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Jack R. Iverson, 61
Jack R. Iverson, of Columbia Falls, passed away Jan. 1, 2010. He was born Oct. 16, 1948, in Thief River Falls, Minn., to Gordon and Hilda Ginger Iverson. Jack and his family (three brothers and sister) moved to Martin City when he was a teenager. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1967; it was there he met the love of his life, Jane Wilson. They were married
in June 1968. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War until 1975. Jack and Jane had two children, Jeff and Jana. He worked at Plum Creek for 28 years, but in his free time he enjoyed riding four-wheelers, snowcatting with friends, playing pinochle, boating, and dancing with his favorite partner, his wife. Jack leaves behind his wife, Jane; son, Jeff, and his wife, Renae; daughter, Jana; and his grandchildren, Alicia and Ian. Jack was proud to be a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family ceremony will be held Tuesday, Jan. 12. Following the service, friends and family are invited to an open house at 1 p.m. at the family home.
Dolores LaVerne Lindsley, 74
Dolores LaVerne Lindsley, 74, passed away on Jan. 5, 2010, at Colonial Manor in Whitefish of natural causes. LaVerne was born in Whitefish on Feb. 5, 1935. She graduated in 1952 from Columbia Falls High School. She met and married
Richard Lindsley that same year. She very much enjoyed antiquing, doing ceramics and traveling. She worked at the Montana Veterans Home for several years. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Goldie Chapman; her husband, Richard Lindsley; and her sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Leo Smith. She is survived by three daughters, Jacqelin Sharp of Everett, Wash., Colette McNeil and husband, Pat McNeil, of Whitefish, and Debra Ely of Everett; six grandchildren, Joshua, Doug, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Nicole and Kaleena; three great-grandchildren, Loagan, Cloe and Gracie; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Jan. 10, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls, with Rev. David Merkel officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn cemetery in Columbia Falls.
Dorothy Ann Peterson, 91
Dorothy Ann Peterson, 91, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, where she had lived for the last six years. She was born on Nov. 11, 1918, in Fergus Falls, Minn., to Martin and Hattie (Northrup) McNulty. The family would like to gratefully thank all the staff at Immanuel Lutheran Home who so graciously cared for our mother these last six years. Your kindness will forever be remembered. Dorothy is survived by three sons, Donald Peterson of Ajo, Ariz., Jim Peterson of Kalispell, and Douglas Peterson of Winnemucca, Nev.; one daughter, DeeDee Balum, of Kalispell; two sisters; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many, many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held in the spring. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Dorothy s family.
Forrest 'Bud' Bell, 79
Forrest Bud Bell, 79, a former resident of Kalispell, passed away in Spokane on Jan. 6, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at Cedar Creek Village Banquet Room, 8424 N. Nevada St., Spokane, WA 99208. Contact the family at 509-467-5815 for other information.
Lucy E. Nichols, 73
Longtime Alaska resident Lucy E. Nichols died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at her home in Kasilof, Alaska. She was 73 years old. The family held a celebration of her life at the J-Bar-B Club on Jan. 11. Ms. Nichols was born on Nov. 3, 1936, in Pendleton, Ore., to Marjorie and Bruce S. Wert. She lived in many places throughout Montana and Alaska, and spent several years in Kalispell where she and her husband Alfred owned and operated the Tana Motel. Lucy was a homemaker and enjoyed helping others. She was passionate about the humane treatment of animals and found joy in caring for several of her own. Ms. Nichols gave with an open heart to many individuals less fortunate than herself. She enjoyed gardening in the spring and summer, and always had beautiful flowers surrounding her home. Ms. Nichols was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Margaret Omsberg; stepson, Brent Nichols; grandson, Alfred Willis, stepgrandson, Chad Gorder; step-great-grandson, Collin Gorder; and husbands, Ray Barnes Sr., and Alfred Nichols. Ms. Nichols is survived by her companion, Charlie Thomas, of Kasilof; ex-husband, Max Harrison, of Washington; daughter, Rose Willis, of Utah; son, Ray Barnes, and daughter-in-law, Lana, of Sterling, Alaska; son, Ron Nichols, of Kasilof; son, Max Harrison, of Montana; stepdaughter, Debi Honer, and son-in-law, Tom, of Soldotna, Alaska; brother, Carl Wert, of Idaho; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. Memorials may be made in Lucy's name to the Soldotna Animal Shelter. Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
Richard Rich Walter Weigand, 54
Richard Rich Walter Weigand, 54, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at his home near West Glacier. He was born on Jan. 27, 1955, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Francis and Amber (Case) Weigand. Rich received his early education in Buffalo, graduating from high school and then receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in math. He then enlisted in the Coast Guard and worked as a quarter master until receiving his commission and attending officer candidate school. While stationed at District 7 in Miami, Fla., Jill Forsythe caught Rich s eye. The couple met in November of 1984 and married
Oct. 19, 1985. Rich attended Naval post graduate school, graduating with his Masters of Communication degree in 1987. The couple moved to Washington, D.C., where their daughter Amanda was born in 1990; to Hawaii, and back to Washington, D.C., where Rich retired in 2000. Rich was an absolute genius when it came to computers and electronics. He built his first computer from the ground up, soldering every circuit and connection and considered it his personal mission to help others with computer issues and problems. Rich was also an amateur Ham radio operator and enjoyed the time he was able to spend visiting with operators all over the world. He was also a member of the West Valley Volunteer Fire Department, the Coram/West Glacier Volunteer Fire Department and the Civil Air Patrol. Rich was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Jill, of West Glacier; a daughter, Amanda Weigand, of the University of North Dakota; two brothers, Francis Weigand and wife, Stella, of New Jersey, and Arthur Weigand and wife, Lori, of Town of Tonawanda, N.Y.; four sisters, Janice Vogt and husband, Jake, of Jamestown, N.Y.; Judy Weigand of Town of Tonawanda, N.Y., Ann Weigand of Town of Tonawanda, and Carol Weigand of Buffalo. He is also survived by four nieces, two nephews, and one great-niece. Memorial services for Rich will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Columbia Falls, with Pastor Matt Nelson officiating. Visitation will be from noon until 5 p.m. on Wednesday at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial gifts be given the Coram/West Glacier Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 162, West Glacier, MT 59936. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Rich's family.
Robert Mercier Paul, 94
Robert Mercier Paul was born in 1915 in New York City, the son of George A. and Mabel Paul. He passed away due to natural causes at Willamette View Manor in Portland on Jan. 3, 2010, at the age of 94. In the accelerated curriculum, Robert graduated in three years from Morris High School in New York. He then had a senior year at Mount Herman Prep School. During his youth he was very active in Boy Scouts, especially the Sea Scouts, and attained Eagle Scout rank. His scouting greatly influenced his love of the water and his years in the Navy and his summers as a ranger in Glacier National Park. Robert graduated from Columbia University in New York. While attending college, he would return from the family Jersey coast cottage in time to teach Sunday school classes. Having graduated during the Depression, he worked in commerce for an importing firm and also for R.H. Macy. His first teaching assignment was at Wasatch Academy ( a Presbyterian boarding school) in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Here he met and courted Mary Benbow, who was a home economics teacher at the Academy. In 1942 Robert volunteered for the Navy and was the commanding officer of an LCI, participating in the amphibious landings in North Africa, Italy, and France during D-Day. In November 1943, Robert and Mary were married
by her father, the Rev. Earl William Benbow, in Seattle. Robert remained active in the Navel Reserve and retired as lieutenant commander. Following World War II, Robert received his master s degree in teaching of mathematics from Columbia University. He taught on Long Island before moving west to McMinnville, Ore. There, Robert taught math and later also became dean of boys at McMinnville High School, retiring in 1977 after 32 rewarding years. After retiring he enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and internationally. Bob began his 53-year seasonal career with the National Park Service on July 14, 1947, as trailcrew/fireguard/camp-tender at $1 per hour, before becoming a ranger. Assigned stations began and ended at Bowman Lake, but also included Many Glacier, Kintla Lake, East Glacier, Waterton (Goathaunt), Two Medicine, Logging Creek and Walton. He earned a Superior Service Award and was affectionately known as Bowman Bob. Robert was an active member of the McMinnville First Presbyterian Church and Kiwanis before moving to Willamette View Manor in Portland and transferring membership to Moreland Presbyterian Church. He was an avid hiker, birder and fisherman, and a very accomplished boatman with canoes, sailboats, pleasure craft, patrol boats and LCIs. Survivors include Mary, his wife of 66 years; and daughters, Janet Bones and husband Stan, Nancy Trembath and husband Rick, and Mac Bones, Jodie Bones, Laura Trembath Pieri, and Paula Trembath. Robert was preceded in death by his older brother, George T. Paul. A memorial service was held on Jan. 8 at Moreland Presbyterian Church in Portland, with the Rev. Tom McKnight leading the service. Cremation has taken place by Macy and Son Funeral Home in McMinnville. A special thank you to all of Bob s caregivers, including Hospice. Memorial gifts maybe given to The Salvation Army, or to a charity of the donor s choice.
Father Dusan Anthony Okorn, 88
In the hope of the Resurrection, Father Dusan Anthony Okorn, 88, died on Jan. 10, 2010, at home at The Sycamore Tree Contemplative Prayer Center in Swan Lake. He was born on March 5, 1921, in Maribor, Slovenia. He was ordained a priest in Rome on April 6, 1947. From 1947 to 1949, he served in Italy in Torino, Mondovi and Genoa, prior to emigrating to Montana in 1949. For the next 60 years he served as a priest in the Diocese of Helena: as chaplain at the St. Joseph Home in Helena, as assistant pastor at St. Peter s in Anaconda, St. Joseph in Butte, St. Michael in Conrad and St. Richard s in Columbia Falls. He was the first pastor at St. Catherine in Bigfork (1963-1971) and pastor of St. Mary s in Stevensville (1971-1978). In 1978-1979, he spent a sabbatical year at The Sycamore Tree and began the retreat apostolate. He was assigned as pastor of Our Lady of Swan Valley Mission from 1979 to 2006, with Seeley Lake from 1980 to 1990. A prayer vigil was held at Our Lady of Swan Valley Mission on Jan. 11. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 12, at Our Lady of Swan Valley. Burial will be at the private cemetery at The Sycamore Tree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sycamore Tree for landscaping the cemetery, a project which he had hoped to complete before his death. Father Okorn is survived by his sister, Rozka Dretnik, who lives in Borovnica, Slovenija; cousins, Bertie and Roger Bisson of Clancy, and Dr. Louis and Dorothy Smith of Sherman Oaks, Calif.; a nephew, Jany Dretnik, of London, and other nephews in Slovenija.
Daniel W. Anderson, 75
Daniel W. Anderson, 75, of Columbia Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at the Montana Veterans Home. Born in Whitefish on March 20, 1934, to Walter and Evelyn Anderson, he was raised and educated in the Columbia Falls and Lake Blaine area. He later served in the United States Navy, serving aboard the aircraft carrier the USS Shangri-La. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to the Flathead Valley, working on the Hungry Horse Dam project. He worked for an extended period of time at Plum Creek and later at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant until his retirement. For a period of four years, he also delivered the Missoulian in the local area. Dan had been an excellent baseball player, playing both hardball and softball on local teams. While still physically able, he also enjoyed the outdoors, most especially hunting and fishing. Preceding him in death were his former wife, Pat; an infant daughter, Tammy Jo; his brother, Don; and his parents. He is survived by a son, Tim, of Kalispell; a daughter, Geri Lynn, of Ohio; a sister, Donna Christofferson, of Polson; and a granddaughter, Chelsea, of Kalispell. Military graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Fairview cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.
Jerrold William Jerry Collins, 67
Jerrold William Jerry Collins, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at his residence in Kalispell. He was born on Sept. 6, 1942, in Kalispell, the son of John William and Ada E. (Lloid) Collins. He graduated from Bigfork High School in 1960. He had joined the National Guard in 1959 and served in the U.S. Navy from January 1962 until May 1966. He married
Judy Sears on Sept. 21, 1966, in Bigfork. He worked in the woods, road construction and began work at the CFAC Aluminum Plant in Columbia Falls from Jan. 29, 1969, until May of 2003, when he retired due to asbestosis. He loved to take his family hunting and fishing and participating in the many sporting events of his sons. He coached them and many of their friends in baseball, basketball, soccer and wrestling. Many of those boys still call him Coach Collins and have stayed in touch through the years. He was a member of the North Valley Eagles, Kalispell Moose Lodge and a lifetime member of the Bigfork VFW Post No. 2252 and DAV Post No. 4 in Kalispell, as well as American Legion Post No. 86; and a proud member of the United Veterans of the Flathead Valley. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ada Collins; and his father-in-law, William Sears. He is survived by his wife, Judy Collins, of the family home in Kalispell; his four sons, Jerry Collins and his partner, Mel, of Belgrade, John BJ Collins and wife, Kami, of Kalispell, Jamie Collins and wife, Grace, of Wasilla, Alaska, and Jody Collins and wife, Heather, of Pendleton, Ore.; 10 grandchildren and many adopted grandchildren; and his aunt, Stella West, of Oregon. He also leaves behind his constant companion, his beloved dog Missy. Funeral services for Jerry will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Ron Pierce officiating. Visitation for Jerry will be from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at Glacier Memorial Gardens with full military honors. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Home Options Hospice at 175 Commons Loop, Suite 100, Kalispell, MT 59901. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Jerry s family.
