1914-2009
Isabell (Tim) Doyle Lasich, 95, died Aug. 20, at Village Health Care in Missoula.
Tim was born in Dillon on July 1, 1914, to James and Josie Doyle of the Centennial Valley. She attended the Doyle School in the valley and graduated from high school in Dillon in 1932.
After attending Normal College and obtaining her two-year teaching certificate, Tim started her teaching career back at the Doyle School. She also taught at Armstead and Bozeman before her 30-year career in the Dillon Public Schools. Tim continued her education at UM Western, ultimately obtaining her BA and her MA.
Tim married Pete Lasich Oct. 10, 1943, in Warner Robins, Georgia. They had one daughter, Jo.
After her retirement in 1978, Tim and Pete traveled in the US and Europe. After Pete could no longer go, Tim and Jo continued to travel as long as Tim was able.
Tim moved to Missoula in 2002 to be near Jo.
Tim was preceded in death by her parents, James and Josie Doyle and her husband, Pete; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Nell and Sig Norheim and Marg and Joe Roe; her brother and sister-in-law, Mick and E
velyn Doyle; nephew, Dan Doyle; and all of Pete’s brothers, sisters and their spouses, George and Isabel Lasich, Jack and Ida Lasich, Rudy and Fay Lasich, Ann and Fred Kerr, Frank and Verl Lasich, Katherine Ogilvie, and Matt and Jessie Lasich.
She is survived by her daughter, Jo K. of Missoula, and nephews and nieces, Mike and Delores Doyle, Parker, Colorado; Bob and Marty Doyle, Corpus Christi, Texas; Margi Corey, Choteau, Montana; Peg Northeim, Green Valley, Arizona; Richard Norheim, Garland, Texas; Deanne Moore, Helena; Doug and Sharon Lasich, Twin Bridges; Marijane Wolffe, Bozeman; and numerous grand nieces and nephews.
Memorials to Barrett Hospital Auxiliary, Beaverhead Museum, St. Rose of Lima window project or other charity of choice.
Funeral Mass was Saturday, at St. Rose of Lima Church. Reception following. Burial of ashes at a later date.
Robert William Ryan
1950-2009
Bob Ryan, 59, passed away on Aug. 14, 2009, at the Veterans’ Hospital in Denver, Colo., after a brief but intense battle with cancer. Bob was born Feb. 5, 1950 to Joseph and Edna Ryan in San Mateo, Calif.
The seventh of nine children, Bob went to school in San Bruno. In October of 1968 Bob entered the Army. He served our country in Vietnam until October of 1971 when he was honorably discharged. Bob relocated to Montana to enjoy the open space, fresh air, and the beautiful mountains.
Bob met Truenia Bingman in Belgrade on April 1, 1980; the two married Aug. 24, 1980. Bob and Truenia moved to Missoula where Bob attended a diesel mechanic school. While residing in Missoula, Bob and Truenia began their family. Melainya was born May 14, 1981. Bob transferred to Dillon for employment and Dillon became their home. Courtney was born April 18, 1982.
Bob worked for various ranchers throughout the area doing everything from feeding cows to fixing equipment. More than all else Bob loved the recreational aspects of Montana. Bob spent his summers hiking and camping; the winters consisted of ice fishing and sledding. Bob shared his knowledge and love of the outdoors with his family and great friends.
He was familiar with the mountain ranges and was a devoted fisherman of the high mountain lakes. He waited each summer for the wild raspberries to ripen. Bob found peace in the magnificence of nature. He taught his kids the true meaning of life and the importance of family. Bob was the foundation of his family; he was the one that could offer tranquility and reason when the burdens of life seemed overwhelming. Bob’s presence will be greatly missed.
Bob was preceded in death by his father Joe in 1996, his sister LaDonna in 2004, and his brother Richard in 2007. Bob is survived by his mother Edna, sisters Clarice, Lorna, Ellen, Lynda, Cathryne, and Julie. Bob is also survived by his wife Truenia, children Melainya and Courtney and daughter-in-law Copper. Bob has two grandchildren: Elizabeth and DiLan.
Bob touched the lives of many. For those of us that had the experience of truly knowing him, we will never forget him. His presence will continue in our lives and his love in our hearts.
There will be a celebration of life and barbecue for Bob on Sept. 12, 2009. All friends and family are encouraged to participate; it will be at the Hildreth Subdivision Park across from the Ryan’s residence.
Ruth May Widdowson Poston
1926-2009
Ruth May Widdowson Poston passed away on July 28, 2009, at Parkview Acres Care and Rehab in Dillon.
Ruth was born to Carl and Berntina Widdowson on April 16, 1926, in Kalispell, the oldest of four girls. She spent most of her life in the Flathead Valley attending grade school at the Egan School and graduating from the Flathead High School.
Upon graduating from high school, Ruth attended nursing school in Missoula. In 1946 she married Roger L. Poston, who was in the Marines at the time. Ruth and Roger spent most of their first two years of marriage in North Carolina where Roger was stationed in the Marines. During this time their children Ray and Patty were born.
After Roger's discharge from the service, they lived in Kalispell and Evergreen before building their home on part of the family farm in the Fairmont Egan area.
Ruth loved to sew and was always making something for her children and grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and always had beautiful flowers and a large garden. Ruth loved family and friends and was always there to lend a hand in the time of need. She spent several years helping out at the food bank.
After Roger’s retirement they enjoyed traveling and especially liked to rock hound around Montana and neighboring states, accumulating a large collection of rocks and fossils. Photography became a passion of hers, filling countless albums.
In October of 2004, Ruth moved to Dillon to be near her daughter Patty. Going for rides remained one of her favorite pastime up until the last few months.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and husband Roger in 2001. She is survived by her son Ray and wife Karen Poston of Elma Wash.; daughter Patty and husband Gary Mild of Lima; sisters Betty (Duane) Bitney, Carlene Peters and Marie Peters, all of Kalispell; grandchildren Amanda (Justin) Linson of Redmond, Ore.; Jeff (Michelle) Poston of Mcleary, Wash.; Sarah (Dave) Miller of Dillon; Lydia Mild of Dupuyer, and Luke Mild of Lima, as well as four great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who meant so much to her.
A graveside memorial for both Ruth and Roger will be held on Aug. 29, at the Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell at 3:00 in the afternoon. A luncheon will be held at Sandy & Larry Heuscher’s home following the service.
Memorials can be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or the Food Bank.
Afton Larsen Whitworth
1911-2009
Afton Larsen Whitworth “Grammy” passed away Aug. 19 at Barrett Hospital in Dillon after a short battle with cancer. She was born April 1, 1911, in Rexburg, Idaho, to George Roscoe and Kate Sanders Larsen. She was the fourth of five children. Afton spent her school-age years in Rexburg and, while in high school, met and married George Lewis Whitworth.
Afton and Lewis were married Dec. 26, 1929, and then sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on May 24, 1975. They homesteaded in the Upper Sheep Creek Valley where they ranched for seven years until they moved to the family ranch north of Dillon. Here they spent ten years while raising two daughters, Kay Wolf of Meridian, Idaho, and Karolyn Whitworth of Melrose. After years of ranching, Afton and Lewis moved to town where the girls finished high school.
In the following years, Afton worked in the Dillon area as a bookkeeper for several businesses. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where she served in several capacities. She was also a member of Soroptomists International and a member of the Barrett Hospital Auxiliary, serving as a greeter at the information desk.
Her partner of 65 years, Lewis, passed away in 1994. She then completed her lifelong dream of serving a mission at the Family History Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 89. She returned to Dillon until 2004, at which time she moved to Meridian, Idaho, to be closer to her daughter Kay.
She lived independently for the remainder of her life. She spent summers with her other daughter Karolyn and granddaughter Shelli in Montana, where she was at the time of her death. She traveled often to be with all of her family where she always made friends and thoroughly enjoyed life.
She loved crocheting, knitting, fishing, reading, playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and enjoying nature. Her biggest love was enjoying time spent with family. Grammy will be greatly missed by all of her family and everyone who knew her. She was a kind and gentle person who lived life to the fullest right up to the end.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, her husband Lewis, granddaughter Afton Lee, and a great grandson Levi.
Grammy is survived by her legacy of her daughters Kay (Bob) Wolf and Karolyn Whitworth; grandchildren Dave (Janet) Wolf, Cheri (Kevin) Blomquist, Shelli (David) Schuett, Dale (Janice) Wolf, Eric (Kim) Wolf, Larry Scofield, Lance Scofield, and Lynn Scofield; 22 great-grandchildren; and 11 ½ great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was Saturday, Aug. 22 at the LDS church of Dillon at 93 Highway 91 South. A viewing occurred at 9 a.m. followed by the services.
She was subsequently laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery in a casket handcrafted by her grandson, Lance Scofield.
A guestbook is available online at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
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