Katherine Elizabeth Mooney Alley
1920-2009
Katherine Elizabeth Mooney Alley, 89, died peacefully Sept. 20.
Katherine was born in Dillon to Daniel F. Mooney and Lucy Morris Mooney on June 6, 1920. She was raised in and attended school in Dillon, graduating from Beaverhead County High School. She married Weldon Maxwell Alley and they were longtime Dillon residents. They were blessed with one son, Daniel Alley.
Katherine worked for Woolworth’s and King’s stores for many years and then for Beaverhead County for the Treasurer’s and Clerk and Recorder’s offices, retiring to take care of her family.
Katherine loved taking care of her family and having family and friends near her. She enjoyed tending her yard and flower gardens and could usually be found in the yard enjoying the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Max, and son, Dan; parents, Dan and Lucy; brothers, Dan, Francis, and Earl Mooney. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Veeta Alley; granddaughter, Deena Alley; numerous nieces and nephews; and grandnephews and grandnieces.
Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Brundage Funeral Home with service at 3 p.m. Graveside services to follow and a reception at the United Methodist Church in Dillon.
Memorials may be made to the Beaverhead Humane Society. A guest book is available on line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Dorothy J. Albro Ferris
Dorothy J. Albro Ferris of Riverton, Wyo., passed away Sunday, Sept. 20 at Whitehall. Dorothy will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 with graveside services at the Mount Green Cemetery at Willow Creek. Cake and coffee following at the Willow Creek Fire Department.
Shawn "Casey" Russell
1972-2009
Shawn "Casey" Russell rode away to join the Lord's remuda, leaving behind his family and friends in Wise River to remember his kind heart and cowboy ways. Casey died Tuesday, Sept. 1 in the University of Utah Health Care in Salt Lake City.
Casey was born April 10, 1972, to Ron and Sharlene "Charlie" Russell in Bozeman. He attended school in Alder and Wise River and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in Dillon in 1991.
His work included operating heavy machinery, driving a truck to haul cattle and being a range rider and all-around cowboy.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and National Rifle Association, and was an outstanding athlete in long-distance track, boxing and wrestling.
Casey married Dana Lee Russell on Aug. 14, 1995, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Together they had four children, Sue, Shanna, Ann and Clancy.
He was a cowboy with a kind heart, who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need.
He enjoyed hunting, skiing, snow-machining, playing his guitar and entertaining. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and his family, and riding in the mountains.
Casey is survived by his wife, Dana; and their four children; ron and Charlie Russell; sisters, Kate (Dave) Franich and Gayl (Ken) Gravly; nephew, Clay Todd; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held Sept. 12 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Laurin.
Burial took place in the Sheridan Cemetery.
Casey's family is grateful to the staff at Barrett Memorial Hospital in Dillon, and Dr. Sandra McIntyre at the University of Utah Hospital CCU.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the S.C. Russell Children's Fund at the First National Bank in Butte.
Karl Lowell Sauerbier
1920-2009
Karl Lowell Sauerbier rode home to the Lord on Sept. 15, 2009.
Born April 10, 1920, to Karl and Eva Trenerry Sauerbier in Virginia City, he grew up and attended school there, graduating from Virginia City High School in 1939. He served his country proudly as a member of the US Army Air Force during WWII in India. After being discharged, he returned to the Ruby Valley, working various jobs, before owning the Dudley Garage in Virginia City. On Oct. 16, 1949, he married Edna Anderson of Alder and began ranching, where they enjoyed many wonderful years and raised two daughters.
Lowell was a true public servant, serving his community in many capacities. He served for many years on the Alder Volunteer Fire Department and Ruby River Water Users’ Association, and the Ruby Valley National Bank Board of Directors. He was a life member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks #390, and a past Exalted Ruler and District Deputy. Lowell was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge and Bagdad Shrine; Order of Eastern Star and American Legion.
Lowell is survived by his two daughters, Janet (Dan) Doornbos of Alder and Kristy of Dillon/Alder; granddaughters, Amanda Doornbos of Helena, Kace Doornbos of Bozeman, Megan Doornbos (Ryan Ellis) of Alder; sister, Jane (Harmel) Dawson of Salt Lake City; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife Edna in 1998, his parents, brothers Neil and Gilbert and sister Patsy.
The BPOE Elks Lodge #390 of Virginia City conducted the Lodge of Sorrow Friday Sept. 18 at the K&L Mortuary Chapel at Sheridan. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 19, from the Elks Lodge in Virginia City with Father Todd Young officiating. Interment with military honors followed in the Taylor Cemetery at Alder.
Memorials can be made to the Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center, Ruby Valley Hospital, Elks National Foundation, or one's choice.
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