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Gary A. Coopersmith
Gary A. Coopersmith, born Aug. 26, 1940, in Danville, Ill., died July 4, 2003, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Helena.
Gary was the son of Harry L. Coopersmith and Edna (Grote) Coopersmith, who preceded him in death.
He married
Nancy (Whitten) Coopersmith in Danville in 1964. They had two sons: Kenneth Maxim (Jody) who reside in Harlowton and Matthew Chaney, a Helena resident.
Following graduation from Danville High School in 1958, he completed a bachelors degree at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1962. Gary managed the Coopersmith family wholesale and retail businesses in Danville before moving to Helena in 1984, where he established Mid-Mountain Wholesale.
His wife, two sons and daughter-in-law survive Gary. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Max Chaney and Allison Margaret; two sisters, Marilyn (Tom) Pritchard and Janet (Mike) Nolan.
Retz Funeral Home is in charge of private service arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Congregation Israel Synagogue, 14 Ridgeview Road, Danville, IL 61832, or to an organization of the donors choice.
Bill Mortieau
C. William "Bill" Mortieau of Helena passed away July 4, 2003, at Shelby House where he had been living for the last year and a half. He was born in Helena on Nov. 13, 1913, to Charles James and Della Hooper Mortieau. Bill attended school in Helena, finishing with the class of 1932.
On May 13, 1939, he married
Hazel A. Deibel at the home of her parents in Miles City. They had four children, Charles, Richard, Mary Lynn and John.
Bill worked for several Helena businesses, including Fishers and Helena Bottling Co., before going to work for the Montana Highway Department in 1954. He retired from the department as administrator of the Gross Vehicle Weights Division in 1976.
He and Hazel retired to a home in the Shining Mountains just outside Ennis for a few years and then became snowbirds, traveling various areas of the warm southern states before settling on a more permanent winter location in Mesa, Ariz. They continued wintering in Arizona until 1997. At that time they became residents of Helenas Eagles Manor.
Bill is survived by his wife, Hazel; three sons, Charles J., John (Mary) and children Dale (Lisa), Lisa and Kristy, all of Helena, and Richard W. of Missoula and his children, William of Idaho and Melissa of Oregon; daughter, Mary Lynn Ramsey (David) and children Janelle Painter (Greg), Michelle Lashway (Shawn) all of Helena, and Eric Ramsey (Tammie) of Edna, Texas; great grandchildren Brynne, Michael, Fawn, Breanna and Keenan Mortieau; Quay and Jentry Painter; Tyler Ramsey and Meagan Clowers.
Bill was a member of Morning Star Lodge No. 5
A. F. & A. M., serving as master in l945; Helena Scottish Rite Bodies (33rd Degree); Algeria Shrine Temple (Wrecking Crew, where he worked on the Whoopie Wagon & Stage Crew); Helena Court #5 Royal Order of Jesters, where he served as a director.
Masonic services will be conducted on Thursday, July 10, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Algeria Shrine Center, 15 N. Jackson St., Helena, with officers and members of Morning Star Lodge No. 5 A. F. & A. M. Family prefers memorials to Algeria Shrine Childrens Transportation Fund, P. O. Box 1174, Helena, MT 59624-1174. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hagler-Anderson Funeral Home.
Ed Storkson
Ed Storkson of Helena passed away on July 1, 2003. He was born on Feb. 22, 1935, in Glasgow to Clinton Edward Storkson and Monte Mercedes Mattfeldt. Ed served in the U.S. Army Service Branch from November 1954 to November 1957, receiving a Purple Heart.
Ed is survived by his wife, Marlene; daughter, Molly Ann; granddaughter, Hadley; son-in-law, Jarrod Plummer; son, L.C. "Cliff" Storkson; sisters, Ada Marie Cords, Charlotte Anne Ellsworth, Shirley Jean Blatter and Judy J. Storkson. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ted Lee.
Ed was known to all as "Ed O." as he insisted that his middle name was merely "O, " standing for nothing. However, his birth parents did give him the middle name Odell. Eds greatest joy was being a husband, father, grandpapa and friend. Ed loved to tell jokes and stories, especially of his days punching cows, breaking horses, hunting and operating heavy construction equipment.
In his later years, his stories were of fishing and traveling with his wife, working on "the ranch, " and enjoying his days of leisure. The morning was Eds finest hour as he greeted each new day with a tune and a bounce in his step. His close friends and family could expect early morning wake-up calls, often after his famous bread was busy rising. Other joys included canning and game processing. He found his peace in watching Shepherds Chapel daily and in being baptized on June 1, 2003, in Arkansas. Eds laughter and love of life will be missed by all of his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at Fort Harrison, Helena. A date has not yet been set.
Marilyn Ruth Adams
Marilyn Ruth Adams, 68, of Helena, died June 28 at St. Peters Hospital after suffering a heart attack.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Anderson.
She is survived by her daughters, Tana Treumer, Jacquline, Macella and Deborah; a son, Johnny Crater; four grandchildren, Kerry Ann Wellbaum, Nichole Leann Huber and her husband Jeremy Huber, Karen Ann Crater and Jason Crater; and great-grandson Billy R. Anderson.
A memorial service will take place Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m. at East Valley Foursquare Church, 708 E. Groschell in East Helena, followed by a small luncheon and reception.
Helena Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Steven Charles Eggleston
Steve Eggleston, 52, Helena, died July 2, 2003, at St. Peters Community Hospital, after a two-year fight with throat cancer.
He was born in Durango, Colo., Sept. 28, 1950, the son of Charles and Doris Maxine Eggleston. After his service in the Army, he worked as a miner, logger and construction worker.
Steve was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Rose Eggleston of Helena; son, Ryder Eggleston of Portland, Ore.; daughter, Rhonda Eggleston of Helena, with granddaughter, Ivy Marie; mother, Doris Maxine Eggleston of Colorado; and numerous brothers and sisters.
Upon Steves wishes, after cremation no service will be held. To help with medical and final expenses, those wishing may send memorials to the Eggleston residence at 3000 Villard #197, Helena, MT 59601.
Frieda Beyl Dschaak
A great and noble lady passed away July 5, 2003, at Cooney Convalescent Home in Helena of causes incident to age.
Frieda Beyl Dschaak was born Dec 4, 1910, in Krondahl, Mercer County, N.D., to Friedrick and Maria Hintz Beyl. She came from a family of 10 children, five boys and five girls. She was the fourth child and oldest daughter.
She was raised on a homestead wheat farm in North Dakota by parents who were German immigrants from Russia. They spoke German in the home, but she and her siblings learned English in the country school they attended. She had a passion for learning but, because of being needed at home, she had to leave school in the seventh grade in Golden Valley. She got her GED from high school in Sidney in 1963.
She was married
to Heinrich Dschaak in Mercer County on March 3, 1929. Shortly after their first child, Frieda, was born, they moved to the Yellowstone Valley near Fairview, where they raised the 11 children that were born to their union. The sugar beet fields of western North Dakota and eastern Montana were the lure for many other friends and families from Mercer County.
Along with raising her growing family, Frieda worked exceedingly hard in the sugar beet fields from 1931 to 1951, as did most of the children as they became old enough. She was also a restaurant worker and owner in Fairview, Sidney and Glendive from the years 1949 through 1969. While living in Sidney she was also a social worker for the Richland County Welfare Department from 1965 until 1971, at which time she made the giant leap of faith and distance by moving to Bozeman in her 62nd year of life to begin anew by attending the College of Technology to study accounting.
From there she relocated to Great Falls where she has lived for over 30 years until recently coming to Helena to reside in the Cooney Convalescent Home. Since her days in grade school studying geography, she dreamed of going to the "Rocky Mountains, " and her characteristic determination drove her to get there!
For 30 years in Great Falls she was active in the "Foster Grandparent" program and received numerous awards for her service to the Easter Seal Program teaching those with disabilities. In January 2001 she was one of 700 people across the nation presented with the "Bridgestone/Firestone 100 Who Serve" award for her dedication to volunteering on behalf of the disabled. She raised her children to set goals and hope for better things.
Religious training, school achievement and a strong work ethic were always present themes. Throughout her life she was active in the Lutheran Church, schools, scouting programs and her VFW post. She excelled in all arts and crafts, needlework, sewing and gardening. She knew where her stewardship lay and she was a mother and homemaker above all else.
She was truly a self-made and self-reliant woman, an example of thrift, industry and faithful endurance through Jesus Christ her Lord. Few people ever saw her cry or complain, though she had many trials and agonies. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1954, and by all of her nine brothers and sisters, as well as her oldest child, Frieda Riedel (Harold).
She is survived by 10 children: sons Norman (Katie) of Riverton, Wyo., Leonard of Glendive, Allen (Darlene) of Billings, and James of Sidney. Her daughters are Vera Dishon (Vernal) of Sidney, Nelda Gribben and Evelyn Edwards of West Valley City, Utah, Marleen Skorpil (Dennis) of Cartwright, N.D., Jennice Curlee (Wilson) of Helena and Sandra Meyers of Colorado Springs, Colo. Her large posterity includes 40 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials can be made to either the Easter Seals of Great FaIls, or VFW Post 5590 of Great Falls. Helena Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements, with the funeral to be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Great Falls on July 10, 2003, at 2 p.m.Viewing will take place prior to the funeral service at the church. Cremation to follow.
William A. 'Bill' Korizek
Bill Korizek, 86, died July 3, 2003, at St. Johns Nursing Home-Billings. He was a former director of the Helena Vocational-Technical Center and assistant superintendent of School District No.1 in Helena.
Bill started his teaching career as an instructor in the evening at the School of Aeronautics and Related Trades. With the exception of three years when he worked as an A and P instructor in the Boeing B-29 school in Seattle, he was associated with the Helena Vocational-Technical Center, formerly the School of Aeronautics and Related Trades, in Helena. In l964, Korizek was appointed director of the center until his retirement in 1978.
Bill Korizek was born in Helena on July 24, 1916. He was educated in the Helena schools, graduating in l934 from Helena High School. He was awarded his bachelor of science degree in l962 and master of education in l966 from Colorado State University. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Scholastic Society and Iota Lambda Sigma, the honorary society for industrial educators.
While attending high school and for a time after graduation, he worked for the Montana Power Company as a mechanic and during this time served his apprenticeship to become a journeyman machinist. His membership in the International Association of Machinists, Local 231, was maintained for over 25 years. He had also been a licensed F.A.A. aircraft mechanic and examiner since 1941.
Bill held offices as president and secretary-treasurer of the Montana Vocational Association, director of Region 8 N.C.L.A. and president of the National Council of Local Administrators, and he was a liaison member of the board of directors for the American Vocational Association from 1972 to 1974. As a member of the National Council of Local Administrators, he assisted in the establishment of the Administrative Division of A.V.A.
Mr. Korizek participated in many community and fraternal affairs. He served as a member of the Helena Chamber of Commerce for many years and was a director from 1974 to 1976. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #5, Helena Consistory Scottish Rite, and was elected potentate of Algeria Shrine in l979.
Bill is survived by his wife, the former Rena Mae Albro, whom he married
65 years ago; his sister, Helen Kovich; a daughter, Carol A. Korizek-McKenzie (Craig) and a son, Bob (Merle). He has five grandchildren, Marie (David) Tindall, Keri Geiger, Pam (Mike) Walz, Nancy (Tony) Hines) and Bob Korizek, as well as three great-grandchildren, David and Thomas Walz and Jillian Hines.
He is also survived by numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
In their retirement, Bill and Rena enjoyed traveling extensively.
Memorial services will be held at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Helena at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2003. Memorials may be made to the Algeria Shrine Transportation Fund, 15 N. Jackson St., Helena, MT 59601; St. Johns Lutheran Ministries, 3940 Rimrock Rd., Billings, MT 59102, or the donors choice.
Douglas Rushford
Douglas J. Rushford, 71, of Helena, died July 3, 2003, at St. Peters Hospital after a brief battle with cancer.
Doug was born on May 20, 1932, in Montana City to Douglas E. and Josephine B. Rushford. He graduated from Helena High School in 1951 and was enlisted in the Navy for five years during the 1950s. Doug was a well-known veteran stock car driver; he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent the majority of his retirement years devoting time to his two granddaughters, who meant the world to him.
Doug was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Rushford, and his brother, Richard Rushford.
He is survived by his father, Douglas E. Rushford; his wife, Alberta M. (Olesen) Rushford of Helena; and children, Vicki L. of Mesa, Ariz., Douglas T. of East Helena, and Jamie L. Schell of Helena. Grandchildren include Shane of Arizona, and Erica M. and Kayla M. Schell of Helena, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a sincere gratitude to Dr. Thomas Weiner and Dr. Steve Todd for their gentle care of our husband, father and friend during his cancer treatment. Also, a warm thank you to all the nurses and staff at the Cancer Treatment Center and St. Peters surgical floor. The care and love he received from all of you will never be forgotten.
A funeral Mass will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena. Memorials can be sent to St. Peters Cancer Treatment Center. Retz Funeral Home is taking care of the arrangements.
Doug was a very sensitive and caring man who was kind and gentle to everyone. He will be greatly missed and eternally loved.
Edith Mae Smith
Edith Mae (Hespen) Smith, 74, passed away in Helena on July 3, 2003, following an extended illness. She was born July 5, 1928, in Bozeman to Abbie Cobus Hespen and John Louis Hespen. Edith completed her schooling in Townsend, graduating from Broadwater High School.
She began working right out of high school for the State of Montana, and throughout the years she also worked at Carroll College in Helena. Just prior to her retirement, Edith was a payroll clerk for the state.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Donald Smith, Sr., whom she married
June 21, 1947. Her parents and a brother, Robert, also preceded her in death.
A devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister, Ediths favorite pastimes included gardening, camping, fishing, hiking, photography and cooking.
It was said that Edith could make anything grow, and she especially liked sweet peas.
The comforting smell of homemade breads often filled her kitchen and, according to her family, "she made cinnamon rolls like no one else could!"
Edith and Floyd and their family spent many happy days at the familys cabin in the mountains at Elkhorn. Edith was fond of horseback riding, sleigh rides and snowmobile excursions that began at the Smith cabin throughout the years.
She reminisced often about the "good old days" and could recall meaningful tidbits of family history that knit the family close together.
Her primary love in life was her immediate and extended family, for whom she willingly made many sacrifices.
Edith is survived by her sister, Bertha E. (Hespen) Paul; son, F. Don Smith Jr., his wife, Lucy Weinrich, and grandsons Donnie Smith, Denny Smith and Kadin Weinrich; son, John W. Smith, his wife, Trinda, and granddaughters Joann Sharette, Leslie Camargo and Laura Wight, and grandsons Jonathan Lee Smith and Gary Myers; son, Thomas L. Smith, his wife, Carla, grandson Tommy Lee Smith, and granddaughters Shannon Smith and Kelly Hueth; daughter, Vicci Stroop, her husband, Glen, grandsons Mike and Alan Stroop and granddaughter Shelly Wallace; and daughter, Cheryl Smith, her husband, Bob Stubblefield, grandsons Jake Smith and Luke Stubblefield and granddaughter Tausha Smith Broadbent; as well as 25 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and the faithful family dog, Brandy.
Funeral services will be Monday, July 7, at 9 a.m. at Hagler-Anderson Mortuary. Graveside services will follow at Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Hagler-Anderson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to St. Peters Hospital Foundation (please specify funds for the Dialysis Unit), 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Richard Lawrence Borgen
Richard Lawrence Borgen, born on June 30, 1958, in Baudette, Minn., went home to the Lord on Monday, June 30, 2003.
Richard died knowing that many of his goals had been accomplished.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Irving, and stepfather, Robert Irving; siblings, Frances (Leray) Goss, Donna (Robert) Clemo, Charles (Anita) Borgen, John (Angie) Borgen, Clara (Steven) Martinez and Rachel Zeigler; several nieces and nephews; and his pride and joy, his two sons Joseph and Jeremiah. He was preceded in death by his father, John Borgen.
A memorial service is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, at Retz Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will be at Montana State Veterans cemetery following the memorial service.
