Ernest “Ernie” Michael Rebich
1929 - 2011
Today, Oct. 22, was a great day. Dad spent the day with his family watching his great-grandson play flag football. That evening he went to be with our Heavenly Father with his family by his side, and our family is truly blessed and it is an honor to call you Dad and Grandpa. We love you and will miss you deeply.
Dad was born on Sept. 22, 1929, on the family ranch in Madison County, to Michael W and Frances A Rebich. He was the youngest of five children.
He was married to Wilma “Billie” Rebich for many years. She passed away Oct. 30, 2002. Together they had two children.
He is survived by his son, Larry Rebich, Billings, and daughter, Sandra Daenzer (Doug), Dillon; grandchildren, Casey Trimble, Liberty Beyer, Kelli Trimble-Woods (Jimmy Woods), Kami Trimble (Aaron Tash) and Stacey Trimble; and great-grandchildren, Payton Trimble, Tess and Taytum Tash, all from Dillon; Walter Rebich, brother lives in California.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward and Elmer; and sister, Josephine.
Dad attended school in Twin Bridges, and he worked the family ranch near the Point of Rocks until 1976 when the ranch was sold after his mom died.
After his retirement from ranching he was the train engineer in Virginia City until he retired in 2004.
He hauled potatoes for Cottom Farms, and helped out some local ranchers with farming, and most recently he worked at The Mini in Dillon. (I was sure it would be a full service gas station within six months and I believe Jeff enjoyed having a new boss.)
He loved the people, locals and travelers alike, and if you weren’t careful, you were late for work because dad loved to visit.
Dad enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, and gardening. He loved our family time with all the kids and chaos with it. He spent his days around the place taking care of the horses, chickens, ducks, rabbit, dogs, cats, and whatever else that needed to be done.
At Dad’s request cremation has taken place, and family and friends shared some memories on Nov. 8 at the Lion’s Den.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beaverhead Ambulance, Dillon Fire Department, or Beaverhead Search and Rescue.
Sally Ann Gilmore
1941 - 2011
Sally Ann Gilmore, 70, of Dillon, passed away Nov. 4, at Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center, after a lengthy illness.
She was born Jan. 3, 1941, in Miles City, to Charles and Naomi (Wells) Lewis.
The joy of her life was her son, John Paul Koch, who passed away tragically in 1994. She was happily married to Ray Gilmore of Dillon for 14 years when he passed away in 2005.
She spent her life caring for others, and worked on many ranches in the area, as well as Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center. If someone needed help, you could bet that Sally would be there. One of her favorite things to do would be to go shopping. Sally will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sharon Lewis, Dillon; a niece, Cindy Pape, Grant; and nephew, Chuck Lewis, Hamilton.
As per Sally’s request there will be no services scheduled.
Judy Fae (Knapp) Flores
1956 - 2011
Judy Fae (Knapp) Flores was born Dec. 6, 1956, to Jack and Nancy Knapp in Wallace, Idaho.
She died Nov. 5, at Barrett Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She enjoyed camping, cooking, working with ceramics, and doing crossword puzzles.
She enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren, Belle, Hawken, Everett and Jeriko.
She is survived by her sons, Mark (Lily) and Jesse Roach; brothers, Ted, Tony (Teri) and Inky, of Dillon, and Jess (Kim), Utah. She is also survived by her special Aunt Billie (Chet) Huxtable, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Helen; and a brother, Jeff.
A celebration of her life will be held Friday, with a luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Beaverhead Baptist Church.
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