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Nona Johnson
Nona Marie Eddy Johnson died Wednesday of natural causes. She was born in Butte July 13, 1923, to John W. and Clara (Derrenger) Eddy Jr.
On July 10, 1943, she married
Jay F. Johnson, and they were married
55 years.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and the Daughters of Norway, and she enjoyed making and painting ceramics.
She was preceded in death by her parents John W. Eddy Jr. and Clara Norlum; husband Jay; brothers Frank, Bill, Jack Eddy and Florian Tardiff; and sister Jeanette Hurlburt.
Nona is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Linda Johnson, Sedalia, Colo., Ron and Cookie Johnson, Anaconda, Ken and Sharon Johnson, Livingston, Dave Johnson, Butte, Dr. Greg and Connie Johnson, Helena; daughters and sons-in-law Nona Bruns, St. Maries, Idaho, Christie Ritchart, Clinton, Zelda and Tom Powers, Whitehall, Kathy Meyer, Lacey, Va., Gay Ellen Johnson, Fox Island, Wash., and Sara Johnson, Paducah, Ky.
Also surviving are her brother, Jim Eddy, Butte; sisters and brothers-in-law Rena and Jeb Reilly, and Malina and Buck Bruin, all of Butte, and Norman Johnson, Deer Lodge; sisters-in-law Irene Johnson, Deer Lodge, and Carol Eddy, Butte; aunt, Alice Gosselin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Thirty grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.
There will be no wake or visitation, and cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Episcopal Church. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Sister Rose Tomlin, 89
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- Sister Rose Tomlin (formerly known as Sister Rose Vincentia), a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth died Friday in Leavenworth, Kan.
Mary Margaret Tomlin was born Oct. 17, 1913, in Kansas City, Kan., to Michael Tomlin and Maude Nutter Tomlin.
She entered Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Sept. 8, 1930, and made her profession of vows June 15, 1932.
After profession, she entered Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, and the University of Kansas.
Beginning in 1936, she taught music at Saint Mary College. She served as chairwoman of the music department and as associate professor of music.
In 2000, she was named Professor Emeritus, and she was named Outstanding Educator of America for 1972.
Survivors include sisters, Agnes Tomlin Freiband, Milan, Ill., and Ruth Tomlin Chauvin, Kansas City; sister-in-law, Nancy Tomlin, Leavenworth; nieces and nephews.
A vigil will be 7 p.m., Dec. 9 in Annunciation Chapel of the Sisters of Charity Mother House in Leavenworth. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated in Annunciation Chapel 11 a.m., Dec. 10. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet cemetery on the Mother House grounds. Memorial: Saint Mary College, 4100 S. Fourth St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Rev. William Waggenor, 82
Rev. William Louis Waggenor died on Thursday afternoon at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
He was born in Butte, June 11, 1920, the son of W. L. Waggenor and Anne Haggerty. He attended schools in Butte and graduated from Carroll College in Helena.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the 4141 Quartermaster Service Company, 5th Engineer Special Brigade. While serving in the European Theater, he participated in the Invasion of Normandy, landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Following his military service, he attended St. Edward Seminary in Seattle and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Helena on April 30, 1952.
After a summer assignment at Browning, Bill served as registrar at Carroll College for 12 years. He was assigned as pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Helmville in July 1964. He moved to St. Bartholomew Parish in White Sulphur Springs in July 1969 and to St. James Parish in Plains in July 1972. In 1975, St. William Parish in Thompson Falls was added to his responsibilities. In July 1980, he was assigned as pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Whitehall, where he served until being appointed pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Frenchtown in July, 1983. In September, 1984, he became pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Ronan, where he served until accepting senior status in the diocese in July 1990. In April 2002, Bill celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood.
His parents and his brother preceded him in death. He is survived by five cousins, James Haggerty, John Haggerty, Margaret Haggerty, Elizabeth Baldridge and Alice Armes.
Visitation begins Monday at 3 p.m. at St. Patrick Church in Butte, with the vigil service at 7 p.m.
The funeral liturgy will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Patrick Church. Burial will be at the priests' plot at Holy Cross cemetery. A luncheon will follow at St. Ann Parish Hall, 2100 Farragut.
Carolyn Forrest, 56
HELENA -- Carolyn Joyce Forrest of Helena died Thursday following an extended illness.
Carolyn was born March 1, 1946, to Lewis and Patricia Bogue in Helena and soon moved to Anaconda. She graduated from Helena High School. She went to work at Montana State Hospital at Warm Springs where she met the love of her life, William Forrest, and was married
Nov. 29, 1975. She had three children. She attended college and spent several years working with the Salvation Army.
She is survived by her sons, William (Sheri) Forrest and Mike Forrest; grandson, Austin ``Bucket Head" Lay, all of Helena; father, Lewis Bogue; sisters, Juel Bogue, Joyce Smith of Helena and Pat Bochme, and brother Mark Bogue of Billings: numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia, brother, Robert, daughter, Kari, husband William and nephew, Gus.
Memorial service are 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Salvation Army Church, 1905 Henderson St., Helena.
Helena Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Esther Mooney, 74
DILLON -- Esther Mooney died Wednesday; she has joined her life mate Francis and son Tommy.
Esther was born Dec. 17, 1928, in Dillon, where she resided until her death. She graduated from Beaverhead County High School and married
Francis Mooney on Aug. 4, 1946. She was Francis' companion and partner in trucking and ranching in Beaverhead County for 47 years. She raised a family of four children and is remembered as a loving mother, talented seamstress and artisan. She often provided with her hands that which could not be bought.
Following Francis' death, Esther continued ranching and managing her rental properties. Recent passions included restoration of a 1955 Kenworth and a 1950 Chevrolet pickup. She was instrumental in developing the Food Pantry and supported many other community organizations throughout her life. Esther will be remembered as independent, frugal, opinionated, hard working, compassionate and charitable. She loved animals, especially her recent companions Sammy and Buttons. The friends and relatives she leaves behind will sorely miss her.
Surviving children are Frances Ann Rorabaugh, Ed Mooney and Peggy Coleman and their spouses Randy, Linda and Mike. Esther also leaves eight grandchildren, Jason Rorabaugh and wife Nikki, Jared Rorabaugh and wife Nikki, Jeremy Fadness and wife Janet, Sandra Eney and husband Todd, Tom Mooney, Carrie Mooney, Amber Coleman, and Jennifer Coleman; seven great-grandchildren; brother Louis Schmittroth and sister Merle McManus and their spouses Annemarie and Wally.
Her parents, Louis and Esther Schmittroth, also preceded Esther in death.
Esther will be laid to rest Saturday in Mountain View cemetery in Dillon.
Memorial services are Saturday at 10 a.m. in the St. James Episcopal Church with interment at Mountain View cemetery immediately following. A luncheon at the church follows services.
Memorials: Beaverhead Community Food Pantry in Dillon.
Clayton Robinson, 78
MAGNA, Utah — Clayton T. Robinson, beloved dad and granddad, died peacefully Tuesday at home in his sleep.
He was born Oct. 2, 1924, in Bovill, Idaho, to Clayton J. and Elise (Warner) Robinson. He graduated from Butte High in 1942 and moved to Magna, Utah, the same year. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 with Asiatic Pacific Theater service, was appointed as sergeant in the Army 1950-1952 and received the Korean Service Medal with four bronze stars. He married
Shirley Kilpack; they later divorced.
He was employed by and retired from Wheeler Machinery.
Survivors include his son, Craig (Anna) Kilpack, Magna; nephew, Bill (Cheryl) Grant; and nieces Judy Nakwas and Shirley Vigus, all of Butte; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Graveside services will be held at noon Monday in the Utah Veterans Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Road. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in Peel Funeral Home, Magna.
James Cramer, 89
James O. Cramer died Sunday evening at his home.
He was born Jan. 7, 1910, in Kalispell to Jay H. and Jessie (Frey) Cramer. James attended school in Polson. He came to Butte in 1928 and worked as an operating engineer for Cahill Mooney Construction and Hooligan Can Co. James had worked on the Dougway proving grounds in Utah. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 400 and the Butte Senior Citizens.
James married
Agnes Mattson Feb. 16, 1929, in Butte. She preceded him in death in 1995. He was also preceded in death by a son, James Cramer in 1978; and sisters, Joy Reynolds and Ruth Menzie.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Audrey Cramer of Ramsay; grandchildren, James and Sharon Cramer, and John Cramer, all of Butte, Jeanne and Marty Fouts of California; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Roberts of Central Point, Ore.
Cremation has taken place in Butte. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mountain View cemetery.
Memorials: Charity of donor's choice.
Nicholas Boling, 15
DILLON - Nicholas Lawrence Boling died in an auto accident on a country road near Dillon on Sunday.
He was born Aug. 11, 1984, to Christopher H. and Barbara Figueroa Boling in Tucson, Ariz.
Nicholas and his family moved from Encampment, Wyo., to the old Chaffing ranch on Blacktail road near Dillon five years ago. He was a sophomore at Beaverhead County High School.
Nicholas loved playing baseball with his friends, listening to music and watching wrestling on TV. One of his very close friends commented that he was a happy kid who was full of and enjoyed life.
He is survived by his parents, Christopher and Barbara; brother, Kyle; and sister, Sara; grandparents, Marjorie and Lawrence Boling and Adelina Figueroa.
No services are planned at this time.
