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Wallace E. 'Mac' McCulloch, 91
Wallace E. 'Mac' McCulloch, 91, passed away Aug. 29, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born in Staples, Minn., Aug. 20, 1919, to George and Anna McCulloch. Wallace s mother died when he was 4 years of age. In 1925 his father moved to Livingston and married
Mary Evert. Wally graduated from Dawson County High School in 1937. He lettered in basketball and football. His father worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad and Wally went to work for them as a boilermaker s apprentice after high school graduation. In February of 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He served in the 12th Tow-target Squadron in California until transferred to the Dutch Indies. He was discharged as a master sergeant in December of 1945. In 1949, he graduated from Bemidji State College in northern Minnesota. He received his master s degree from Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colo. Wally s first teaching position was in Idaho Springs, Colo., in 1949 and in 1951 he became the auto mechanics teacher at Flathead County High School. During his tenure at FCHS, he started a local boys club that was active in repairing and redistributing children s toys at Christmas. He later was a charter sponsor of VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America). He served as president of the Montana State Vocational Association and was a member of the Governor s Vocational Advisory board for six years. In 1977 he retired from teaching. After retiring, he stayed busy building four houses and fine furniture for his family and friends. He loved the challenge of figuring out how something was done or put together, and made all the pieces for a spinning wheel, a tea cart and a muzzle loader just to see if he could. He was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and served as a deacon, trustee and president of the congregation. He sang in the church choir and was a member of a barbershop quartet. In 1975 he, with his wife, Olen, served in the mission field for two months in Arusha, Tanzania, Africa. He was involved with training mechanics who kept the mission vehicles running. On their return to the States they visited their daughter, Colleen, in Okinawa, thus circling the globe. It was the first of several trips to foreign ports. In later years they spent their winters in Borrego Springs, Calif. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, golf and his workshop. When in high school, Mac wrote the motto for the class yearbook of 1937, If you must hammer, build something. The family deeply appreciates the thoughtfulness of their friends and staff at Buffalo Hill Terrace. He is survived by his wife, Olen, of 66 years; his sister, Kay Brumbaugh, and her husband, Gaylord, of Spokane; his daughters, Margie and Larry Simpson of Kalispell, and Colleen and Hugh T. Greenway of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; his grandsons, David and Ann Lee Simpson of Asheville, N.C.; and Michael and Heidi Simpson, and great-grandchildren, Alexander and Olivia, of Boise, Idaho; John Greenway of Macon, Ga., and William Greenway of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Funeral services for Wallace will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, with burial at C.E. Conrad Memorial cemetery. There will be no visitation. The family suggests donations be sent to The Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 8087, Billings, MT 59108-0807, or Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 South Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Wallace s family.
Marian Leone Carlson Myxter, 87
Marian Leone Carlson Myxter died July 12, 2010, in Fort Collins, Colo., at age 87, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer s disease. Marian Carlson was born Nov. 5, 1922, to parents Andrew Carlson and Inez Bager Carlson in Minot, N.D. Her father died shortly after she was born and she and her older brother were raised by their mother. As a schoolgirl, she was a gifted student and participated in a variety of activities. She was given the nickname Butch by her classmates because she was athletic, feisty and outgoing. Following high school, Marian enrolled at Minot State College in pursuit of a teaching degree. There, she met Morris Mike Myxter of nearby Balfour, N.D., who was also studying to become a teacher. Their courtship and Mike s studies were put on hold while he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After Mike s return, he and Marian were married
in Minot on June 15, 1946. The Myxters lived in many places during their early years together, including Washburn, N.D., Medford, Ore., Polson and Scobey, before moving to Great Falls in 1953. Great Falls became their settled base where they lived for nearly 40 years, had lengthy teaching careers, enjoyed camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities, and raised their only son. They developed many wonderful friendships. In 1966, Marian and Mike purchased a piece of property on Lake Five near Glacier National Park. They parked a brand-new mobile home referred to as the instant cabin there in 1968; and from that point the Myxters were able to fully reap the benefits of the teaching profession by spending entire summers at the lake over portions of four decades. Marian was a sparkplug of a personality and a social butterfly who could raise the energy level of any room she entered. Her laugh and smile were infectious. She had a kind heart and a strong, determined will. She was a terrific wife and mother, and touched many people over the course of her life. Marian is survived by her grateful son, Andy, and Carol Myxter, and grandchildren, Samantha and Alex Myxter, all of Fort Collins. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ralph Carlson; husband, Morris; and several other relatives and friends. No services are planned; her cremated remains will be taken to Lake Five and other favorite places.
Father Charles Bud Strom, 95
Father Charles Bud Strom, 95, died on July 12, 2010, at Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center in Whitefish. He was an ordained priest for 38 years. Father Patton saw and anointed him Sunday afternoon. Father Strom graduated from Whitefish High School, and from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education. He taught music for one year before joining the Air Force, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 25 years of service. Father Strom then attended seminary in Boston. He was ordained in Whitefish in 1972. Father, Uncle Bud, as he was known by his family, served as a true and faithful servant throughout the Diocese of Helena. Father Strom made many world wide pilgrimages " to the Holy Land, to Rome, to China, to Mexico, and throughout Japan and Europe. Father Strom was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mary Strom; and his brother, Al Strom. He is survived by his sister, Mary McKee, and her husband, Mac; his sister, Helen Englasaer; his nephews, Jim Strom and his wife Linda, Bill McKee, Bob Blush and his wife Susan, and Alan Blush; his nieces, Barbara Niesz, Anne Briscoe and her husband Barry, Leslie Kanzler and her husband Denny, and Claire Blush; and many grand-nephews and -nieces. A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. today, July 14, at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Whitefish. A vigil will take place at 7 p.m. today at St. Charles Borromeo Parish. A Mass will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, with the Most Rev. George Leo Thomas, Bishop of Helena officiating. Burial will take place next to his parents at Whitefish cemetery. Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish is in charge of the arrangements.
Deborah Anne McDaniel-Regan, 45
In loving memory of Deborah Anne McDaniel-Regan, who was born on Nov. 4, 1964, in Hollywood, Calif., and passed away on June 8, 2010. Deborah found passion in helping people and animals. Her commitment to helping families in El Monte, Calif.; nonprofits on the Central Coast; low-income housing projects and Habitat for Humanity in Montana; plus her innate ability to find four-paw stranded critters speaks volumes of her kind heart. Like a candle in the wind, her beautiful light was extinguished too soon. She is survived by her son, Anthony; mother, Carole; siblings, Anthony, Christina and Wendi; nieces, Ella, Sophia and Chloe; nephew, Cody; and numerous friends and colleagues. The family will honor her life and joyous memories on Aug. 7, by scattering her ashes in Long Beach, Calif. If anyone would like further information, please contact family or friends for details. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you donate to your favorite charity in memory of Deborah.
Earl C. 'Duke' Willey, 89
Earl C. Duke Willey, 89, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born on May 11, 1921, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William E. and Florence (Rassmussen) Willey. Duke graduated from Flathead County High School in 1939. He owned and operated Duke Hamburger Inn in Kalispell until 1940. In 1944, during World War II, he served in the South Pacific and was discharged in 1946. He then joined the Montana Army National Guard in 1948. He was always proud that he joined the military as a buck private and served every enlisted rank through master sergeant until being commissioned a second lieutenant in 1951. He retired an artillery major in 1973. During this time Duke owned a mercantile store in Dayton, where he also served as Justice of the Peace from 1951 to 1954. He was also a pioneer in the law enforcement field, serving as a deputy sheriff for Flathead County and as provost marshal for the Montana National Guard from 1957 to 1959. He was a senior staff probation officer at the Montana State Prison, an adult probation officer, a regional executive director and adviser for the Montana Board of Crime Control and security officer during the Gulf War. Duke retired again in 1982 but continued assisting in law enforcement efforts. Duke was preceded in death by his wife Frances Patty in 1997 and one brother, Loren B. Willey, in 1997. He is survived by three daughters, Laurie Anne Pahl of St. Paul, Mo., Marilee Willey of Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Nancy Ellen Mori of Missoula; one son, Lloyd William Willey, of Berkeley, Calif.; two grandsons; four beautiful granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren; as well as one brother, Lloyd Vernon Willey. Graveside services for Duke will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at C.E. Conrad Memorial cemetery with military honors. Johnson Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Duke s family.
Norma Jean 'Nori' Olson Hoffman
What does one say about a friend who was beautiful, funny, spontaneous, laughed and sang in her sleep, and left us on June 13, 2010, to charm all the angels in heaven. Nori was born in Chicago and lived many places before she and Art Houlihan discovered Whitefish sometime in the early 90s. They built their log cabin on Swift Creek at the head of Whitefish Lake and settled in to an exciting life in the mountains where each day found them wind surfing, hiking, skiing, cycling, golfing, playing tennis or taking a horseback trip into the Bob. The past several years they have split their time between Florida and Maine and trips to exotic destinations all over the world. Nori delighted in visits to her children, Jan, Lori and Harry and their families. She had two granddaughters, three grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Nori was a harbinger of goodness and fun and during her years in Whitefish she gathered many friends who will honor her with a Nori Day on her birthday, July 17. Cycling friends are asked to gather at 10 a.m. at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Edgewood (next to Piggy Back Barbeque) in Whitefish on Saturday, July 17, for a bike ride to Meadow Lake Golf Course for lunch. Or choose another activity Nori loved. There will be a potluck picnic that evening at 7 p.m. at Sun Crest Beach on Lacy Lane just off Wisconsin Avenue near Mountain Harbor to share Nori stories and sing songs around the campfire. For those who will be unable to attend Nori Day, please raise your glass and toast Nori at 7 p.m. wherever you might be. Call 862-1377 or 862-3675 for details. Nori was a hospice volunteer who cared deeply for her clients and it was fitting that hospice served her during her illness. Any donations to hospice would be welcome.
Rylen Grace Pyles-Perkins, infant
Rylen Grace Pyles-Perkins passed in the arms of family on July 3, 2010. She was born at 12:17 a.m., the same day. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Although she was here only a short while, she gave us more joy and love in our hearts that only the Lord himself could have provided. God will keep them in perfect peace. Isaiah 26:1-4, 19 She is survived by her mother, Tricia Phillips, and father, Patrick Perkins; siblings, Kirsten, Madisen and Dawsen; aunts and uncles, Terra and Travis Owen, and Tiffany and Ron Conley; cousins, Teegan Owen, and Reese and Ryder Conley; her maternal grandfather is Todd Pyles; her paternal grandmother is Noreen Hundley.
Sue Ann Burnside Nesten, 71
Sue Ann Burnside Nesten, 71, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. She was born on June 1, 1939, to Glen R. and Mable M. (Murphy) Burnside. Sue Ann was born breech and thought to be stillborn; if not for the attending nurse, the first angel who gave her life, a true spitfire would have never been born. Sue was the fifth of seven children and the runt of the litter, as her brother Ray would fondly refer to her. As a young child, the Burnside-Heil families moved to Montana from Walkerton. The Burnsides lived in Olney and Trego, finally settling in Kalispell on Railroad Street. Sue married
the love of her life, Gordon G. Nesten, on Dec. 13, 1958. Gordon and Sue lived in numerous locations in eastern Montana during the early years of their marriage while Gordon completed his apprenticeship to become an electrician. Their daughter, Hope, was born in Culbertson; sons, Billy and Bobby, in Glasgow. After moving back to Kalispell in 1963, Sue and Gordon would be blessed with another son, Rob Ray. Sue and Gordon, with the help of family and friends, built their home in Evergreen and raised their family there. Their home became the central hub, where family and friends would gather for the holidays and family gatherings. While Gordon was on the road making money for his honey, Sue was the boss at home. Along with raising kids, she found the time to raise a garden large enough to feed a small village. She also enjoyed raising cows, pigs, chickens and horses. She was little but mighty, moving irrigation pipe and bucking bales. She loved her children, and adored her grandchildren. She was known as Nannie, Nan, or Gram to them. She was present to welcome each of them into this world. They were her pride and joy; Travis, Justin, Calen, Kelsey and Shannon. Sue, Gordon and sons, along with many family and friends, spent many enjoyable hunting seasons in eastern Montana where many fond memories were made. Sue Ann was preceded in death by, and has been reunited with, her infant son, Bobby James (1960); her parents, Glen (1958) and Mable (1983); sister, Faye Mee (1990); brother, Rex (1968); Jere Jake (2000); and great-nephew, Christopher Schmalz (2006). Those she leaves behind are her loving husband of 51 years, Gordon; daughter, Hope, and her children, Travis, Justin and Shannon, and her husband Jack, all of Kalispell; her sons, Billy and wife, Kim, of Columbia Falls, Rob and wife, Kelly, and their children, Calen and Kelsey, all of Meridian, Idaho; sisters, Gay Rose of Bend, Ore., and Hazel Stefanatz of Kalispell; brothers, Ray Burnside and wife, Marie, of Thompson Falls, Bill Collier and wife, Cherris, of Post Falls, Idaho; an aunt, Jean Burnside of Kalispell; sister-in-law, Nita Wiggins of Spokane; brother-in-law, Frank Harbin of Kalispell; and numerous nieces and nephews, too many to list, whom she loved dearly. Six of her nieces and a granddaughter were named for her. Because of the blessed hands of her second nurse angel and cousin, Rexanne, and many others, they gave us the precious gift of five more days for which we will be forever grateful. Sue s family would like to thank all the nurses and doctors who cared for mom over the years. Sue and Gordon are longtime members of the Kalispell Moose Lodge. Funeral services for Sue will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 2, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Bartholomew officiating. Burial will follow services at Glacier Memorial Gardens. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Sue s family.
Sandra Lee Mather, 39
Our beloved Sandra Lee Mather, 39, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2010, in the arms of her husband. Sandra had the most beautiful soul. She loved her family and friends and husband most. Negativity was not her vocabulary. She was born in Tennessee and moved to Reno, Nev., after graduation. In Reno, she met and married
the love of her life, Tony Mather. The romance began with a single rose delivered each day. The flowers never stopped, nor did their joy. Together they moved to Las Vegas, where Sandra worked as a waitress and bartender, and eventually back to Ronan, where she continued her bartending career at the Second Chance Saloon. Sandra is well known for her gentle demeanor and Southern hospitality. Our bodies may die, but our spirit lives forever. God bless you, Sandra; we love you and will miss you terribly. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, at Glacier Memorial Gardens in Kalispell. Survivors include her husband, Tony Mather; stepson, Aaron Mather; sisters, Lisa Saville and Betty Christenson, and their husbands; Sandra s mother, Shirley Brown; her father, Kenneth Brown; and numerous family and friends. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Maybelle Stillman, 87
Our sweet, sweet mom, Maybelle Stillman passed away on the beautiful Sabbath morning of July 18, 2010, in West Jordan, Utah. She was born May 26, 1923, in Kalispell, the daughter of Victor Elmer Munter and Clara Tomina Christopherson Munter. She attended Northside grade school, seventh and eighth grades at Central in Kalispell and graduated in 1941 from Flathead County High School. She married
Theron Jackson Stillman in Kalispell on Feb.10, 1945. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Cardston, Alberta, Church of Latter-day Saints Temple on Feb. 15, 1964. As a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many callings. She was a primary teacher for over 20 years and was given a pin for her years of service. As a member of the Relief Society she served as social relations specialist, secretary to the Ward Relief Society presidency, as a visiting teacher and worked in genealogy extraction. She so enjoyed extracting (both in Montana and Idaho) and would always comment and marvel as to how far back the work was. She particularly enjoyed the people she was working on who came over on the Mayflower. Maybelle loved to make pillows. She would stitch specialized pillows in shapes that matched the person it was for. She made racecars, spud (couch potato) pillows and more. She also started quilting in her 60s, doing all the stitching by hand. It was just her extra personalized touch. She also loved cars (having grown up with a mechanic father) and was very knowledgeable about cars and surprised many with this interest. She loved her sister Doris, and spent as much time as she could with her enjoying endless visiting. She loved to go on day trip rides. You could never visit Mom without going on, at the very least, a couple of rides. It was the best, as was she. She leaves with us her deep testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the perfect example of living what she so firmly believed in. Thank you, Mom. Maybelle is survived by her children, Ted and Claudia Stillman, Gary O. and Jeanine Stillman, Larry A. and Loydene Stillman, Joanne J. and John Henden, Melanie G. Morrison, Tim K. Stillman and daughter-in-law, Kathy K. Stillman; 23 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Theron J. Stillman; four children, Vickie M. Stillman, Daniel J. Stillman, Robert J. Stillman and Ronald R. Stillman; a granddaughter, Jennifer Rebecca Stillman; and two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, in the Highland LDS 5th Ward Chapel, preceded by a viewing from 9 to 9:45 a.m. (10115 York Shire Drive, South Jordan, Utah). A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, in the C.E. Conrad Memorial cemetery in Kalispell. We wish to thank Dr. Steven Warren and the staff of Copper Ridge Care Center; in particular, nurses Dawna, Lynn, Alma and aid Tiffany, for their kind and loving care of our mother. We appreciate her sweet roommate Helen for being Mom s angel. We love you all. Condolences can be made to the family at serenicare.com.
Erika Jolene Hoefer, 27
Erika Jolene Hoefer, 27, of Kalispell, and formerly of Beloit, Wis., died Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Western Montana. Erika was born Oct. 7, 1982, in Beloit, the daughter of William and Candy Meyers Hoefer. She was a 2001 graduate of Parkview High School, Orfordville, Wis., where she set the new high jump record, participated for two years at the state track meet, took third place in the high jump for Division II Schools in 2001, and represented Parkview at the Badger State Girls Conference. Erika was a 2005 graduate of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, where she was a member of the track team. She worked her way through high school and college as a waitress at area restaurants, including Domenico s and LaCasa Grande. Erika was employed by American Girl magazine, Merideth Corporation s Special Interest Publications Department, the Drake Campus newspaper as a photo editor, creative director of Drake s Launch magazine, Beloit Daily News, Pioneer Press, Northshore Magazine, Make It Better magazine, and most recently by the Daily Inter Lake newspaper in Kalispell. She was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church, Beloit, Wis., and the American Business Women. Erika enjoyed her many adventures with her college friends from Drake and her new friends from Kalispell with whom she enjoyed hiking. She also enjoyed the city of Chicago and all it had to offer. Erika especially loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a very creative person whose talents included sewing, knitting, graphic design and designing her own cards and gifts. Survivors include her parents, William D. and Candy K. Hoefer, of Beloit; sister, Jessica L. Hoefer, of Beloit; brother, Kyle W. Hoefer, of Beloit; grandmother, Marlene Meyers, of Orfordville; uncles, James and Debra Meyers of Folsom, Calif., Paul Meyers, Robert and Tina Meyers, and Kevin Joe and Shona Meyers, all of Orfordville; aunts, Laurie and Steve Hazeltine of Orfordville, and Robin Hoefer of Beloit; cousins, Hillary and Catherine Hazeltine, Jordann, Siddalee, Josephine, Krystal and Kyra Meyers, all of Orfordville, Abraham Leach of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Jackson Meyers of Folsom. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Robert K. Meyers and Vineyard Dwain Hoefer; grandmother, Phyllis Richter; and aunt, Rebecca Hoefer. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 15, in the Atonement Lutheran Church, 901 Harrison Ave., Beloit, with Pastor Tina Koenig Ray officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Road, Beloit. Private inurnment will be in the Orfordville Lutheran cemetery at a later date. A memorial will be established in her name at a later date.
Augustine Ahkatuk Gussie Lundquist, 78
Augustine Ahkatuk Gussie Lundquist, 78, of Kalispell, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her residence with her husband Franklin D. Lundquist at her side. She was born on March 3, 1932, to Raven and Alice ((Hobson) Sheldon. She was one of 15 children, which gave way to many stories to share of her childhood days growing up in Kotzabue, Alaska. Fishing, hunting and sewing were her pastimes. She and her first husband had four children. In 1964, she met Franklin Lundquist, who was stationed in the Air Force near Kotzabue, who had five children of his own. They fell in love and blended their two families into one when they united in marriage on Oct. 21, 1966, in Weldon, N.C., instantly creating a family of 11. In May of 1969, their son Brian was born. With Frank in the Air Force, they moved from North Carolina to Wisconsin, and eventually were stationed in Lakeside at the radar base. They share fond memories of their time in Lakeside, such as fishing at Flathead Lake, country drives and building strong friendships with other families in the small military community. When it came time for her husband to retire they decided to make Kalispell their home and have resided here for the last 30 years. Gussie enjoyed camping and fishing in the summer, hunting in the fall, and more fishing in the winter. She loved to wear her parka out on the lake ice fishing and was very proud of her Eskimo heritage. She sure knew how to keep warm. She will keep all who knew her warm in their hearts when they think of her and the fun times she brought to every gathering. She will be greatly missed by many. Gussie was an FOE 234 Eagle member and also an active member of the Kalispell Moose Lodge. She held several seamstress positions in Kalispell, but her first love was being out in the woods or on the water with her husband and family; camping, hunting, fishing and more fishing. Frank will be forever grateful for the kindness shown by their neighbors and the hospice nurses who came in to help him out during their time of need. Augustine was preceded in death by her daughter, Lou Laws; her grandson, Ian Lundquist; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, Franklin D. Lundquist Sr.; and their children, Walter Laws of Michigan; Alice Bunny Biddix and husband, Ron, of Michigan; Wayde and Jerry Laws of Alaska; Judy Boudreaux of New York; Dennis Lundquist and wife Vickie, Franklin Lundquist Jr., and Gloria Day and husband Jerry, all of Wisconsin; Denise LaFrenierre of California; Brian Lundquist and wife, Lynda, of Kalispell; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 16, at C.E. Conrad Memorial cemetery, with Pastor David Pestel officiating. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Home Options Hospice, 430 Windward Way, Suite 101, Kalispell, MT 59901. Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Gussie s family.
