Anna Faye Bacon
1918 - 2010
Anna Faye Bacon died peacefully on Aug.26 at Barrett Memorial Hospital. She was looking forward to being with her Lord and Savior and also with other loved ones who went before her.
She was the tenth child born to Weldon and Annie Else. She spent her childhood years on the North Fork of the Big Hole River near Wisdom, and attended Gibbons School.
She married Herbert “Bert” Bacon on July 10, 1939, and they spent a short time in the Missoula area, then moved to Fishtrap where they managed and worked their own ranch.
They had six children, Jeanne, Mary, Ellen, Bruce, Rosalie, and Dennis.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Weldon and Annie Else; her husband, Bert; sisters, Marguerette, Hazel, Ethel, Nettie, Mabel and Grace; brothers: George, Fred and Lester; daughters, Jeanne and Rosalie.
Survivors include one sister, Lucy Old; sons, Bruce and Dennis; daughters, Mary and Ellen; grandchildren, Corinne George, Yvonne Brown, Jeannette Eva, Mark Marchesseault, Wade Bacon, Brad Bacon, Tom Bacon, Dennis J. Bacon and Alan Bacon; fourteen great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Brundage Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held today, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m., at the Church of the Big Hole in Wisdom. A potluck reception will follow committal services at the Wisdom Community Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barrett Home Health and Hospice, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
A guestbook is available at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Daniel Bernard McGinley
1926 - 2010
Daniel Bernard “Pappy” McGinley passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, in Dillon, with his family gathered at his bedside. Pappy was born Oct. 7, 1926, at the home ranch near Lisco, Neb. He was the second of eight children born to John and Gertrude (Meade) McGinley.
He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, and his sister Aileen, age 12.
Pappy graduated from high school at St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, Neb. He served during World War II as a United States Army paratrooper, and later attended New Mexico A&M in Las Cruces.
Pappy married the love of his life, Joyce Ellen Minnick, on Dec. 29, 1951, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Alliance. They shared 59 years together.
Pappy and Joyce began their life together on the ranch in Nebraska, later moving to Pierre, S. D., and Wise River, before moving to Dillon in 1969.
Pappy was fiercely proud of his 12 children, 35 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
Pappy is survived by his wife Joyce; all 12 children, Sally Miles (Mike), Tucson, Ariz.; Case McGinley (Gail), Houston, Tex.; Ed McGinley, Ft. Worth, Tex.; Mike McGinley (Colette), Dillon; Ron McGinley, Gillette, Wyo.; Colleen McGinley, Dillon; John McGinley (Rhonda), Dillon; Kate West “Kitty” (Randy), Sitka, Alaska; Mark “MJ” (Elizabeth), Helena; Jess McGinley (Wyndy), Emmet, Idaho; Shawn McGinley (Kami), Belgrade; and Margie (Jim) Larson, Billings.
Many remember Pappy as a businessman who owned and operated “Pappy’s Meat Market,” but he always remained a cowboy at heart, born and raised in the sand-hills of western Nebraska.
To his children, and his grandchildren, Pappy was larger than life, ornery and mischievous, both tough and compassionate. He was not perfect, but he was always honest, honorable and sincere in all that he did. He was larger than life, and his departure leaves a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.
Pappy laughed easily, and often, with a warm and engaging sense of humor. He was also a soft touch, and his eyes would often well up, in both good times and in bad. He loved people, and he loved the world around him.
A Rosary service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, followed by a vigil at 7 p.m., at St Rose Catholic Church in Dillon.
Funeral services will be held at 12:10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3. Pappy will be buried with his family in Lisco, Nebraska.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
A guest book is available on-line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Fred E. Carlson
1927 - 2010
Fred E. Carlson, age 83, of Twin Bridges passed away Aug. 27, at his home.
Fred was born May 19, 1927, at Leadore, Idaho to Oscar and Marie (Barrow) Carlson. He was raised and attended school in Leadore. He moved with his family to Twin Bridges in December of 1944.
After moving to Montana, Fred began operating the family ranch due to his father's health. He married Lillian Mae Cox Sept. 16, 1950 in Butte, Montana. He continued ranching in Twin Bridges until his death.
Fred enjoyed fishing, hunting, Sunday picnics, and waterfights.
He was one of the founding members of the Garden Creek Stock Association, and served as its secretary for 39 years. He also served on the board of directors for the rural fire district.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife; a baby son, Lyle LaVerne Carlson; and three sisters, Ella Alexander, Ruth Nelson and Eva Carlson.
Survivors include his sons, Layne and Marti Carlson, and Lloyd Carlson, Twin Bridges; grandchildren, Erin and Seth Price, Portland, Kelly Carlson, Bozeman, and Lance Carlson, Twin Bridges; a sister, Arlene Barnosky, Sheridan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials can be sent to the Twin Bridges Fire Department.
Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. from the Twin Bridges Cemetery, with Rev. Chuck Bush officiating. A viewing was held Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the K&L Mortuary Chapel in Twin Bridges.
K&L Mortuaries of Twin Bridges assisted with arrangements.
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