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Charles M. Andersen
1924 - 2010
Charles Andersen died of natural causes in Helena on April 17, 2010. He was born in Rexburg, Idaho on May 19, 1924. Preceding him in death were his wife Joyce Rowse Andersen, parents, a sister and three brothers.
Chuck is survived by son David (Mary Harsh) Andersen of Helena, daughter Carla (Lynden) Heitz of Missoula, five grandchildren, sisters-in-law Frankie (Wally) Eagle and Naomi Andersen, and numerous nephews and nieces.
During WWII Chuck served in the U.S. Army and received several medals for missions in Europe. He taught English in Willow Creek and Belgrade before settling in Anaconda where he also coached Speech and Debate. From 1947 to 1979 Chuck worked as a seasonal ranger in Yellowstone Nat'l. Park, serving as Senior Park Ranger at the Yellowstone Lake Station.
With a wry sense of humor he often remembered the antics of tourists making their first voyages through the park. Services to celebrate Chuck's life were held April 27 in Helena at the Covenant United Methodist Church and at the MT Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison. Memorials may be sent to the Masonic Home, 2010 Masonic Road, Helena, MT 58602.
Jason McCray
1972 - 2010
Jason D McCray went home to be with his Lord on April 6, 2010, after fighting an eight-year battle with cancer. He was born on April 6, 1972 to Randy and Nikki McCray. He grew up in West Yellowstone, where he graduated from high school in 1990. Jason enjoyed playing the trumpet and computer science in high school, and he helped many friends with their computers and went on to make that his career in the military and after. Jason joined the Navy after high school and served eight years. He was a great musician playing in the Navy Band while stationed in San Diego, Calif. He traveled all over the world, serving in Desert Storm, Kosovo, and Germany. He met the love of his life Christi Sides while stationed in Omaha, Neb. and they were married September 28, 1996 in Sequim, Wash. They have three beautiful children, Allen, Shelene and Duncan. After serving his country they made their home in Bothell, Wash. Jason is survived by his wife, his children, his father Randy, his mother Nikki (David) Hilbert, his sister Brandi, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, his niece and his grandmother Lois McCray. Jason will return to his hometown of West Yellowstone. A memorial will be held in West Yellowstone this summer. An announcement will be placed in the West Yellowstone News. Jason's light will forever burn brightly in the hearts of those who love him.
Don Anderson
1934 - 2009
Donald H. Anderson, 75, of West Yellowstone passed away on December 13, 2009, in Bozeman, Mont. He was born on July 4, 1934, in Bemidji, Minn., to Lawrence and Dixie Anderson. He grew up in Minnesota and in 1958, he joined the Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. On February 8, 1967, he married Judy Ann Bauer in Owatonna, Minn. He did mobile home repair in Worthington, Minn. until 1985 when he moved to West Yellowstone to work as a delivery driver for Westmart Building Center. Don enjoyed wildlife and the area he lived. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Judy Anderson ; son, Howard Anderson; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at a later date.
Kyleen Dereschuk
1956 - 2009
Kyleen Marie Dereschuk, 53, passed away Dec. 8, 2009, at her home in Victor, Idaho from complications from cancer.
Kyleen was born on Nov. 23, 1956, in Wolf Point, Mont. She was the youngest of three daughters of Donna and Mitch Dereschuk. She attended Wolf Point schools and graduated in 1974. She lived in West Yellowstone for many years.
Kyleen is survived by her mother, Donna, sister Noni Johnson, brother Gary Jeide, long time companion Tony Elia, niece Nicole Henderson, nephew Nathan Johnson, grandnephew Thomas Henderson and uncle Max Kauffman.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mitch, and sister Eve Bryson.
Kyleen was a long time member of the First Lutheran Church of Wolf Point, being confirmed in 1971. Kyleen loved and lived life to the fullest.
A celebration of Kyleen's life and inurnment has taken place in West Yellowstone.
Rodeo Vincent
1957 - 2009
Roger "Rodeo" Vincent, 52, of West Yellowstone passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009. Rodeo was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 29, 1957 to Jess and Patricia (Klenke) Vincent. Going along with the passion he had for his own dogs, Rodeo was an active member of the Montana Sled Dog Mushing Community. A celebration of Rodeo's life was held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at Wild West Pizzeria in West Yellowstone. A Rodeo Vincent memorial fund has been set up at Yellowstone Basin Bank.
Allan Jones
1950 - 2009
Our loving husband, father, grandfather, and great friend, Allan David Jones returned home November 11, 2009.
He was born January 30, 1950 to Jack & Belva Jones in Provo, Utah. He graduated from Orem High School. He also received a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.
He lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, Great Falls, Montana, Eugene, Oregon, Orem, Utah, West Yellowstone, Montana, Meridian, Idaho by the way of Arizona.
Allan loved his family, the mountains, hunting, fishing, and all outdoor sports. He was very active in his church. He was a very caring person; everyone who met Allan loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Sherri, Daughter Jennifer (Shawn) Lowder, Son's David (Chanelle), Jason (Robyn), and Brandon, parents Jack & Belva Jones, Sisters Deb, Lynn, Karen, and Diane. He has four grandchildren & his faithful companion Tobie, the Beagle. Proceeded in death by his yellow lab Tyler.
Services will be held on Mon. November 16, 2009 at noon, the viewing will be held one hour prior to the services. Funeral Services will be held at Haven Cove Ward located at 1560 N. Ten Mile Rd. Meridian, Idaho.
In Lieu of flowers, an account has been set up at Wells Fargo for Brandon's college education. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.
George Clark
1918 - 2009
George Bradley Clark, 91, of Geraldine died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Missoula from complications of Alzheimer's disease. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Geraldine.
George was born on Feb. 22, 1918, in Sapulpa, OK to Wallace Bradley and Anna Brewer Clark.
George married Helen Gordon on Oct 30, 1939. They began a lifelong adventure of travel by moving to Alaska searching for work in a post depression country. George often spoke of the experience of riding the rails looking for work for two years in the "lower 48" and then being offered three jobs on the first day after arriving by ship in Seward, Alaska.
George and Helen moved to Geraldine to begin wheat ranching in 1943. George loved that farm. Even in the depth of Alzheimer's disease, he could recognize the pictures of his farm site enlarged and placed around his room. In 1955 the family moved to West Yellowstone. They maintained their residence there for nearly 50 years.
George did not go to the University of Wyoming where he had earned a scholarship in 1937 because "the old man wouldn't let me take my car." However; he and Helen left a legacy through their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of the importance of education and hard work. He was an impressive force in all their lives. They all recognize the values and the love of education he helped to develop. He'd pull up a chair and state, "Tell me what the schools are teaching you these days," and with that preamble would start the debate about history, science, social movements, math, or politics.
George was a Master Mason and a member of Eastern Star in West Yellowstone. He and Helen were among the first Westerners into China after it was opened to the world. They explored Mayan ruins in Mexico flying into the jungles by chartered small planes. The travel slowed after Helen's death. George returned early from the Andes in South America explaining that the adventure was lessened without Helen to share it.
George was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Gordon Clark, in 1987; second wife, Lois Hayes Clark, in 2000.
Survivors include daughters Sharee (Kenneth) Ballinger of Missoula, Mont., and Sandra Erickson (wife of Lynn Baker) of Great Falls, Mont.; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 3010 11th Ave N. Billings, MT 59101. (406) 252-3053.
Muriel Cook Thomas
1915-2009
Muriel Cook "Cookie" Thomas enjoyed a remarkable 94 years. Her spirit and love graced the lives of all who knew her. To Cookie's numerous friends she was their strength, confidant and mentor, always positive and sensitive to their needs.
To Charles, Susan and Elizabeth she was the perfect mother and more, forever patient and comforting. Grandsons Jack and Justin were also recipients of this blessed unconditional love and support. To husband Jack, Cookie was his cherished wife, best friend and the better half of their extraordinary team.
Throughout her long and glorious life, she possessed a deep passion for the fine arts and all good literature. Cookie drew constant solace and joy from living on the banks of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River and reveled in the wonders of nature. Her belief in the basic goodness of mankind provided the foundation of her life.
Cookie's incredible grace and dignity will forever be missed. Cookie died Sunday Oct. 4, 2009 in Ashton. She was born March 30, 1915 in New York, New York to Fayette Andrus Cook and Marjorie Wilson Cook.
In 1940 she married Jack Arnold Thomas in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He died in 1996. During World War II she was a personal shopper at Lord & Taylor's Department Store, in New York, NY. Noted for her active role as a volunteer in many service organizations, Cookie served as the president of the Ladies Guild at St. Elizabeth's Church in Ridgewood, New Jersey, was one of the founding members of the Henry's Fork Foundation and volunteered as a guide at Johnny Sacks cabin, in Island Park.
A docent at Roswell Museum, her specialty was Kachina Dolls. She volunteered at the Ashton Living Center and volunteered at the Fremont County Fair, Crafts Booth, in St. Anthony. She was a cradle Episcopalian and attended the Little Chapel of the Pines in Island Park. Survivors include her children, Charles Owen Thomas of Big Sky, MT, Gail Reed Thomas of Big Sky, MT, Susan Briggs Thomas of Boulder, CO, and Elizabeth Thomas Pilot of Big Sky, MT, as well as two grandchildren, Justin Thomas Hardine and Jack Louis Pilot.
She is also survived by a sister, Elise Cook Geurwig of Nashville, TN, and a sister-in-law, MaryAnn Thomas Cash of Fort Collins, CO. Memorial services will be held July 4, 2010, at a time later to be determined, in Pinehaven, Island Park, ID. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Henry's Fork Foundation, Ashton, Idaho or a charity of your choice. The Thomas family wishes to thank all her friends for their love and kindness. Services are under the direction of the Baxter Funeral Home of Ashton.
Port Portmann
1924 - 2009
Martin Ernest Portmann (Port) died peacefully in his sleep at 85 years of age on July 28, 2009, under the caring staff at the Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center.Port was born June 26, 1924, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Sylvia and Anthony Portmann. He lived a full and active life as a Montana rancher and state stock inspector in the summer months and in the winter was a civil engineer for the BLM in Idaho Falls. He served our country as a proud member of the Navy and was a Mason. Port married Helen (Ocile) Norman in 1950 and homesteaded the Diamond P Ranch, in West Yellowstone Montana in 1953. They spent winters working in Idaho and would spend the summer and fall on the Diamond P working the saddle horse ranch business, raising Angus cows and enjoying hunting for deer, elk, antelope and moose.
Port is now in heaven with his beloved Ocile and his grandson Tyson as well as his loyal horses Buck and Snip and dog Pal. We learned the true meaning of hard work, the importance of integrity and the power of a handshake from Martin "Port" Portmann. A memorial service was held at the Diamond P Ranch on Sept. 26.
