Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Obituaries 10-07-2009

Frank T. "Bud" Caprara

1927-2009

TWIN BRIDGES -- Frank T. "Bud" Caprara, Jr. age 82 of Twin Bridges passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at St. James Hospital in Butte after a brief illness.

Bud was born in Butte Aug. 23, 1927, the middle child of Frank T. and Myrtle (Henderson) Caprara. He was raised at Buxton and attended school at Ramsey and Butte High. He worked summers for the NP Railroad at Silverbow.

At 18 he enlisted in the armed forces and served in the European Theater during World War II from Oct. 10, 1945, to Aug. 13, 1948, where he earned several medals.

He married Dorothy Miles November 18, 1951. They had three children and later divorced. He then married Penny Shipp and had two boys. They made their home in Twin Bridges.

Bud worked briefly for Stauffer Chemical then for the State of Montana Highway Department finally as a project engineer, retiring in 1989 with 42 years 10 months of service.

Bud enjoyed playing softball, bowling, cards, and gardening. He was a wonderful cook, especially Italian dishes. He loved getting together with family and passed his love of fishing, camping, and the outdoors on to his children.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years Penny, his daughter Vicky (Gregg) Rydquist of Great Falls, and sons Vincent (Rosa) Caprara of Denver, Craig (Colleen) Caprara of Missoula, Gary (Heather) Caprara and Mark (Lisa) Caprara of Helena, and his siblings Marion Farmer and Richard (Linda) Caprara of Butte, 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Myrtle Caprara.

Memorial services were held at the K&L Mortuary Chapel at Twin Bridges Monday, Oct. 5. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Twin Bridges Volunteer Fire Department.





Fern Margurite Goodman

1918-2009

Fern Margurite Goodman, 91, of Polson, passed away Monday, Sept. 28, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula.

Fern was born March 19, 1918, in Dillon to the late Iva and Andrew Downing. She married James L. Steffes June 30, 1936, in Dillon, and had a daughter, June Sloan of Polson. She divorced and later married Jack W. Goodman (daughter Sherry Ruttenbur and husband Neil).

Fern loved to travel, country music and was always helping someone out.

Fern, “Nana,” worshiped her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Her survivors include daughters, June Sloan of Polson, and Sherry Ruttenbur (Neil) of Seeley Lake; grandchildren, Karen Loewen (Roy) of Nine Mile, Greg Sloan of Spokane, Wash., Gordon Sloan of Polson, Lee Ruttenbur of Kalispell, and Christi Ruttenbur, now stationed in Iraq; eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Her parents; husband, Jack; and a grandchild, Loren Ruttenbur precede Fern in death.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to Shriners Hospital for Children 911 W. 5th Ave, Spokane, WA. 99204-2910 or visit the website at www.shrinershq.org and click on the donate now button.

Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory in Polson is caring for Fern’s family. Graveside services were Oct. 5, at in Ronan with Rev. John Payne officiating. A reception followed at Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory in Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com





Phyllis Irene Hubbard Worth

1926-2009

Phyllis Irene Hubbard Worth, 83, passed away on Oct. 3, from liver cancer.

She was born in Dillon on March 4, 1926, to Lee Hubbard and Minnie Hubbard Dingley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 1976; her father, Lee Hubbard, and mother, Minnie Dingley; and her sister, Shirley Webster in 1964.

She is survived by her son, Charles; and nephew and niece Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Webster and their families of Dillon; by her half-sister and brothers-in-law, Deane Wilde (Elmer) Roberts, of Idaho; Linda Peterson (Gaylin) of Shoshone, Idaho; Sandy Hockwort (Larry) Roberts of Idaho and Yuma, Arizona; and their families.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barrett Home Health and Hospice.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be a graveside service at Mountain View Cemetery on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. A potluck reception will follow graveside service at the First Baptist Church across from the post office. For questions contact Mary Holt at 683-4540.

A guest book is available at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.