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Doris McHenry Neidt
RONAN - Doris McHenry Neidt age 73 of Ronan, Mt. went to be with the Lord, Jason and her mom on Thursday November 9, 2006 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula from natural causes. She was born August 7, 1933 in Livingston, Mt. to Warren and Christine Arnold McHenry. She attended schools in Idaho and moved back to the Gallatin Valley before moving to the Mission Valley in 1969. Doris married the love of her life Jason Neidt on August 19, 1977 they spent 27 years together before Jason passed away in 2004.
She liked quilting, playing Keno and Yatzee with her family along with crocheting and camping. Doris was a very classy lady, dressed nice, very good hearted and loved her family very much, enjoyed laughing and was not afraid to express herself. Doris meant the world to the Neidt family and they loved her very much.
She was preceded in death by her parents husband and a grandson Rodrick. Doris is survived by her children Cindy (Mark) Buckolz of Two Dot, Mt, Jackie (Dale) Callatine of Sand Point, Idaho, Lloyd Geary (Bambi) of Ronan, Mt. Theresa (Mark) Hartung of Pablo, sisters Lola Cloniger of Helena, Mt, Jean Sullivan and Ellen Wiegly both of Belgrade, Mt. Bother Jerry Zindler of Helena, along with 5 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday November 12, 2006 from 12pm to 5 pm in the Grogan Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Monday November 13, 2006 at 11:00 am at the Ronan Cemetery with Rev. Karen McRae officiating. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Jacqueline Ann David
POLSON - Jacqueline Ann David, 62, of Polson, passed away quietly in her sleep Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Jacqueline, known as Jackie to family and friends, was born on Oct. 24, 1944 in Michigan, the second oldest of seven siblings. Her parents were Ira and Lois Helsel.
Our dear mother was quite the adventuress; she loved traveling throughout this great land of America. She always made a joke of having gypsy blood because she loved to gaze at the wondrous mountains and deserts in her travels. But even though she traveled many years while she was with us, she always returned home to us in the Mission Valley.
She spent 13 years working at Joe's Jiffy Stop. In that time she met many people who became her dear friends.
She was well known as a great cook. She loved to cook; she could spend hours cooking and was proud that she could make a meal and share it with her family and friends.
She enjoyed talking and spending time with her friends, and in between those times you could always find her relaxing while reading a good book. She loved her children very much and would spend as much time as she could with them; she would picnic with her children or call one of them to go for that "Road Trip."
She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Watkins of Ronan, Francis Jacob David II "Jake" of Harrisburg, Pa., Michelle David of Hayes and Jason David of Polson. Grandchildren are Ross Harkness stationed in South Korea with the U.S. Army, Stephanie Harkness of Pablo and family Jody and Wanda Sias and their children, Kim Jeriko, Latoya and Novalee; and her dear friends, Rita Mahoney, Jim and Pat McAlpin and Margaret "Binky" Hall.
Funeral services will be held in Ronan at the Ronan Christian and Missionary Alliance Church with Pastor Jeff Kingery presiding. It will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Cremation will follow the services.
The family wishes to thank all of her friends and family members, and we especially would like to thank the staff at St. Patrick Hospital for making our mother's last few days with us as comfortable as possible.
Karl Duane Pinkerman
MISSOULA - Karl Duane Pinkerman passed away on Friday, November 10, 2006 at Community Medical Center in Missoula after a long and courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Duane was born in Denver, Colorado on June 24, 1928 to Karl Clifton Pinkerman and Violet Hazel (Gauss) Pinkerman. He was raised in Anaconda, Montana until 1941 when the family moved to the East Shore of Flathead Lake.
Duane graduated from Polson High School in 1947 and then worked at Security State Bank in Polson for one year after which he enrolled in Eastern Montana College in Billings where he earned a degree in education. Duane taught in Rollins, Noxon, White Sulphur Springs, Three Forks and Hardin, Montana where he retired after 37 years of teaching, 32 of which were in Hardin.
While teaching in Hardin, he met Ruth (Lewis) Giles. On May 27, 1960 they were married in Three Forks, Montana and were married for 46 years. He retired in 1999 and returned to the East Shore of the Flathead Lake where he had a cherry orchard business for over 30 years. In 2002 he turned over the orchard business to his daughter and son-in-law Kari and Mike Nelson.
Duane belonged to Bethany Lutheran Church in Bigfork, the Montecahto Club and the Yellow Bay Club along the East Shore and the Masonic Lodge in Polson and The Order of the Eastern Star in Hardin where he was Past Patron. Also throughout the years he was involved in the Montana Wildlife Federation and the Hardin Rod and Gun Club.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many years in the hills and rivers of Big Horn County doing what he loved to do. He also loved to cook and was known for his cookies and candy making. In addition, Duane had great interest in gardening and horticulture.
His parents, Karl and Violet, preceded him in death. He is survived by his ever loving wife Ruth, of the East Shore; his daughter Kari Lei Nelson and her husband, Mike and Hannah Marie Nelson his only grandchild, of Missoula; his stepson, Kenneth (Kip) Giles and his wife, Mary Ann of Buckland, Alaska; his sister, Viola Lewis and her husband, Escoe of the East Shore; his Aunt Mary Gauss, and cousins Arleen Kutney and Maureen Davis all of Canada. Also surviving him are several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from 9 am to 5pm in the Grogan Funeral Home, Polson and on Thursday, November 16, 2006 in the Bethany Lutheran Church in Bigfork from 12pm to 2pm. Funeral services will be held in the church at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jack Shannon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Noah's Ark, a center for youth activities located in Bigfork or a charity of your choice. Condolences to the family www.groganfuneralhome.com
Judy Charette
ST. IGNATIUS - Judy Charette, 62, of Graham, WA passed away Saturday, November 11, 2006 surrounded by her loving family and friends at her brother's home in Ronan.
Judy was born in St. Ignatius on April 17, 1944 to Georgia Meyers & Frank Charette. A member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe she was raised on the Flathead Reservation. Judy worked for Boeing for many years.
She is survived by her longtime love, friend and husband Richard Hansford of Graham, WA; her sons Jay Lena and Jimmy Lena of OK and Marty Hansford of Graham, WA; her grandchildren Grayson and Maddie Hansford of Graham, WA; her brother Laurel "Babe" Charette (Lori) of St. Ignatius; her brothers in laws Dennis & Bill Hansford of Graham , WA; her sister in law Tedi Charette of Ronan; her nieces Sandra Charette-Barnaby (Tony) and their children Misty, Valdena, Tashina and Anton of Ronan, Kim Charette (Mike McCrea) and their children Brandi, Jr. and Yancy of Pablo, Jill Charette of Phoenix, AZ, Lori Charette of Florida, Margaret Wheeler of Polson, Charlotte Wheeler of Pablo and Rosie Wheeler of St. Ignatius; her nephews Brian Charette (Stephani) of Ronan, Monte Bluff (Susan) of Usk, WA, Charles "Chuck" Charette of Ronan, Lance Charette and his children of Indiana, John Charette of Utah, Wayde Charette of Hawaii, John Wheeler and Jimmy Wheeler of Arlee; cousins Darlene & Marlene Neuman, Monica Neuman, Tina Neuman & Gale (Gordon) Fyant.
She is preceded in death by her mother Georgie Meyers, her father Frank Charette, her brother Skip Wheeler, John Wheeler and Norm Charette.
Through our sorrow and tears, we still remember earlier years, where your love and laughter made us smile. Your visits, phone calls and our special trip. The stories and photos so we will never forget. The word "Home" means with your family. So in every Teardrop there is a memory. Now rest in peace, you have earned it.
A wake began Sunday at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius with Rosary being recited at 8 pm Monday evening in the Longhouse. Funeral service will be held Tuesday morning at 11 am in the Longhouse. Interment will follow in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.
Lucille Ann Bell (Ghost Bear) Born - June 5, 1939 Reborn - November 13, 2006
My Mother and best friend Lucille Ann Bell (Ghost Bear) returned to Jesus Christ's (Wakantanka Great Spirit) loving embrace on a Monday, November 13th , 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Her earthly body was stricken with pancreatic cancer, but her immortal soul turned into a hawk and flew free from pain and suffering.
My Mom was a very loving and caring person, who always made sure I always came first in her life, even before her own needs and wants. She would never ignore any duty she felt was important to being a great mother. I remember when I was a little boy, every Easter she would have a chocolate rabbit by my bedside when I awoke, without fail. And on every Valentine's Day she would have a heart of chocolates by my bedside, also without fail.
Too many times to count, I would watch my Mom go without, just to give me the things she did, out of love for me. My Mom was not a rich woman, but everything and anything she had, she would give it to me, just for the asking. What my Mom was rich in was love, and she always showered me with lots of it. My Mom and I went through hardships in life, but she would always stay positive. I always knew I could conquer anything with her and her love behind me. My Mom would always say to me, "Life is what you make it", and "Life is not about how many times you get knocked down, but about how many times you get back up".
I will forever love my Mom, and I will walk through this life, happy knowing that someday I will see her again. This will give me strength. This and my loving and faithful wife Marsha and my twin sons Michael and James. When I look into my son's eyes, I see all the hopes and dreams if my Mom.
My Mom was a humble, unassuming person, who always told me that when she did leave this World, she did not want people making a fuss over her. She simply wanted to be surrounded by Family, and to be cremated and her ashes buried with her other son, Earl Kenneth Lefthand Jr. at the Elmo Cemetery. I intend to do this in the spring.
My Indian Mother, Catherine Hamel, my sisters Tammy Hamel, and GiGi Caye, and my brother Jim Hamel wish to hold a dinner in her memory, the date, time, and place to be announced. My Mom was preceded in her rebirth by her Mother, Elizabeth Close, two sisters, Norma Clairmont, Alice (Micky) Ortloff, a nephew Ronald Wycoff, and infant son Earl Kenneth Lefthand Jr., and her loving husband Bert Bell. I know my Mom is very happy to be back with Bert. At the time of my Mom's rebirth, she was surrounded by her last sister Bernice Thomas, and her favorite nephew Gary Thomas, my wife Marsha Lefthand, and myself. I told her I loved her, and she said "I Love You", and she flew away. Strangely, I felt stronger, as I knew that for the rest of my life, she will watch over me, and I again, know there is nothing I can't conquer with her behind me. And all I have to do is look at my sons and know that a part of her lives on in them.
My Mom is carried on through me, her son Gerald Lefthand, my loving wife Marsha, our twin sons Michael, and James, her sister Bernice Thomas, her sons Roy Thomas
