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Catherine 'Babe' Bogard
RONAN - Catherine "Babe" Bogard, 84, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006, with her family by her side at Saint Luke's Extended Care in Ronan.
Babe was born in Missoula on March 6, 1922, to Ernest and Catherine Martin. Third of 11 children, she grew up and spent her life in Missoula.
She worked and made many friends at Bug's Barb-B-Que for more than 20 years. Babe was famous for her wonderful pies that she made. Mike Bessette has taken on her well-known legacy of pies. She was written up in the Readers Digest as the "Queen of Pie."Babe quoted, "The best thing that ever happened to me was my family."
Babe had touched many peoples' lives who knew and loved her very well. She will be missed greatly.
Babe had three children, Kenny (deceased), Karen of Florida and Susan Rogers of Turah. She also had three grandchildren, Annette McGreevey of St. Ignatius, Kevin of Florida and Rusty of Florida; and she was blessed with five great-grandchildren. Three brothers, Wayne Martin of Sunburst, Roger Martin of Seatac, Wash., and Lloyd Martin of San Bernardino, Calif.; and sisters Vera Helgeson of Hamilton and Rose Bomar of Helena also survive her
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.
She will be cremated with a later private burial service.
Arrangements were under the direction of Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home of St. Ignatius.
Marian DeSaussure
RONAN - Marian DeSaussure, long time Pablo resident, passed away quietly at St. Luke Community Nursing Home on October 7, 2006, just two months from her 100th birthday. Marian was born December 2, 1906 in Fonda, Iowa to Alexander and Myrtle Kennedy. Marian moved to the Mission Valley in 1910 with her family. In 1911 the Kennedy family purchased 80 acres near Pablo from Mary Duplissis. This property is where Silver Fox Golf course is now located.
Marian attended school in Pablo. She was the last to graduate from Pablo High School in 1925. At the conclusion of the 1925 school year, the high school was closed and Marian was the only one in her graduating class. After graduation, Marian attended Kinnman School on Business in Spokane, Washington. She returned to Polson and worked at the Lake County Courthouse.
Marian married Veldon DeSaussure, June 1, 1935 in Libby. It was a surprise to all when it was revealed a year later that they had been married the previous year. During the depression a husband and wife were not allowed to both work.
In early 1940's Marian became part owner in Lake County Abstract. She sold her interest in the company in 1978 and continued to work until 1979. In 2000 Marian moved to St. Joseph Assisted Living where she made many friends.
Marian enjoyed many things in life, music, sports, flower gardening, cooking and animals. She was and avid bowler and had many trophies to show for her enthusiasm. She loved music and played the piano beautifully by ear. Animals were always welcome at Marian's and especially dogs. "Dukie" was one of her favorite visitors. Marian was an enthusiastic sports fan. She looked forward to attending games and later listened to the local football and basketball games on the radio.
Marian is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Veldon DeSaussure; son Gary DeSaussure; sister, Gladys Kennedy; brother, Kingdon Kennedy and grandson in-law Paul Homuth. Survivors include grandson Rick DeSaussure, granddaughter, Paula Homuth; great grandsons Kevin and Christopher Gardipe and Andrew Homuth, great granddaughter, Ali DeSaussure; daughter-in-law Maxine DeSaussure and great great granddaughter, McKenzie, and step granddaughter Traci Vaile.
Cremation has taken place and services are planned at a later date.
Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson.
Marion A. Feucht
ST IGNATIUS - Marion A. Feucht, 77, passed away peacefully at her home near St. Ignatius on Saturday night.
A longtime resident of the St. Ignatius area, she is survived by her husband George; children Steve (Ronda) Feucht of Condon and Layne (Robin) Scheel of Texas; a sister Kate Gross of Missoula; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
At her request no services are planned. Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
Patricia Marie "Pat" BigSam
ARLEE - Patricia Marie "Pat" BigSam, 55, passed away at her home near Arlee on Sept. 30, 2006.
She was born in Browning, MT on March 23, 1951 to Julian Guzman and Rosalie Sarceeman. She moved to the Arlee Valley in 1963 where she spent the rest of her life. Yaya enjoyed being around all her family and friends for every occasion. She enjoyed spending time with the love of her life, Nelson, watching her children - grandchildren participate in all the sports. Yaya had a heart of gold and anyone that knew her would get the biggest smile and knew she cared. Yaya enjoyed working on her big beautiful lawn, going for rides in the mountains be it cutting wood, huckleberry picking or just spending time with her family.
Our family was always together, just as she wished and liked.
Yaya is survived by the love of her life and soulmate of 36 years Nelson and children Debbie, Brad (Rachel), Brian, Ellen (Chad), Gwen, Mitchell, Michael, Latoya, Trina (Troy) and Wendy (Damian); her grandchildren Patrick, Nelson, Bradee, Derrick, Dale, Molly, Anna, Kyle, Zachary (Boo), TJ, Dallas, Maria and Autumn; brothers Alvin Guzman, Joe Big Beaver, Tony Cutfinger, Rudy Cutfinger, JR Cutfinger, Raymond Big Beaver and Peter Big Beaver; sister Mary BigSam, Rosemary Bautista and Roseanna Fisher. Yaya also had a special place in heart for her "special" brother in law Uncle Jerry Beck.
A traditional wake began Saturday in the Arlee Community Center with the Rosary being recited at 8 pm Monday in the Arlee Community Center. Wake closing began at noon Tuesday in the Community Center with Mass being celebrated at 1 pm Tuesday in the Arlee Community Center. Interment will follow in the BigSam Cemetery near Arlee. Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home of St. Ignatius is assisting the family with arrangements.
Sydney Pauline Harris
BUTTE - Sydney Pauline Harris was born on December 23, 1915 in Butte, MT and peacefully passed away this Tuesday, September 26, 2006 in St. Ignatius, MT.
Pauline was the third child of Herbert Edgerton Rolfe and Evie May Cunningham Rolfe. She enjoyed family, friends, cooking, church, flowers, her garden, camping, hiking, skating, dancing, singing and the Columbia Gardens in Butte.
She had been a professional cook. She was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers. She was named Sydney after great grandfather, Sidney Edgerton, the first territorial governor of Montana.
Her paternal grandmother, Martha Amelia Edgerton Rolfe (Plassman), was the first woman editor and owner of a major newspaper, the Great Falls Leader. Her maternal grandparents, Gilbert and Martha Jane Cunningham were early pioneers of Sun River, MT.
Pauline raised nine children. She is predeceased by her husband, Albert k. Harris, his son Albert Jr., her four sisters and her two oldest children, Barbara and Lawrence.
Pauline is survived by her only brother, Gilbert Edgerton Rolfe, her sons Gilbert, Donald and John; her daughters Mylene, Marlene, Joyce, and Kathy; her step-children William, Sarah, Mary Ellen Jessie and Martha. She has numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Services were held in St. Ignatius Saturday September 30, 2006 at 12:15 in the chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints where Pauline was a devoted member.
A viewing will be held at the Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home in St. Ignatius on Friday evening from 6 pm to 9 pm and on Saturday in the Primary Room at the church prior to the funeral.
