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Imogene Null Vert Newgard
Imogene Null Vert Newgard, 92, of Polson died on April 1, 2011.
Imogene was born on August 2, 1918 in Princeton, Ind. to Wertzel and Bessie Null. She attended schools in Indiana, Florida and California where she met and married
Eugene H. Vert in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1978.
She is survived by their two sons, Robert Gene Vert and his wife LaRhae and James William Vert and his wife Ann, seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
In 1979, Imogene married
Leonard Newgard who preceded her in death in 1996. She is also survived by his sons, Gerald Newgard and his wife Karol and Kenneth Newgard and his wife Jeanne and their families.
She is also preceded in death by her brother Robb Null.
Imogene never quit learning. She learned how to paint, play violin, mandolin and the organ. She also belonged to a club that learned Spanish together.
Imogene had attended Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Polson Community Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 8 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 1:30 p.m. with Deacon Wes Vert officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview cemetery.
Donald Irvin Stanfield
Donald Irvin Stanfield, Jr., 63, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 in Polson.
He was born on Dec. 7, 1947 in Orange County, Calif. to Donald and Lillian Stanfield. From California they moved to Great Falls, where he graduated from Great Falls High. He attended and graduated from Montana State University.
He met his wife, Kathi, at a singles’ Bible study in Bozeman. They were married
on Jan. 22, 1977 and lived in Bozeman, Kalispell and Polson. Together they raised a large, loving family who will miss him dearly.
He loved and understood computers and built his first computer while he was still in high school. He was self-employed as a computer consultant and developer for many years, traveling the nation. He also taught computer science at MSU.
He most recently was a paraprofessional at Polson middle and high schools. He was greatly liked by the students there, who nicknamed him “OG Stanfield” for “Old Guy Stanfield.” He really enjoyed working at Walmart as it allowed him to visit with Polson citizens and students.
Don was an incredibly smart man with a great sense of humor. His dry comments often left people wondering whether or not he was serious. He had many interests and talents. He was a gifted musician, playing the trumpet, bass and piano. He had a passion for taking to the skies. He had his pilot and glider’s licenses and went sky diving over 200 times.
He loved airplanes and trains. He spent time outdoors: hiking, camping, boating, and off-roading in his Willys. He also loved skiing and for years his children’s home school PE class consisted of taking them to the slopes. He was very skilled in tennis, bowling and racquetball. He became an Eagle Scout, and was a Boy Scout leader in Bozeman.
His parents, Don and Lillian Stanfield, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Kathi, whom he was married
to for 34 years and his children: Jodie Dugan, Pamela Lavering, Kristine Stanfield, Lilly Anne Stanfield, Katherine Stanfield, Roseanna Stanfield, Donald Stanfield III, Casey Stanfield, his son-in-laws; Brian Dugan, Eric Lavering, and three grandchildren: Ryan, Davon, and Adara Dugan.
Viewing will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson.
Funeral services will be at New Life Christian Center at 4 p.m. Friday. There will be a potluck reception following at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson.
Alfred Joseph Jones
Alfred Joseph Jones, 76 died of natural causes in his own bed with his wife, Ada, at his side on Wednesday morning, June 8, 2011. Al was born June 10, 1934 in Ada County Idaho to John and Amelia (Tellier) and was the first of 11 siblings.
Al moved to St. Ignatius at a young age and graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1955 after enjoying many seasons of football, track, baseball and student council.
In 1960, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in August 1964.
Al spent his entire life adventuring in and around the woods of Western Montana and the panhandle of Idaho. In his adventures, Al learned that he could make a living in the lumber processing business, first by tallying and estimating board footage for a logging company out of Superior. Al started working for Plum Creek Lumber Company in Pablo in the fall of 1964 and was a company man for 32 years, retiring in 1996.
Al danced into his marriage with Ada Jean (Hill) in the summer of 1971. With that came an instant family with five kids and added his gem of a daughter in 1972. Al was devoted to educating and caring for his family through his adventures in the woods and streams. He had many stories to share and many more were created in the hunting, fishing, camping environment he encouraged all to participate.
Those awaiting his arrival are grandparents Lauret and Annie (Broncho) Tellier, parents John and Amelia, sister Adeline Upton, brother Dennis Jones and son Russell Lee Curran.
Al leaves behind his beautiful wife of almost 40 years Ada, his brothers Ken Jones (Idaho), Ira and Alice Jones (Arlee), Lubert and Norma Jones (Ronan), Leo Jones (Idaho), Dalon and Anita Jones (St. Ignatius), his sisters Pauline and Del Nicholson (Deer Lodge), Marie Ashley (St. Ignatius), Vicky and Davey Belgarde (Hayes), daughters Christie Jones (Ronan), Patti and Ralph Moody (Great Falls), Allysen Jones and Dennis Gates, (Polson), David and Ann Jones (Poulsbo, Wash.), Brian and Lhu Jones (Lisbon Falls, Maine), 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Al had many hobbies including hunting, fishing, bird-watching, camping, gardening and picture taking. His furthest reaching hobby was being with his family and friends, which all now have a small tear in their eye and a papa-influenced smile on their face.
As a lifetime enrolled Nez Perce tribal member, Al is now off to his next adventure in the Lochsa wilderness of Idaho and is patiently waiting for those he touched to come play in his adventures.
Viewing services were held Saturday, June 11 at the Grogan Funeral Home located at 101 6th Avenue in Polson. Following the viewing was a Celebration of Al’s Life at the Round Butte Club located at 7254 Round Butte Road West in Ronan.
As Al would say “Ta’c kuleewit” (good evening).
Jewel Elizabeth Stonehocker
Jewel Elizabeth Stonehocker, 85, of Ronan passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at St. Luke Community Hospital of natural causes. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 31 at the Ronan Alliance Church at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Ronan Cemetary. Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting with arrangements.
Alma June Darling
On April 13, 2011 a loving Father opened His arms and welcomed home a favored, loving child after 81 years of service to the world and her family and friends
Alma June Darling, of Polson, passed to a better life after her body gave up this world. Alma Darling was born on March 31, 1930 in Lansing, MI. She married
LeRoy Darling on March 29, 1947. Together they brought six children to life. They moved from Portland, MI to Polson in 1974.
Alma was the ultimate mom, grandmother, and friend to all who knew her and a shining example of God’s love for all her children. She was active and a very giving member of her church.
Despite the many hardships and disappointments that this worldly life often yields, Alma never lost her love of God and family. Her life enhanced the life of all those who knew her and she will be sorely missed by everyone.
She was a shining example of how important giving and sharing of yourself brings light and meaning to the lives of others. She fulfilled all the hopes and dreams that her Heavenly Father wished of her, and the life she was given.
Alma is preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy, and three sons, Dan, Duey, and Dean Darling.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy of Montana and Keyna of Michigan; a son, Dennis of Michigan, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He passing now leaves an eternal and lasting message to all, “Live your life with true and sincere honor and integrity; then bless all with understanding and forgiveness and real love! May God Bless All!”
A memorial service for Alma will be held on Monday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at JourneyBe Christian Church, 101 7th Ave. W., Polson, with Rev. John Payne officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview cemetery in Polson with a reception following at the church. All are welcome.
The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Darling’s family.
Betty Cook
After struggling with health issues, Betty Cook, 86, of Polson, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of Sept. 28, 2011 at the Polson Health Rehabilitation Center.
Betty was born on May 15, 1925 to Colonel Charles Clifton Agar and Dorothy Thompson Agar in Holden, Mass. She had a great childhood growing up with her three brothers in the Albany, N.Y. area. She met and married
William “Bill” Cook on June 18, 1949. They had two children, Ken and Karen. She moved around the Midwest and eastern United States with her family as Bill was a marketing sales rep for several communications companies. In June of 1973, she moved to Melbourne, Fla. where, while homemaking, she started to get involved in a variety of community functions. During her 32 years in Florida, Betty donated several thousand hours to the local hospital auxiliary and the Brevard County School District. She was also very active in many committees at the local Methodist Church. She worked at the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, greeting residents and visitors with her great smile and positive attitude.
In December 2005, Betty and Bill moved out to be closer to their daughter and son-in-law. Shortly after arriving out west, Betty soon integrated herself into the community of Polson. She was active with the VFW Women’s Auxiliary, donated hours to volunteer at the Country Store thrift shop, the WIC office and had many hours on a variety of projects with RSVP volunteers.
She was much loved by family and the many friends that she had both in Polson and in Florida. Even after her health issues forced her to give up the many things she loved to do, she always had a smile to give the caring staff at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, Chuck Agar, brother, Jim Agar, and sister-in-law, Chris Agar. She is survived by her husband, Bill Cook, brother and sister-in-law Richard and Gertie Agar, sister-in-law, Gene Agar, daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mike Sargeant, son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Robin Cook, three grandsons, Philip, Nathan, and Adam, granddaughter-in-law, Heather and great grandson, Teagen. She is also survived by several cousins and many beloved nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.
Betty will be missed by all who experienced her smile, laugh, and her “get-it-done” attitude. Betty’s Memorial Service will be held on Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. at the Polson United Methodist Church. Come and celebrate her life that she intertwined with us.
The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Betty’s family.
Glen R. Dupre
Glen R. Dupre, 20, of Pawtucket, R.I., formerly of Polson, Mont., died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born in Woonsocket, R.I., he was the son of Glen Girouard of Pawtucket, R.I. and Allyson (Dupre) Girouard of Polson, Mont., and step-son of Michael Giguere, Sr. of Polson, Mont. Mr. Dupre was a co-owner of Alda Properties.
He was a songwriter and producer. He liked dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars, and was a wrestler at Polson High School.
Besides his parents and step-parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents, Roger and Shirley Dupre of Woonsocket, R.I., his brother Nick Fasano of Lincoln, R.I., his brother Joey Dowdell and several cousins.
His funeral services were held in Lincoln, R.I. on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Bellow Funeral Chapel. His family and friends in Polson are invited to a celebration memorial of Glen’s life Saturday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. in the upstairs of the Polson VFW.
Griffith Howell Davies V
Griffith Howell Davies, V, infant son of Griffith Davies, IV and Stormi Mann of Polson, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at Community Medical Center in Missoula surrounded by his family and staff.
Griffith was born on June 22, 2011, one minute before his identical twin brother, Gavin John, at Community Medical Center.
Survivors also include his brother, Gavin; sisters, Hailey and Kiera Mann; paternal grandparents, Griff Davies, III and Sandy Davies; great-grandmother, Dorothy Simonsen; maternal grandmother, Melody Mann; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A graveside service was held on Monday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m. at Lakeview cemetery in Polson. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to the trust fund that has been set up for Griffith’s twin brother, Gavin, at First Interstate Bank, Polson.
The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Griffith’s family.
Donald H. Willard
Donald was born to Leroy Willard and Flora Chase Willard at home in Plummer, Idaho on June 28, 1923. He passed away Oct. 16, 2011 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Wash. of medical complications after living a long, good life. He loved, was loved and will be missed by many.
The year 1953 began a 58-year marriage between Donald Willard and Judith Larson, who grew up in Polson. They were blessed with four children.
He was a veteran of WWII, serving as a pharmacist mate, second class in the U.S. Navy, training at Farragut, Idaho and stationed at Samar, in the Philippines with Fleet Hospital No. 114 until his discharge in 1946. He was a graduate of the University of Idaho and Wayne State University. He was employed in Richland, Wash., first by General Electric, then Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories until his retirement in 1987.
He is survived by Judith; daughters Karen Wiersma (Fred); Teresa Hurlbert (Regan); Beth Ruff (Edward); son Kevin (Joanne); four grandchildren; sister Vivian Fothergill and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and 11 siblings. The service for him was held Oct. 23.
John Lyle Hansen
John Lyle Hansen, 77, of Polson, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, 2 p.m. at JourneyBe in Polson. Military honors will follow. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements.
Clara Cornelius Sterling
Clara Cornelius Sterling died of natural causes Oct. 25, 2011 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan at age 96. She was born Jan. 21, 1915 in Newark, Greene County, Ind., to Myrtle Viola Hubbard Cornelius and Peter Cornelius. Her maternal grandparents were James Riley Hubbard and Emma Maria Hoxsey Hubbard of Spangle, Wash. Her paternal grandparents were John Henry Cornelius and Sarah Francis Livingston Cornelius of Greene County, Ind.
With her parents and siblings, Clara arrived in Ronan aboard the train in 1920 at age 5. Her parents farmed on Cornelius Road in Round Butte. She attended elementary school in Round Butte and high school in Ronan well before the area had electricity, a water system, or paved roads. Many times she walked the five miles to school in Ronan. But, in winter, she boarded in town with persons now unknown. One of her extracurricular activities was the girls basketball team at a time when girls were limited to playing only half court and only allowed one dribble. Her teams were champions from 1931-1933.
After high school, she was engaged as a clerk at the A.M. Sterling Company general store (located at the approximate site of the Community Bank of Ronan). There she caught the attention of the boss’ son Robert Thorne “Bob” Sterling and they married
Sept. 9, 1940. They lived in an apartment in the Sterling Hotel (adjacent to the general store) for a time, then moved to Bob’s family home on the southeast edge of Ronan in the early 1940s. She kept quite busy raising a family of six children and was renowned for sewing and knitting clothes for her children, friends and acquaintances.
Knitting Christmas stockings for children, grandchildren and friends gave her special pleasure. She was also renowned for her cooking, especially her cinnamon rolls and pies, which she shared with many. As her children grew, she became involved in their many activities, including becoming a 4H mother. She was especially noted for her annual vegetable garden, not only in Ronan, but also later at their Flathead Lake cabin. She harvested and shared her produce with friends and neighbors until age 89. While in Ronan, she was active in bridge club, Sacred Heart Parish and the Lake County Fair. She was a vigorous swimmer at Grizzly Pool and Flathead Lake, lifted weights, and water skied until age 70. When Bob departed the family business in Ronan, they moved to Medford, Ore. As several children were in or approaching college age, she worked to supplement the family income at the Harry and David Fruit Packing Plant. After one year, the family returned to Montana at Missoula. Clara became the first receptionist for Dr. Stephen Dailey, DDS, where she worked until health issues required retirement. After Bob retired, the two summered at their lakeside place in Polson and spent winters in Scottsdale, Ariz. They finally relinquished that lifestyle in 2002 and resided in Missoula during the winter, returning to Polson and the garden in the summer time. In 2004, they established residency at the St. Joseph Assisted Living Center in Polson until Bob’s death in March 2006. Clara continued there until the summer of 2008 when health issues necessitated her final move to the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband Bob Sterling, parents Peter and Myrtle Cornelius, siblings: Emma Neumeister; John Cornelius; Jim Cornelius; Charity Taber; Ray Cornelius; and Myrtle Hawkins; and grandson Daniel Sterling.
Clara is survived by her brother Lawrence (Lorraine Solomon) Cornelius, of Round Butte; children: Rob “Robin” (Peg) Sterling of Missoula; Janet (John) Fine of Helena; Jack (Carol) Sterling of Billings; Joe Sterling of Billings; Cornelius “Neil”, “Cory” Sterling of Milwaukee, Wis.; and Mary (Tom) Moe of Idaho Falls, Idaho; grand and great-grandchildren: Rob (Meghan) Sterling -- Stefany and Kelcey; Beth (Mark) Sawtelle -- Timothy, Sara, and Nicholas; John C. Sterling; Ann (Trent) Waibel -- Brinn and Kieron; Thomas (Brynne) Sterling -- Samuel and Claire; David Fine; John Fine; Amy (Mike) Borger -- Jordan (fiance Stefan), Shane, Troy, and Keaton; John M. Sterling; Anna Marie (Tim) Clark -- Thomas and Sophie; William “Bill” (Meredith) Moe -- Margaret and Patrick; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families.
The family is grateful to the caregivers and staff of St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson, physicians Ed Vizcarra, MD of Ronan, Steve Irwin, MD of Polson, and David Gorman, MD formerly of Polson.
Clara always regretted never attending college, so in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bob Sterling and Clara Cornelius Sterling Memorial Scholarship, c/o Carroll College Advancement Office, 1601 N. Benton, Helena MT 59625, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
A vigil service was held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Polson at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28. The funeral mass was conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Polson. Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home of Ronan is in charge of arrangements.
William R. Ingram
William R. Ingram passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Ronan, Mont. He was 92 years old. William was born on a small farm seven miles west of Wynnewood, Okla., on July 24, 1919.
He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he enrolled in geological engineering and field artillery ROTC. He then went on to Air Force Flight School in Tulsa, Okla. He was commissioned a second lieutenant shortly after the Japanese struck Pearl Harbor. He served in North Africa, two tours in Europe and in Korea. William served with several bomb groups during his military career.
He received 25 decorations, of which 10 were for valor. He was also involved with operational, staff, command and educational assignment. He obtained a degree in military science from the University of Maryland, a degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and completed Command and Staff College at the Air University where he taught for three years. He was Commander of the 716th Radar Squadron in Lakeside in the early 1960’s. He retired a full colonel from the United States Air Force in November 1964.
After retiring, William attended the University of Montana where he received a masters degree in economics. He also completed course requirements for a Ph.D. in sociology.
William moved to Polson in 1972. He was one of the founders of a commercial bank in Polson. He was in the real estate business for 40 years as the owner/broker of Tradewinds Realty. His favorite pastime was golf, and he played the game very well.
William had four children from his first marriage, and one child and two stepchildren from his second marriage.
William was preceded in death by his son Randolph Ingram. William is survived by his daughters, Sherrie (Fred) McFarland of Polson, Theresa (Bruce) Wicker of Yukon, Ore.; son, Dwane (Joann) Ingram of Polson; daughter-in-law, Brooke Ingram of Polson; stepsons, Tommy Baker of Missoula, and Joseph (Patsy) Baker of Butte; sisters, Rosalie Richie of Monument, Colo., Peggy Jacobson of Greenfield, Ind.; nine grandchildren, Edward McFarland, Patricia Ellis, Jennifer Goff, Roben Richardson, Chris Rodgers, Ty Hunter, Ashley Ingram, Seth and Evan Ingram. William also had 11 great-grandchildren.
William’s funeral service was held Monday, July 2 at the Veteran’s Memorial section of Lake View cemetery in Polson.
Jeffrey R. Robocker
Jeffrey R. Robocker, 38, of Bridgewater, S.D., passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 as the result of a car accident. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Bridgewater. Visitation with family present was held on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary and prayer service also at St. Stephen’s. Jeff was born January 24, 1975 in Polson. He grew up in Missoula and graduated from Hellgate High School. He later moved to Sioux Falls, S.D., where he attended Southeast Technical Institute, earning an Associate Degree in Surgical Technology. He married
Theresa Clarey at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Sioux Falls on Dec. 27, 2002. Jeff was a member of St. Stephen’s parish in Bridgewater and was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Marquette Council of Sioux Falls. Most of all, Jeff was a family man. His family was his life and he will be missed as a loving husband, father, and friend. Jeff is survived by his wife, Theresa and their children, Sophia, Samuel, Kathrine, Charles, and Harrison of Bridgewater and another child expected to arrive in September; his parents, June and Jerry Jorgenson of Polson, and Jim Robocker of Eureka; grandmother Mable Hennings of Calimesa, Calif.; one sister, Jana (Richard) Carlson of Shelton, Wash.; half-siblings Glen and Logan Robocker; mother and father-in-law, Kathie and Mike Clarey of Bridgewater; special friends, Thane and Joanne Barnier of Sioux Falls; and numerous aunts and uncles in Montana, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Luke.
