell was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Mildred (Johnson) Swanson, and daughter, Carolyn Martin.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence "Bud" Myers of Big Sandy; daughter, Sharon D. (Richard) Tomlinson of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; son, Larry (Julie) Myers of Big Sandy; sisters, Maxine Patera of Great Falls and Mickie Brandsma of Mission Viejo, Calif.; special daughter, Sue Hashley of Honolulu, Hawaii; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
Memorials in Adell's honor may be made to The Gift of Life Housing Center, P. O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59406-7008 or the Big Sandy Senior High School Scholarship Fund, Big Sandy, MT 59520.
Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Holland and Bonine Funeral Home in Havre.
Eleanor Fisher
Eleanor Katherine Fisher, 81, died Aug. 21, 2000, at her residence in East Helena.
Eleanor was born on June 23, 1919, in Mott, N.D., to Peter and Katherine Mayer.
Shortly after school, she married
Howard Fisher in Helena Dec. 26, 1940. She was a devoted housewife and mother. Howard preceded her in death, Oct. 13, 1984.
Eleanor enjoyed spending time outdoors. Her hobbies included fishing, camping, knitting and sewing. She was active member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Sts. Cyril Alter Society and the Rocky Mountain Community Homemakers. She also served as a Head Start volunteer.
Survivors include her son, Mark Fisher of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Patricia Settle of Miles City, Mary Belle Fisher of Cambridge, Mass, Faye Fisher of Tucson, Ariz., Barbara Fisher-Senger of Great Falls; sister, Alice Bequette, Fruitland, Idaho; three grandchildren, Kate, Meaghan and Ian.
Visitation will be today, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Retz Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil service will be held Wednesday evening, Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church. The funeral mass will be Thursday, Aug. 24, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church 11 a.m. Interment will be at Resurrection cemetery following the funeral mass.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of St. Peter’s, 2312 Lockey Ave., Helena, MT 59601-9961, or to Cancer Committee, Inc. PO Box 4494, Helena, MT 59604-4494.
Culla W. Kelson
Culla W. (Kretlow) Kelson, 78, died of emphysema Monday in a Great Falls Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Highgate House, 3000 11th Ave., Great Falls. Memorials are suggested to the Cascade County Humane Society.
She was born May 23, 1922, in Helena to Carl and Alice (Jungers) Kretiow.
Culla attended schools in Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1940 and later from a fashion design school in Los Angeles.
During World War II she served in the Women’s Air Corps from May 24, 1943, until her honorable discharge June 16, 1945.
She married
Tony Kelson in Billings in 1966. He died Aug. 2, 1998.
Survivors include daughter, Mary Ann Kelson of Seattle, son, Anthony Peter Kelson III of Great Falls. She is also survived by an aunt, Letty (Jungers) Kockler of Helena.
Guy Rea Young
Guy Rea Young, 84, of Helena, died July 30, 2001. He was born on Nov. 1, 1916, to Herbert and Mary Louise Young on the family homestead, at Flat, Mont., east of Roundup. He was raised on the homestead and attended Roundup High School.
A World War II veteran, he served in the U.S. Army in from Oct. 1, 1941, to Dec. 20, 1945, with tours of duty in the Philippines, New Guinea and Australia.
On Nov. 27, 1946, he married
Esther Olsen. They farmed at Deaver, Wyo. from 1948 to 1956. They returned to Montana and Guy worked at the Billings Livestock Commission. They moved to Helena where Guy worked for the Forest Service from 1964, retiring in 1979.
Guy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, painting and spending winters in Arizona.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Esther Young; Grafton Beasley of Helena, who was like a son to him, and his children, Shauna Beasley Ryan of East Helena, Kelsey Beasley of Sacramento, Calif., Jamie Beasley of Bozeman, Veronica Beasley of Lewistown, Anthony Beasley of Helena; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Mignon Waterman of Helena. His son, Gary, preceded him in death in 1966.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. at Lindens Herrmann and Co., 314 N. Rodney. Viewing will be at the funeral home beginning on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9 a.m. to service time. Burial will follow at Ft. Harrison Veteran?s cemetery. Lindens Herrmann and Co. Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
James Arthur Olsen
James Arthur (Art) Olsen, 85, died on Sunday, June 17, 2001, at Twin Falls Care Center. He was born on Jan. 9, 1916, in Ephraim, Utah, to the late James Andrew and Katie Christensen Olsen.
A memorial service and inurnment will be held on Friday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m. at the Forestvale cemetery.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be given to the American Cancer Society, c/o Hazel Wilder, 359 Orchalara Ave., Twin Falls, ID 83301. White Mortuary is in care of the arrangements.
ALICE WITTMERE
On Nov. 26, 2000, Alice Wittmere called it quits. She did so without the permission of her daughters, Lorna Cameron and Susan Sullivan; her son-in-law, Ed Cameron and without the consent of her grandchildren, Guy, Ann and Joan Cameron; Mark, Michael and Steven Sullivan and Maura Williams. Nor did she consult with her seven great grandchildren.
Alice Hill Easbey was born in Chinook Feb. 1, 1913, to Catherine and Charles Easbey. She was born eighth of 12 children. She is survived by two sisters, LNora Pershall of Oregon and Susan Vikse of Minnesota.
Alice was employed for many years as a grocery clerk. Her first job was at Buttrey in Chinook while she attended high school. She later worked in Helena for her brother, Jim Easbey, at the Tower Market; which was followed with several years at Safeway. After her retirement she fell into baby sitting for a few families, not by choice but by accident. She became very close to these families and they treated her as one of their own.
Alice was a member of the First Christian Church for over forty years. Her church, family and friends were very important to her, but the most important thing in her life was her personal relationship with God.
A small family tribute was held in Washington on Dec. 3. A memorial service is tentatively scheduled to be held during the month of June in Helena so her friends and family can celebrate her happiness.
Barbara Jean Chamberlin
Butte - Our deeply loved, Barbara Jean (Miller) Chamberlin, 57, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at her home in Butte. She was born March 2, 1944, in Great Falls to Ben and Jean (Routzahn) Miller.
She lived in various Montana towns, then moved to Ramsay in 1958. She graduated from Butte High in 1962. Following high school, she attended the Butte school of cosmetology and actively pursued her career until October 2001.
She married
her Ramsay sweetheart, Al, June 12, 1965. Following Al's four years in the U.S. Air Force and graduation from Montana State University, the couple and their two children resided in Helena and Butte. Al recently retired from the Montana Power Company and enjoyed the time he was able to spend with Barbara.
Barbara was an avid golfer and a member of the Butte Country Club; she enjoyed the opportunity to be with her friends equally as much as the game itself. Other interests included reading and annual trips to Arizona in the winter months to golf. Her favorite pastime was sharing gifts and moments with her five grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Al; daughter, Lara Schrapps and husband Tim and their children, Shelby, Timmy and Connor; son, David Chamberlin and wife Jody and their children, Kaylie and Kody, all of Butte; parents, Ben and Jean Miller; sister Susan Herron and husband Bob, all of Missoula and her children, Eva, Abby and Chris; sister Nita Ripley and husband Dave of Montgomery, Ala., and their children, Paul, Ben and David; brother, Ben Miller and wife Shanna of Seattle, Wash., and their children, Tyler, Drew and Chelsey; brother, Bill Miller and wife Beth, and their children, Amira, Mariah and Morgan of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law, Bob Chamberlin and wife Audrey and their daughter Sara of Buxton; sister-in- law, Myrna Chamberlin, brother-in-law Bill Yunck and their children Tami and Bill all of Whitefish.
Barbara will be greatly missed by her family and many dear friends but fondly remembered, especially for her beautiful smile and contagious giggle.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at Wayrynen Richards Funeral Home. A gathering of family and friends will follow. Memorials may be made to the Easter Seals/Highlands Hospice, American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Charles Thomas Hutchinson
Boulder - Charles Thomas Hutchinson passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, after a lengthy battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. He was born on March 26, 1947, to Lorene and Cecil "Bud" Hutchinson in National City, Calif.
Thom joined the Marine Corps in 1964, serving in Vietnam, and was honored with the Purple Heart and Silver Star decorations for his combat service, as well as recognition as a Prisoner of War.
Thom enjoyed a variety of careers, including sales, interior remodeling and construction, driving tractor trailers cross country, bartending, a Lefthand Canyon fireman in Boulder, Colo., and his special love, professional acting and directing in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Boulder, Colo.
Most recently, he has served as a councilman for he City of Boulder, Mont., since moving there in 1993.
Thom loved to hunt, camp and fish with friends and family. He was active in a number of service groups such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Marine Corps League, the Vietnam Veterans of America, and advocated for veterans issues and the homeless. He also served as vice president of the Boulder Dart league for several seasons. He was noted for his strength, loyalty and heart, and will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.
His second wife, Lourice, and son Sean preceded Thom in death. He is survived by his father, Bud Hutchinson, mother Lorene Crockett; sisters Renee Burns, Debbie and her husband Ed Bouma, Patricia, and Sandra Crockett; along with numerous nieces and nephews. His immediate family of his wife, Marylyn, son Joshua, and daughter, Megan, deeply mourn his passing.
Services for Thom will be held at Scott's Funeral Home in Boulder on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. Friends and well wishers are invited to share their favorite reminiscences of Thom to honor his memory.
The family suggests that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the City of Boulder's Skate Park fund in Thom's memory.
Norman Beyer
KALISPELL - Norman Beyer, 80, of Kalispell, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001. He was born in East Helena and attended Carroll College.
He served in the Marine Corps during World War II as a forward observer in Guatalcanal. He managed the state employment office in Red Lodge, Hamilton and Kalispell, where he retired Aug. 30, 1974. In 1967, along with several other visionary citizens, Norman became one of the founders of Flathead Valley Community College.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Beyer; three daughters, Barbara (LeRoy) Brooks of Hamilton; Camille (Barry) Williams of Anchorage, Alaska; Coleen Jones (Richard Kline) of Covington, Wash.; a son, Rene (Lougeina) Beyer of Butte; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Thelma Crouse of Bozeman.
Visitation for close family and friends will be from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the church. A full Masonic service will be held at the Conrad cemetery with graveside rites following the service.
Donations may be given to the Shrine Transportation Department, in care of Robert Stephens, 15 Juanita Way, Kalispell, MT 59903, or Hospice, 175 Commons Loop, Professional View, Suite No. 100, Kalispell, MT 59901. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Glen Lyman Drake
A memorial service for Glen Lyman Drake will be held in Helena at West Coast Colonial Hotel on Saturday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Billy Graham's Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C., 28607.
Drake, 74, of Kalispell died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001.
Elizabeth Flaherty
Elizabeth Flaherty entered this life on Oct. 22, 1911, struggling to survive, and left this life on Feb. 5, 2002, fighting to the very end. Mom was born in Helena, the first child of Cornelius and Bertha (Wirth) Coyle.
Grandma and Grandpa brought Mom, one of the smallest babies ever born in Lewis and Clark County, home from the hospital in hopes that she would survive infancy. Without an incubator, they kept her warm using the warming drawer in the kitchen stove.
Mom survived and went on to attend St. Helena?s Grade School and St. Vincent's Academy, where she graduated in 1930. Following graduation, Mom went to work for the Postal Telegraph in the old Placer Hotel in downtown Helena. She was working there during the 1935 earthquakes and used to tell stories about how her boss fled Helena during the height of the earthquakes while she remained to run the office, at one point never leaving for 24 hours. After leaving the Postal Telegraph, Mom took on two jobs.
In the mornings she worked as secretary to the bishop of Helena. In the afternoons, she would walk to Carroll College, where she worked as secretary to the president.
In 1933, Mom met a brash young man named Neil Flaherty from Great Falls.
Although not particularly impressed with him at first, she grew to love him. In October 1936, dad had to go to Seattle to work for three months and asked Mom to go with him and get married
along the way. They were married
on Oct. 3, 1936, in St. Anthony's Church in Missoula. From this marriage came four daughters Betty, Connie, Michele, and Kelly.
After her marriage, Mom became a full-time wife and mother. In addition to caring for her home and raising her family, Mom found time to volunteer for many activities involving her daughters and her church. As a lifetime member of the Cathedral of St. Helena, Mom was very active in the Council of Catholic Women. She helped organize parish bazaars and dinners and was one of the original organizers of the parish's funeral luncheons. In her later years, Mom was active in the St. Ann's Scripture Group and visited St. Peter's Hospital weekly as a Eucharistic minister. Mom was a Camp Fire leader and was active in the St. Helena's School PTA and the Cathedral High School Mothers' Club. She volunteered in the library at St. Helena's School and later at Central School.
Mom was an accomplished seamstress who taught herself to sew. She spent many, many hours creating beautiful outfits for her daughters, including Easter outfits, prom dresses, swimming suits, and ski outfits. She also loved watching sports, especially professional baseball and football on television. While her friends watched sitcoms or game shows, Mom was always flipping through the channels looking for a good professional sports game.
In later years, Mom and Dad traveled to California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, and Massachusetts. Mom was preceded in death by Dad, her parents, and her sister Mary Coyle. Her daughters Betty (John) McColgan of Hingham, Mass., Connie (Jim) Erickson of Helena, Michele (Dave) Burchett of Clancy, and Kelly Flaherty (Scott Settle) of Canyon Creek survive her. She leaves behind seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Bill (Brenda) McColgan of Abington, Mass., Lisa McColgan and Kevin Coombs of Boston, Mass., Tina (Walter) Stone of Hull, Mass., Jeff Burchett and Mike Burchett of Clancy, Josh Erickson of Helena, Maggie Settle of Canyon Creek, Monica and Miranda McColgan of Abington and Chloe Stone of Hull. Her sister and brother, Bertha Leslie of Billings and Ed Coyle of Sandy, Utah, her sister- in-Iaw Margueriette Flaherty of Helena, and numerous nephews and nieces also survive her.
A vigil service will be held Friday evening at the Waterford on Saddle Drive at 7:30 p.m. The funeral Mass will be held at St. Helena's Cathedral Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. Interment will at Resurrection cemetery immediately following Mass. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Waterford at noon for a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Carroll College Impact Drive or Hospice of St. Peter's. Services entrusted to Hagler-Anderson Mortuary.
