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Eldon H. Alexander, age 82, of Pablo, passed away from natural causes at St. Joseph Hospital on Tuesday May 15, 2007.Eldon was born on May 10, 1925 in Delnorte, CO to Clyde Johnson and Ruby Pearl (Williams) Alexander. Eldon went to school in Saguache, CO. He entered the Army in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1956. Eldon drove truck throughout the United States for 45 years. Eldon met and married
Mammie Langston in 1976. He loved fishing and loved visiting with all people. He never met a stranger. Eldon enjoyed helping his neighbors with their yardwork, went to the store for groceries, and mowing lawns. He always wanted to be busy. He did not like sitting around. Eldon liked to ride horses and could be found collecting cans and keeping the highways clean. His parents and his wife Mammie precede Eldon in death. Survivors include his children Sheryl Alexander, Rodney (Cindy) Alexander, Cindy (Rick) Mikesell, Joel Alexander; his brothers Edward, Glen, Ronald, George, Harry, and Henry Alexander; a sister Betty Kent; step-children Ole Mae (Floyd) Cartwright, Charlie (Shirley) Langston, Jimmy Langston, and Connie (Lee) Smith; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday May 17, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Grogan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday May 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Grogan Funeral Home with Rev. Laurence Mikesell officiating. Interment will follow the services at Lakeview cemetery with full military honors. A reception will follow the services at the Rick & Cindy Mikesell residence.
Milton Leonard Beggs, age 81, of Polson, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at Sheridan, Wyoming, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
Born Milton Leonard Beggs on July 4, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mel was the youngest of 11 children. During the Great Depression his family moved to Glendale, California, where they raised chickens, goats, and pigs as a livelihood. Mel attended local schools, but when the war in the pacific began he enlisted in the Navy and his natural talent with anything mechanical led him to the Seabees. Assigned to the 91st Construction Battalion he served in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands from 1943 to 1945 building airstrips, docking facilities and military bases.
Returning to California and civilian life he started a family with his wife of 22 years, Mateel Wayne. They raised two daughters Jackie and Chris and a son Vince. The couple later dissolved the union.
His mechanical ability and skill in construction was utilized in increasingly more responsible positions with the City of Los Angeles. He supervised the construction or renovation of city parks, tennis courts, the Los Angeles Zoo and a variety of recreation facilities. As a capstone to his career he was appointed as a construction liaison for the Loa Angeles Convention Center and upon completion he assumed the position of Building Supertindent.
While working on the Convention Center, Mel met and married
Bea Erickson and his family expanded to include her two children from a previous marriage, Karen and Greg. After becoming acquainted with the Flathead Lake area, the couple eventually purchased 12 acres on the lake and built a custom two-story home that became their fulltime residence for almost 25 years. Bea preceded him in death by several years.
Mel was an active member of the Mormon Church in Polson and for a period held the position of Treasurer. Sharing the wonders of Montana with his children and 14 grandchildren was among Mel's favorite pastimes and summer would bring a continuous stream of family and friends for barbeque, boating, and swimming. He will be missed by all who knew him. A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on October 29, 2005 at the Grogan Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the services at noon at the Lakeview cemetery in Polson.
Forrest Mills Davis, 82, of Ronan, MT., beloved husband, grandfather and friend died June 23, 2005 in Portland, Oregon.
Forrest was born at home in Flat Creek, Washington on July 23, 1922 to Albert Welington Davis & Zelia (Mills) Davis. Forrest grew up in Washington and served in WWII.
He married
Charlene May Secrest in 1947. They had a ranch in Flat Creek where they raised two daughters. They moved to Polson, MT. in 1972 to continue ranching. Forrest was a great horseman and shared that great love of horses with many other people.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Charlene, his stepson Danny Laird, 3 brothers- Fred, Frank & Arden and 2 sisters, Garland & Lucille and a grandson Shane Winnop.
He is survived by 2 daughters- Charlene Davis of Hayden Lake, Idaho & Candy (Pete) Weimer of Ronan, MT, grandchildren Callie Orien (Shane) of Polson, Chad Weimer (Angie) of Pablo, great grandchildren- Ashley Winnop of Jacksonville, Fla., Alexys Orien & Makaliah Wilson of Polson, numerous nieces, nephews & friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday & Thursday, June 29th & 30th from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home, Polson. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at the New Life Christian Center in Polson. Burial will follow at the Lakeview cemetery, Polson.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson.
Clara A. Callahan, age 88, of Polson passed away on Monday February 26, 2007 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan from natural causes. She was born October 13, 1918 in Pennsylvania, to James K. and Antoinette (Frome) Beggs.
Clara grew up in Pennsylvania and California.
She married
Maxwell Hildebrant in 1945.
Clara lived in southern California most of her adult life before moving to Polson, MT in 1987.
She was active with the foster grandparent program at Linderman Elementary school in Polson. Clara also loved to visit & travel. She just loved people.
She was preceded in death by her husband Max and 7 siblings including Milton Beggs. Her 2 sons- Ray Osburn and wife Lana of Polson, and David Hildebrant and wife Sue of Indianapolis, Indiana survive Clara, along with 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.
William George Barba, age 80 of Polson, passed away from natural causes on Sunday January 27, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. Bill was born at Pittsburg, PA on February 11, 1927 to William and Amelia Barba. Bill joined the US Navy in 1944 and served through 1946. He then returned to school and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in California. On February 13, 1948, Bill married
Dolores Sumner in Hollywood, CA. Bill returned to the armed forces and joined the Air Force in 1950 and served through 1952. Bill worked with microfilm, he was a fireman, real estate agent, land developer, welder, salesman, and was the inventor of the salvage master. In the late 1970's, Bill tried his hand in politics running for the position of Lake County Commissioner. Bill had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. He enjoyed photography, fishing, hunting, model airplanes, restoring old cars, painted heavy equipment, oil painting, scuba diving, flying, metal cowboy art, and he built a bi-plane from scratch from plans he had purchased. His parents William V. and Amelia, sisters Queen and Pat, brothers Vince, Jack, and David preceded Bill in death. Bill is survived by his loving wife Dolores, children John Charles, Donald Robert, Evie Marie, Philip James, sisters Lois and Monte, brothers Bob, Jerry and Jimmy, and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held for Bill on Tuesday February 5, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Life Christian Center with Pastor Shawn Madsen officiating. A reception will follow the services in the church hall. Memorials may be made in Bill's name to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike Suite 3-A, Short Hills, NJ, 07078 or at www.christopherreeve.org.
Venetta Andrea Howell Brower passed away peacefully in her 93rd year on December 9, 2006 at the Sanpete Valley Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. She died of causes incident to age and a recent heart attack.
She was born on Sept. 11, 1913 in Downey, Idaho to William Leo Howell and Andrea Boletta Jensen. She was the second of seven children. She attended beauty school in Washington. She fulfilled an honorable mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in North Western States Mission, and was a certified nurse's aide.
She married
Edgar Franklin Brower on Sept. 28, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple in April 1940. They were the parents of 2 sons and 2 daughters, Fred, Beth, Charles, and Kathy.
They lived in Nevada, Montana, Washington and Utah, but were the happiest in their home in Polson, Montana on the shores of beautiful Flathead Lake.
Venetta loved fishing, genealogy, gardening, cooking, canning, and spending time with friends and family. She was well known for baking 12 loves of bread at a time and making wonderful chicken noodle soup. She was a work-aholic and taught her children and grandchildren the love of work. She was a life long member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints and her testimony was an important part of her life. She served as president in many different auxiliaries and was an example for good to all who knew her.
After Ed passed away in 1997, Venetta spent winters with her children in Washington and Utah, but continued to live in the family home in Montana during the summer, taking care of her 2 acres of garden, fruit trees, lawn and home. She was able to stay in Polson due to the loving care of her niece, Peggy Pick.
Her husband and her parents, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and one daughter-in-law preceded her in death. She is survived by her 4 children, Fred, Salt Lake City, Utah; Beth (Terrell) Pack, Indianola, Utah; Charles (Pam), Newman Lake, Wash; Kathy (Jaime) Adams, St. George, Utah; brother Dean (Virginia) Howell, Billing, Mt; sisters-in-law, Marge Howell and Mary Howell, of Montana and many nieces and nephews; 36 grandchildren and 85 great grandchildren.
A viewing will be held at the Broomhead Funeral Home in Riverton, Utah on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 10:00 am with services following at 11:00 am. A viewing at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 10:00 am with a graveside service at the Lakeview cemetery at 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow at the L.D.S. Church in Polson. Special thanks to Dr. Allan Day and the nurses at the Sanpete Valley Hospital for their kind and loving care, also to Candace and Steve Sanders and their staff.
Robert Lee (Bob) Adsit, 76, of Polson, MT. passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2005 at Evergreen Health & Rehabilitation Center in Polson.
Robert was born on Oct. 12, 1928 in Walton, Kansas to Charles Lee Adsit & Margarite Mary Schwindt Adsit.
On October 9, 1949 he married
Martha June Howard and they had five children, Margaret, Robert, Grace, Barbara, Debra and an adopted daughter Rhonda.
Bob was raised on a farm in Kansas until his mother's death. Robert was 9 years old at the time and went to live on a farm in Oregon with his grandparents. He graduated from college in Compton, California and also took engineering training in New York City.
Bob worked for General Dynamics Corporation as an electrical engineer in California. He was the shop steward for the union while he was employed at General Dynamics. Working in the city was not for Bob, so he retired and came to Montana.
On May 19, 1990 Bob married
Laura B. Mueller. They lived in Ronan a short time and then moved to Polson, where they remained. They spent several years traveling in their motor home seeing family and attending Good Sam events.
He was a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson. Laura and Bob enjoyed meals at the senior centers and other activities provided by the centers.
Bob retained his sense of humor to the end and had many visits from friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Martha June, and daughters Barbara Bernard and Debra Adsit.
His wife Laura of Polson, son Robert Adsit (Bernice), daughters-Margaret Morris(Ron), Grace Adsit and Rhonda Jensen(Jack).
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Monday, Sept. 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1608 2nd St. W. in Polson with Rev. Aaron Stinnett officiating.
The family suggests memorials to the Life Savers Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 643, Polson, Montana 59860 or to the donor's choice.
Arrangements are Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson.
Maybelle O. Dennis, 91, of Polson, Mt. passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at Community Medical Center, Missoula.
Arrangements will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.
Maxine Arlys King DeSaussure, 69, of Ronan, MT passed away at her home of natural causes on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007.
Maxine was born on February 18, 1938 in Valley Creek to Roy & Mary Jane King. She attended school in Valley Creek, Arlee, Frenchtown and graduated from Ronan High School in 1956. Later that year she married
Jerry Hamel. They had one daughter, Traci. They later divorced and she spent the happiest years of her life married
to Gary DeSaussure.
Maxine loved her animals, friends, family & the outdoors. She was meticulous & her yard, garden & animals showed it. She was an accomplished horsewoman and had many buckles, trophies and numerous prizes to account for her talent.
She was a past member of the Valley Barrel Racers, Mission Valley Cowgirls and the NBHA. She made friends everywhere she went.
Her biggest accomplishment in this life was being the best mother anyone could ever ask for. She was such a special lady & will be missed by everyone that knew her.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Roy & Mary Jane King, husband Gary, brother Gordon King, niece Kelli Baker and in-laws Veldon & Marion DeSaussure.
She is survived by her daughter Traci Vaile & her husband Gus of Babb, MT., sister-Beverly Hill of Helena, sister-in-law Margaret King of Dixon, nephews-Bob King of Lewistown, Doug King & family of Dixon, K.C. Hill of Helena, step-son Rich DeSaussure of Santa Fe, NM, step-daughter- Paula Homuth of Missoula, grandsons- Chris & Kevin Gardipe & Drew Homuth all of Missoula.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Pablo Christian Church with Rev. Dewey Obenchain. A reception will follow the services. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be held at the Ronan cemetery.
William Jordan Prewett
B: 10-3-1987
D: 3-10-2009
Jordan died from hypothermia seeking help for himself and his friends following an automobile accident. Jordan was born October 3, 1987, in Cortez, CO to Kenny and Merrie Prewett. The family moved to Pablo, MT in 1991 where Jordan attended Glacier View Christian School. The family then moved to Arlee in 2000, and Jordan attended Valley Christian School in Missoula. Most recently Jordan had worked for Sheehan Construction on a pipeline job in Florida and was preparing to go to the next job in Georgia. Last fall Jordan had renewed his faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ and had returned home eager to share it with his friends. We could see the blessings of God in his life. He was a joy to be around. Jordan leaves behind his parents, Kenny and Merrie; his brother, Asa (Jenna)and and their children Izayus and Amira; his sister Laura (Sonny) Ford and their daughter Kate; and his sister, Anna; his grandmother, Floanne Prewett and his close friend, Sergey Svetlichny. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12-noon until 7:00 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Jordan's funeral will be held Monday, March, 16, 2009 at Jocko Valley Baptist Church at 11:00 with burial immediately following at Lakeview cemetery in Polson, MT. Grogan Funeral Home in Polson, MT has charge of the arrangements.
'Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.' John 15:13
Brice Kinsley Adamson
B: August 16, 1988
D: February 21, 2009
Brice Kinsley Adamson, 20, of Pablo died as a result of an automobile accident near Pablo on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Brice was born on August 16, 1988 in Missoula, MT to Kermit Adamson & Angelique Albert. H grew up and attended schools in Pablo, Ronan, Polson & Nampa, Idaho. He graduated from high school while living in Alaska. Brice loved skating, music & art. His purpose was bringing happiness & healing to others. His motto was 'Love Life'. He was a poet and artist through and through. Friends and family were very important to him. He always put others first and was always there for a friend or family in need. He is preceded in death by his uncles Roy & John King, grandfather Phillip Adamson, great grandfather- Burton Irvine and great grandmother Marge Starkel. He is survived by his parents- Angelique Albert of Pablo & Kermit Adamson of Boise, Idaho, brothers- Tyson & Nicholas Adamson of Pablo, grandparents- Linda King & Corky Clairmont of Pablo, Chris & Irv Holtzen of Mesa, Ariz., & Fred & Joy Albert of Polson, his son Keelan M.J. Dupuis, his tupia- Wanda Phillips of Pablo & great grandfather- Vic Starkel of Ronan. Wake services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Longhouse with burial to follow at Lakeview cemetery in Polson. Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson.
Rennal 'Slim' Bramsen, 82, of Pablo, MT. died at his home on January 2, 2006.
Rennal was born on May 4, 1923 in Missoula, MT. to Ingvard & Camilla Bramsen. He grew up and attended schools in Missoula.
Rennal joined the U.S. marines after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. He served in the Pacific Theater for almost 4 years during WWII.
Slim lived in Oregon for several years and eventually moved to Montana where he worked in construction for several years. He eventually became a self employed carpenter and a 'Jack of all trades'.
He is preceded in death by his son David Bramsen, sisters- Evelyn, Agnes & Ella, brothers- Ted, Robert, Arne & Harold, stepsons- William & Owen Hawkins & step-daughter- Julia Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife- Mary Pierre Bramsen & his children: Pam Spearsl of Salem, OR, Wayne (Harriet) Bramsen of Tangent, OR, Linda (Jack) Kammerer of Frenchtown, MT., Teri (Martin) Lavell of Riverside, CA, Geri (Dave) Pierpoint of Medford, OR, Beryl (Melody) Bramsen of Central Point, OR & Sheryl (Dan) Clark of Indio, CA.
Step-children- Gwen (Kurt) Bautch of Pasco, WA, Betty Umphrey of Arlee, MT, Cindy Umphrey of Pablo, MT, Billie Jo (Don) Staggs of Polson, MT & Calvin Hawkins of St. Ignatius, MT.
He is also survived by a brother Ray (Virginia) Bramsen of Eugene, OR and several grandchildren, great grandchildren & great great grandchildren.
A gathering of friends and relatives will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7th at the family home in Pablo located at the corner of 2nd & Division. A military honor guard will present military honors at 3:00 p.m. at the family home in Pablo.
Memorials & cards may be sent c/o Mary Pierre Bramsen, P.O. Box 303, Pablo, MT. 59855. Flowers may sent to the family home.
Cremation and arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory, Polson.
Bryan Michael Zempel
B: December 28, 1980
D: February 19, 2009
Bryan Michael Zempel was born December 28, 1980 to Julie Hunt (Kuefler) and Allen Zempel. He was named after a long time family friend Michael Rogers, and avid fisherman, and Bryan held up to his name. On Thursday February 19, 2009 Bryan lost his life to a tragic logging accident near Polson with his brother at his side. During his short time here he lived his life to the fullest. Bryan was always ready to do something; weather it was hunting, fishing, logging or just plain fun. He loved being with his family and friends. Bryan was often caught skipping school because he knew he had better things to do. Bryan knew his calling at a young age; he knew school was not for him. At age 15 Bryan's Grandpa, Ernie Hunt, and family took Bryan under their wing and showed him the ropes of the timber industry. Bryan worked at Hunt's Timber until 2006. He then worked side by side with his father. It was during this time that Bryan laid down the groundwork for his own business. In the spring of 2007 Bryan started his business Zempel Forestry. This was Bryan's Pride and Joy. Everybody knew that Bryan was truly doing what he loved and was born to do. Bryan's other love was his family. On August 13, 2005 Bryan married
Danielle Knutson, in St. Ignatius, Montana. Their family grew to include Bryan, Danielle, Braydon (5), Brielle (1) and his dog, Hunter (trusted companion). Bryan loved spending time outdoors with his wife and kids. He cherished every minute he was with them. He was the best husband and is loved deeply. Bryan took great pride in being a father. Bryan instilled many morals, beliefs and traditions in his children. As a family we spent out time together. We laughed, played and cried together. The most recent pride of Bryan's was the house he built for his family. Bryan started in November 2008 and with bare ground since then built a new home. Over the years Bryan spent many countless hours in the woods, mountains or on the water. He always enjoyed taking others along for the adventure (as long as they did not out fish or shoot him, but that did not happen very often). Bryan loved to be the guide for others. His most treasured adventures were with family. Bryan had many camping trips with his dad, brothers, and family, with them at his side Bryan always returned with a story and a smile. Bryan left his traditions to be carried on by many; including friends, brothers, and children. Grandpa Ernie Hunt preceded Bryan in death. He is surivived by his wife Danielle Zempel, son Braydon Zempel, daughter; Brielle Zempel, parents Julie (Mike) Kuefler, Allen (Naomi) Zempel, sister; Marie (Nick) Halloran, brothers; Jeremy (Ginger) Zempel, Chris (Michelle) Zempel, sister-in-law, Hailey Weible and brother-in-laws Brady Weible, Bailey Weible, Grandparents Jackie Hunt, Delores and Bud Zempel, Don and Nancy Kuefler, nieces and nephews, Sharmaine, Ariana, Kimberly, Branson, and Bryanne Zempel. They said he walked on water and he will be deeply missed. Logger, Father, Brother, Husband, Son. Forever and Forever. ONE INCREDIBLE MAN. Please make all contributions to a saving account in his children's names to Lake County Bank in St. Ignatius, Montana. Family asks that all please write down any and all memories of Bryan. These memories will be made into a book for his children. Please take time to do this. Memories can be left at Leon Hall. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 from 9 am to 7 pm in the Grogan Funeral Home. Service for family and friends will be held. Please contact the family or Grogan Funeral Home for information. Please join the family for a celebration of Bryan's life on Thursday at 4 pm in the Leon Hall. All are welcome.
