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Dyanne Darlyn Ricker
Date of Death: Nov 1, 2012
Location of Service: St. Paul Lutheran Church - Missoula
STEVENSVILLE – Dyanne Darlyn Ricker, aka “Red,” of Stevensville, lost her hard battle with cancer on Nov. 1, 2012.
Dyanne was born in Marlborough, Mass., on Aug. 28, 1957; she was one of five brothers and sisters. Dyanne was a hairdresser and helped run her mother’s beauty salon in Framingham, Mass. She married
William S. Bridges and raised her three children – Janel, Billy and Zac – back East until 1993. At that time she decided she wanted a better life for her children, which landed her in the Bitterroot Valley.
Dyanne loved horses, horseback riding, dogs, cats and just about every kind of animal, so it was an obvious choice to move to Montana. She was a hairdresser by trade but an entrepreneur and motivated woman by heart. She became a manager at Regis Salon in Missoula shortly after moving here. Her passion was being a great mother, wife and homemaker. She started a horse breeding business and did well.
Dyanne was a strong woman, mentally and physically. She could work all day with the horses, make dinner for her family and clean the house without complaint. She was happiest doing things for her family and loved feeling needed. Later she changed her passion to Goldendoodles and was very successful. She not only clipped, groomed, bred, raised, fed, watered and marketed these dogs, she also built and managed her own website and sold dogs all around the country.
Dyanne was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and the person she was in good health, never left her. She was the type of person who never took a break; she would help anyone no matter what the problem. She was always there to lend advice or a hand. She was very generous and never expected anything in return.
Dyanne made a lot of friends throughout her life, many of whom she considered family. Dyanne was an amazing mother to her children and loved being a fun, silly Nana to her grandchildren. She was proud of her family and was supportive in anything they did. Dyanne didn’t know a stranger; she would spark up a conversation with anyone and loved to brag about her family. She was loving, vibrant, outgoing and always ready to have fun. She loved to entertain and would invite even the slightest acquaintance over for Thanksgiving dinner and treat them like family.
Dyanne passed away watching her favorite shows, peacefully in her bed. She fell asleep Halloween night and never woke up. She was 55 and had a lot of living left to do; she didn’t go without a fight.
She is forever in our hearts, and our memories will never be forgotten. She is already missed by so many.
She was preceded in death by her father Richard Cote. She is survived by her children Janel and Guy Jones, William and Lynndee Bridges and Zachary Bridges, all of Stevensville; her eight grandchildren whom she adored; and many family and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St., Missoula.
Wendy Maureen Colombo
Date of Death: Oct 31, 2012
Location of Service: Whitesitt Funeral Home - Stevensville
FLORENCE – Wendy Maureen Colombo (nee Miles) was born July 28, 1950 in Southern California where she spent most of her life. Wendy died Oct. 31, 2012 following a 7-month battle with small cell lung cancer. She was an accomplished marathon runner, having run many marathons over the years including the Boston Marathon, the New York Marathon, the Honolulu Marathon and the Napa Valley Marathon over 35 years. Wendy loved sports and was also a triathlete and a biathlete. Wendy and her husband Dan met at a high altitude running camp in the California High Sierras (Mammoth Lakes).
Wendy attended Moorpark College in Moorpark, Calif. receiving her associate degree in arts. She worked in real estate and telecommunications.
Wendy was preceded in death by her mother Dorraine Dinsmore and grandmother Miriam Kirk. Wendy is survived by her husband, Dan Colombo of Florence; her son Mike Rose of North Carolina who has given Wendy two grandsons Dustin and Kevin; and daughter Shannon Jurutka Clark (Glenn) of Kookaburra, Australia who has given Wendy three grandchildren Dylan, Tegan and Caitlin. Wendy is also survived by nephew Lance, two great-nephews, Adam and Aaron; niece Robbin; one great-nephew Rodney; two great nieces Kirsten and Britney; and her brother Harley Harlingten. Additional survivors include step-son David Colombo (Brandee), step-grandson Bryce, step-daughter Jenny Jones and step-granddaughter Jessica.
Wendy spent the last several years living in Montana where she found great solace in the beauty only Montana could provide. Anyone who met Wendy would be touched by her zest for life. She loved Montana for its beautiful mountains and rivers and enjoyed hiking, huckleberry picking, canning and camping.
Wendy’s most enjoyable hobby was quilting and many of the people in her life have her beautiful quilts gracing their homes. She also did stained glass, pottery and pine needle baskets.
Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 9 from 4-7 p.m. and prior to Wendy’s memorial service which will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10 at Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville with a reception to follow in Florence.
R. David Moulding
Died: Sun., Oct. 11, 2015
Graveside Service: 2:00 PM Fri., Oct. 16, 2015
Location: Riverside cemetery
Stevensville - R. David Moulding passed away at his home in Stevensville, Montana on Oct. 11, 2015 after a long illness. Dave was born on Aug. 11, 1944 in Ogden, Utah to Delbert and Golda Moulding. He graduated from Ogden High School and attended Weber State College. He was married
to Rhela Olson on June 20, 1966. Dave was a contractor in the Ogden area for many years, serving as President of the Weber Basin Homebuilders Association and also as President of the Utah Homebuilders Association. He also served in the Utah National Guard Reserve. He moved to Montana in 1992 and continued in the construction industry until his retirement. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and loved to ski, hunt and fish but his family remained his first priority and greatest joy. He is survived by his wife, Rhela, three sons, Shawn, Seth (Jennifer), Gage (Megan) and eleven grandchildren, Brad, Tyler, Samantha, Josie, Chantille (Chambers), Landon, Aspen, Avery, Barrett, Gatlin and Wyatt; four brothers, Keith, Leroy, Bob and Mark Moulding and one sister, Carol Fretz(Tony). He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sue Ann Eskelson (Sid). Graveside services will be conducted by Whitesitt Funeral Home at Riverside Cemetary in Stevensville MT at 2:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 16th. There will be a Celebration of Life following the service for friends and family.
Larry Greathouse
Died: Wed., Jun. 10, 2015
Family to do services at later date.
Stevensville - Larry Greathouse, 64 years of age, passed away June 10, 2015 from heart disease. He is survived by his wife, Cathy and mother in Montana; sister, Becky in Orlando, FL; son, Corey, wife and daughter in Connecticut; son, Jason in Orlando, FL. "R.I.P. - we will miss you!"
Dennis Leroy Falk
Died: Wed., Jul. 1, 2015
Celebration of Life: 10:00 AM Thu., Jul. 09, 2015
Location: Kiwanis Park
Bitterroot Valley - Dennis Leroy Falk, Loving Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, 63, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015 in his home, which he proudly kept serene, surrounded by trees and water. Dennis was born July 9th, 1951 in Hamilton, Montana to Henry Carl Falk and Reba C. Reynolds Falk. Dennis spent his younger days exploring every inch of the Bitterroot Valley, along the banks of our cherished river and on the trails to hidden mountain lakes. He knew every secret fishing hole and hidden asparagus patch; he knew the best hunting, huckleberry picking, and morel mushroom locations. Dennis left his footprint around nearly every corner in the Bitterroot and Missoula Valleys. Dennis could catch a fish out of any mud puddle. A legendary outdoorsman, he shared his love for Montana with his loved ones with family adventures, hunting or camping trips, and summertime evening “dunks” in the river. Along with his passion for nature, he was a talented athlete. He played football, basketball, and track for the Hamilton Broncs where he received numerous awards and accolades for his abilities. Dennis went on to play Defensive End at University of Montana for the ’69 and 70’ football teams and was a member of the 1970 Grizzly Hall of Fame team. Dennis led his life with great passion and was guided by his immense heart and love for family. He is loved and will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. Dennis is survived by his wife Teren Falk, 5 loving children: Derick Falk, Dustin Falk, Alisha Falk, Lisa Falk, Nathan Chapman, 10 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, Dennis’s brother Jim Falk and wife Peggy, and sister Charlotte Kelleher and husband Pat. Dennis had a very large extended family that share his love for the Bitterroot. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 9th, 10 am at Kiwanis/River Park in Hamilton, lower level, next to the river. Story sharing, food, and refreshments to follow at the Daly-Leach Chapel. In case of inclement weather, celebration will be moved to Daly-Leach Chapel.
George R. Davis
Died: Sat., Jul. 4, 2015
Memorial Service: 4:00 PM Sat., Jul. 11, 2015
Location: Seventh Day Adventist Church
Stevensville, MT - George R. Davis, of Stevensville, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. He was born December 1, 1944, in Medford, Oregon, the son of late George A. and Virginie C. (Caron) Davis. He was raised in the Bitterroot Valley and joined the Marines at the age of 17. He served as an Amphibious Raider in Vietnam. Later he worked in California at the Southern California Gas California for 30 years as the shop foreman. He retired and eventually relocated first to North Dakota and later to the Stevensville, Montana. During retirement he started his own business, Cool Old Truck. He had a passion for creating amazing items from iron, railroad spikes, horse shoes, ect. He had an excellent eye for capturing life in pictures with his talent for photography. He loved collecting vintage trucks, cars and tractors. The older the vehicle, the better! He enjoyed mountain biking and reading. George R. is survived by his daughter, Sharon (Davis) Chase of Los Angeles, California, and his three grandchildren: Frieda, Hunter and Virginia. Surviving siblings include Kathleen and LaVerne Prettyman of Jefferson, Texas; Clifford and Arlene Davis of Casa Grande, Arizona; Diana and Earl Palmer of Lewiston, Idaho; Sharon and Gary Messer of Hebron, North Dakota; Sheldon Fisher of Hebron, North Dakota; and former spouse, Linda Kearnes (Davis) of Los Angeles, California; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his only remaining aunt, Ivadel (Davis) and David Davidson of Portland, Oregon. The memorial service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Stevensville, Montana, on July 11, 2015 at 4 pm with Pastor Bill M. Whitney officiating. Military honors will follow the ceremony.
Dennis Lee Merritt
Died: Wed., Sep. 30, 2015
Celebration of Life: 2:00 PM Tue., Oct. 06, 2015
Location: Discovery Alliance Church
Missoula - Dennis Lee Merritt was born in Hastings Nebraska on November 3, 1946. He lived for 15 years in Round Rock Texas and passed on September 30, 2015 in Missoula Montana from a sudden illness while surrounded by his loving family. We want to thank the staff at St. Patrick hospitals ICU unit for their care and support during this time. Celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday October 6 at 2pm at the Discovery Alliance Church 2630 Connery Way Missoula, MT 59808.
