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Robert Richard Mitchell
ST. IGNATIUS - Robert Richard Mitchell died Sept. 16, 2006, in an automobile accident.
Bob came into this world on May 12, 1980, and grew up in the Marion and Columbia Falls area. He graduated from Columbia Falls High School and later moved to Hot Springs, where he would meet his future wife, Jennifer, and make their home there.
Bob loved to hunt, fish, hike and camp. He loved the outdoors and being with friends. His friends were his extended family and made up for those he did not have. Bob's smile was infectious and made even brighter by his dimples. He was a true joy to be around.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents; father, Thomas Mitchell; and in-laws, Anne and Leroy Manning.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Mitchell in Hot Springs; adopted parents, Roy and Trudy Aycord of Paradise; adopted grandparents, Dale and Elda Greeno, and several close friends, David Swope, Vince and TJ Morker of Lonepine, Tootie and Punk Burgess of Camas Prairie, Corey Lindway of Plains and Kara and Kaniela Ilac of Hot Springs.
Even though Bob didn't have immediate family, he was loved and cared for by many. He may not have realized how much, but in the numbers of those sharing their condolences, it was many.
Bob will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, with Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home of St. Ignatius in charge of arrangements.
Gloria J. Blake
RONAN - Gloria J. Blake, age 63, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2006 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, MT. Gloria was born October 25, 1942 in Richmond, California to Kenneth and Ruby Christopher and she was raised in Arlee Montana. She graduated from Arlee High School in 1960 and then attended Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. Gloria married Jerry Blake in 1962. Gloria supported her husband Jerry throughout his many relocations during his career at Chrysler Corporation. This took them from Montana to Washington, California, Oregon, Texas, and Michigan. She held various clerical positions including Missoula Blueprint, Texas-New Mexico Power Company, Two Eagle River School, and Salish-Kootenai Fire Management. Gloria loved the ocean, gardening and her family. She was a devoted Grandma, always the life of the party. She will be remembered for her unconditional love. Her mother, Ruby Christopher, and her only son, Kenneth F. Blake, preceded Gloria in death.
Surviving Gloria include her father Kenneth Christopher and stepmother Millie Christopher of Polson, sister Marjorie Sparks of Missoula, daughter Kimberly Blake of Kalispell, granddaughter Julia Hudson of Kalispell, grandson Dylan Hudson of Romeo, Michigan, grandson Kenneth Clare and her two nieces Judy and Heather and a nephew Richard.
A memorial service was held for Gloria on September 28, 2006 in the Grogan Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory.
Fr. Gustav H. Schmidt, S.J.
ST IGNATIUS - Fr. Gustav H. Schmidt, S.J., 71, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 at Murray - Weigel Hall in Bronx, NY.
Fr. Schmidt was born on May 9, 1935 and in 1953 he entered the Society of Jesus at the Jesuit Novitiate of St. Andrew on Hudson in Poughkeepsie, NY on July 30th, he was ordained to the priesthood on June 9, 1966. He came to St. Ignatius Mission in 1982 as a Pastoral Assistant to Fr. Joseph Retzel, S.J. and became Pastor of the 3 missions from 1995 to 2000. Fr. Schmidt served the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission for over 18 years retiring in Nov. 2000 because of health reason and returned to the Bronx, NY where he passed away.
Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 28th in Murray Weigel Hall Chapel. Burial will follow on Friday Sept. 29th at the Jesuit Cemetery in Auriesville, NY.
Fr. Schmidt is survived by two sisters Annie Paxson and Lois Doremus.
Note of condolence maybe sent to his nephew Bradley Paxson, 4 Curtis Trail Martinsville, NJ 08836
Local memorial services will held on Sunday, October 1st at St. Ignatius Catholic Mission at the 9:15 am Mass, in Sacred Heart Mission in Arlee at 11:15 Mass and St. John Berchman Mission in the Jocko Valley at 5 pm. A potluck dinner is tenatively planned for after the 5 pm St. John Berchman Mass. It will be held in the Sacred Heart Mission at Arlee.
"C.W." Christopher Wagner Miller
BIGFORK -"C.W." Christopher Wagner Miller left this world on September 23, 2006 in a fatal car accident. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 2, 1985 to Steve & Suzie miller. He grew up in Minnesota attending Excelsior Elementary School through the fifth grade where he excelled in school and in all sports. During this period in Minnesota he was a national karate champion and a national BMX champion traveling around the nation with his family and team. He moved with his family to Bigfork, Montana in 1996 where he attended Bigfork Middle School and then transferred to Polson High School his sophomore year. He graduated from Polson High School in 2003.
C.W. spent the last 10 summers crewing with his brother Nick on his father's commercial fishing vessel in Kodiak, Alaska. After graduation, he traveled with his father to Amsterdam, the Dominicon Republic, and many times to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands with his family and friends. He and his brother had recently obtained their scuba diver's certifications in Cayman Brac.
C.W. loved life! He loved scuba diving, swimming, playing poker & bridge and folfing with his buds. He was always joyous, loving, compassionate, kind, giving, hard working and fun-loving throughout his 21 years. He brought so much joy and laughter into the world and will be sorely missed by everyone.
C.W. is preceded in death by his grandparents Cliff & Marge Wagner and Rowley & Susan Miller.
C.W. is survived by his father and mother - Steve & Suzie miller and brother Nick Miller all of Bigfork, Montana and his extended family and friends.
A gathering of family, friends and all who knew CW will be held at the Miller home located at 18649 E. Lakeshore, Bigfork, MT. on Sunday, October 8, 2006 from 3-5 p.m.
Memorials in CW's memory may be made to the Cayman's Brac branch of the Humane Society, Box 207 KY2-2101, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory, Polson, MT.
Gladys Marie Jeffery Schmauch
HAWAII - Gladys Marie Jeffery Schmauch, 95, formerly of St. Ignatius, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 20, 2006, of natural causes. Gladys was born January 11, 1911, in Stanton, Montana. She married John Thomas Schmauch in Fort Benton on October 12, 1932. The couple had one daughter, Maxine. The family came to St. Ignatius in 1946, where they owned and operated The Club Bar from 1946 to 1981, when it was sold to the builders of the Cold Creek Saloon.
In 1983 after John passed away, Gladys moved to Boise, Idaho, to be closer to her daughter and granddaughters. Gladys was the eldest of 10 under the care of Barbara Pruitt of the Ashley Manor Care Home in Boise.
Words cannot fully expressour gratitude to Barbara for her devotion, love and attention to our Grandmother, their bond was an inspiration to us all.
She derived the greatest joy spending time with her grandaughters and their families.
A wonderful cook, Gram always had homemade cookies for the kids. A fun day for her was to cook a big meal and head to the mountains or the lake for a picnic with her family. We will all miss her. At her request, cremation has taken place immediately. Internment at Pleasantview Cemetary, St. Ignatius, will take place at a later date.
Inquiries, please contact Darci Mead at darcine@gmail.com or call 808-258-0125.
