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Alan Belknap, 64
Dr. Alan Robert Belknap of Butte died early Saturday morning, Dec. 7, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Jan. 19, 1939 in Rochester, N.Y., to Florence Reynolds and Robert F. Belknap.
Belknap completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Rochester and then attended medical school at St. Louis University, graduating in 1964. After graduating from medical school, he served in the Indian Health Services in Gallup, N.M., later moving to Farmington, Minn., where he married his loving wife of 29 years, Judy Ann Slavensky, on March 29, 1975.
He has worked as a radiologist at St. James Hospital and Butte Radiology for 25 years and worked five years in private practice as well as owning the West Side Professional Building.
Belknap was preceded in death by his parents and son Robert Belknap.
His survivors include his wife, Judy Belknap of Butte; son, Bryan Jay Belknap of Soda Springs, Idaho; daughters, Brynne Kathleen Davis of Nashville, Tenn., Laura Ann Belknap of San Jose, Calif., and Lisa Ann Belknap of Great Falls; sister, Nancy Belknap of Rochester, N.Y.; grandchildren, Dillon Belknap, Abigayle Belknap, Harrison Davis, Benjamin Davis; mother-in-law, Anne Slavensky; and his loyal dog Indi.
Belknap had a passion for fishing and hunting, which he enjoyed sharing with his close friends and family. A yearly trip to his cabin in Alaska with friends was a time that he always treasured. He was also truly blessed with a wonderful staff at Butte Radiology and was always appreciative of their hard work and loyalty.
Cremation has taken place in Butte. Because of his love for Alaska, his final resting place will be on the Kenai River.
Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Haffey officiating.
Memorials: American Heart Association, Highlands Hospice or a charity of the donor's choice.
Robert Emerson, 88
Robert F. Emerson died Sunday in a local hospital.
He was born in Montpelier, Ind., on Jan. 6, 1914, the son of Eli and Anne Emerson. The family moved to Butte in 1919.
He received his education in Butte, and graduated from Butte High School. He received his bachelor's degree in education from Butler and his master's degree from Western Montana College, Dillon.
Bob taught in Lind, Wash., Gardiner and Boulder before returning in 1948 to Butte, where he taught until his retirement In 1975.
Bob married Dollye Ogle on July 23, 1939. She died in 1986. He was also preceded in death by his son, Richard "Dick," and grandson, Jay Emerson.
Bob spent his retirement years golfing and fishing. He would go anywhere with anyone as long as he could find a golf course to bide his time.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, John and Rita Emerson; grandchildren, Todd, Justin and Mark Emerson and Dana Erickson; very special mate and friend, Naomi Snellman, who was always by his side. A special acknowledgment goes to Bill Hemphill, who made it possible for Bob to enjoy his final years.
According to his wishes, his remains have been cremated and no services are planned.
Memorials: Highland View Golf Club "Tree Fund" Memorial, Box 3327, Butte 59702, or the Highlands Hospice.
Ann Solan Freeman, 82
ANACONDA — Ann M. Freeman died Thursday in the Anaconda Community Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 5, 1920, to Thomas and Anne (Rodgers) Solan, who came to Anaconda from County Mayo and County Donegal, Ireland. Ann attended local schools and graduated from Anaconda High 1939.
For one year, Ann attended Western Montana College, then married Bill Freeman of Philipsburg in 1940. They eventually moved to Hamilton, where the couple owned and operated the Freeman Apartments until 1960.
Ann moved back to Anaconda and briefly worked for Smith Construction, then became employed in the diet kitchen of the Galen TB Sanitarium. Even though the demands of the job could be stressful, Ann often spoke in great fondness of her many co-workers as she shared their good times and hard times. Ann continued to keep in contact with her colleagues after she retired in the early 1970s. For many years, luncheons and dinners reunited retirees and those still working.
From early childhood, Ann developed a special love for animals. As a youngster she owned a horse named Rex (who tried to make her stay on this planet rather short), and two dogs named Blackie and Brownie, who gave her endless love and devotion.
Over the years, Ann adopted various and assorted strays, providing them with a loving home. However, there are pets who deserve honorable mention. A German shepherd named Ted remained with Ann until his last days, dying of cancer. Her wonderful black labs included Sheba and Elizabeth Taylor and her ever-faithful collie named Lassie all reside with her in heaven.
"Today I take care of her dog ‘Lucky,' who can claim the Best Dog Ever award."
He visited her in the nursing home and has waited patiently for her return. The numerous cats did not miss a minute of love and nurturing, either.
Ann loved her home in Opportunity and enjoyed gardening, working in her lawn, planting flowers and inviting her friends for coffee and holiday dinners. At various times during her life, Ann enjoyed playing golf, and fishing the various streams and rivers in Hamilton. But most of all, Ann loved bowling! She joined a bowling team in Hamilton and then years later joined the lady bowlers in Anaconda. Jones-Angus sponsored these ladies and they were the proud recipients of many trophies. Ann has a collection of her own personal awards and trophies she has treasured throughout the years. This eagerness about sports began while in high school, where Ann excelled earning the nickname of "Eagle Eye." Not a game existed that didn't bring out that feisty, competitive, winning spirit.
"As her only child, I will deeply miss my mother. She had a great sense of humor, a mischievous smile, and is truly the best friend I ever had. We often enjoyed a morning cup of tea and conversations which ran the gamut from motherly ‘advice' to local hearsay, to politics and, of course, an update on her beloved Chicago Bulls. Both of us ended up being single parents, but her devotion, kindness, compassion and endless years of help to me and her grandson can only be described as incredible.
I thank her in my prayers every day."
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Anne Solan; brothers, Anthony Solan and Charles Solan; sister, Mary Rouse and Jim Rouse Sr.; niece, Patty Rouse; and nephews, Roger Rouse, Jerry Solan, baby Charles Solan; sister-in-law, Joan Boyer Smith; and former husband, Bill Freeman all of Anaconda.
Survivors include her daughter, Ilona Schlosser and husband Dave of Anaconda; grandson, Cory Beck of Helena; brother, Michael (Patricia) Solan of Santa Fe, N.M.; and brother, James (Margaret) Solan of Aberdeen, Wash.
The evening vigil will be Wednesday at 7 at the Longfellow Finnegan Funeral Home; the funeral Mass is Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church.
Memorials: Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Shodair Children's Hospital or a humane society of your choice.
Jeremy Hamma, 28
Dated: Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Jeremy Dale Hamma, 28, of Seattle died in the early morning hours of Tuesday. The trials of this world were more than he thought he could bear, and he decided it was time to move on.
Jeremy was born on June 26, 1975, in Missoula. He attended elementary schools in Missoula and Newcastle, Wyo., and graduated from high school in Butte, where he excelled at cross-country running, placing fourth in the state cross-country meet and third in the mile at the state track meet in his junior year.
His family then moved to Missoula where Jeremy continued his education, graduating from the University of Montana with a degree in biology. He ran a four-minute mile for the Grizzly track team in his freshman year.
Jeremy's favorite summers were the ones that he spent as a counselor at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp. He loved nature and did quite a bit of backpacking in the mountains of western Montana.
After college, Jeremy worked as a veterinary technician at Redwood Animal Hospital in Redmond, Wash. He loved his job and his compassion for both people and animals was a great joy to all who knew him.
Jeremy is survived by his parents, Richard and Vicky of Missoula; twin brother, Jason and his wife Tammy in Phoenix; sister, Alyssa in Helsinki, Finland; and brother, Aaron in Seattle.
He also left behind his grandparents, Leona Hamma and Dean and Betty Holm, all of Missoula; aunts and uncles, Randy and Debbie Holm and Jeff and Teresa Holm, Helena, Jim and Laurie Johnson, Missoula, Steve and Carla Holm, Michigan, Brad and Deanna Stoneking of Texas, Karen Nelson, Billings, and Ken Hamma, Los Angeles; cousins, Ryan and Erin Holm in Indiana, Lindsey Holm and Tom and Kelsey Holm of Helena, Garrett and Chad Johnson of Missoula, Omaira Vause in North Carolina and Christopher Holm in Connecticut, Kylie and Taryn Stoneking and Jared Nelson in Texas and Trevor and Larissa Nelson in Billings.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Onnie Hamma, and his cousin, Brent Johnson.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Missoula with the Rev. Aprille Jordan and Jeremy's grand-uncle, the Rev. Bob Newcomb of Coeur d'Alene, officiating.
Memorials: To your local humane society.
Viola Hebert, 85
Dated: Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Viola Pentecost Hebert died Tuesday evening in St. James Healthcare.
She was born Viola Nora Goettel April 20, 1918, in Lewistown, the daughter of Julius and Inez Goettel. She graduated from Fergus County High School.
She married John "Jack" Pentecost Sept. 4, 1937, in Lewistown. They had five children, Bobby, Karen, Mary, Karl and Curt. John died July 10, 1967.
Viola attended the Butte Academy of Beauty Culture in 1968. In 1970 she completed the licensed practical nursing course at the Butte Vo-Tech. She worked at Montana State Hospital, Warm Springs, and later at the care unit at Silver Bow General Hospital.
In 1974, she married Kenneth "Bud" Hebert. They enjoyed traveling, dancing and playing cards. Ken died in 2000. She was also preceded in death by her son Robert in 1973.
Her greatest joys were her family and friends, her flowers and animals. She delighted in making the holidays special. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church for more than 50 years.
She is survived by her brother, Fred Goettel, Lewistown; children, Karen and Carl Maehl, Helena, Mary and Hans Larsen, Fenwick, Mich., Karl and Jean Pentecost and Curt Pentecost and Lura McGee, all of Butte; stepchildren, Sally Clack of Westminster, Calif., and Ken Hebert of Oregon; grandchildren, Julie, Kate, Carl John, Dave, Paul, Jodi, Chris, Amy, Colleen, Karl Robert, Jennifer, Ellen Viola, Ann, Hans, Ivan, Ian, Mark, Don, Mary Lynn, Meredith and Michael; 16 great-grandchildren; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, cousins and many close friends.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday in the Duggan Dolan Chapel. Rosary services are at 5:30 p.m. Liturgy of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. John the Evangelist Church. Interment follows in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials: Our Lady of the Rockies, Highlands Hospice or charity of donor's choice.
"God Bless" Mom!
Loraine Heising, 63
Dated: Wednesday, December 10, 2003
DEER LODGE — Loraine G. Heising, our loving mother, died Friday in Deer Lodge.
She was born to Earl and Mona Shank on Aug. 16, 1940, in Burns, Ore. She had lived in Oregon and Montana.
Survivors include a son, Richard Currin, and daughters, Rita and Peggy Currin.
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Friday at the Hillcrest Cemetery, Deer Lodge.
Jewell Funeral Home is in charge.
Marlene Budd, 65
Marlene Ruth (Cutler) Budd died New Year's Eve at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 7, 1938, in Circle, to Albert H. Sr. and Ida (Burrow) Cutler. Marlene grew up in Butte and attended Butte High School.
She had devoted her life into the caregiving of others and will truly be missed in the hearts of the people who she touched in the community.
Marlene is survived and will be greatly missed by her son and daughter-in-law Ken and Mary Budd; daughter and son-in-law Sandy and Ed Shea; sons and daughters-in-laws Fred and Cheryl Budd, Mike and Janice Budd; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters Letishe Baltezar and Dee Ouelette; brothers and sisters-in-law Jack and Charlotte Cutler and Marvin and Pat Cutler; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Friends and relatives are asked to join the family after 1 p.m. Saturday in the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Private interment of ashes will be conducted at a later date.
Memorials: American Cancer Society or to Highlands Hospice.
