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Ellen 'Aileen' Mote
Ellen Aileen Mote died unexpectedly on July 14, 2001, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena.
Aileen was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Casper, Wyo., the youngest of three children, to Ethel A. and Omer C. Hurtt. She attended school in Casper graduating in 1938 from Natrona County High School.
On Jan. 31, 1940, she married
Allen 'Al' Mote. They began their life together on Al?s ranch along the Platte River, east of Casper, where their first child, Nancy was born in 1941. During WWII, they lived in San Diego, Calif., where their son, Allen was born in 1943, and daughter, Barbara was born in 1945. They moved to the Helena Valley in 1950, where their son Douglas was born in 1952.
Aileen made the world more beautiful. She was an accomplished pianist, artist and poet, with some selected poetry and art currently being published. She crafted scores of highly prized afghans, quilts, tatting and hedabo creations. She surrounded herself with flower gardens both inside and outside of her log home and kept a vegetable garden and fruit trees; including historic varieties such as sand cherries and Wolf Point apples.
Always active, she loved to travel, hike, dance, nurture her land in the Helena valley, and had practiced daily aerobic exercise since 1963.
Aileen gave fully of her time, possessions and love from sitting for long hours with the ill, to providing homemade pies, baked goods and garden produce to anyone in need. She volunteered her time at the Senior Center and RSVP. She also enjoyed dancing with the Senior Line Dancers and singing with the Senior Singers. She loved people and will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Her husband Al; sisters, Elizabeth and Mary Louise; daughter Nancy; and grandson, Jon preceded her in death.
Survivors include her children, Allen of Tucson, Ariz., Barbara of Lynwood, Wash., and Douglas of Helena; granddaughters Heather and Tanya; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families, and extended family members.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 21, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Methodist Church with reception to follow.
Perrin Joseph Dagenais
Perrin Joseph Dice Dagenais died on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the Cooney Convalescent Home.
Dice was born in Helena on March 6, 1910, in his family's home at 417 Pine St. which is now on the national Register of Historic Places, to Joseph and Corrine (Perrin) Dagenais. His father, Joseph, ran a livery business. Joseph and his older son, Royal Dagenais, planted many of the old trees and did much of the landscaping in Helena?s West Side mansion district, with a young Dice as their assistant.
Dice attended Emerson School and local Catholic schools. He loved the out-of-doors, fishing, hunting and boating. He was a charter member of the Gates of the Mountains Boat Club.
Dice had a lifelong love affair with wheels and motors. He was a bicycle messenger for Western Union. He drove taxis, buses and trucks. He worked for the AA Garage, where the Federal Building is now located. He worked in various capacities for Anderson Motors. For 20 years, he was one of their premier salesmen, retiring in 1974.
Dice had the ability to make friends wherever he went. He loved to share time with them, especially if it meant 'going for a ride.' He had a great love for his friends and family.
In 1937, Dice married
Helen Kropp, and they had one son, Terry. In 1955, he married
Phyllis. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Royal, and his sister, Cecilia.
Dice is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the family home; his son, Terry (Carol Ann); grandsons, Michael (Jerri) and Steven; special friend, Carol Jean Dagenais; his former wife, Helen Kropp Burns, all of Helena; sister-in-law, Laura Kay; stepchildren, Gary and Karen Carson; step-grandchildren, Brian, Roger and Miranda; and five great-grandchildren: Nichole, Sean, Seth, Taylor and Michaela.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated Friday, July 20, at 10 a.m., from the Cathedral of St. Helena, with a reception to follow. Burial of the cremains will take place at 2 p.m. at Resurrection cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hagler-Anderson Mortuary. Memorials are suggested to the Cooney Home, 2333 E. Broadway, Helena, MT 59601, God's Love, 533 N. Main, Helena, MT 59601, or to a charity of choice.
George A. Barghultz
George A. Barghultz, 72, of Livingston died Monday July 16, 2001, at Livingston Memorial Hospital.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Calvary cemetery, east of Livingston. Father Dale Yurkovic will officiate. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.
Michael 'Mike' E. Morris
Michael 'Mike' E. Morris, 82, Augusta area rancher, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, in Great Falls after a long battle with cancer.
His funeral will be Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m., at St. Mathias Catholic Church in Augusta. Burial will follow in Augusta cemetery. Viewing will be Monday, Jan. 28, from 5-7 p.m., at the Gorder Funeral Home in Choteau.
Mike was born April 5, 1919, on a ranch northwest of Augusta to parents Michael and Katherine (Grisak) Morris. He attended school in Augusta. At age 17, Mike's father died and he took over management of the family ranch.
In 1945, he married
Ina Hanson of Simms. Mike and Ina employed many youths on the ranch, including troubled youths that needed help. They treated them like family, taught them responsibility and self-respect, and helped them to become productive adults.
Mike and Ina enjoyed the company of family and friends. Their home was always a place for people to gather and enjoy each other?s company. Together they had a band and played at many events in Augusta, Choteau and Fairfield, to name a few.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother George; and sisters Ellen (C.O.) Gorder, Fern (Ben) Woodcock and Kathryn (Tony) Namen; niece Benita Burchak and nephew James Namen.
Survivors include his wife Ina of Augusta; a brother Fred E. (Judy) Morris of Choteau; a sister Pauline (David) Warn of Helena; sons Michael H. of Fairfield and Merle (Rosanna) of Augusta; daughters Sandra (Bob) Cecrle and Sherry Gallagher, both of Great Falls; nine grandchildren; three great-granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Mathias Catholic Church in Augusta or to Trinity Lutheran Church in Choteau.
William 'Tuffy' DeBray
Born January 31, 1904, in Opheim, Mont., to Louis and Mary DeBray, William 'Tuffy' DeBray grew up around the Glasgow area.
At the age of 3 he survived a bout of pneumonia, thus his nickname 'Tuffy' began.
As a welder by trade he began his working career at Fort Peck Dam in 1932. He traveled to Havre, where he worked as a carpenter. In 1942, he worked in the ship yards in Vancouver, Wash., as his civic duty to WWII. He also helped construct the atomic plant in Richland, Wash.
He eventually returned to Montana, where he met and married
Rosella M. Putra in 1951. He ended his working career as a welder for the City of Helena, retiring in 1969.
He is survived by his wife Rosella of 51 years. He is also survived by sisters Adeline Rummell of Great Falls and Mary Grant of Bozeman. A brother Herman DeBray of Helena also survives. Step-daughter Frances Griffin of Salem, Ore., and stepson Theodore Putra of Helena also survive.
In addition, his six step-grandchildren, Evelyn (Michael) Martin, Oliver Griffin, Colleen (Lyle) Taborsky, Ronald (Angie) Griffin, Janice (Wes) Williamson of Montana and Linda McNeill of Oregon survive. He also has 18 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews who survive.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Louise Kauffinan, Lena Heppler, Elizabeth Holmquist and Georgia Burke, and brothers Angus and George DeBray. Also preceding him in death was his step-son-in-law Francis Griffin and a step-great grandson.
Chapel services will be Monday, Jan. 28, 2002, 11 a.m., from Hagler-Anderson Chapel. Interment services will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery.
David Shaner
David Shaner passed away at home, in the care and comfort of his wife, Ann, after a prolonged bout with ALS. David was born in Pottstown, Pa., in 1934. He recognized his passion for the arts early in life, earned a master of fine arts degree in ceramic design from Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y., and served as assistant professor of art at University of Illinois. In 1963, he moved his family west to Helena, where he directed the Archie Bray Foundation, steering it to financial stability, maintaining the facility, and continuing its vision to provide serious ceramic artists a fine place to work.
In 1970 he moved to Bigfork where he made pots in his studio for almost three decades. He shared his ceramic expertise through workshops at numerous universities and art centers across the country. He leaves a legacy of artwork gracing many homes and art museums. His love and commitment to art, music, gardening, nature, and his stewardship of the environment indelibly touched his family and enriched the lives of many friends and colleagues.
He is survived by his wife, Ann; two sons, Daniel and Cedric, both of Fort Collins, Colo.; two daughters, Catherine and her husband, Mike Gilbert of Missoula, and Coille and her husband Jay Putman of Omaha, Neb.; and four grandsons.
A family memorial will be held later in the summer.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Studio Building Fund, Archie Bray Foundation, 2915 Country Club Road, Helena, MT 59602.
Yvonne M. Lay
Yvonne Margery Kirk was born in London and raised in Bury St. Edmonds, England. She made her way to the states and settled in Helena, where she married
her husband, Robert W. Lay. They moved to Lewistown before settling in Stanford, where they spent 33 years raising their three children. In 1998 they returned to Helena to celebrate their retirement. Yvonne passed away at her home in Helena Nov. 21, 2002.
Throughout the years, she worked for RB Drive Inn, the department of justice, Ostheimer & Campeau Architects, Polzin Trucking, and served for many years as treasurer of the Judith Basin County Fire District. Always fashionably late, she was a dedicated employee with an exceptional work ethic. However, her greatest contribution was those years spent as a mother and homemaker.
Her many accomplishments and proudest moments include obtaining her American citizenship, building a new home for retirement, realizing the depths and value of her friendships, recognizing her family's successes were a direct result of her influences, and her relationship with God.
She was a true lady - meticulously groomed, impeccably dressed and armed with a charming sense of humor. She loved Christmas, sewing and a proper cup of tea. Her retirement passions were QVC, short naps and spending many hours in her beautiful English garden. She was generous with her heart and served as honorary ?Auntie? to so many of those whom she loved. With so much to treasure, her greatest passion in life will eternally be her beloved grandbabies.
She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Lay; her son, Shawn Lay; daughter Monique T. Lay and her children, Breque and Brittania Shephard; daughter Keri L. Lay and her children, Trevor and Madison Koterba; and her sister, Linda Baldry, of Peterbourough, England.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Margery Kirk, of Bury St. Edmonds, England; her sister, Pamela Boughton of Thurston, England; and her son-in-law, Brent W. Shephard of Helena.
Best described as creative, resourceful, defiant, thoughtful and kind, she was admired for her strength. Despite that strength, she died of cancer after a short but courageous battle that took her into the arms of the Lord where she will forever be our angel.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Retz Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor John Fenlason of the Hannaford Street Bible Church presiding. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery. Memorials in Yvonne's name are suggested to the cancer treatment center at St. Peter?s Hospital, 2475 E. Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
I wait for the time we can soar together again,
-both aware of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart,
- I will be there.
Maxine L. Armstrong
Maxine L. Armstrong's soul departed to Heaven on Nov. 20, 2002, at age 79, due to lung cancer. She was undergoing transitional care at the Stevensville Living Center at the time of her death.
Maxine was born Oct. 7, 1923, in Minneapolis to Maxwell Dyson and Lyle Trenholm Dyson. She spent her childhood in various locations, including Mitchell, S.D., Kimberly B.C., Helena, Conrad and finally in Santa Rita, after her mother was remarried
to Everett Hope. She graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1941. She married
her lifetime partner, Floyd Armstrong, on April 3, 1942.
She was a devoted full- time mother to her children, and also enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge club, celebrating with her birthday club, reading, sewing, crocheting, having coffee with her friends and her church group and faithfully completing her daily crossword puzzle with a pen.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, St. Paul Lutheran Church, and Sarah Circle.
Maxine was preceded in death by an infant son, and by her son Paul Armstrong.
Those who survive her include her husband, Floyd, who lives in Helena; her son Paul's widow, Dorothy, living in Miles City; and their daughters, Heidi living in Cleveland and Stephanie living in Seattle; her son, Ken, living in Kalispell, and his two sons, Coleman and Jacob, living in Cut Bank; her daughter and son-in-law Becky and Dave Powell; and their son, Danny, and his wife Shannon; and Maxine's great-grandson, Chet, living in Helena; and her daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dan Mullan, and their sons, Ryan, Kerry and Keith, all living in Stevensville. She is also survived by her sister, Arlee Momberg, and by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Two memorial services will be held. On Monday, Nov. 25, a service will be at 3 p.m. at the Waterford on Saddle Drive in Helena. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, a service will be at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cut Bank. Graveside services will follow at Crown Hill cemetery in Cut Bank.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchild will serve as pallbearers.
The family suggests memorials to the Intermountain Children's Home, 500 S. Lamborn, Helena, MT, 59601, or to the American Cancer Society.
Mary F. Troutman
Mary Olena Flesher Troutman, M.D., a medical doctor and an expert in allergy desensitization, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 11, 2002, at a hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, after a long illness. Dr. Troutman visited her brother, Jim Flesher and his family, in the Helena area several times in the past.
Born in Rochester, Minn., on Feb. 1, 1925, Mary Olena Troutman, M.D., was the daughter of Clinton Gillingham Flesher Jr. and Mary Olena Dyer. She grew up in Wyoming and Oregon, graduating from The Dalles High School, where she was 1943 valedictorian. She graduated from Pasadena City College and the University of Southern California before attending the University of Southern California School of Medicine, graduating in 1954.
In 1949 Mary married
Edwin Glenn Troutman Jr., a fellow medical student. She served her internship at Los Angeles County Torrance General Hospital and was a resident at Barlow Sanatorium and Hospital until moving to New York City, where she was a resident physician in dermatology at the Manhattan Veterans Hospital, a staff physician at the AT&T; Long Lines Division, and director of the employee health service at Memorial Hospital. After moving to Galveston, Texas, she was a resident in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch. In Fort Worth, Dr. Troutman was a physician for the FWISD and then began the practice of allergy in 1965, continuing until October 2002.
Dr. Troutman was a member of the American, Texas and Tarrant County medical societies; the Tarrant County Medical Society Alliance; and the Tarrant County Medical Society Physicians Health and Rehabilitation Committee for many years. She was a member and officer of the language department and the Monday Book Club of the Woman's Club of Fort Worth, and a member of the University Christian Church; and was a descendant of many pre-Revolutionary Virginia families.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Edwin G. Troutman Jr., M.D.; sons, Clinton Edwin Troutman and his wife, Anna, of Fort Worth, and David Glenn Troutman, M. D., and his wife, Lindy, of Burleson, Texas; grandchildren Stephen Richard McDaniel and Kimberly Michele Munoz and her husband, Ernest; great-grandson Eric Stephen Munoz; brother, James Dyer Flesher and his wife, Mary, of Clancy, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dorothy Lorraine Scriver
“Me-sin-skee-ah-kee”
March 8, 1924 - Nov. 3, 2002
We regret to announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Mrs. Dorothy Lorraine Scriver. “Rainie, ” as she liked to be known to her close friends and family, passed away quietly at her beautiful, peaceful oceanside home at Nanoose Bay, British Columbia, Canada, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, after a long battle with kidney disease.
Rainie was born in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, after which she lived for extensive periods in both Canada and the U.S.A. She moved to Browning in 1959, where she resided until moving to Nanoose Bay, B.C., in September 2001 after the passing of her husband, Mr. Robert M. “Bob” Scriver, in January of 1999.
It was Rainie’s wish to retire and spend some time with her remaining family in Canada near where she had lived in her early years. She is survived by her brothers, Bud McFarland of Nanoose Bay, B.C., and Dan McFarland of Chilliwack, B.C., and their families.
Lorraine was a very private, generous and talented person. She worked very hard alongside her partner and late husband, wildlife sculptor and artist Bob Scriver, in the creation and operation of the Montana Museum of Wildlife and Hall of Bronze in Browning. During this time Lorraine adopted some of the Native culture and was given the Blackfeet name of “Me-sin-skee-ah-kee” (Badger Woman), at an annual pipe opening ceremony. After Bob’s passing, Lorraine donated the bulk of his significant works to the Montana Historical Society at Helena and to the University of Alberta, Edmonton, where these impressive art collections will remain as a legacy to the peoples of both Canada and the United States. Before her passing, Lorraine also established a sizeable arts scholarship in the name of Bob Scriver at his alma mater, Carroll College in Helena.
We are saddened that she couldn’t have stayed with us and enjoyed her new home and retirement just a little longer. She certainly deserved to. We are, however, comforted that she is at peace now and that we were able to provide her with care and to enjoy her company over the past year.
Rainie will be missed by her remaining family and the many friends she had made over the years throughout her interesting and full life, and by the new friends she recently made at her home in Canada.
Lorraine’s wishes were for cremation. There will be a small private reception at her home Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in celebration of her life. Ashes will be scattered near her home at Nanoose Bay, B.C., and, pending necessary arrangements, possibly in the spring at her former ranch in Browning.
Lorraine was a wonderful sister and aunt. We loved her and feel great loss with her passing. She walked softly and lightly but made significant, lasting impressions and differences in the lives of many.
“The Family”
