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Pearl Gairrett
Pearl Gairrett, 75, of Ennis, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at the Madison Valley Manor in Ennis.
She was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Bozeman, to Brooks and Ada (Warwood) DeHoney. She attended school at Ennis, where she graduated from high school. She worked as a secretary at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., in 1944. She then married Edgar A. Gairrett on Dec. 23, 1946, in Billings.
Following their marriage, they lived in Ennis, where Edgar was a building contractor. They later moved to Minot, N.D., and then to Kentucky and then to Boston, Mass. Later they moved to San Maria, Calif. The later returned to Ennis, where they owned and operated Mr. Ed's Club for about 10 years and then retired.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary at Ennis.
She was preceded in death by her husband and her sister, Norma O'Donnell.
She is survived by her brother Brooks DeHony of Casper, Wyo., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Madison Valley Hospital at Ennis.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m. from the K&L Mortuary chapel in Ennis. Interment followed in the Madison Valley Cemetery at Ennis.
Glenn Brandt
Glenn Brandt, age 83, died peacefully at the Pondera Nursing Home in Conrad on Feb. 7, 2001.
He was born on Nov. 15, 1917, in Morris, Minn., to Conrad and Gena Brandt. Glen grew up with his sister and three brothers in the beautiful farmland country of north central Minnesota.
He eventually graduated from the local agricultural college, where he also excelled in track and boxing. He was extremely fond of music and grew up singing, playing instruments and whistling with his family and friends.
In 1942, he married Olive Clemenson in Gonvick, Minn. They had a son, Gary, and a daughter, Vicki.
Glenn's early career occupations included truck driver, bartender and a small dairy business. In 1954, he moved the family to Conrad, where he began life as a carpenter and home builder. Glenn's skills as a craftsman and perfectionist became well-known throughout the area. He was as comfortable pouring a concrete slab as he was crafting fine cabinetry for some lucky family's kitchen or dining area. Quality homes built by Glenn are found today in Conrad, Great Falls and the Dearborn area. Many of these were built in their entirety by Glenn from top to bottom.
He also had a great love of nature, especially trees. His foresight and investment of planting small seedlings many years ago now grace many of the quiet streets of Conrad as beautiful trees, and will be enjoyed by the residents and visitors to Conrad for many generations to come. He always felt trees were a vital necessity for a quality life on this earth.
His wife, Olive, preceded him in death in 1992.
He is survived by a brother Ralph of Othello, Wash.; by his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Susan Brandt of Ulm; and daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Bill FitzGerald of Helena; grandchildren Amber Brandt of Great Falls, Thane and Kathy Brandt and great grandson Zachary of Helena, Shale Brandt of Great Falls, Jami and Clint FitzGerald/Romney of Huson and Geoff and Kristi FitzGerald of Bozeman; and his "grand dogs," Sage and Tanner.
He is also survived by his other "daughter," niece Kelly and her husband Bruce Martin as well as their children, Mikel, Kiley, Cutter and Kesler. He leaves behind many beloved family members, including Jane and Lloyd Debruyker of Dutton.
He will also be missed by two very special friends and companions, Alton Knudsen and Betty Johnson, both of Conrad.
Anyone wishing to do something special in memory of Glenn, please contribute to your favorite charity, plant a tree, visit a friend or loved one who can't get out on their own, or love an animal.
A memorial service was held at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad on Saturday, Feb. 10.
Robert Albin Lilyblade
Robert Lilyblade passed away Monday, Feb. 12, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings after a short illness.
He was born May 15, 1919, to Carl and Alma (Sjogren) Lilyblade in Lead, S.D.
A bachelor, Bob was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. He is survived by one sister and two brothers, many nieces and nephews and their families.
After graduation from high school in Lead, he was employed in the mines until he entered the U.S. Army in January 1941. He served in the Pacific Theater and was honorably discharged in 1945. Bob was a 53-year member of Manhattan Legion Post #87.
Bob came to Manhattan shortly after the war and made it his lifelong residence.
As a carpenter and cabinetmaker, this gifted craftsman did work that will endure and provide years of pleasure and memories to those who knew him.
A memorial service will be held later this spring.
Lawrence Mather
Lawrence Mather, 87, of Wilsall, died early Friday at the Gallatin Rest Home in Bozeman. Funeral arrangements are pending at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston.
Adolph V. Peterson
Adolph V. "Pete" Peterson, 63, of Gardiner died at Livingston Health and Rehab Center Feb. 15, 2001, after a lengthy illness.
He was born March 3, 1937, in Minot, N.D., to Adolph and Florence (Luidahl) Peterson.
He grew up in Bozeman and graduated from Gallatin Valley High School. He served in the Navy for eight years starting in 1955 and then attended Arizona State University, now Northern Arizona University. He graduated with a master's degree in elementary education.
While in high school, Adolph was a competitive ski jumper and slalom skier. Adolph continued to compete as an Alpine racer in college. As an avid skier, he received numerous trophies and medals and competed at the junior nationals three times.
Adolph was a top jumper nationally. After college, he continued to share his love for skiing when he started the Ski Program at the Gardiner School in 1968.
He was an elementary teacher in Cottonwood, Ariz., and in Gardiner. Adolph served several summers as a Yellowstone National Park ranger and worked for the U.S. Forest Service. He was a devoted Gardiner Bruins fan. He enjoyed coaching elementary and junior high basketball, skiing, fishing, camping and traveling. He also landed a role as a movie extra in "A Distant Trumpet."
"Pete" was a man who wore many hats: husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, teacher, skier, fisherman, traveler, park ranger and friend to all.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Edith (Edith "Anne" Hartman), whom he married on Sept. 9, 1960, in Kirkland, Wash. He is also survived by his four children: daughter Anna Mae and spouse Leige Clare, Katie and Whitney of Sumas, WA; daughter Amy and spouse Keith Toyoda, Chelsea, Austin and Hunter of Kirkland, Wash.; son Alan Peterson and spouse Leslie, Brianne and Brock of Clyde Park; daughter Anita and spouse Dan Crane of Livingston. He is also survived by a brother, Reider Peterson of Ashland, Ore.; two nieces Kirsten and Noelle; father-in-law Bill Hartman of Kingman, Ariz.; and brother-in-law David Hartman of Federal Way, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and brother-in-law.
The family requests that donations be made to the Gardiner Ambulance Service.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Gardiner Community Church with the Rev. Dr. William Young officiating. Graveside committal and burial were held at 3:30 p.m. that day in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman.
