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Dolores Jean Stanley
POLSON - Dolores Jean Stanley, 69,of Polson, MT. went home to be in the arms of Jesus on December 22, 2006.
Dolores was born on November 17, 1937 in Kalispell, MT to Ben and Mabel Rohrer.
She married Ray Stanley in 1955 in Kalispell, MT.
She enjoyed collecting dolls, building dollhouses and sewing. She was a member of the Polson Alliance Church and enjoyed bible study in her home. Dolores is preceded in death by her son- Russell ray Stanley and her parents Ben and Mabel Rohrer.
Dolores is survived by her husband Ray of Polson; daughter Laurie Miller and her husband Don of Polson; sons Rory Stanley and his wife Jeannie of Chicago, Ill. and Rocky Stanley of Polson; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren and a brother Jim Rohrer and his wife Sheila of Lakeside, MT and Arizona, also survive her.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Polson Alliance Church with Rev. Harvey Town officiating.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Charlyn M. Rogers
CHARLO - Charlyn M. Rogers, 72, of Charlo, MT. passed away from cancer on the morning of December 21, 2006, with her family at her side and the glory of her beloved Mission Mountains in full view.
Charlyn was born in Poplar, Montana on November 25, 1934 to Walter and Luvia Montgomery. She was raised on the family wheat farm where she and her sister Betty Rae lived until the family decided to move to Billings to allow the girls to attend High School. The Poplar farm proudly remains in the family to this day.
Charlyn met Jim Rogers during the state track meet of their senior year of high school. It was love at first sight and Jim promptly ran home and announced to his Mom, "I've found the girl I'm going to marry!"
Charlyn and Jim were married in 1954 while Jim was on a 30-day leave from the Army. Charlyn stayed in Billings where she attended Eastern Montana College. She was secretary of her class and made the high honor roll. Upon Jim's return from the Army, the two of them set off for Bozeman for Jim to play football and attend Montana State University. Charlyn worked full time for the Fish and Game department and helped Jim through school. It was also during this time that Charlyn recognized one of her true callings, that of a devoted mother, as she proudly welcomed the arrival of her first son, James Michael into their lives.
Jim's graduation from MSU (and Char received her "Honorary Degree"), the young family pulled up stakes and headed to Missoula. Here they welcomed the arrival of their second son Randy, and the family was complete. Side by side, Jim and Char ventured into the business world and founded J&C All American Trophy. Char wore many hats in getting the business going from bookkeeper to typesetter to receptionist. Her efforts and hard work paid off, as the business is still flourishing 45 years later under their son Randy's management.
Having worked so hard for most of their lives, Jim and Char decided on early retirement and moved to their dream home on Ninepipes in 1986. Surrounded by a beautiful pond with the Mission Mountains as the backdrop, this picturesque setting would become the masterpiece of their lives. It was a sanctuary to every type of bird imaginable, from songs birds to waterfowl to raptors. Char loved them all. This place truly became Char and Jim's heaven on earth. Grandma Char imparted her love of this place onto her grandchildren who have many wonderful memories of nature walks, fishing, boating in the pond and anxiously awaiting the hatching of the goslings each spring.
Charlyn Rogers lived her life with the grace of a true lady. She was an active member of her community. She was a proud member of PEO and the Mission View Garden Club. She established many friendships and touched countless peoples' lives through her work, as was evident in the volumes of get well wishes and cards that were sent her way during her illness. She and Jim were fortunate to have celebrated their 50th Anniversary together in March of 2004 with a gathering of their family and many friends at Leon Hall.
Char was preceded in death by her parents, and her oldest son James Michael. She is survived by her husband Jim of Ninepipes; son Randy and his wife Colleen and their children Jaclyn, Tylor and Caitlyn of Missoula; Granddaughters Michele and Jenice; great granddaughters Anastacia and Teonna, all of Washington; sister Betty Rae Stewart; nephew Scott Stewart; special niece Shawn Hinz; and cousin Hap Dudik of Ronan.
A celebration of Charlyn's life was held at Leon Hall on Saturday December 30th at 1:00 p.m. (1 mile west of Highway 93 on Leon Road). The family suggests memorial contributions for a scholarship in Charlyn's name be made to P.E.O., Chapter BS, in care of Hope Stockstad, Ninepipe Road, Charlo, MT 59824.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Speckart and the caring staff of nurses at St. Pat's Cancer center, and also to Dr. Vizcarra and the staff at St. Luke's Hospital in Ronan. The tender care all of you provided Charlyn with touched this family's hearts deeply
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Erma Mae Otto (Panchot)
POLSON - Erma Mae Otto (Panchot), 74, Pablo, died at home Saturday. She was born May 14, 1932, at St. Ignatius and attended Dixon schools. Erma traveled to the Philippines in 1949 when her father Harry Panchot was sent to build Voice of America broadcast stations. She also traveled to Greece and Europe and then returned to graduate from Ronan High School in 1950.
Erma attended Spokane's Kenman Business University and received a one-year business accounting degree. In May 1953, she joined the Air Force and was assigned to San Antonio and to Scott AFB, IL. She went to the Missoula Vocational Technical Center to become a Licensed Practical Nurse on November 27, 1981. While nursing in Portland, she met her Ronan High School sweetheart Kenneth Otto. They wed in October 1990. After his retirement from Freightliner, they purchased a Pablo home.
Erma Erma Otto was a member of the Tribal Warrior Society and the Polson VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by Aunt Winogene Cheery, brother Maurice Panchot, brother-in-law Alf Salway, and numerous cousins, by three children, James Wilkinson, Salem, OR, David Wilkinson, Sacramento, CA, and Diane Milligan, Denver, IA, and by three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Harry and Faye Panchot, sister Mary Alice Salway, and grandparents Maurice and Hattie Hastings. She loved nursing, camping and fishing, gambling, and puttering.
Erma Private services will be held Thursday, December 21 at Grogan's Funeral Home in Polson. She will be buried with full military honors at the Polson Cemetery on March 13, 2007, at 10 am.
Erma Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Mike A. Finley
Polson - Mike A. Finley, 56, of Polson died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 22nd.
Born in St. Ignatius on June 29, 1950 to Antoine & Susan (Hewankorn) Finley he was raised in Dayton Creek & Polson.
Mike worked at the Dupuis Mill as the green chain boss until the mill closed. He was also a skilled auto mechanic and electrician. Most recently he worked at Tribal Maintenance.
He loved to hunt and was one of the best providers to many people shooting 17 bucks in one fall with a 22 single shot. He was known for his adaptability when needed during the hunt. An avid stickgame player, he had most recently won the big tournament at Kwataqnuk. He also enjoyed shooting pool with his nieces and nephews, and spending time with his grandchildren Audrey, Mariam, Tobias, Aiden, Tabitha, Ezekiel "EJ" and Francois's kids.
also loved his Harley and the Martial Arts as well as playing video games with the grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind & generous man who would share anything he had with whom ever needed it.
He is survived by his brothers Vernon (Elaine) of Polson and Barney (Frances) of Ronan; sisters Myrna of great Falls & Naida of Polson; his children Tricia, Jocelyn, Annie and Francois, his mom Cecile as well as his grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles and aunties.
A wake began Saturday morning in the Elmo Community Center with services followed by burial in the Dayton Cemetery being held Sunday, Dec. 24 (today).
Pallbearers were Donny Prindel, Harlan Mathias, Tom Duran, Jerry Hewankorn, Oskie Lefthand, Ray Finley, Jr.. Cross Bearer was Harry Hewankorn and honorary bearers were Jerry McClure, Bud Mathias, Virgil Mathias, Reuben Mathias & his many other relatives and friends.
