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DELORES MCLAUGHLIN
BIG ARM -- Delores "Dee" Ann McLaughlin, 64, of Big Arm, died at her home here on July 2, 2005. Dee was born on June 20, 1941, in St. Ignatius, to Fred and Patricia Maiers. She attended schools in Seeley Lake and Missoula. Dee moved to California and worked as a caregiver to her sister in-law for a time before moving back to Montana. She married Frank Lee in 1959 and they had two children, Frankie Joe and Rene. She and Frank later divorced. Dee lived and worked waiting tables in Missoula for several years. She worked in cafes around Missoula but spent many years working at the Edgewater. She married Lyle McLaughlin on March 27, 1976. They lived in Missoula until 1983. They moved to New Mexico for a short time then returned home to Big Arm, where they built their current lake home. She continued to work as a waitress for several years at Lake City Bakery in Polson. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, boating around the lake, snowmobiling, growing flowers and most of all, her family. Dee held a black belt in shopping and left her legacy in photos. Dee is preceded in death by her son, Frankie Joe; her parents; and sister Elizabeth Pique. She is survived by her husband, Lyle; a daughter, Rene Kittle and her husband Jess (Polson); two grandsons; stepdaughters Lyla and husband Ben (Defiance, OH) and Debbie (Sidney); several step-grandchildren; siblings and their spouses, Jerry Maiers and Ruth (Pablo), Darcy Maiers (Pablo), Patsy Dover (Hot Springs), Robert Maiers and Va (Wisconsin), Dorothy "Dot" Ensley and Les (Polson); and many special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on July 5, at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Graveside services were held on July 7 at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Missoula. Memorials are suggested to either the St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center or to the Lake County Hospice.
BETTY MCNETT
BIGFORK -- Betty Dennis McNett, 86, of Polson, formerly of Malta, died at the Lakeview Care Center here on July 16, 2005. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, her son Larry and his wife Peggy and sisters Florence Ronelsbacher, Irene Dennis and Elavera Hubert. She is survived by her son James Dennis and his wife Marlene (Polson); stepdaughters Eunice Newell (Boulder) and Arlene Sparrow (Helena); sister Ethel Sheehan (Plains); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on July 21 at Grogan Funeral Home, Polson. Interment services were held in Malta on Aug. 5.
ROBERT ADSIT
POLSON -- Robert Lee "Bob" Adsit of Polson died on Aug. 30, 2005, at Evergreen Health & Rehabilitation Center here. Robert was born on Oct. 12, 1928, in Walton, KS, to Charles Lee Adsit and Margarite Mary Schwindt Adsit. On Oct. 9, 1949, he married Martha June Howard. Bob was raised on a farm in Kansas until his mother's death. Robert was 9 years old at the time and went to live on a farm in Oregon with his grandparents. He graduated from college in Compton, CA, and also took engineering training in New York City. Bob worked for General Dynamics Corporation as an electrical engineer in California. He was the shop steward for the union while he was employed at General Dynamics. Working in the city was not for Bob, so he retired and came to Montana. On May 19, 1990, Bob married Laura B. Mueller. They lived in Ronan a short time and then moved to Polson. He was a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Martha June, and daughters Barbara Bernard and Debra Adsit. Survivors include his wife, Laura (Polson); son Robert Adsit (Bernice); and daughters and spouses Margaret Morris (Ron), Grace Adsit and Rhonda Jensen (Jack). Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held on Sept. 5 in Polson. The family suggests memorials to the Life Savers Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 643, Polson, MT 59860; or to the donor's choice.
VIRGIL AULD
RONAN -- Virgil Peter "Slick" Auld, 58, of Ronan, died at St. Luke Community Hospital here on Aug. 25, 2005, after a long illness. Virg, a member of the Conf. Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was born on Jan. 7, 1947, to Alice (Wakan) and Mose Auld of Elmo. He grew up in Elmo, and attended school in Twin Bridges and then Flandreau, S.D. He was a proud Vietnam veteran, who served his country after enlisting in the U.S. Army early in 1967. Upon his honorable discharge in 1971, he attended the Univ. of Montana. Virgil's love of the outdoors led him to numerous seasons of firefighting and other outdoor jobs. Hunting, fishing and just walking in the woods were among his favorite pastimes. Virg had a compassionate, giving and caring personality. These inner gifts made him many friends, young and old. He became known as "Slick" to his friends and "Uncle Virg" to many of the young on and around the reservation. Survivors include Edward Auld (Salt Lake City), Glenna Auld Askan (Arlee), Linda Auld (Ronan), Curtis Auld (Elmo), Carson Auld (Pablo), Weemus Wilder (Ronan), Andrew Wilder (Missoula), Lisa Bigby (Ronan), James Bigby (St. Ignatius) and Francis Auld (Elmo). Other survivors include Donna Michel, "Mary Mary", the Askan Boys, Linda's daughters Tara and Stacy, Ed's daughters Veranda, Darnell and Darlana, and Carce's daughter Randi, along with many cousins, aunties, uncles, friends and relatives. Preceding him in death were his mother Alice Wakan, his father Mose Auld, sister Darlene R. Auld Wilder Bigby and Auntie Louise Burke. Traditional wake services were conducted in the Elmo Hall in Elmo. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Aug. 27, also at the Elmo Hall. Burial with military honors followed at Dayton Cemetery.
RAPHAEL BISSON
POLSON -- Raphael "Ray" James Bisson, 72, died at his home here on Aug. 4, 2005. Ray was born in to Camille and Mary (Dixon) Bisson on June 29, 1933, in Polson. He grew up on the family home on Minesinger Trail near Polson. He attended schools at the Ursuline School in St. Ignatius and Polson. He graduated from Polson High School in 1953. Ray joined the U.S. Marine Corps and also served in the U.S. Navy. Ray worked at several jobs including Utsond Meats, Dupuis Mill and at the Hungry Horse dam. He eventually started working for the Dept. of Interior with the Bureau of Reclamation as a ditchrider for the Flathead Irrigation Project. Ray continued to work as a ditchrider from 1970 until he retired in 1995. Ray was one of the first to start raising Christmas trees in the Mission Valley. Ray was member of the American Legion. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family. Ray had numerous friends in the Mission Valley and in Ennis, MT. His parents, two brothers and five sisters preceded Ray in death. He is survived by two daughters, Dixie Davis and her husband Monte (Ennis) and Rae Ann Matt (Pablo); and two grandchildren, Monica and Shawn (Ennis). He is also survived by three sisters, Alice Schnover (Puhrump, NV), Wanita Marquardt (Pablo), and Mary Ann Bisson (Grandview, WA). Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated Aug. 11 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. Interment with military honors followed at the Beauvais-Decker Cemetery (Old Catholic Cemetery) in Polson.
DALTON COOR
POLSON -- Dalton Blair Coor, 70, of Polson, died on Aug. 10, 2005, at the Univ. of Washington Medical Center. Dal was born Jan. 24, 1935, to Estal R. and Evelyn M. Coor in Southern Calif. He grew up in "the acres," graduating from Whittier High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Donna Marlene Smith, on April 9, 1954. They shared 46 years together. In 1966, they moved to Polson, where Dal ran his own motorcycle and snowmachine sales and repair shop. In 1975, they moved to Alaska, where Dal and Donna ran their trucking business, GoldStreak Freightlines. They returned to Polson in 1987 to build their retirement home overlooking Flathead Lake, where they entertained their family and friends and, most importantly, enjoyed their six grandsons. Dal had a wonderful sense of humor, a colorful tongue and couldn't resist a practical joke. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and throughout his life had a need for speed. He raced cars, motorcycles, snowmachines and hydroplane boats. He built racetracks and organized races in Montana and Alaska for the enjoyment of many. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; his father, Estal; and his brother, Kenneth Coor. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Coor (Hamilton, TX); his children and their families, Dalonna Cooper and husband Gordon (Fairbanks, AK) and their children, Dustin, Andrew and Brian, Brenda Rae Coor and husband Emil Havner (Palmer, AK); Darin Coor and wife Diana and their sons, Robert, Christopher and Traygor (all of Polson); brother, Larry Coor, and his wife Helene (CA); mother-in-law, Lila Smith (CA); numerous nieces and nephews in California and New Mexico; his adopted sons; his many friends and dog, Cubby. At Dalton's request, there will be no services. A celebration of his life has been tentatively scheduled for Oct. 22 in Polson. The family can be reached through Brenda Rae Coor, HC01 Box 6115, Palmer, AK 99654.
TIMOTHY CUNNINGHAM
RONAN -- Timothy James Cunningham, 51, died at his home here on Aug. 23, 2005, from natural causes. He is survived by his sisters, Marcia Cunningham (London, England) and Carol Cunningham (Polson), and brothers Kevin (Milika) Cunningham (Polson), Daniel Cunningham (Charlotte, NC), and Kelly Cunningham (Colorado Springs, CO). Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held.
BEVERLY DALTON
CHARLO -- Beverly Jeane Ipsen Dalton died on Aug. 22, 2005. Bev had long been battling diabetes and other health issues. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, on Dec. 22, 2004; her parents, Rudgar and Margaret Ipsen; and two children. Bev is survived by her son, Ken Dalton; daughters, Chris Dalton and husband Mike Keeler, and Mary Danford; grandchildren, Melissa Hansen and husband Kel, Emerys Wiese and husband Brandon, Danielle Keeler and Ricky Montana Danford-Komenda; and great grandchildren, Alexis and Skylar Hansen and Gwen Wiese. She also leaves behind her brother and sisters-in-law who were her best friends, Newell and Marlene Dalton, Tim and Lola Dalton, Sharon and Scott Mitton and Lee and Nellie Dalton; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her special friends, Steve and Karen Stolp. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services for both Bev and Jack were held on Aug. 26 in Bigfork.
CLARENCE ERICKSON
PABLO -- Clarence Erickson died on Aug. 3, 2005, at his home here. Clarence was born to Axel and Lenna (Pharis) Erickson on Oct. 25, 1915, in Dixon. His family moved to the Post Creek area in 1919 where they farmed and milked cows. Clarence took his first eight grades of schooling at Hillside School. In 1930, he went to St. Ignatius to get his secondary education. He graduated from Mission High School in 1934. That summer he bought an 80-acre parcel of ground east of what is now Ninepipe Lodge. In 1936, Clarence married Betty Pierce. In 1938, they purchased another 80 acres next to the first parcel of land. Money was short and the children were growing so Clarence took outside work to supplement the income. He worked at Lake Milling Grain Mill from 1950 to 1957. Clarence and Betty sold their Post Creek farm in 1965. In 1968, he went to work for Consolidated Creameries in Ronan. Between 1964 and 1968, they owned and operated the Wolverine Cafe. Clarence retired from Consolidated in 1980. He served on the Pablo Water and Sewer Board from 1983 to 1991 as director. He served on the state Tax Appeals Board from 1980 to 1995. Because he had to stay busy, Clarence spent time over a 14-year period working with Tim and Sara Schauss at Pablo Quality Foods. He gave up that job in January 2002 and in March he lost his partner of 67 years, Betty. Clarence loved his garden and his yard of flowers. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, his wife, a son, a grandson and two great grandsons. He is survived by his children, Florence (Sherm) Hagan of Missoula, Eunice (Larry) Jensen of Pablo, David (Troy) Erickson of Pablo, Joy Ann Cazier of Missoula and Ronald (Tana) Erickson of Pablo; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and eight great great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Aug. 8 at the Ronan Alliance Church. Interment followed at Lake View Cemetery. Clarence requested memorials be made to Lake County Home Hospice, with a special "thank you" for their continued service.
