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Ned Applebury
HAMILTON - James E. "Ned" Applebury, a lifelong resident of the Bitterroot, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at his home in Hamilton.
He was born on May 25, 1914, at his family's homestead southeast of Bald Butte on the bench above Corvallis. Ned married
Ruth Parker on Dec. 28, 1940. Recently he celebrated his 60th wedding anniversary with "the pretty lady." They have five children.
Educated in Corvallis, Ned graduated from Corvallis High School in 1933. His working years began at the experiment station from 1934 to 1937. His first contact with car sales was in 1937 working on the sales force at Chevrolet Mills Motor Co. in Hamilton. During the war years he worked for Gold Medal Dairies and as a potato dehydrator. In 1946 he returned to the car business, working with his dear friend Pete Staton at the Chevrolet dealership. He was a member of the Chevrolet 100 Car Club. In 1950 he built the new Pontiac agency, which he operated for seven years before converting the building to the Sportsman Motel. Ned ran the Sportsman until his "retirement" in 1972. At this point, his career as a Ravalli County Fair manager began.
For 18 years he was a most dedicated and successful fair manager. He began projects to renew the grounds, built a new facility for art, and worked diligently to make the grounds available for public events. His contribution to the fair industry and the community left an admirable legacy. Most notably, Ned was honored with the prestigious "Fair Manager of the Year 1984" by the Rocky Mountain Association of Fairs, which involves six states and a portion of Canada and more than 65 fairs.
Ned was the kind of person who found it necessary and natural to be supportive and involved in the activities of his community. For 70 years, Ned was active in the Hamilton community as a businessman, a civil servant and an honored citizen. He was a member of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, a 30-year member of the Lions Club, and a county commissioner. He held an eight-year position on the County Park Board, spent two years on the Wild Rivers Commission, 12 years on the Trapper Creek Job Corps Advisory Board, and 12 years on the Hamilton School Board, including a chairmanship. He served eight years on the Daly Mansion Board in remembrance of his friend Countess Margit Bessenyey.
Ned's love of antique cars and local history continued throughout his life. He rescued the rusted remnants of automobiles (and various other bits of history) and lovingly restored them to their original beauty. In his car barn "museum," Ned displayed about 20 beautiful antique cars and other memorabilia. Ned often could be seen leading a local parade or touring the countryside with "The Bitterroot Valley Dusters" in one of his antique cars.
Known as a historian's historian, Ned's excellent memory and knowledge of the area were shared both formally and informally over the years. Recently he and one of his coffee clubs continued the tradition of "solving the problems of the Bitterroot." The Bitterroot Mountains held a place of awe for Ned, who took his horse to many a summit where no horse has been before or since.
Ned is survived by his loving wife Ruth, sister Beth Flint of Corvallis, five children, their families, and many other relatives. His eldest child, Meredithe Lee, is a professor at Harvard Medical School in Boston. Terry and his family live in Lafayette, Calif. He is a chemical engineer and the CTO of his company, Applied Processes Technology. Brian and his family live in Seattle. Brian is a civil engineer and head of the Western Division for the Army Corps of Engineers. Working as an area veterinarian, Alan lives in Hamilton with his family. Julie and her family live in Denver, where Julie is senior staff analyst for United Air Lines.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Dowling Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice.
Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton is assisting the family with service arrangements.
Jared Michael Green
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Jared Michael Green, 5, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 4, 2001, at Cape Fear Hospital in Fayetteville.
He was born Nov. 14, 1995, in Tacoma, Wash.
Survivors include his father Michael E. Green of Fayetteville; mother Jane Elizabeth Opatrny of Missoula; brother Marshall of Fayetteville; and grandparents Jim and Beth Opatrny of Wooster, Ohio; Sandra Green of Oregon; and Rick Green of California.
Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Jan. 20, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Wooster followed by burial at St. Mary cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Jared Green Memorial Fund at any First Citizens Bank in Fayetteville.
Arrangements in Ohio were handled by McIntire, Davis & Greene Funeral Home, assisted by Professional Mortuary Service of Durham, N.C.
Malyssa Ann Crandall
POLSON - Malyssa Ann Crandall, 3-month-old daughter of Justin and Carla Crandall of Polson, passed away from apparent sudden infant death syndrome on Jan. 20, 2001.
She was born Oct. 28, 2000, in Helena.
Survivors include her parents; sisters Macayla Dawn and Maranda Susanne; grandparents Wayne and Nancy Morris of Polson and Mark and Becky Crandall of Peoa, Utah; aunt Dawn Morris of Polson; aunt and uncle Brian and Mandy Morris of Arlington Heights, Ill.; cousins Tori, Devon and Aloona Morris of Polson; aunts Paula and Genie Crandall of Peoa; cousins Cassidy and Robin Crandall of Peoa; and great-grandmother Rita Bond Pocha of Augusta.
Visitation will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Grogan Funeral Home and noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, where funeral services will follow at 1 p.m.
Another service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Augusta Community Church, followed by burial at Augusta cemetery.
Alice M. Carlson
MISSOULA - Alice M. Carlson, 90, of Missoula, died Sunday, Jan. 21, at Hillside Manor nursing home.
Born Feb. 15, 1910, to Jacob and Anna Isakson in Two Harbors, Minn., she was raised and educated there. She graduated from Moorhead State Teachers College. On June 5, 1938, she married
William C. Carlson in Two Harbors.
Alice taught school in Minnesota before coming to Montana in 1938. She taught in Kalispell before coming to Missoula, where she did substitute teaching for a time.
Alice was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her son Bill (Dianna) Carlson of Missoula; daughter Sue (Les) Chase of Brier, Wash.; brother Bob (Bev) Isakson of Norfolk, Va.; sister Stella Hafer of Missoula; two grandchildren, Matt (Stephanie) Chase and Jennifer Chase of Washington state; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Malletta Family of Funeral Homes, Livingston Chapel. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Russell Oscar Johnson
POLSON - Russell Oscar Johnson, 77, of Polson, passed away of natural causes Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born July 7, 1923, in Williston, N.D.
He is survived by his wife Alice of Polson; three sons, Wayne (Tara) Johnson of Libby; Robert (Jackie) Johnson of Cairo, Egypt; and Richard (Ruth) Johnson of Missoula; daughter Rose (Bill) Morrow of Polson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Art and Vi Robinson of Polson; Bev and Bob Kern of Columbus; and Betty Johnson of Walla Walla, Wash.; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Grogan Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Cummings officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Lakeview cemetery.
Marguerite 'Peggy' Webb Orr
TROY - Marguerite "Peggy" Webb Orr, 90, of Troy, died of natural causes Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at the Libby Care Center.
She was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Yampa, Colo., the only daughter of John Roy Webb and Susie Mabel Fields.
She was preceded in death by her brothers Henry, Laurence and Marion.
Survivors include her husband William M. Orr of Troy; four children, Mrs. Walter (Mabel) Heder, William R. Orr and David G. Orr, all of Troy; and Mrs. Farron (Alene) Harrison of LaVerne, Calif.; 25 grandchildren and 64 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Libby. Interment will follow at Troy cemetery.
Arrangements are by Nelson & Vial Funeral Home in Libby.
