Obituaries 12-30-2009

Billie Lynne LaTray

1943-2009

Billie Lynne Latray died in Dillon Dec. 26, 2009 after a long battle with leukemia and emphysema.

She was born Oct. 30, 1943 in Hamilton to Henry(Slim) and Dorothy Lawson. Billie attended local schools, mostly in Beaverhead County. In 1962, Billie married Ed Acquin and to this union was born their son, Michael Acquin. They later parted. Billie met and married Donald LaTray and they remained buddies until Don’s death in 2003.

Billie will always be remembered for her fantastic cooking abilities and many have been warmed using her crocheted afghans. Billie was an avid reader and could hold her own in any conversation, and she was a mean Scrabble player.

Billie is survived by her son Michael (Judy) Brunswick, Me.; grandchildren Joshua Acquin of Las Vegas, Nev., Casey Acquin of Brunswick, Me., and Tom Bennett of Brunswick, Me.; sister Carol Hildreth of Dillon; brothers Allen (Tona) Lawson of Dillon and Rich (Renny) of Wisdom; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Billie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Don, brother and sister-in-law Bob and Shirley Johnson, and nephew Jay Johnson. (Personal message note: Lump Lump, we love you and will cherish your memory always. Thank you for letting us share your life with you and we’ll see you on the other side.) A memorial service and reception to celebrate Billie’s life will be announced at a later date. A guest book is available on line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.

Lawrence Davies

1935-2009

Lawrence E. Davies, 74 of Dillon died Dec. 26, 2009, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 14, 1935, in Santa Monica, Calif., to Larry and Nellie Davies. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps and retired, having 33 years as a colonel. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Davies; daughter Julie (Kevin) Davies-Cannell; and two grandsons, Kegan and Kyle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barrett Memorial Hospital, Barrett Hospice or Deaconess Cancer Center in Bozeman. A memorial service is being planned for a future date. Condolences may be expressed at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.

Obituaries 12-23-2009

Frances E. Klein

1914-2009

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother Frances E. Klein died in her sleep Dec. 16, 2009, at Parkview Acres Nursing Home in Dillon, at the ripe old age of 95.

Born on March 6 1914, she was a true “Rosy Riveter” in World War II at McClellan Air Force Base at Sacramento, Calif., helping to build and repair Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter airplanes for the South Pacific campaign.

She was also for many years a professional cat fancier. Frances enjoyed showing and breeding champion Siamese cats that were sought after throughout the United States in the 1960s and 1970s.

Frances was also the best fisherman in her family, continually beating all others for first limit and biggest fish.

She is survived by her sister, Pat Stapleton in Sacramento; her daughter, Elizabeth Duffy, in Dillon; grandchildren Charles and Norma Duffy, also of Dillon; great-grandchildren Micol and Lando Leyva in California, Martin Moses Bell in California, and Brandi Cheyenne Echols in Texas; and great-great-grandchildren Montana and Alexandra Leyva, Vada Echols, and Caon Terrell. Missing her also will be numerous nieces, and nephews, and friends in Montana, California and elsewhere in the United States who knew and loved her.

Services will be private. In lieu of sending flowers to the family, persons are asked to make donations to the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as Frances was a great lover of animals. A guest book is available online at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.

Lois Merrell

1929-2009

Lois Marie Merrell died Dec. 7 at Barrett Hospital and HealthCare. She was born in Butte on Oct. 7, 1929, to Ray and Grace Martinell.

Lois was a lifelong resident of Beaverhead County, going to elementary school in Dell and high school in Lima where she met her high school sweetheart Don Merrell. She attended a year of college in Missoula. Lois married Don and they raised three children.

Lois worked at the Merrell Store in Lima until it closed and then went to work for the City of Lima as the city clerk.

She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was initiated into Elva Boardman Chapter and later held the office of secretary for 33 years. She was a member of Mizpah Chapter No. 13. She held membership in Eastern Star for 62 years and was recently given an honorary membership in Liberty Chapter in Shelly, Idaho. She was the treasurer of the Swimming Pool Board for more than 35 years and a member of the Ladies’ Aid of the Community Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Grace Martinell, her husband Don and two grandchildren. She is survived by her mother-in-law, Bonnie Merrell of Lima; children Donna (Rich) Lukesh of Boise, Idaho, Paul (Sheila) Merrell of Saratoga, Calif., and Gladys Merrell of Idaho Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Wendell (Carol) Martinell of Great Falls and a nephew that she held close to her heart, Douglas Martinell of Beaverton, Ore.

Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at the Community Church in Lima, under the direction of Brundage Funeral Home. Persons may make memorials to the Lima School Library, Lima Swimming Pool or a charity of choice. A guest book is available at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.

Clifford May

1915-2009

Clifford W. May, 94, died Dec. 13, 2009, of natural causes.

Mr. May was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Honeyville, Utah, to Ira and Adelle May. He was raised in Sheridan, where he attended school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1934 and served through World War II and Korea, and was a member of the Montana Army National Guard. He earned a teaching degree at Western Montana college and taught junior high school for 19 years at Parkview Junior High School in Dillon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois L. May; a son, Kevan L. May; and a granddaughter, Anna L. May. He is survived by his sons, Walter B. May and Jaymes D. May, as well as his grandchildren, Nathan May, Dwight C. May, Krysta R. May, Clifford M. May, Timothy May and Diana May, and great-grandchildren Julian May, Kuilani May, Kelsi May, Milana May and Kaelun May.

Funeral services were held Dec. 19 at Brundage Funeral home, Dillon.

Obituaries 12-16-2009

Dean Dixon

1926-2009

Former Lima area rancher Walter Dean Dixon, 83, of Idaho Falls, died Dec. 2, 2009, at his home.

He was born Nov. 21, 1926, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Walter Ellsworth Dixon and Grace Violet Clark Dixon. He grew up in the Idaho Falls area and graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

Dean served his country as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II.

On Feb. 26, 1947, he married Bonnie Rae Williams in Idaho Falls. Together they raised five children. He was a member of Christ Community Church.

Dean farmed in the New Sweden area and ranched at Lima. He served on the Idaho Falls District 91 school board for nine years, acting as chairman for three of those years. He was involved with the Eastern Idaho Potato Control Committee, the Cattlemen’s Association, and the Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, as well.

He enjoyed spending time with his friends, family, and especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his widow, Bonnie Rae Dixon of Idaho Falls; sons, Robert Dean Dixon of Hillsborough, Calif., Ryan Walter (Annick) Dixon of Idaho Falls, Dennie Ray (Chris) Dixon of Meridian, Idaho, and James Corey (Penny) Dixon of Idaho Falls; daughter, Karen Jan (Alan) Hoskins of Idaho Falls; sister, LaVerne Marie Kruse of Boise, Idaho; brother, Donald Ellsworth Dixon of Idaho Falls; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Dennis; and his granddaughter, Angela Dixon Osterman.

Funeral services were held Dec. 5 at Wood Funeral Home, Idaho Falls, with Pastor Rick Lum of Christ Community Church officiating. Burial was in the New Sweden Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Memorial Veterans’ team and the Idaho Honor Guard. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.

Obituaries 12-09-2009

Richard Later

1922-2009

Richard “Dick” Later of Dillon died Dec. 3, 2009.

He was born at Rigby, Idaho, on April 11, 1922, the first born to Harlan and Leonore Later. Dick graduated from high school and in 1940 joined the National Guard, and was active for four years of military service. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in action at Putlan, Luzon, the Philippines, on March 15, 1945.

At the end of World War II he went to San Antonio, Texas, to attend watch-making school. There he met and fell in love with Essie Whatley, a cute southern young lady. They married in San Antonio on Feb. 21, 1948.

After graduation Dick and Essie moved to Dillon after a friend had mentioned a partnership with him at his jewelry store in Dillon. After one year, Dick bought out his friend and started a longtime business, Later’s Jewelry.

In 1957, he ran for justice of the peace and proudly served for 33 years. In their retirement years, Dick and Essie were led to warmer weather so they could continue golfing and enjoying themselves. They finally settled in Yuma, Ariz., for the winter months and made many friends. Dick was a 60-year member of the Dillon Elk’s Lodge 1554 and the American Legion, charter member of the Dillon Jaycees and on the Board of Directors, and past president, of the Beaverhead Golf Course.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Joel and brother-in-law LaMar Widerburg. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Essie; children Rick (Cooky) Later and Pam (Ron) Nielsen of Dillon; five grandchildren, Jeff Later, Julie Nielsen, Lori Escalera, Amanda Phillips and Daniel Nielsen; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Leona) Later; a sister, Molly Widerburg; sister-in-law Elaine Later, a dear friend David (Claudia) Harvey and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Brundage Funeral Home, followed by graveside military honors at Mountain View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaverhead Ambulance, Elk’s Lodge No.1554 or a charity of the giver’s choice. A guest book is available on line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.

Lester Jones

1952-2009

Dillon native Lester LaVon Jones, of Minnetonka, Minn., died peacefully at his home on Dec. 6, 2009 due to health complications.

Services will be held in Dillon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 10 a.m. Dec. 12, 2009. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects Friday, Dec. 11, at Brundage Funeral Home, 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the services on Saturday.

LaVon was born Sept. 29, 1952; in Dillon. His early years were spent on the ranch riding his beloved horse, Buttons. The love of ranch life continued to grow as he took a more active role in daily operations.

At a very early age, he exhibited a natural talent for sports and continued through High School. He attended elementary, junior high and high school in Dillon.

In 1970, at age 17, he was critically injured in an automobile accident, permanently confining him to a wheelchair. Despite his debilitating injuries, he graduated with his class in 1971. After graduating, he attended the University of Utah studying communications.

In 1980, he moved to Minnetonka, continuing his studies in handicap legal law, and teaching classes for the Community Education Program. While in Minnesota, he earned his real estate and broker license, and worked for Financial Network Incorporated of Edina, Minn., for many years, until health complications limited his activities.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

He is survived by; his father, Lester C. Jones of Kevin, Mont.; His mother, Annie Jones of Orem, Utah; sisters Sherri Jones Weaver of Vernal, Utah, and Cynthia Jones Thayne of Highland, Utah; brother Kendal C. Jones of Plano, Texas; 19 nieces and nephews; and 11 grandnieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Kelly C. Jones and Stacy Kim Jones; grandparents, Lester T. Jones and Lillith Jones Tuck, and William M. Price and Ann Price.

LaVon will always be remembered for his winning smile, indomitable spirit and his fierce courage in the face of adversity.

Obituaries 12-02-2009

Charles Schleicher

1920-2009

Charles “Charlie” Schleicher, 89, of Dillon died Friday, Nov. 27, at his home.

Graveside services will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Dillon, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2.

Charlie was born Feb. 17, 1920, in Dillon. When he was 5, the family moved to Seattle for several years. Upon returning to Montana, he lived in the Birch Creek area until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1941, serving four years. He trained as a radioman in the use of Morse code, serving three years as an operator at the naval radio station on Bainbridge Island, Wash. He was transferred to Oakland, Calif., and assigned to a new ship, the U.S.S. Natrona, on which he served the remainder of his enlistment in the South Pacific during World War II. He was aboard the Natrona, just off Okinawa, when the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, hastening the end of the war.

After being discharged from the Navy, he went to work for the local post office. He worked there for 27 years, retiring as the Supervisor of Postal Operations, or assistant postmaster.

During this time, he got interested in taxidermy as a hobby, and this turned into a fulltime job for the next 20 years. In his later years, he took up scroll sawing as a hobby. He mad many beautiful, intricate clocks and novelties, and became quite well noted for this.

A lover of the great outdoors, there were few lakes and streams in Beaverhead County that he had not fished, or areas that he had not hunted.

Charlie brought sunshine to everyone who knew him; he was always able t make the best of life. He will be missed so very much by all those who loved him.

He was a life member of the Elks Lodge, and of the American Legion, serving as chaplain for many years. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for 60 years. His patriotism was an example of which we are all so proud.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Piazzola Schleicher, and daughters Jerri Lynn Spotts of Coulee Dam, Wash., and Sharon (Joe) Champine of Dillon. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Dawn (Stan) Atchley of Charlo and Charles (Rachel) Miller of Idaho Falls, as well as three great-grandchildren Victoria and Lilly Jensen of Charlo and Devin Drummer of Idaho Falls.

His family is grateful for the care and support Dr. McIntyre gave for the past couple of years. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Aspascia Clemow

1923-2009

Aspascia “Bobbi” Clemow, 86, died at home Nov. 27, 2009.

Visitation will be held at Brundage Funeral Home in Dillon on Friday Dec. 4, 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home.

She was born Aug. 23, 1923 in Jamestown, N.Y.

She graduated from Boston University with a master’s degree, and moved to work at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory in Hamilton, where she met George and was married in 1962. Bobbi became one of those special few known as a Big Hole rancher, She enjoyed her flowers and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband George; her children, Elizabeth, (Jupiter) Tilley of Florida and Christopher (Jill) Clemow of Eugene, Ore.; and her grandchildren, Samantha Clemow and Loreen Tilley.

Obituaries 11-25-2009

David Stewart

1921-2009

David Alma Stewart, 88, died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Funeral services will be held this Saturday, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main St., Kaysville, Utah, with Bishop David George officiating. Family and friends may call Friday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Kaysville City Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 6, 1921, in the family home in West Kaysville, Utah, to Alma Muffin and Camilla Barnes Stewart.

On Feb. 18, 1942 he married Ronella Lalliss in the Logan, Utah, LDS temple. He served an LDS mission in Northern California.

As an only child, he was a third-generation pioneer in West Kaysville, where he owned and operated a family dairy farm. While in Utah, he was instrumental in getting a pressurized water system in the Haight Creek Irrigation Co. to Kaysville and Fruit Heights. He was also the president of the irrigation company for eight years, a director in the Cache Valley Dairy Co., president of the Davis Co-op System and director for Farm Credit Services.

In 1977, he realized his lifelong dream of owning a cattle ranch when he purchased a ranch at Glen, Mont., where he lived until April of this year. In Montana, he was a director in the Farm Credit, president of the Snowline Grazing Association and a director of the 3-River Telephone Cooperative.

Dave is survived by his widow; three sons, Fred (Wilma), Lyle and Rob (Ronda), all of Glen; a daughter, Pauline (Tom) Brough of Layton, Utah; 17 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Jack (Peggy), and a daughter, Judy (Rick) Mayfield.

Viola Giem

1917-2009

Viola Mason Giem, 92, of Twin Bridges died Nov. 19, 2009, at the Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center at Sheridan.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Valley at Twin Bridges with Rev. Ben Nardi officiating. Interment will follow at the Point of Rocks Cemetery at Twin Bridges.

K&L Mortuaries of Twin Bridges is assisting with arrangements.

Viola was born near Shelby on June 10, 1917 to Norman Orr Mason and Nora Alice Hill. They moved to Troy when she was one year old. She attended school in Troy, graduating in 1935. She moved to Spokane, Wash., where she attended business college until obtaining employment with the Spokane Review and Daily Chronicle newspapers.

On Nov. 12, 1939, she married James Edgar Giem in Spokane, and they moved to the ranch at Twin Bridges, where they lived and worked until he died on Oct. 6, 1997.

She was a member of Daisy Chapter 20 of the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years and secretary for over 30 years. She also belonged to Paigeville Club, Duncan District Club, Square Dance Group, Rainbow Matron, and the Ladies Aid for the Church of the Valley. She supported the church bazaar with many knitted, crocheted, and crafted items. Viola moved from the ranch to the Waterford in Butte in November 2004. In March 2009 she moved to the Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center in Sheridan.

Viola was preceded in death by her husband and parents, and also by all of her siblings, Norman Benton Mason, Zelva May Burtchin, Genevieve “Jenny” Belva Dunnigan, Gerald “Jerry” Velton Mason, Harold George Mason, Melba Inez Bellezza and an infant sister.

Surviving are: daughter Marcia (Bill) Tyson, grandson Lance (Nancy) Tyson, and great-grandchildren Seth and Nichole, granddaughter Schalene (Geoff) Darr, and great grandchildren Hayden, Nolan, Jordan, and Sophia, all of Gardiner, grandson Calvin (Alex) Tyson, and great-grandsons Cade and Cooper of Billings, son Norman (Rosa) Giem of Kauai, Hawaii and Peru, grandchildren Kelly of Peru and Elkie (Chris) Bryce of Helena, son Loren (Carol) Giem of Twin Bridges, grandchildren Lindsay (Bob) Seidensticker and great-grandson James of Twin Bridges, and Gregory (Mollie) Giem and great-grandson Jacob of Houston, Texas, son Dale (Jennifer) Giem and grandchildren Mason of California, Henry and Alice of Twin Bridges. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Viola (Ole) Korn of Butte, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are preferred to the Church of the Valley, Twin Bridges, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Stanley Vlahovich Jr.

1958 – 2009

Stanley Vlahovich Jr., formerly of Dillon, died Nov. 14, 2009, at his home in Palmer, Alaska.

Stan was born on June 3, 1958, in Anaconda to the late Georgia and Stanley Vlahovich Sr. He graduated from Anaconda Central High School, Montana School of Mines and the University of Montana.

Stan had a long-time career in forestry and fire, starting with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. In 2001 he fulfilled a life-long dream of moving to Alaska, where he worked as a stewardship forester for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. He was well known within the fire community.

Stan met Jeanne, whom he called his “lovely wife”, in 1981 and they were married in 1982, making a family with Jeanne’s daughter Kim. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and participating in his hobbies of hunting, fishing, and traditional archery. He loved to learn and share his knowledge. He will be missed by many.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving Stan are his wife, Jeanne; daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Joel) Albea, of Sheridan, Wyo.; grandsons, Brandon and Evan Albea; and his brother, Robert Vlahovich.

Services were held at Kehl’s Funeral Home in Palmer, on Sunday, Nov. 22. An additional service will be held in Montana at a later date to be announced.

Memorials may be made to the Traditional Archers of Alaska (c/o Vikki Gross, HC 31, Box 5147, Wasilla, AK, 99654), or to a local Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation chapter.

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Obituaries 11-11-2009

Dorothy Eleanor Benton Barrère

1913-2009

Dorothy Barrère of Dillon, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, in Dillon, where she had lived with her daughter Michele’s family since 1999. She was 96.

Dorothy Eleanor Benton, known to many as “Benny,” was born in Hilo, (then, the Territory of) Hawaii, on March 27, 1913, to Corydon Philemon and Romea Maria Enrica [Henrietta] (Arioli) Benton. Dorothy was educated on the island of Kauai and was graduated from the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, in 1933.

She married (Frank) Waldron Barrère of Honolulu in 1936. They lived on Oahu until moving to the island of Hawaii in 1976, then to Montana in 1999.

Dorothy was associated for many years with the Bernice P. Bishop Museum (Honolulu) Anthropology Department as a volunteer, then on the staff as a research associate. Over the years, she participated in anthropology projects with Kenneth P. Emory. She worked with Mary Kawena Pukui on translations of Fragments of Hawaiian History (John Papa Ii), which she edited for publication, and the Samuel Kamakau manuscripts The People of Old, The Works of the People of Old and Tales and Traditions of the People of Old, all of which she edited and annotated for publication. She compiled The King’s Mahele: The Awardees and Their Lands. She was the author of various historical and cultural surveys for the BPBM Anthropology Department, and she was published in Journal of the Polynesian Society and Hawaiian Journal of History. She contributed much information regarding Hawaiian genealogies as well as historical (post-contact) information. She was also an assistant in research to Marshall Sahlins of the University of Chicago Anthropology Department, and was a director and secretary of the Hawaii Natural History Association at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. She was designated a Distinguished Historian by the Board of Trustees of the Hawaiian Historical Society in 1992.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; older brothers, Corydon Dwight Benton and (Alfred) Hale Powers Benton; and her sister, Imogene Mary Benton Price. Her husband Waldron passed away in 2005.

Dorothy is survived by daughters Danielle Suzanne Barrère Stone of Ely, Minnesota; and Michele Marie Barrère Stephen-Hassard of Dillon; grandchildren Suzanne Danielle Fellows, Lakewood, Colorado; Leslie Michele Fellows Wanzek, Jamestown, North Dakota; Nicole Marie Stephen-Hassard Derick, Divide; and Dr. Charles Gregory Stephen-Hassard, Martinsburg, West Virginia; great-grandchildren LCpl Christopher Zane Olsen, USMC, recently back in Kaneohe, Hawaii, after serving in Afghanistan; and Kyla Paige Wanzek, Jamestown, North Dakota. Sons-in-law and grands-in-law Charles Porter Stone, Quintin Dick Stephen-Hassard, John Albert Wanzek, John Robert Derick and Melody Ann Lynch Stephen-Hassard join in mourning Dorothy’s passing.

Interment of both Dorothy and Waldron will be in Oahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Hawaii, at a later date. Arrangements are by Brundage Funeral Home, Dillon.

The family suggests memorials to Hawaiian Historical Society, 560 Kawaiahao Street, Honolulu HI 96813; Barrett Hospital Foundation, 90 Highway 91 South, Dillon MT 59725; Bernice P. Bishop Museum Department of Anthropology, 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu HI 96817; Kona Historical Society, P.O. Box 398, Captain Cook HI 96704; or donor’s favorite charity.

Wendy McLaughlin

1958-2009

SHERIDAN -- Wendy McLaughlin, 51, of Reno, Nev., formerly of Sheridan, passed away in her sleep Nov. 5.

Wendy was born on March 28, 1958, in Riverside, Calif., to Joe and Pat McLaughlin. She attended Sheridan schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1976. She attended MSU - Northern in Havre before embarking on a career as a med tech, working at medical laboratories and drawing blood for various companies in Montana, Idaho, and Nevada. She was a devoted Christian, who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her son, Ian.

Her hobbies included painting, photography, attending sporting events, fly-fishing, and reading the Bible.

She is survived by her son, Ian Turek; her father and stepmother Joe and Carol McLaughlin of Sheridan; sister Cindy McLaughlin of Dillon; brothers Dan (Nadine) McLaughlin of Wayne, Neb.; Jeff (Janet) McLaughlin of Omaha, Neb.; Mark (Kaye) McLaughlin also of Sheridan; and special niece and friend Jody (Steve) Walker of Reno.

She was preceded in death by her mother Pat in 2004.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. from the New Beginnings Christian Church in Sheridan with Rev. Rob Crippen officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.

K&L Mortuaries of Sheridan is assisting with arrangements.

William Reese Pope

1916-2009

William Reese Pope passed away on Nov. 3, in Logan, Utah, surrounded by family members.

He was born in Moulton, Cassia County, Idaho, to Adam William Pope and Ester Elizabeth Webb Pope on May 5, 1916.

His early years were spent on the family homestead in Junction Valley, Cassia County, Idaho. Their family later moved to a farm in Clifton, Idaho, where he attended high school. After graduation he was called to serve in the Swiss/German Mission for the L.D.S. Church from 1935 to 1938. He had many memorable experiences during this time and developed a great love for these countries. He was able to attend the summer and winter Olympics and tour Europe before returning home.

Upon his return, he lived and worked on the family dairy farm in Park City, Utah, and, together with his father and family, he was instrumental in forming the HI-LAND Dairy Co. While living in Park City, he met and married Margaret Louise Heward in 1939.

He spent the next few years working on the dairy farm and in the mines at Park City during the war years. Reese and Margaret spent their lives together raising their family on farms and ranches in Park City; Rockland, Idaho; Arimo, Idaho; The Big Hole Valley; and Medicine Lodge. The winter months were spent in Orem, Utah, during the years from 1952 – 1957 where he spent his time developing mines in Delta and southern Utah. His later years were spent in his ancestral home of Richmond, Utah, where he and Margaret resided until their passing.

He was known for his expert farming and ranching abilities, especially raising crops, cattle and irrigation and for his keen knowledge of mining and minerals. He was an expert marksman and was affectionately known as “Hawkeye” by his family and friends. He developed his talents refinishing furniture in his retirement years and raising a garden. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by son Richard Pope of Lewiston, Utah; daughter Diane (Boyd) Briggs of White Sulphur Springs; son Glenn (Patreece) Pope of Provo, Utah; and daughter Colleen Howe of Richmond, Utah; sister-in-law Emily (Vance) Pope of Logan; sister-in-law Flora Knipfer of Illinois; and sister and brother-in-law Elaine and (Glen) Shields of Layton, Utah; 18 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, son Steven, grandson Brandon, parents, brother Vance Pope of Logan, sister Gayle (Belton) Hatch, brother Merle, sister Elaine (Ronald )Rice and brother Max (Margaret) Pope and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Nov. 6, in the Richmond 4th Ward, in Richmond, Utah. A viewing was held Friday at the church in Richmond. Interment was in the Richmond Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.

Special thanks go to Alpine Hospice Care, especially Pat, Shalise, Joyce and Courtney, and to Alpine Home Care, with special recognition to Tammy Ellis for her many years of devoted service and friendship. Thanks is also extended to Sunshine Terrace Foundation to all those who helped in his care his last few days.

In lieu of flowers, the family graciously suggests that donations be made in honor of Reese to the Beaverhead County Museum ~ 15 South Montana Street ~ Dillon, MT 59725.

Obituaries 11-04-2009

Alberta "Birdie" Evelyn Cook

1930-2009

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Birdie Cook, left us peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

Alberta ‘Birdie’ Evelyn Cook was born on May 8, 1930, to Elmer and Nora Johnson at the family home in Absarokee. She attended Absarokee schools and graduated in 1948. During high school, Birdie met the love of her life, Chuck Cook, and married him on June 6, 1948. They made their home in Rapelje, where they welcomed their daughter, Linda Carol, in 1949, and their son, Terry Charles, in 1954.

In 1959, Birdie and her family moved to Dillon, where they would make their home for 41 years. She was very proud of her home, and spent countless hours tending to her flower beds. She was known for having the most beautiful sweet peas and fuchsias, and would love to feed her hummingbirds that would visit her each year. The inside of her home was equally beautiful with an abundance of violets throughout. The care that she gave her flowers was only a small dose of what she would give to her family. She blessed them all with her kindness, tenderness and loving heart each day of her life.

Birdie worked for Dillon Cable for several years, but her true love was selling Avon. Her Mrs. Alby Doll collection and Christmas ornaments show that she was as much a customer as she was an employee. She was Chuck’s greatest supporter while he attended college to become a teacher, providing her the opportunity to retire at an early age.

Chuck and Birdie moved to Billings in 2001 so they could be closer to their family. Their Sunday family dinners were the highlight of the week for her daughter and granddaughters. During their time in Billings, they reconnected with some friends from their younger years and had the chance to fulfill Birdie’s lifelong dream to travel to Hawaii.

Birdie was welcomed into heaven by her parents, her son Terry, and her younger sister, Phyllis. She leaves behind her husband, Chuck; her daughter Linda (Gary) Jones; granddaughters, Dana (Jesper) Hansen, Jodi (Ryan) Rookhuizen, Shandee Cook, and Keely Cook; grandson, Cory (Nikki) Jones; great grandchildren, Taylor Orms, D’Andre Cook, Terrell Cook, Ellie Rookhuizen, soon-to-be Kayleeona Cook, Samantha Fina, Emmy Jones, and Shale Jones. She is also survived by her youngest sister, Emily (Dan) Aadland; daughter-in-law, Cindy Cook; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the wonderful staffs at Highgate Senior Living and Rocky Mountain Hospice. It was a blessing for us to know that Birdie was so well cared for during her brief illness.

Memorials may be made in Birdie’s name to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd or the Special K Ranch, Inc., P.O. Box 479, Columbus, MT 59019.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on 1108 24th St. West, Billings. Interment will follow at the Rosebud Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery and condolences may be sent online to www.cfgbillings.com.