Wednesday, November 23, 2011

11-23-11 Obituaries

Shirley Rae Banks
1927 - 2011

Shirley Rae Banks, of Dillon, passed away at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare on Nov. 16.
She was born on Jan. 22, 1927, in Harlem, to Bernard and Ida Lundberg.
Shirley attended Helena public schools, and graduated with a B.A. from Western Montana College.
She spent 32 years doing what she loved, teaching elementary school and mentoring children across western Montana.
Shirley married Norman Banks on Aug. 23, 1969. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her son, Gary Ogilvie of Lincoln; three adult grandchildren and their spouses; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held in her honor at a later date.



Lisa Renee Tilton
1987 - 2011

Lisa Renee Tilton went to be with our Lord on Nov. 5, in the loving arms of her parents, following a heroic battle against leukemia.
Lisa was born on Nov. 23, 1987, in Billings, to Carla (Doll) Tilton and Daniel Tilton.
An avid sportswoman, Lisa competed in the Special Olympics for years, earning many ribbons and medals. She also had a passion for making latch hook rugs. The black belt that she earned in Taekwondo was one of her proudest achievements.
Following graduation from high school, Lisa worked at Taco Bell. She was active in the Anglican Church, and loved fellowship with the members of the church.
She will be remembered by all who knew her for a sense of humor and love of mischief, but most of all for her gentle, caring spirit.
Lisa is survived by her parents; her grandparents, Adrian and Dorothy Doll; her uncle, Brian Doll; her aunt, Susan (Tilton) Chiovaro; her uncle and aunt, Sandy and Jean (Tilton) James; her cousins, Tony, Joe and Nathan Chiovaro, Corby and Owen James, Amy (James) Kadrmas, Adrian, Allyson and Ian Doll, as well as her many friends.
Lisa passed away while undergoing a bone marrow transplant in Seattle, Wash.
A memorial service was held in Billings, Nov. 19, at the Word of Life Church.
Memorials in Lisa’s name can be sent to Montana Special Olympics, PO Box 3507, Great Falls, MT, 59403, or a charity of choice.