Stana M. Landon
1977 – 2012
Stana M. Landon, 35, of Tacoma, WA passed away November 22, after a long battle with breast cancer with her family by her side.
Born March 29, 1977 in Helena, she spent her early life in Basin and Boulder. In 1989 her family moved to Dillon. Stana graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1995. Stana attended Washington State University for a year and a half, after the passing of her dad she returned to Dillon to attend Western Montana College, where she earned her bachelor’s in Environmental Science and Sports Medicine. In 2005 Stana earned her Master’s Degree in Education at Eastern Oregon University. In 2007 she became a certified strength and conditioning specialist. In 2008 Stana began work on her Ed Doctorate through Walden University, she was working on her dissertation at the time of her passing.
Stana worked as a certified athletic trainer her entire career and was employed at Beaverhead County High School, Eastern Oregon University, The Boeing Company and the University of Puget Sound.
Stana was involved in the Northwest Athletic Trainer’s Association, the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, and she received numerous professional awards and accomplishments.
Stana loved running, triathlons, hiking, softball, and had a passion for health and fitness. In her spare time she enjoyed tropical vacations with friends and visits home to Montana.
Stana became an aunt in 2011. Her niece Abigail gave her great joy and hope during her illness.
She is survived by her mom Gail Landon, sister Lacey (Zeb) Harrington and niece Abigail Harrington, cousin Chris Erhart, Grandmother Jeanette Fautsch, biological father Stan (Jackie) Fautsch. She was preceded in death by her dad Pat Landon, grandparents Ron and Bev Jessop, Aunt Jody and Uncle Jay Jessop, great grandparents Andy and Mable Ulsher and Dorothy Jessop.
A celebration of life will take place Friday, December 7, at the University of Montana Western Arena at 3:30 p.m.
David Lee Kendall
1942 – 2012
“A man’s word is his bond, a handshake is a contract.”
This is the way Dave Kendall lived his life.
David Lee Kendall passed away November 23, 2012.
He was born September 11, 1942, in Spokane, WA, to Lee and Evelyn Kendall.
After graduating from Deer Park High School in 1960, he attended Columbia Basin Jr. College and Whitworth University. He received his master’s degree in sports medicine from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He was at the University of Pacific in Stockton, CA, as instructor and head trainer for six years. He married Elaine C. Beck (Becky) on June 10, 1967, in Stockton, CA.
Dave worked as a trainer at the summer camps for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders before becoming the assistant trainer for the Denver Broncos from 1971 to 1975. He was head trainer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1975 to 1976. In 1977, Dave was hired at Western Montana College to build a curriculum-based athletic training program that became nationally recognized. In Dave’s eighteenth year as head athletic trainer at UM Western, he received the Athletic Trainer Service Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NAIA).
He was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame, the University of Pacific Hall of Fame, the Northwest Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame and the UM Western Hall of Fame.
After retirement in 2007, Dave enjoyed leasing mules and riding in the high country. He and Becky enjoyed winter months RVing in Arizona. His greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, the lights of his life. Dave continued to mentor and was also on the UM Western Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Joanne. He is survived by: his wife, Becky; daughter, Traci Claar of Centreville, VA; son, Todd (Elizabeth) of Bozeman, MT; grandchildren Kendall Claar, and Troy and Ty Kendall. Also surviving are his aunt, Charlotte Snell of Mead, WA; brothers Neil (Joanne) of Coeur d’Alene, ID, and Warren (Dixie) of Spokane, WA; sister-in-law Mary Louise Whitlow (Jim) of New Bern, NC; brother-in-law David Beck of Montoursville, PA; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is scheduled for January 12 at 1 p.m. in the Straugh Gymnasium on the UM Western campus in Dillon.
Interment will take place next summer at the Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane, WA.
Elizabeth “Buffy” Lee Pettit
1954 – 2012
Elizabeth “Buffy” Lee Pettit, 58 passed away at her home in Dillon, Montana. She was born August 1, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was raised in Atlantic, Iowa where she graduated from high school in 1972. Buffy attended the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. Buffy began teaching in Omaha, where she taught for two years, and then furthered her teaching career by accepting a job in Polson, Montana where she taught for 8 years with 1 year spent in Metlakata, Alaska. She coached basketball and volleyball throughout her teaching career. Buffy met her husband, Mike Pettit, in 1985 at a rodeo. They were married on June 13, 1987 at Georgetown Lake and soon moved to the beautiful Big Hole Valley where Mike and Buffy started their lives together. In 1988 their first daughter Jenny was born. Their second daughter Hayley arrived in 1990. Her newly completed family continued to ranch at the Arrow Ranch. During those years Buffy enjoyed and supported Mike during his rodeo career. Buffy touched many lives later as a substitute teacher in Dillon where her two girls attended school. She was very supportive of her daughters as they became very active in sports, 4-H, Girl Scouts, and rodeo. Buffy was a leader of Girl Scouts and the Saddle Bums 4-H club. Buffy carried her professional life to Stockman Bank while being a devoted mother and wife. Buffy enjoyed sharing her passion for sports and academics with her daughters throughout their careers. She was a proud fan and supporter of the University of Montana Western and Beaverhead County High School.
Buffy was preceded in death by her father; Richard Becker. She is survived by her husband Mike, daughters; Jenny and Hayley, Mother; Harriet Becker, Brothers; David & Mary Jo Becker of Denver, Colorado, Jay Becker of Yakima, Washington, and Ned & Kim Becker of Missoula, Montana. Memorial service for Buffy were held at the Lutheran Church in Dillon on Friday, November 30.
An account has been opened at Stockman Bank where memorials will be accepted. A guestbook is available online at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Marjory Roberta (Bowers) Bacon
1924 – 2012
God called Mother home on November 23, while being comforted by her son, John and the staff at Parkview Acres.
She was born on July 15, 1924 in Dore, North Dakota to Robert and Lillian Bowers. She was 1 of 9 children. She married Norris G. Bacon on January 27, 1947. Norris and Marjory went on to have four children living first in Nohly, MT and then settling in Martin City, MT in 1964. They were married for 54 years before Norris was taken to Heaven.
Mom was well known for her piano playing and accompanying the love of her life, fiddler Norris Bacon. She never liked to be on center stage, but was always there to enhance the music of other musicians. She and Norris passed on their love and talent of music onto their children. Holiday meals at the Bacon house were always followed by Mom going to her piano after the dishes were done; she would start to play and the rest of the family would pick up their instruments and join her as if we were being summoned by some unspoken command.
Mom was a member of the VFW auxiliary, Montana Old Time Fiddlers Association, and played music with Norris at the Senior Citizens and various other organizations. She enjoyed quilting, embroidering pillow cases, dish towels, and doilies for her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary of any family member. We could always count on getting a card from Mom.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert & Lillian Bowers; husband, Norris; daughter, Bonnie Marjory; brothers, Thomas and Patrick; sisters, Jenny Dahl and Alice Melby. She is survived by her children: John (Carolyn) Bacon of Dillon, MT, Nancy (Ben) Ayres of Martin, South Dakota, and Joan Bacon of Dillon, MT. Grandchildren: Hannah Ayres of Boise, ID, Franklin (Libbe) GIlbert of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Justin Ayres of Martin, South Dakota, Joshua Bacon (fiancé Katie) of Alder, MT, Bonnie (Gabriel) Ortiz of Dillon, MT, and Amelia (Nate) Bergum of Billings, MT. Great Grand Children: Jacoby Hayes of Boise, ID, Aiden & Kayla Bergum Billings, MT. Brother, Robert Bowers, Sisters: Patricia Hibbard, Marvel Rider, and Kathleen LaCounte, and numerous Nieces and nephews.
If every child could have a Mom like ours the world would be a much better place. She and Dad are making music for Jesus now.
A memorial was held at Parkview Acres Care & Rehab Center on Saturday, Dec 1, 2012 at 10 am. A community memorial will be held on December 29, 2012 at Brundage Funeral Home. A celebration of Mom’s life will be held in Sidney, MT in May, 2013. Arrangements are being made by Brundage Funeral Home, Dillon, MT.
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