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Pauline Lacy
Pauline "Polly" Lacy, age 90, of Helena, passed away at Rocky Mountain Care Center Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, of natural causes.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Curtis Farstead of Helena; four grandchildren, Deborah Farstead of Scottsdale, Ariz., David and Nita Farstead of Everett, Wash., Steven Farstead of East Helena and Russell Farstead of Everett; five great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted from Hagler-Anderson Mortuary at 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, with Pastor Sam Hughes of the Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Family suggests memorials to the Calvary Baptist Church or donor's choice. Cremation has taken place; private family interment will be at a later date.
Mary Margaret Holbrook
Mary Margaret (Marg Klima) Holbrook died Oct. 24, 2002, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings. She was born May 17, 1918, in Owatonna, Minn., to Ella Mae (Gavin) and Louis Klima, the youngest of seven children.
She attended school in St. Paul, graduating from John Marshall Jr. High, after which she moved to Austin, Minn., with her parents and her sister, Eileen. After graduation from St. Augustine High School, she worked for Hormel's Meat Packing Plant. In 1941, Marg moved to Tacoma, Wash., where she managed the lunch counter at the U.S.O. Club.
In December 1941, she married
Vance "Jeff" Holbrook, whom she had met in Lemmon, S.D., in 1939. The first of their six children was born in January 1943 in Richardton, N.D., where she resided with her sister, Gert and George Kilzer and family, while Vance was serving in the Army overseas. Congenital problems resulted in the loss of this eight-month-old child, after five months of excellent care in St. Alexus Hospital in Bismarck.
Marg returned to St. Paul where she worked in the office of Northwest Airlines, and in 1944 she joined the WAVES, attended Boat School at Hunter College in New York and had three months of specialty training at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Marg then served as a yeoman at the Naval Supply Depot in Clearfield, Utah. An honorable discharge was issued when Vance returned from overseas and they settled in Glendive, where they lived for seven years. They moved to Billings in 1951 and Marg was a beauty counselor, sold Kimberly Jewelry, was a Watkins Products distributor and did market research.
Marg's family came first in her life, and she loved her garden and yard work, music and baking.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Mary Catherine and Mary Louise; brother, Jack; sisters, Helen, Eileen, Gertrude and Charlotte.
Survivors include her husband, Vance; brother, Larry Klima; son, John and Mary K. Holbrook and daughters, Mary Elizabeth and Anne Margaret of Helena; son, Dan and Bonnie Holbrook, and his daughters, Becky Armstrong and Dinae Dutton; daughter, Kathy Petersen and her daughter, Cammie Jo; son, Bob Holbrook and his children, James Holbrook, Jenny Neuteboom and Michele Brown; eight great-grandchildren, and extended family members and close friends.
A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Christian Children's Fund.
Jean Liedle
Jean Liedle, 76, passed away Feb. 9, 2002, at Big Sky Care Center after a long and courageous battle against lung cancer.
She was born Charlotte Jean Bull, Dec. 22, 1925, in Kalispell to Clyde and Inace (Clouser) Bull. She lived and attended school in Lakeside, Somers and Kalispell.
On May 6, 1944, she married
Jack McWilliams, who died in January 1945 while serving as an Army pilot near Hagenall, Germany.
Jean moved to Helena and worked at the United War Fund Office and then Western Life Insurance. While in Helena, she met Edward Liedle and they were married
June 11, 1946. They had three children, Robert, Ronna and Roger.
Ed and Jean owned and operated the Red Meadow Bar until Ed passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 20, 1963.
Jean enjoyed her family, playing the piano, crocheting, knitting and sewing. She crafted several beautiful afghans, sweaters and doll clothes. She also loved working crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble. For several years she bowled and enjoyed traveling to tournaments. She had a great sense of humor even up until the time of her death. Jean will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Jean is survived by her sons Robert (Joyce) of Roy, Wash., and Roger of Helena; daughter Ronna (Tom) Henderson of Bozeman; brother Robert (Janie) Bull of Frenchtown, and sisters-in-law Dolly Card and Florence Liedle of Helena. In addition, there are five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Shannon Carter, Shyree Brown and her children Zackary and Kaetlyn, Stacy (Lynn) Liedle and their children Madison and Jacob, James (Teresa) Liedle and Sean Shorley, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sister Ione Kinsey, brother William Bull, and granddaughter Sheila Henderson. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, Hospice of St. Peter?s, or American Cancer Society.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m., from Hagler-Anderson Chapel with the Rev. Victor Berg officiating. Interment service will be conducted at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Lorraine James Cattermole
Lorraine James Cattermole, 76, passed away Feb. 9, 2002, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings from complications following heart surgery.
Cremation has occurred, and memorial services will be conducted at Retz Funeral Chapel in Helena on Friday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m. Inurnment will be at the Veterans cemetery at Fort Harrison.
She was born Sept. 6, 1925, in Yakima, Wash., the daughter of William and Ella Johnson. Lorraine grew up in Juneau, Alaska, until moving to Hardin in 1940.
Following her graduation from Hardin High School, she married
Roy James, her high school sweetheart, in 1944. They moved to Helena in 1950. Roy passed away in 1972. In 1977, she married
Leland R. "Dick" Cattermole, who died in 1998.
Since moving to Helena, she was employed at the Montana State Board of Health, State Office of Public Instruction, VA Center at Fort Harrison and the Telephone Employees Federal Credit Union.
She was an active community volunteer. Her involvement has included: president of the Kessler School PTA, member of the Rainbow Girls Advisory Board, Cub Scout Den Mother of Troop 107 at Broadwater School, secretary of the Magpie Bay Volunteer Fire Department, president of the Bayshore Belles, president of the Golden Girls Extension Homemakers, president of the Lewis and Clark County Extension Homemakers, president of the VA Employee Association, member of the Board of Directors of a Kellogg Foundation project for Family and Community Leadership and a member of the Advisory Council of the Rocky Mountain Development Council. She was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, American Association of Retired Persons, Josephine Hepner Chapter #89 OES, Rocky Mountain Community Homemakers, Fairground Users Association and the Summit Club.
Lorraine was a host tutor at Broadwater School and a volunteer at the Montana Advocacy Program until failing vision forced her to give up those activities. But her failing eyesight did not slow her level of community involvement. She was an RSVP volunteer for several years, volunteering at Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies and the Neighborhood Center. She was also president of the Capitol City Chapter for the Blind, served on several state committees for the Montana Association for the Blind and volunteered at the Montana Talking Book Library.
She also loved to travel and had taken trips to Australia, New Zealand and New York City, cruises on the Columbia River and through the Alaska Inland Passage and an Amtrak trip across the western United States.
She was a member and elder of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
Survivors include her daughter Barbara James of Torrance, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law Sharon and David Goss of Klamath Falls, Ore.; son and daughter-in-law Bill and Julie James of Prescott Valley, Ariz.; son Roy James of Helena; grandchildren Keelan James of Bozeman, Nathan James and Mallory James of Prescott Valley, Tyson Underwood and his wife Sandi of Torrance, and Haley and her husband Jason Bowley of Torrance; and great-granddaughter Brooke Bowley. She is also survived by numerous in-laws and cousins. She also leaves behind many special friends.
Charles K. Wiseman
Charles "Chuck" K. Wiseman passed away on Feb. 8, 2002, due to an extended illness. He was the sixth of seven children born to Curley and Doris Wiseman on Jan. 25, 1953, in Helena.
Chuck was preceded in death by his baby sister, Debra, brother, Gary, and father, Curley Wiseman. He is survived by his mother, Doris Wiseman; sister, Nancy (John) Nickovich of East Helena; brothers, Larry of Laurel, Clyde of Helena, Jim (Darlene) of East Helena, and Mick (Michelle) Wiseman, also of East Helena.
Chuck was the loving father of three children, Leah Martin, 29, Tucker, 17, and Tyser, 14, Wiseman. He was also the proud grandpa of two, Shelby and Brady Martin. Chuck was married
to Sherri (Spudock) Wiseman for 19 years and made East Helena his home.
Those who knew Chuck, knew him to enjoy taking long drives in the mountains and spending endless hours in his boat on Hauser Lake during the summer months. Chuck also loved camping, fishing, hunting, playing softball, snowmobiling, watching stock car racing and billiards.
A friend of Chuck's, Curt Synness, writes, "Chuck got hooked on shooting pool in about 1972. He spent the next several years in the pool rooms, practicing and studying the game, and developed into one of the top shooters in Helena. He became proficient at eight-ball, nine-ball and 14.1 straight pool, and was good on both the large regulation tables and the smaller bar tables.
"For 16 years, Chuck was involved in the local pool leagues, helping his teams win three city championships, seven runner-up placings and five third-place finishes. He participated in four Valley League International eight-ball tournaments in Las Vegas. A fiery competitor, Chuck's teammates were inspired by his enthusiasm and trusted his pressure play in the clutch."
Chuck knew everyone and had many, many friends. He had a great memory and sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh and was known for telling great stories of his adventurous past. Chuck will be missed by many people.
His family and friends invite you to share your sorrow and memories at his memorial service on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m., at Retz Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forestvale cemetery. His reception will follow at the Firemen's Hall in East Helena.
Honorary pallbearers are Tucker Wiseman, Tyser Wiseman, Trevor Wiseman, Jim Guidioni, Don Dudley, Kevin Hulst, Ken Nettleton, Dave Qwigley, Ken Smith and Roger Arneson.
David Masolo
Townsend - David Charles Masolo, 36, of Townsend, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, after a five-month battle with cancer.
David was born Jan. 5, 1966, in Helena at St. John's Hospital to Bob and Gay Ann Masolo of Townsend.
He married
Pamela Michele C. DeBaca on Oct. 17, 1992, in Bernalillo, N.M. They shared many loves and same interests in their short time together.
They moved to Townsend in 1998 where they wanted a family to enjoy the companionship of grandparents.
The birth of his son Leandro Robert on March 16, 1999, was one of David's most treasured moments.
David was a 1984 graduate of Broadwater County High School, where he was salutatorian for his class. He attended Boy's State, served as a Senate page, was a member of the National Honor Society, received the Presidential Award, served as a class officer and lettered in one of his favorite sports, football, for four years. He enjoyed the Montana Junior Rodeo Circuit, where he often won all-around honors.
He attended Montana State University his freshman year and transferred to Gonzaga University his sophomore year, graduating in May 1989, in accounting, Magna Cum Laude.
He passed the CPA exam after graduating and went to work for Ernst-Young Accounting firm in Seattle for one year. He determined this was not something he wanted to spend the rest of his life doing.
He went to Albuquerque, N.M., to visit his aunt and uncle, finding the love of his life, wife Pamela, and started his own business called Montana Construction, which he ran for seven years. When he moved to Townsend he was employed at Townsend Seeds.
David was known for his sense of humor and quick wit, often impersonating friends or celebrities. He loved calling his friends and relatives and "feeding them a line." He always had deep compassion toward the underdog and was very kindhearted. He loved animals, especially his dog, Yellow Dog, and cat, Fish.
His hobbies were downhill skiing, team roping, farming, drives in the country, enjoying the outdoors and being with his family.
He is survived by his wife Pamela; son Leandro; parents; grandmother Wilma Masolo; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Martin Molina; and brother-in-law Paul C. DeBaca of New Mexico; aunts and uncles Larry and Louise Sullivan, Peter and Shelia Sullivan, Mary Pat Sullivan and Armen Dermen, Terry and Marvin Love, John and Carol Masolo, and Phyllis and Ray Price; and many cousins and friends.
His beloved grandparents, Charlie Masolo and Dan and Marie Sullivan, and cousin Mike Sullivan were at the Gates of Heaven to greet David.
A vigil will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Graveside committal will follow at Holy Cross cemetery. Services are under the direction of Connors Funeral Home.
Memorials may be directed to David Masolo Memorial Fund at State Bank of Townsend or American Federal Savings in Townsend.
A special thank you to the St. Peter's nurses, doctors, and staff for being so loving to David and his family.
Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the journey with us. Thank you David. May you always walk hand in hand with other angels. There is nothing in this world that will ever change our love for you.
Lottie Ellen Skufca
Lottie Ellen Skufca, age 81, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena.
She was born in Roundup on Oct. 14, 1920, to Edward and Rosa (Olden) Harris. She graduated from Roundup High School in 1938, and then moved to Helena where she met Frank J. Skufca.
They were married
on July 10, 1943, in San Francisco and, after the war, returned to Helena to raise their family. She went to work for the State of Montana Department of Revenue in 1958, and retired from there Jan. 1, 1981.
She is survived by her husband and children, Karla (Albert) Jeremiah of Kailua, Hawaii, John (Carol) Skufca of Helena, and Laura (John) Linjanen of Helena. She is also survived by her sister May (Matt) Jasbeck of Roundup, and sisters-in-law Eleanor (Ray) Hiltner of East Helena and Marie Harris of Shepherd. In addition, there are nine grandchildren: Albert, Keoni, Kristine, Edward, Janelle and Jason Jeremiah of Kailua, Naomi (Jason) Torick of Helena, Zane Skufca of Bozeman, Alison and Merle (Janelle) Linjanen of Helena; two great-grandsons, Ryan and Zachary Linjanen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Rosana and brothers Wesley and William.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday, Feb. 14, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. James Connor officiating at Saint Mary's Catholic Community. Cremation will follow services. Interment of cremains will be Friday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m. at the Montana State Veteran's cemetery, Fort Harrison.
Family prefers memorials to donor's choice. Family and friends may also pay their respects at Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Joseph Robert ‘Pat’ Magill
Joseph Robert “Pat” Magill, 85, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002. He was born Oct. 15, 1917, in James-town, N.D., to Robert and Nellie (Jones) Magill.
Pat joined the Montana National Guard in 1935. He later became regular Army and served in the 41st Infantry in the Pacific Theater during WWII, ending his 32 years of honorable service as a sergeant major.
He received many honors including: New Guinea Campaign Bronze Star, Papua Campaign Bronze Star, American Defense Service Ribbon with OLC, Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Ribbon, Presidential Distinguished Unit Badge, Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal (7), WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Army of Occupation Medal Germany, American Campaign Medal, Army of Occupation Medal Japan, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife, Irma; daughters, Patricia Magill of Sahuarita, Ariz., Maureen (Richard) Wardein of Phoenix, and Mary Kathleen (Benny) Martinez of La Mirada, Calif.; a brother, Emmet of Helena; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
His funeral was held in Sierra Vista. Interment with military honors will be in Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Apostle Catholic Church Building Fund, 800 W. Taylor Dr., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635.
