Robert (Bob) Duane Pierson
Robert (Bob) Duane Pierson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and huggable curmudgeon, was laid to rest Feb. 6, in Twin Bridges near the mountains and evergreen trees that he loved.
He was a patriot who served this nation in the U.S. Air Force during the early days of the Cold War; and as deputy sheriff of Storey County, Nev. He stood in the gap where others would not.
Dad was jack-of-all-trades and a master of many, a mechanic, logger, a geo-thermo driller, and a farrier.
With his adventures in between, he leaves us an exemplary legacy of honor, integrity and service, dedicated to God, family and country.
A wife, two brothers, three sisters, six children, 19 nieces and nephews, 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren will miss him until we meet again.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Twin Bridges High School Booster Club c/o Ruby Valley National Bank, 107 S. Main St., Twin Bridges MT, 59754.
Lola Marie Gillespie
1919 - 2012
Lola Marie Gillespie, of Dillon, passed away on Feb. 5, at Barrett Hospital.
She was born to Albert and Erma Anderson in Dilworth, Minn., on Oct., 24, 1919.
Lola’s childhood was spent in the railroad town of Dilworth, and her mother taught her the art of making Norwegian treats.
After graduating from high school, Lola decided to go to business school where she met James C. Gillespie, and the two were married on Feb. 15, 1941, in the Anderson’s home.
Lola and Jim lived in many places in Montana and Alaska including Chinook, Great Falls, Big Sandy, Kalispell, Essex, Lincoln, North Pole, Bornite, Juneau, and ended up in Dillon.
They raised four children, Joyce, Jim, Jack and Jean. Lola was very involved in her children’s lives, and even ended up as a scout leader.
All of her projects are considered originals. She would sew anything from gowns to upholstery, embroider, crochet, cook, bake, spin, knit, and create miniatures, each unique and special.
She was active in the First Presbyterian Church, Barrett Hospital Volunteers, Barrett Hospital Auxiliary, and the Girl Scouts.
Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim; brothers, Ernest and Billy; son, Jim, Jr.; and daughter, Joyce Jauhola.
She is survived by brothers, Douglas (Delphine) and Duane (Janice); a sister, Eunice Larson; a son, Jack (Cherry); a daughter, Jean (Dennis) DeVivo; a daughter-in-law, Ilse Gillespie; grandchildren, Bret (Lori) Ojala, Dean (Charlotte) Ojala, Sr., Jack Gillespie, Jr., Dana (Jay) Schatz, Bryan (Dea) Gillespie, Nicki (Mark) Youngquist, and David Oscar Gillespie; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation is scheduled between 1 and 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Brundage Chapel, with funeral services following at 2 p.m. at Brundage.
A guestbook is available on-line at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Harold Fielding Tollett
1912 - 2012
Harold Fielding Tollett passed away peacefully at his home in Millville, Calif., on Feb. 1.
Harold was born in San Luis Obispo on April 9, 1912.
He married his sweetheart, Evelyn, in Carson City, Nev., on Aug. 3, 1933. They were married for almost 75 years when Evelyn passed.
Harold was accomplished at practically anything. A Jack-of-all-trades would be an understatement.
He ranched, farmed, had a number of dairies, assisted veterinarians, worked in ship yards, played bass fiddle with world class band players, and was an exceptional gardener. Harold was a special individual that could look at something and eventually figure out either how to build it or fix it.
Throughout his life he built a number of homes, including one that was given the award of Home of the Year, in Sunset magazine.
Harold was a talented fly-fisherman, and fished in six different states, British Columbia, Belize and New Zealand, to practice his favorite sport.
He also loved to hunt, and at the young age of 86 was still chasing goats high in the Spanish Peaks.
But more than anything, he truly loved his family and friends. Those lucky enough to be a part of his life could always depend on Harold. He just couldn’t be helpful and supportive enough.
Harold and Evelyn lived in Oregon, Washington, California and Montana, spending most of their later years in Cedarville, Calif., Dillon, and Jeffers.
Harold is survived by daughters, Judy (Bob) Cockrell, Eagleville, Calif., Wendy (John) Benner, Cedarville, Calif.; son, Tim (Teresa) of Dillon; daughter, Milissa (Scott) Melamed, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Gladys Tollett, Waldport, Ore.; daughter-in-law, Lorale Tollett, Millville, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn; sons, David and John; and daughters, Carol and Melanie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Millville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 32, Millville, CA 96062.
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